February 2012
Coming Out as Femme: How My Transition Helped Me... →
An article written by Jonah M. Lefholtz over at In Our Words
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Anonymous asked: This might sound like a repeat question but please bare with me here. I'm going through the motions of getting my T script, and I want all of the physical changes so badly. But I'm afraid of the so called "personality changes" (less emotional, even less romantic one partner reported) that my therapist and some trans men and their partners talk about. I know some things will...
systematic derangement of the senses.: Ways... →
meeca:
(This list will be forever in-progress. Please add on as you see fit).
Challenge sexist jokes, such as dumb blonde jokes or jokes about rape.
Avoid using words such as “bitch”, “hoe”, “slut.”
Recognize when you “zone out” when women are speaking, when you value a man’s opinion more than a…
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“Everybody knows what you’re against. Show them what you’re for. Then become the...”
– Andrea Gibson, Evolution (via brennando)
Anonymous asked: Hi, I've read articles on taking T and I never have seen anything mentioning vertical growth. I am a short skinny guy and I was wondering if there was any chance I would grow vertically (in height) by taking T (although that would not really affect my decision on whether or not to take it. - Thanks
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Anonymous asked: This might be a bit too personal/taboo of a question, but I really need help. While I am pre-everything right now, I have a decently high sex-drive. I don't really have a way to release any of this tension, and it gets to be very uncomfortable. I don't masturbate because I feel sick every time I try to due to my disconnection with my genitalia. While I'm not a virgin, I have never...
It’s 2012. Do you know where your transgender... →
A very interesting read about the very public opinion of transgender children and their bodies.
From the article: ”You guys, this is creepy. We are having a public conversation about whether children have the “right” or “wrong” genitals. We are allowed to do this, publicly, without any consequence–as long as those children are transgender. This is more than creepy. It is deeply unsettling....
Trans Sexuality - A Safe Sex Zine →
tobitastic:
Safe sex information is almost universally designed for non-trans (and straight) folks, and then that information is given to us when and where it applies. However, there is a lot of information that is unique to trans people and trans bodies that never gets included. This zine answers the question, what would sex ed look like if it was designed specifically for trans people and...
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Anonymous asked: My family keeps on being cissexist. They say stuff like "She really looks like a guy" for passing trans men or "You can tell" if someone doesn't pass. My dad constantly refers to me as a girl and says I "want to be a boy". They're trying to be as open minded as they can however their language.. How do I confront them without sounding too harsh?
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Trans* on the Job, Part 1: Working While Pre-Name...
Getting a job or working can be difficult when you’re trans*. Many times the law does not protect us from being fired or discriminated against at work due to gender identity, and there are few resources for helping us navigate the workplace. This instillation of “Trans on the Job” specifically focuses on advice for people who have not yet changed their name and/or are pre-T and...
Anonymous asked: My dysphoria's getting really bad. It's turing into major restlesness andI'm afraid it could turn into mild depression. Which would be bad anywhere, but this year is especially sucky because I'm an exchange student in Germany,living in aconservative host family that is unaware of my transgender identity, and I don't feel comfortable coming out.I want to have a wonderfful...
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Anonymous asked: I have a question- lately, people on my dash are claiming that straight trans* individuals are not allowed to use the word queer, and that a straight trans* person using the word is appropriating. What do you think of this?
Safe Place to Pee →
nemorian-wolf:
Safe Place to Pee is compiling a directory of gender neutral/single occupancy bathrooms on college campuses across the states. Being able to locate a gender neutral restroom is a necessity that many trans* people unfortunately have to go without.With this blog, I hope to help those who may need to locate these facilities for whatever reason, whether it be: worrying about passing,...
Does Needle Size Matter? →
A peer-reviewed biomedical article made available through PubMed and published in the Journal of Diabetes Science Technology. 2007 September; 1(5): 725–729.
Contains some pretty cool scanning electron micrographs of needle points!
the Abstract:
Hypodermic needles are in widespread use, but patients are unhappy with the pain, anxiety, and difficulty of using them. To increase patient acceptance,...
