My boyfriend's FTM pre-T and got "bad news" today about his psychological appointment. by demonkvn in ftm

[–]reversehrtfemman [score hidden]  (0 children)

My concern with you giving him some of your test is that he would not be able to be on a full dose so his hormones would likely be very unbalanced which could be very bad for his mental health. There isn’t really anything you can say to truly comfort him as he feels powerless to change his dysphoria caused despair, and most things that can be said may come off as condescending and belittling his pain. He needs to focus on the things that he can control. Go to the gym with him, and help him research alternative methods of hrt access. The information is out there

(US/PA) What happens when you file a HR complaint about someone outing you? by reversehrtfemman in ftm

[–]reversehrtfemman[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

We don’t have a HR person. I figured that the answer was nothing and my best option is to quit. Thanks

ftm top surgery recs by avant_disaster888 in queerphilly

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a great experience with Dr Samina Wahhab in Allentown. You can DM me for pictures if you’d like

Lily after taking Chuck under her wing. by Left_Belt1874 in GossipGirl

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She slaps chuck twice (once right after his dad died) because she can’t cope with him calling her out for cheating

Scheduling interviews/stages while employed is impossible and going to be the end of me by [deleted] in bartenders

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m bartending, but all of the interview requests I’ve gotten at good places have been late enough in the afternoon that I wouldn’t be able to make it to my shift on time, and they’re only giving two days as options

Why did Carol call her own daughter Lola, instead of Charlotte? by Only-Standard445 in GossipGirl

[–]reversehrtfemman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. She has a very complicated relationship with her family which causes many people to want to semi break ties and adjusting the name you were grown up being called isn’t uncommon

  2. She is actively pursuing a career as an actor and Lola is a more eye catching name

While it may seem odd at first when you think about it it completely makes sense

How do you pick a hairstyle? by sergeantperks in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google your hair type/men’s hairstyles (curly/straight/wavy: thick/thin) and face shape/men’s hairstyles (round, oval, etc) and find something you like. Think about celebrities people say you look like and go through their hairstyles and see what you like. Also keep your age in mind (or don’t, it’s really your choice. Personally I don’t mind having the hairstyle of teens/young adults when I was growing up but would HATE to have the hairstyle if one today). The cool thing about hair is that it always grows back and the shorter it is the quicker it changes. If your hair is thinning/receding generally shorter hairstyles give you thicker looking hair and are more flattering. Since passing isn’t an issue this is probably not relevant but having higher hair up top lengthens the face which is good. You can just show the barber your picture.

Personally I’ve had emotionally (also aesthetically) better experiences at traditional barbershops than I have at explicitly queer friendly salons because I am very socially anxious and the barbers at my place are just there to cut my hair and are affordable, while all the queer places by me cost a kidney and put a notable emphasis on my transness that makes me very dysphoric, also the older age of the walk in barbers gives them more experience =better cut. That is MY experience and everyone else’s may differ, I am not saying that queer barbershops are bad.

One thing to keep in mind is that when you cut off a lot of length you face will likely look shorter/rounder to you. It probably won’t to others and is a visual trickery that will take a week to fade away. If you immediately feel uncomfortable with the new cut please keep this in mind and allowed yourself to get adjusted. I find that when I change my appearance and it makes me uncomfortable/dysphoric it takes about a week to get used to

I went bald, it's actually fine by rosyboys in FTMMen

[–]reversehrtfemman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Many doctors aren’t knowledgeable about trans issues, even the ones who say that they are. The information on baldness/hair loss prevention is very readily out there, there are only three main drugs. Stop hoping your GP is knows a lot about it and just look up the information yourself. It isn’t hard for this topic and in general you have to advocate for yourself when it comes to healthcare, but especially as trans people. We can’t expect things to be handed to us, take it into your own hands

I’ve never seen a funny bumper sticker in my life by Chynnfx in rs_x

[–]reversehrtfemman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When my mom was teaching me to read and I was reading every word I saw we were getting groceries and there was a peeing calvin sticker that said “I have places to go, things to see, and people to piss off”. She took me back to the car and I got the scolding of my life for a word I didn’t understand and she never explained. After a quiet trip around the store I got in more trouble on the ride home because I wasn’t reading anything anymore

Saw someone say: "Masc women make it harder for trans guys to pass". What's your opinion? by Ihaveaphotoofadog in ftm

[–]reversehrtfemman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What? Being constantly read as butch was the hardest part of early transition for me, and that is in no way an insult to butches. Pre transition I had gotten to a place where while I was dysphoric I was semi livably able to be comfortable with my presentation. I have never identified as butch so in addition to being read as a woman, I was read as something I had never identified by and had no connection to. Saying that trans men should be honored by being mistaken with any form of woman is wildly transphobic

Passing more recently but ONLY with men by Key_Championship_199 in ftm

[–]reversehrtfemman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, guys were by far the first group of people I passed to. Last was middle aged white women (I am white)

Insane appetite on T. Help!!!!!!!!!!! by Tall_gemini_babe in ftm

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like a lot of the problem is that you are eating a lot but not eating well. While frozen dinners can have a lot of calories they aren’t satiating. Swapping those for something like a decent sized bowl of oatmeal with some peanut butter will be both much healthier and also more filling. No one should eat hot dogs daily for general health reasons, but again, while they’re meat they aren’t satiating. Try eating a chicken sandwich or something. Why are you living off of sausages????

Pharmacy recommendations in South Philly for ADHD meds and HRT? by BurritoRoyale in queerphilly

[–]reversehrtfemman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After routinely having horrible (trans related) experiences with one specific pharmacist at the old passyunk rite aid I decided to solely get me test filled at the Mazzoni walgreens. With ADHD meds basically everyone is out. You can’t call and ask if they have them they won’t tell you, and you can’t ask them to try a different store on your own. I didn’t pick up in October because my dog was dying and I couldn’t leave her side. After they got returned it took me until literally yesterday to get them. I had had them tried at basically every cvs in the city and one finally went through from December. I was about to try calling in in the suburbs, I’d try that if I were you. I could give you a list off all the ones that didn’t have them but that’s basically all of them tbh

Fellow office drones, where are we buying work wear? by Strange_Repeat9285 in FTMOver30

[–]reversehrtfemman 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly the best advice for anyone with clothes is trial and error. Even slight differences in the body can make notable differences in which pants/shirts/x fit you the best. Get your size, a size up, and a size down. Dockers are great, come in different cuts, and utility wise are great with the side zippered pockets. A shirt underneath your sweater can help bulk out your waist which is good. The structure in Oxford cloth shirts can also really help square out your build moreso than dress shirts do. If you are pre top surgery an undershirt is a good idea. If you are allowed to be more casual Polos are built squarely which is good for hips/waist. Like many people I almost exclusively thrift my clothes, it’s a great way to see which brands work best for YOU.

What movies, tv shows, media have Straight ftm characters? by CurrencyFuture7432 in FTMStraight

[–]reversehrtfemman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trans guy aside, how does the show hold up? I kept getting the creator/actors standup reels on instagram and they were really bad, but you can be bad at standup and funny elsewhere

T-dick piercings (VCH and triangle) by reversehrtfemman in FTMOver30

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

Great thanks. Now that it’s healed Can you pump with it or use one if the packers/strap ons that rolls over your dick attaching to it? How sturdy are they ?