Anonymous asked: Has anyone used bulge pouch underwear (typically popular among gay boys) for packing? One dude told me it worked well for him. Any recommended types or brands?

Bulge pouch underwear is great for packing! Just make sure whatever you choose is snug enough to hold your packer against you, without being too small. If its too small, then your packer wont fit! 


Also, this is not recommended for packers over 5″ as they tend not to fit in these pouches. 

8 years ago 7 notes

Hysterectomy, Testosterone & Vaginal Atrophy Cautions

atypical-dino:

Okay so coming from my own experience, if you’re thinking about getting a hysterectomy or know you’re going to want one as part of your transition, I heavily advise getting it done the earlier the better in your medical transition process. Obviously I advise thinking long and hard about it and making sure it’s the right thing for you. But yes, if you can even get it done before starting testosterone that would be the most ideal, in my opinion.

Why is that? Well, testosterone causes this lovely thing called vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy is when the inner linings of the vagina shrink and dry out, loose a lot of lubrication and get fragile and prone to bleeding. Basically testosterone shuts down your on-board reproductive system so it’s like “yeah bro I’m gonna just… shed all this extra weight because whatever you don’t need it” in medical terms, you know? 

As far as I know, vaginal atrophy isn’t a sudden onset as soon as you start testosterone. Like pretty much everything with medical transitioning, there’s a timeline for it.  Vaginal atrophy starts around 3-6 months on T, and it takes about 1-2 years for its maximum onset. At the time of my hysterectomy, I was on testosterone for over 4 years. 

A few more things about my own vagina (things that are unique to me and may or may not be shared by others.) My vaginal opening is about the size of my pinky finger. My gynecologist says it’s a combination of what I was born with and how I’ve never had any penetration. During surgery they had to use a device to expand that opening so they could get everything out, because the surgery was done laparoscopically, which means they used a camera and everything was taken out though my vagina. That device caused lacerations and a bunch of bleeding both internally (due to the atrophy/dryness) and externally. The resulting bleeding was more than they expected and I was kept in the hospital overnight to keep tabs on it. So basically, that’s why I suggest the earlier the better. Or stopping testosterone for a bit/taking estrogen and gaining the lubrication and lining back. (I haven’t suggested that to my doc yet so I don’t know if that is feasible.) Anyways, explore your options if you know you’ve been on T for a while with resulting vaginal atrophy and plan on a laparoscopic hysterectomy. 

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Okay, so that’s my own unqualified advice from personal experience. Because I’m not a doctor person. As I always advise, if you’re thinking about getting a hysterectomy, talk to your doctor. Figure out your options. Don’t let me scare you away, I’m just sharing this so peeps can be more aware of how to prepare themselves and what to expect.

8 years ago  #hysterectomy #ftm #testosterone #transition #transgender #hysto  45 notes

Hormones: A Guide for FTMs (via VCH)

atypical-dino:

Awesome guide put out by Vancouver Coastal Health about the ins and outs of hormone replacement therapy for FTMs.

While there are some health risks involved with hormone therapy, it can have positive and important effects on trans people’s quality of life. Knowing what you can expect will help you work with your health care providers to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks.

The purpose of this booklet is to:
• explain how hormones work
• describe the changes to expect from testosterone
• outline possible risks and side effects of testosterone
• give you information about how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks

This booklet is written specifically for people in the FTM spectrum who are considering taking testosterone. It may also be a helpful resource for partners, family, and friends who are wondering how testosterone works and what it does. 

Highlights/Topics it covers:

  • “How Hormones Work”
  • “What Medications Are Involved in FTM Hormone Therapy?”
  • “Forms of testosterone commonly used by FTMs”
  • “What Changes Can I Expect, and How Soon? (Benefits/Timeline)”
  • “Are These Changes Permanent?”
  • “What Won’t Change?“ 
    - ”won’t solve all body image problems”
    - “won’t make you into somebody else”
    - “won’t provide you with the perfect community”
    - “
    won’t remove all “female”/“feminine” aspects of your body”
  • What are the Possible Side Effects/Risks of Testosterone?
  • Health Checkups While You’re Taking Testosterone
  • Maximizing the Benefits, Minimizing the Risks

Be Informed

Understanding how testosterone works, what to expect, possible side effects/risks, and guidelines for care gives you the tools to be in charge of your health and to make informed decisions. Do your own research and ask questions. 

8 years ago  #ftm #trans #transgender #trans male  235 notes

packerlocker:

packerlocker:

Within 3 days we received enough submissions to put together the first issue which is planned to ship on December 1st. WOOHOO

T Chronicles is a monthly printed and digital (coming soon) newspaper created by and for the transgender community. Most of the content in our newspaper is user submitted. T Chronicles is open to content from FTM,MTF,Agender, Bigender, GenderQueer, and all other types of people who identify with the term  "Transgender".

T Chronicles is shipped out on the 1st of every month. Subscriptions are accepted until the 15th of every month.

Whats in the December issue? 

  • #RealLiveTransAdult
  • Spotlight: Tyler Coley ( @christian-tyl3r )
  • DIY Gaff Tutorial
  • Questions to ask before top surgery
  • Boy Meets Girl- Overview
  • MORE MORE MORE

Would you like to get it on the 1st and only Trans Newspaper with mostly user submitted content? 