Anonymous asked: I was wondering what both of your experiences with insurance has been. I may be facing losing mine due to them suspecting I am transgender thanks to my therapist, and I'm not entirely sure how to deal with the situation. Can an insurance company drop me just for a suspicion? I wouldn't mind if they stopped covering therapy as long as they'll still cover my practical stuff like...
What to Look For in Rainwear →
Article Summary (from the site):
Ultimately, there’s likely going to be a compromise between the garment you want in terms of fashion, and the one you need in terms of functionality. All we can really say is that on the day the rains come (and they always do), it doesn’t matter how GQ you look if you’re left getting soaked in the street.
Garments generally fall into four...
Anonymous asked: Hi! I'm about to submit a grad school application for an assistantship. It wants any former name. In my essay I talk about being trans* but for some reason I don't want my former name to appear on this application. I'm just hesitant about putting my very female-sounding name next to my chosen name. They didn't ask for this on the initial application. Any thoughts about what I...
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Anonymous asked: I'm a gay trans man, beginning to transition at my own speed but not out to anyone but a few friends and one sibling. Thanks to the way I dress, and the fact that I'm not dating anyone, my classmates all think I'm a lesbian (not bi)-- which wouldn't be so bad if I was attracted to women, but as it is, I feel like I'm leading on actual queer women/scaring away guys who...
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Anonymous asked: Hi, I was just wondering, what is the likeliness of me experiencing hair loss after starting T? I'm only 16, but it's a big concern for my mom. Thanks!
Is the Transgender Person's Transition Process... →
An article written for HuffPo by Chris Tina Bruce. Examines the dynamics of people perceiving transgender individuals who physically/socially transition as selfish while perhaps it is actually the people who expect transgender individuals to live a life uncomfortably who are the selfish ones.
“But could it not be said that the person rejecting the transitioning transgender person is...
Anonymous asked: im going to buy hormones online. i know its bad but there isnt another way. So i guess I was just wondering if you could give me some tips or something on how to inject it and how much? im going to do it regardless and the answers ive gotten from google are all over the place so i thought itd be better to ask from someone whos actually had experience with this. any help would be appreciated :/
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Anonymous asked: I'm a very feminine gay transman and I have been confident in who I am for a while now. Sometimes, especially now that I told my mom and it didn't go perfectly, I think that maybe I'm just a whiny straight girl seeking attention. I'm just an attention whore and going out in public in makeup and tight pants, a binder and a packer is just a ploy. Something to draw people to me...
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Anonymous asked: I have read that you shouldn't exercise while binding because it constricts breathing, but what about wearing a really stretched out (sports-bra-like fitting) binder?
Fuck Yeah FTMs!: Medium white underworks binder up... →
fuckyeahftms:
Hey guys!
I have a brand new (literally NEVER worn) Underworks binder that I want to give to a guy who needs it more urgently than when I’d fit into it, which would be a while hahah. It’s the style 997 which can be seen here - it’s a full length compression tank top singlet style binder, white,…
“That’s why I think it’s so important for everyone, particularly...”
– Leslie Feinberg
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Anonymous asked: I'm interested in being a nudist. For now I'm only doing it in my house, by myself, but I'm curious about being around other nudists later on. I don't plan on having bottom surgery so I'm nervous.. Is there an easy way to get used to my body?
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Anonymous asked: Do you ever feel uncomfortable in public bathrooms at this point in transition? I have practically completed my transition, minus bottom surgery, and live stealth but still feel uncomfortable in mens bathrooms. I don't STP, I get major 'stage fright' as is. Is this weird?
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Not Another Aiden: FAQ: Gay Men And Gay FtMs Redux →
gaytransmenshit:
Alright, this post is one of the most popular pages on here, but it’s a bit outdated so I’ve decided to write a new one. Let’s start with the basics: what is a gay FtM? In this case I’m using it to mean trans men (however you want to define that) who are attracted to men,including cis men. There are plenty of trans men who are attracted to other trans men without being...
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MTV's "It Gets Better" Special - Watch the... →
MTV and Logo are launching an It Gets Better Special on Tuesday February 21st at 11/10central. The show features Aydian (ALionsFears) an active member of the transmasculine community. Aydian founded and currently runs the BeefHeadsFitness youtube channel. While Adrian spent some time as a contributor to the channel, he can attest to the solid character of Aydian and can say without hesitation that...
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