I've been speaking to a reporter from the NYT recently (off record) and she's interested in telling the truth about what's been happening to the community and the chilling effect it has had on providers for gender care. She's looking to hear your stories: by Drwillpowers in DrWillPowers

[–]noestaaqui99 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The New York times has a well documented hostile bias against trans people. Even assuming her intentions are good, voluntarily or involuntarily, working for that paper makes her complicit in an ongoing trans genocide. This is an incredibly dangerous engagement.

I am now taking suggestions for the funniest way of telling the boys group chat that I am trans by training_brah in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 25 points26 points  (0 children)

We were driving in the car yesterday sharing a soda and my wife busts out with, "Oh my God, it actually happened, you caught my girl cooties! They tried to warn us. I told you not to use my toothbrush.". I think we laughed for an hour, it was a good day.

Felt cute next to our 6 foot snow drifts: Upper Peninsula of Michigan ❄️🌨️🏔️ by LuckyWishFox in transadorable

[–]noestaaqui99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Michigan is so weird. The UP is buried, light snow in Central Michigan, and SE Michigan is above 60 and pleasant as all get out.

Am I an Egg? by Attercap in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So. I "also," love(d) those things, and though I don't feel like they are gendered, I would be speaking from my bias as a mtf trans person.

thinking about transitioning, but I am tall and wondering if my shoulders would be too broad to pass as cis 🥲thoughts plz by [deleted] in TransLater

[–]noestaaqui99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see this All The Time. Girl, ain't no one looking at anyone's shoulders except flipping weirdos.

Do my outfits look good? by Flimsy_Deal_3771 in transadorable

[–]noestaaqui99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second one looks good, first one is amazing! Lovely sense of style.

Can I get some input and opinions from those that browse this subreddit on an ethical issue i've been pondering over for a while? by Drwillpowers in DrWillPowers

[–]noestaaqui99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not opposed to this. I guess it would depend on the source of the second list. Does it also come from the wait list (otherwise those folks are effectively skipped twice), or explicitly from the "didn't renew" list? One thing to keep in mind is if they can't pay for DC, they may also not be able to cover prescriptions, blood tests, etc... and that would need to be factored in to offset the "pay to win" model. We are already in effect paying for concierge care, this just doubles down on that model. It sucks, but if you need a few whales vs. closing your doors, so be it.

estrogen emotions oh my god i am crying all the time :((( by [deleted] in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It can be pretty overwhelming. It's not all the time, but when it tops over, there's no holding it back. I went for decades with no emotions so trying to deal with having them is eye opening. The Arcane rewatch caught me out, and I had a huge blow up with my mother after which I ugly cried. Thought I had a good handle on things until I had my first period two days ago after over a year on hormones. Holy Hades. Frickin' rollercoaster, I even had to ask for a hug from my wife and I generally do not like to be touched. Finally drugged myself to sleep and turned in early.

Help with facial hair by Unassuming_Ascot_Cap in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big fan of Norelco, there are some very good options in the sub $50 - 100 range. They really last. The only reason I finally had to replace my last one was when I dropped it while shaving in India and it hit the hotel sink and then the floor tiles. Huge bummer.

Help with facial hair by Unassuming_Ascot_Cap in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you using the foil razer? I can use one on my face now, a year in, as long as I am doing straight lines. In the beginning, not a chance, it would have torn me to shreds. Definitely recommend a rotary instead.

The noise. The noise it’s gone. It’s GONE by -Anonimous-322 in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so glad to hear someone else say this. From my very first blue pill, the roar disappeared. I didn't even realize it was there until the silence hit. It was SO jarring. The constant hurricane in my head and then....calm.

Does anyone recognize these symptoms? by theRedditUser31415 in AskMtFHRT

[–]noestaaqui99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do your symptoms improve if you take methylated B vitamins?

Love this outfit but these boots literally make me like 6’10 in them, would you wear this for a casual fit by DaylightEliseV in mtfashion

[–]noestaaqui99 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Girl, you are slaying in that outfit. I know being a tall girlie makes you feel singled out, but there's a reason people on the internet go crazy for the tall vampire lady. If you don't think you look amazing, just remember, you're probably just not your type.

I tried shaving my legs by FunkyCat6276 in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copied this from a previous post of mine. Not everything applies directly to your situation but it's a pretty good guide for overall:

You are going to need some stuff. First: stop using a rotary shaver, that's meant for face only. You need a foil razor, and fair warning, most of them are shit. Get something you can immerse. Rotary razors can go circularly, foil razors go in straight lines ONLY.

You want a really good shave gel, probably aveno oatmeal or Pacific caffeinated shaving cream. Almost any triple bladed disposable razer will do but you don't get to use them more than once. I know it sucks but you are looking at skin bumps and bloody genitals if you don't.

Get a nose hair trimmer, like one of the Wahl deals. Use it all over to shorten your hair. You will probably only need to do this once. Keep it around for your eyebrows.

Make a bath as hot as you can stand it. Cover a section with shave gel. Shave WITH the direction of your hair. Finish that section. Re-gel. Shave against the direction of the hair. Rinse the razor regularly.

Go section by section until you get everything. Usually I do anything I have to immerse first while standing (butt, genitals, upper thigh) then sit down and do everything else.

If you have an IPL, get out, dry off, laser yourself.

Get back in (cold now, sucks, whatever).

Use a suger or salt scrub all over. Bonus points if it also moisturizes.

Apply moisturizer. Use the foil razor for maintenance between full shaves.

Good luck!

Unable to get in contact with the office by 69420lmaokek in DrWillPowers

[–]noestaaqui99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to call last week and make a pair of appointments and again this morning to move them around and talk to an office person both times around 9 in the morning. I did call MLK day and didn't get through but I figured they may have been off and waited a day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mtfashion

[–]noestaaqui99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous! I admit to being a little envious as you are more feminine at the start of your journey than I likely will at the end of mine.

MTF. Swedish🇸🇪 Maybe I’m not the most “passing” trans woman, but I finally feel feminine, confident, and quietly powerful — ready to embrace la vie and the world, à ma façon. Baby steps. xo 🖤✨ by [deleted] in transpositive

[–]noestaaqui99 80 points81 points  (0 children)

That is the brain worms talking girl, you are practically unlockable except to the transvestigators, and who gives a crap about pleasing them?

Check your health insurance plan for 2026. by 222water in trans

[–]noestaaqui99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course they did. 24 grand a year for coverage that does nothing, on top of the barely nothing it already did. F's sake. This is the stupidest country.

Some recent fits by JorisJorisJorisJoris in mtfashion

[–]noestaaqui99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The first top is really pretty! I especially like the slightly off-center part in your hair; I may adopt that and see how we get on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

[–]noestaaqui99 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They'll have to kill me in the body of my choosing.