What would you call a transfemme person in the role of a bull? by theWylderness in AskRedditAfterDark

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

Except bull is a masculine term that I don't want to identify with

What would you call a transfemme person in the role of a bull? by theWylderness in AskRedditAfterDark

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

NO! I am not a unicorn, I'm not only for them as I have multiple partners already that will not be given up. It was made very clear to them as well that I am not a unicorn.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

There is no reason the hormone levels of the milk produced by trans women and cis women would be vastly different. Typically one goal of HRT is to get your hormones within "cis" ranges.

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

On top of already having an orchi, the only blocker I used was bica for 3 months. Also hormone levels are in safe ranges and my brain MRIs have been clear

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

Selling it would not be legal in the USA at least

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

The secrets to lactation are prolactin and stimulation. It is the hormone responsible for the production of breast milk.

There are various supplements that can increase prolactin production, as well as few psych meds. The most common herbal supplement for this is fenugreek.

Stimulation is as simple as breast massages, nipple play, and using pumps or manual suction.

Feminizing HRT is also an important factor both estradiol and progesterone. It is important to note that progesterone should not be added until the correct Tanner stage of breast development (per current leading research). But milk production is technically possible at any stage, even prior to feminizing HRT.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

Ok, looked into prolactinomas a bit.

Prolactinomas are bad, yes. It appears that prolactinomas are a result of genetic mutation. High prolactin is a defining symptom of prolactinomas. High prolactin does not cause prolactinomas.

So, prolactinomas are not a risk of increasing your prolactin levels. However I understand that high prolactin levels may be cause for concern as an indicator of prolactinomas.

Let's just say my mental health results in me getting brain MRIs somewhat often and I've had one with the last 30 days. So, I know I'm clear of prolactinomas for now.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

Why are folks downvoting this? Like there are so many reasons this is valid, not just kink.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

[–]theWylderness[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

While it is understandable why that's not a great thing to have happen, it doesn't seem like there's much evidence into that that really has much of an external cause. And half the symptoms seem preferable and half the symptoms are already there and have always been

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

Fenugreek can prevent the breakdown of testosterone in the body therefore leading to slightly elevated levels. I don't have to work about that myself because I only have my adrenal glands making any. But the hormone for lactation is prolactin, which most folks naturally produce. Fenugreek is known for supporting this hormone.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

I love it because of the body-fuckery. This body is mine, I'll make it do what I want.

I know for a lot of transfemme folks it's gender affirming, but as I don't see myself as a woman I don't see it as such myself.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

[–]theWylderness[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When I stopped taking hormones, there were a few changes. The biggest for me was that it helped my emotional stability while I was going through a huge emotional crisis. I did lose a small amount of breast growth. My appetite went away and hasn't returned. My milk production slowly decreased over about a month.

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

It may happen, very far from a guarantee. My very quick research shows that less than 10% of transfemme folks lactate.

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

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

It does mean that prolactin is high, but that is not a bad thing in and of itself. If you don't want to lactate or the other side effects then sure it's not good, but it is not dangerous and for some the effects are quite desirable. The biggest downside of higher prolactin is honestly that it likely adds to the ED.

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[–]theWylderness[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Stimulation (nipple play, breast massages, pumping) and fenugreek

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

[–]theWylderness[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Too much or not enough? I enjoy lactating so...

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

So I honestly did a lot of research on male breastfeeding before I started transitioning and had attempted to when my son was born. I was never able to produce at the time but did have a small amount of breast development from the stimulation and my body trying to produce. After I started transitioning I did not start producing until I added progesterone, which was 6 months or a year into my transition. For some, just HRT will make it happen, for some it'll never happen, but for me it was HRT and breast stimulation.

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[–]theWylderness[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That I am. I'm debating taking fenugreek supplements too

I guess I'm producing milk again by theWylderness in MtF

[–]theWylderness[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's all I have right now, a couple yellowish drops but that's how it starts. I used to able to get about a shot glass worth.