SUBSCRIBE ($2.50+Shipping = $5/mo)

Interested in seeing your content show up in T Chronicles? Submit your stories, art, advice, or whatever else you can thing of to 

submissions@t-chronicles.com 

Or use our submissions form. 

If we don’t use your content this issue, we will use it in a future issue. The more content we receive, the bigger we can make each issue. 

Only 8 more days to sign up and receive the very first issue of T Chronicles! We are even throwing in a surprise extra for the first 50 Subscribers! 

Whether you want to read or be read, this is a really cool idea! Share with your brothers and sisters! Id love to see more of this.

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8 years ago 37 notes

atypical-dino:

Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Gender Reassignment Services for Fully-Insured Transgender Subscribers and Dependents

EFFECTIVE APRIL 9th 2015

Please note that all covered services require letters from appropriate doctors. Parts of some services may not be covered.
- ex. Sometimes a double mastectomy will require a small amount of liposuction, which is not covered. In my case, my top surgery would have cost $9500 out of pocket but I ended up paying only $2200 after we received our reimbursement. 

Further questions can be referred to Member Services, at 1-888-333-4742. Harvard Pilgrim also has a contact person in charge of transgender care and authorizations, which they will refer to you. 

8 years ago  #transgender #trans #surgery #ftm #mtf #female to male #male to female #trans man #trans woman #top surgery  27 notes
huffpostgraphics:
“Though Jenner’s coming out marks a huge moment for trans visibility in the mainstream media, daily discrimination and violence is still the norm for thousands of transgender Americans. The rate of violence against transgender...

huffpostgraphics:

Though Jenner’s coming out marks a huge moment for trans visibility in the mainstream media, daily discrimination and violence is still the norm for thousands of transgender Americans. The rate of violence against transgender women, especially transgender women of color, is alarming – according to a 2013 report by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, an organization working to reduce violence against LGBTQ people, 72 percent of victims of anti-LGBTQ homicide were transgender women, and 89 percent of victims were people of color. According to the same report, transgender people were also more likely to experience violence at the hands of law enforcement.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/03/transgender-discrimination-laws_n_7502266.html

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8 years ago 26,920 notes
packer-locker:
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packer-locker:

The ultimate inexpensive harness. Phi, by Packer Locker. The first harness produced in house. No middle man means a better quality, with little wait time. Get yours now! #ftm #phi #packerlocker #stp #harness #trans #packer

The name is kinda cool. The symbol represents the basic o ring and strap used in the design.

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8 years ago 10 notes

Anonymous asked: Do we have to start cleaning our cl*toris like a p*nis when it get's bigger? It's really sensitive so I can't really touch it..

It’s a healthy practice to clean/maintain your genitals, especially when they are sloughing off extra skin or have an excess of discharge. Typically when growth occurs you also notice that there is some foreskin that tends to cover part or all of the head, so it’s a good practice when you’re cleaning your body to also pull back the foreskin and do your best to wipe the tissues there clean. If not, this bit of extra skin can provide a hiding place from all the bacteria that like to make your genitals itchy, sore, sad and/or angry.

I know everything can be pretty sensitive since it’s primarily full of nerve endings [not to mention all the extra stimulation it’s probably getting from being larger and rubbing against your legs/underwear], but you want to try to keep bacteria out of places where they can easily become warm and damp so they don’t spread and cause an infection, such as a yeast infection, which can be a huge pain in the dick. If it really comes down to wiping off your bits or putting up with an insatiable itch and pain, it’s probably a better choice to put up with the momentary discomfort that comes along with personal hygiene. That being said, don’t feel like you have to scrub it or clean it until it’s raw and sore! Just a bit of water and gentle rubbing during a shower/bath/over the sink/bathtub  or using wet wipes should be plenty to keep your bits clean and happy. Be wary of using soap since most soaps can throw off your genitals’ pH balance and cause it to dry out or be itchy, which is also no fun.

Hope that answered your question! Let us know if you have any followup questions or comments.

-Flynn

8 years ago 2 notes

Great Big Give Away- Ftm & Mtf

toysfortransmen:

To celebrate and support my favorite company, as well as my favorite people (you- my followers), im going to be giving away some awesome trans related goodies.

<b>Grand Prize (1 winner) </b>
-$50 gift card to Packer Locker or Lady Locker
- 1 Month Surprise Locker Box (both sites have it)
- A copy of the trans yellow pages, printed and digital.
- A copy of FTM Magazine, or Frock.

<b>Silver Prize (2 winners)</b>
-$25 gift card to Packer Locker or Lady Locker
- A copy of the trans yellow pages , printed and digital.

<b>Bronze Prize (3 winners) </b>
- $10 gift card to Packer Locker or Lady Locker
- Mr Limpy, or nail polish kit


<b>How to get more entries- >

- follow me, like, and reblog this post. (Each worth 1 entry, every reblog counts as an additional reblog, max 10 entries per user)
- #packerlocker #ladylocker #tftm
Say something nice on tumblr, or instagram using any of those hashtags. (1 entry per hashtag, per site, max 6 entries)
- have any transition items you dont use any more? Donate them to packer locker or lady locker, so that those things can be given to a someone in need. They will pay for shipping. (5 entries per item donated. )

this means you could get at least 16 entries just for sharing!

Deadline- May 15th

May the odds be ever in your favor!

Links to these great places-
Packerlocker.mybigcommerce.com
Lady-locker.com
Tumblr- ladylocker packerlocker
Instagram packerlocker

8 years ago 339 notes