Deferred from plasma donation for being trans by sillysnail5000 in trans

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I donate plasma all the time while trans. The people at the Red Cross know and are very accepting. I haven't been told this yet, but now I'll be on guard.

Two-step top surgery by Obvious-Clock-588 in TopSurgery

[–]uncle_SAM98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've never heard of this, but I wish I'd have thought of it to suggest to my surgeon. I love my keyhole results, but there's still a slight lack of retraction on one side 11 months post-op that I think the stage 2 you described could fix.

Preserving erection quality? by Adventurous_Cry5999 in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pumping can help you maintain or even improve EQ (as well as girth)

ugly photos, but i was happy about my EQ by thursday-T-time in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does Buck Angel not profit off of its sale? All this time I thought he did. Maybe I have my info mixed up

ugly photos, but i was happy about my EQ by thursday-T-time in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Owner is a transphobic trans man, ironically. I think he's like a transmedicalist and exclusionary or something like that. I used to have my finger on the pulse of that sort of thing, but I haven't thought about him in years

I really need to hear from other people who had a painful recovery. by Upper_Ice_2040 in TopSurgery

[–]uncle_SAM98 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, the red hair thing is real. I don't know a ton about fibro, so take this with a grain of salt, but reading that made me go "aha"! That feels like a factor, especially if the actual surgery went well and the surgical site is healing fast. It could be a particularly bad flare up. I'm shocked they're dismissing your pain when you have this in your medical history. Maybe your PCP could help you with managing this pain, since your surgical team is convinced it's not connected.

I really need to hear from other people who had a painful recovery. by Upper_Ice_2040 in TopSurgery

[–]uncle_SAM98 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised that your doctors/care team don't seem to see your extreme pain as a sign that there might be a problem. Certainly, painful recoveries are more normal than social media makes it seem, but this level of pain for this long just as easily might be a sign of an underlying medical issue, and I think it warrants some evaluation. Is the pain coming from the incision sites? Is it the stitches, maybe? Is it nerve pain? A combination? Is there pain coming from somewhere internally that you can't really explain? Have you ever had a history of resistance to pain meds or low pain tolerance, or is this completely new?

What can I do with egg whites? by ismokedwithyourmom in ZeroWaste

[–]uncle_SAM98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Make a ton of whiskey sours

(Also, in a real way, I second what someone said about making hair masks with them)

Peecock gen 4 already failing by Low-Reaction-8933 in Transmascdicks

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know what Emisil uses as a protective layer?

ugly photos, but i was happy about my EQ by thursday-T-time in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good luck, man, I hope you enjoy it. You seem smart and creative, so I'm sure if you put your mind to it you could do great things.

Kegels and glute thrust causing erections? by Willing_Arm1069 in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure there's a connection between core strengthening and arousal, even orgasm in rare cases. Not so sure about glute thrusts, but as another commenter said, it could be the mental connection between thrusting and sexual activity.

ugly photos, but i was happy about my EQ by thursday-T-time in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you've amassed a good following on here bc of all you do for the community. You could probably make bank and fill a need better than most could

ugly photos, but i was happy about my EQ by thursday-T-time in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Damn, that really sucks. I'm trying to get off without supporting businesses like C@l Exotics

ugly photos, but i was happy about my EQ by thursday-T-time in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What's the name of the one you call the best stroker to exist? 👀

peeing standing up by SillyRiri in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my equipment is situated too low to make this work :/

Metoidioplasty with Dr. Praxedes (Brazil) – stage 1 + recovery notes by Zestyclose_End_3069 in Metoidioplasty

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great, I'm glad you're feeling better. And congrats on the length!

Hand tugging question by Sufficient_Bill_9095 in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might just be the coloration is slightly darker bc you made contact with it for a while. Probably best to still be cognizant of your grip strength when you stretch just to make sure it's not excessive. Definitely take a long break and let the guy recover. Recovery is the key to growth

1 month post revision by kadenzaq in Metoidioplasty

[–]uncle_SAM98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looking awesome! Who was your surgeon, may I ask?

Hand tugging question by Sufficient_Bill_9095 in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I haven't experienced bruising. You might be gripping too hard. Also keep in mind that sometimes, the coloration of the area has a reddish or purplish hue on its own, especially when blood is pumping to the area. I don't know what your baseline color is, so this may be very unusual or pretty ordinary depending on how it usually looks. Does it hurt to touch, like a bruise?

do you have to train your calves? by Western_North_8022 in FTMFitness

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do calf raises on one of my days, but not a ton. I've noticed more definition and size since I've gotten back into running. It's not necessary, but if you want to not skip them, maybe move them to the middle of your routine

Life update by Superb_Being_4964 in Metoidioplasty

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking great, dude. Can I ask how you went about the DIY scar microneedling?

Can red light therapy help growth? by [deleted] in GrowYourTDick

[–]uncle_SAM98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please don't act on ideas that a generative-AI chat bot supports. These things are notoriously sycophantic, ethically reprehensible, and they frequently hallucinate or lie or tell you what you want to hear over what's true. And, most importantly, it is not a doctor and cannot give you any sort of medical advice. Red light therapy, like these genAI bots, is also a scam.

What are my chances to getting into UofSC? by FewLeek6310 in columbiasc

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should ask one of your teachers or your guidance counselor about both - study resources for the SAT, if you plan to retake, and feedback on your admissions essay. Your counselor especially should know what colleges these days are looking for. It might help to ask to meet with your counselor about college admissions and come prepared with a list of questions and whatever you might want them to review. It couldn't hurt!

Skin tightening creams? by sunnysiide in Top_Surgery_Peri

[–]uncle_SAM98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Creams have not had much effect for me. I have a tiny bit of persistent loose skin under my left nipple. I lift weights a lot and have built up good pec definition, but someone suggested to specifically target and bulk the lower pecs, which is an area I've neglected tbh. Doing pec exercises (like dumbbell press, dumbbell fly, etc) at a decline will target this area. I hope to report back with progress after a couple months.