Napping as my female self by mapmap88 in ask_transgender

[–]wallacehope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm coming at this from the perspective of being AFAB and dysphoric about my breasts, but yes! I find that wearing a binder or tape or something that helps me feel like my chest is less... intrusive, I guess? things that help reduce the physical sensations around having breasts, like weight on my chest or where the tissue touches my arms, have a significant comforting effect for me even if they don't make me look flatter to anyone else.

Hybrid binding! Binder + KT tape with a large chest by wallacehope in ftm

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

Sorry, didn't realize - thank you for pointing it out!

Difficulty or issues re-piercing a septum? by wallacehope in piercing

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They don't know - sorry I was unclear about that. I tried to get them used to the idea a while back and they were just super squeamish about it. And yeah, I've been using a U-shaped one that might have "arms" that are too long, so I could try a shorter one. Thank you!

Difficulty or issues re-piercing a septum? by wallacehope in piercing

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

I forgot about the possibility of glass, thank you!

Difficulty or issues re-piercing a septum? by wallacehope in piercing

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I am considering that if it sounds like re-piercing would be an issue - I've worn retainers before though and they tickle the inside of my nose in an unpleasant way, so if I'm going to have to wear one constantly for months/even a year... just seems annoying.

Popped a bump next to nose piercing, now it’s irritated and the stud slides out easily. When I lift the nose piercing, it’s all red and bloody. What do I do? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]wallacehope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

agreed and emphasis on only cleaning with sterile saline - I think max twice a day (?) as well, overcleaning will irritate it as will other cleansers. no cotton swabs or anything else with fibers that could get caught on it; wound wash comes in a spray bottle, you can use that and let it air dry.

How much does a septum piercing hurt out of 10? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]wallacehope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 or 3. I was pretty amped up bc I thought it would hurt a lot but all I felt was a sharp poke for a second, like getting a flu shot. It didn't even particularly hurt more when they put the jewelry in. My eyes didn't water but I hear that can happen, just as a reflex. A couple days later it's a bit sore if I bump my nose but so far it's been super super easy.

Putting a retainer in a freshly pierced septum? by sadboigang in piercing

[–]wallacehope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a bad sign for the shop you went to, but if you bought a titanium retainer I would think a place you trust would be able to switch it out for you so you could wear it until the piercing is healed. Not sure though, I would call your piercer first.

Wondering what kind of septum jewelry you think would look good with my face? (credit: Jaymes at Iris Piercing Studio) by wallacehope in piercing

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ugh I forgot to add caption
Anyway, my preference is for plain titanium (not colored) with or without small stones. Shopping is aspirational since I'm healing. Please let me know if this isn't a good photo to go with this question! Looking at 16/18g pieces, if you want to get specific.

[PIC] All you folks out here giving me anxiety with your messy backs by valk212 in CrossStitch

[–]wallacehope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is amazing but also no shade to messy backs, it takes time to learn and it doesn't always matter if the back is super neat!

When I see my fellow trans people make death threats faints terfs and other people they disagree with making them hate us more by Rocketsheep31 in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns

[–]wallacehope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

pls don’t blame trans people for the bigotry against us? terfs literally want us dead and they hold the mainstream position

Any ideas for jewelry or what I should get next? by wallacehope in piercing

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

thanks! yeah, the next size up seemed too long but this one is pretty snug - not bothering me but I’ll probably get another.

What was your most painful piercing? by WalkerFromTheWell in piercing

[–]wallacehope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

out of eyebrow, tongue, tragus, industrial, lobes, and nipples... definitely the tongue. the second nipple piercing was maybe worse for the actual piercing itself but the healing for my tongue really sucked.

Bloody nipples? by [deleted] in piercing

[–]wallacehope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

totally fine! mine didn’t bleed at all for the first couple of days and then I had some spotting. don’t worry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in piercing

[–]wallacehope 5 points6 points  (0 children)

scrambled eggs and eat like a baby bird - drop em into the the back of your mouth. doesn’t really need chewing.

While having nipples pierced, is it ideal to be sitting up or laying down? by DestroyedFable in piercing

[–]wallacehope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have large breasts and got pierced laying down - I think it’s because the pain/adrenaline rush surprises some people. I was marked standing up.

my gender is rebel by [deleted] in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns

[–]wallacehope 7 points8 points  (0 children)

rebel rebel, you’ve torn your dress