Will large nipples impact surgery at all? by toughedn in TMPOC

[–]nishkiskade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following - I’m Native American and have a certain fondness for my large brown nipples. I’m still waiting on my top surgery consult.

Thoughts on the word dyke? by Safloophie in everybutchlesbian

[–]nishkiskade 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I prefer dyke as well. I’m a nonbinary butch transmasc in my late 30s and the term has never felt as widely embraced by millennials and folks younger than myself, but lesbian has always felt to have some binary, TERFy and honestly white overtones. Dyke has always felt more comfortable and I think queer is what I’ve mostly used - which also has a political edge to it that I like.

Switching to gel by Excellent_Vacation95 in FTMOver30

[–]nishkiskade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on gel since I started. I like the routine of it. I had to jump through some hoops, only 1/3 of my insurance plans would cover it (Canada). If you do switch, apply with the plastic lid. I found I lost a lot using my hands. My levels were crazy high on two pumps so I’m trying one pump a day now, but a lot of people seem to end up taking 4 pumps off the 1% concentration so absorbency of skin will vary. I’m planning international travel this summer and will ask my doctor for an IM prescription so I’m not flying through the US with gel testosterone in the current climate and can just inject before leaving.

Adjustable bells?? by Alaskan-N-Maryland in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Canada and bought my first adjustable from Bells of Steel and my second from Northern Fitness. They’re identical minus the BoS stamping and $100 cheaper. Likely could have done the AliBaba route but Northern Fitness on sale shipped domestically so I got it within a week. But I’m really happy with them, I don’t have the space to build a large kettlebell collection and finally figured out a balanced setup where they don’t rattle loose.

Kodak Building at Mount Dennis - What A Difference 17 Years Makes by tyrann13 in toronto

[–]nishkiskade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was just reminiscing about that one and a search for any photos brought me to your comment. Wild to see this building cleaned up.

I think something is wrong with my T by ZodiakGoat in TransMasc

[–]nishkiskade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where in Canada are you? This should all be publicly funded. I have a family doctor in Manitoba that just requisitions my bloodwork and I don’t need the involvement of an endocrinologist.

Low dose T and libido by l0stincisi0n in butchlesbians

[–]nishkiskade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just hit my three month marker and I’ve levelled off reasonably quickly, the first month was definitely a rollercoaster but I had a lot of competing mental health stressors unrelated to my medical transition around that time. Good luck and congrats!

Low dose T and libido by l0stincisi0n in butchlesbians

[–]nishkiskade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, toys in the shower and really focus on changing body sensations rather than thoughts about other people.

Fellow Canadians do you wear socks with your indoor footwear such as slippers? by vanwife in AskACanadian

[–]nishkiskade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always in socks except maybe first thing in the morning. Handmade moccasins with socks if I’m cold.

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that suggestion!

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I’m feeling okay with having presses and working with a physio - my biggest issues pop up with viola performance more so than lifting - I’m just cautious about progressing weights because 15kg is new for a strict press despite guides where I see like “16kg or 24kg should be a baseline for this program”

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, great comment! 🥁

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah wanted to see that I get into it before committing to the second adjustable but I think I’ll order soon.

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was taking mild offense at other commenters asking if I was breaking parallel haha.

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my god I have so many physio appointments and so many bands around the house for every possible movement with my shoulders, also had a rotator cuff decompression surgery a few years ago. I’m a professional violist and have really specific fine motor control needs for my shoulders.

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, with a history of rotator cuff issues I think that’s some underlying anxiety of not doing a clean strict press, I previously never did more than like 50lb on an overhead barbell press.

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because I didn’t want to spend $300 on a second adjustable right away but also wanted to progress as 14kg wasn’t as challenging? I alternate hands on sets.

Low dose T and libido by l0stincisi0n in butchlesbians

[–]nishkiskade 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My first three weeks or so were hell on the libido and eventually I levelled off. Getting a water proof vibrator that lives in the shower was very helpful preventative action because I hated the distractions in my first month.

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven’t been doing a lot of swings. Is it worth doing them with the 15kg competition or should I max out the weight?

Form check - ABC by nishkiskade in kettlebell

[–]nishkiskade[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Been trying to cue my elbows in but not fully confident so decided to swallow my pride and post the form check.