#trans guy tips

Now that I have your attention, you may be asking "how do I wash a binder?" Well, first of all, you're going to check and see if the brand you've got is machine washable. Chances are that it's not. If its not, then you're going to have to hand-wash the thing.

The three main things you're going to need is hot water, a bucket (or a plugged sink), and some soap (such as a small amount of liquid laundry detergent). Soak the binder in hot water and detergent. Make sure to vigorously rub the fabric against itself, as a big part of cleaning something is about the friction. Once you're done with that, rinse out the binder until the water runs clear. Ring out the excess water, then hang the binder somewhere to air-dry.

Most binders cannot be put in a dryer, as they are prone to shrinking in the wash. This will cause the binder to be unsafe to be worn.

For reputable binders online, check out sites like Underworks, Shapeshifters, Armor Sensory, and Spectrum Outfitters.

For more places to find binders, along with more information about binders, click here.

Ah, thank you so much for asking!! I appreciate it!!

Well, the experience is really quite vastly different for every person on HRT.

For me, it was one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. I was hopelessly and horribly dysphoric for my whole life to the point of nearly not being able to function (dysphoria coupled with severe mental illnesses is for sure A Bad Time) and I was lucky enough to be able to get on it fairly early, thank God because I probably would not have lasted longer-apologies for that dark subject but it is necessary to mention for how much it turned my life around entirely.

I am still not fully transitioned to my liking per sé, as the full range of Testosterone's complete effects is a maximum of 5 years according to my research. I have been on it for nearly 2 years now. I plan to be on it for the rest of my life if possible, as I'd like all effects to stay forever-- I fucking ADORE every second of it, honestly I'm not afraid of needles either like most are so I literally get ecstatic & excited every time it's time to inject LOL!! Probably a weird reaction but--it legit makes me wanna throw a party every time those 2 weeks pass & it is time to.

(Not all forms of HRT have to be injected however, though it is the "strongest, most evenly distributed form" especially if done every 2 weeks instead of every 1 week,

as my doctor described it, which made me choose it--and coupled w my lack of giving a shit about injecting lmaoo)

I have had a lot of effects, I am also finally growing actual facial hair which is nice-though I learned I prefer my face clean-shaven or at least mostly, which is a hilarious twist tbh as I thought I'd want a full beard. I'm cool with both but I definitely prefer how I look without, so I shave every now & then currently.

My body looks entirely different, at least my shoulders and arms HELLA, I've had strong asf cis men say I'm built better than them which gives me giggle-fits of pridefulness LMAO--im petty ig--

but anyway to get to the true point--I would not be where I am today or perhaps here at all, myself, if I didn't go on it and exactly when I did. I am so extremely grateful for it occurring and that I have access to it at all--I am honestly hardly feeling dysphoria except on Really Bad days when it still hits me. Even things I should be dysphoric about and was in the past, idgaf about now. My chest barely bothers me now, and used to be my personal Hell. I have even decided to not do top surgery in the future which is... really bizarre as I was DESPERATE for it before (however this most-dysphoria-removal effect seems to be rare, so don't expect it to "cure" dysphoria, it didn't for me either but I'd say reduced it by like 90% or something lol. But most don't have that strong of a reaction)

My advice for you and every trans person on the fence about it, would be do a CRAP TON of research, on its every effect, type, etc. and talk to or read about/etc. as many people you can find who can give their opinions on their own experiences-as everyone has a different story!

If it is a "HELL YES" after that, then definitely go through with it. If there is still doubt, I'd wait. There is no rush as you can always decide to begin in the future

Know though, that if you do start it, but wish to stop later,

in some ways there's a "reset button",

but in some ways there is not.

Some effects will reverse if you stop taking T, like the fat & muscle redistribution, etc.

however some will stay, for example any body or facial hair that develops will then grow forever as the follicle is "activated" (male hair is a different subtype of hair, so once it's made it can't be reversed) and etc.

Be aware of which effects do this, and just in general, get as much information you can gather.

This info-gathering also has the added bonus, of impressing TF out of your endocrinologist if you do happen to choose to go the route of beginning taking it--

During the consultation, they'll ask if you know about it well, and for me, I began on a spiel of the things I knew & how much I researched because I was so excited to begin and how much it would help me.

By my Dr's reaction she was blown away by my very informed decision, that I had thought about it VERY hard, & I think that is what assisted me greatly in acquiring the prescription for it so fast.

Basically, if they either know or just think you are going into this without much context or don't seek it passionately, they think you may change your mind and that you're "going through a phase" or that you can't consent due to not enough information that you know on it for such a majour medical decision.

If you come in confident asf that this is what you need, and you're like "Yeah I know this, I got this shit locked down" they know they're dealing with someone who is very damn sure this is the path they need, and thus the doctor doesn't have to worry nor explain more, which speeds everything up.

Overall, I will end this by saying I wish you the utmost good luck, and that whatever path you choose, you feel happy and gender-euphoric!! Thank you for asking my advice & I hope I helped in any way!! 👍👍💜🏳️‍⚧️

(ALSO I SEE UR USERNAME MMMMMNN YES, SOMEONE WITH QUALITY TASTE IN CHARACTERS--LMAOOO SRRY IM A SHAMELESS WILLIAM FANATIC, I GOTTA MENTION THAT

i like to sing so i found artists with large vocal ranges.

i try to match my voice to theirs while singing.

after a while, my voice got used to singing in a lower and higher pitches, then i started to talk using that same pitch

now i can control the pitch of my voice based on the people that im around

*Cracks knuckles*

Pushups. You'll hate me, but those suckers give you muscles like crazy.

If your hair is still long, tuck it up in a hat!

It's perfectly okay to go through a couple names. And they don't have to be remotely close to your old one. Mine is way way different and I've tried out two names!

Sweatshirts. They are your savior.

It's okay to question yourself, just know you'll figure it out in the end.

Hair can be... Complicated. I like mine longer on the top but I always feel nervous when it is incase it gets too long. Don't be me, longer hair is perfectly okay. And undercuts are awesome, but so are crew cuts or buzzes or whatever!!

Masculine clothing can actually help a lot. Jeans, shirts, anything. It may be a little wonky in the fit, but it helps you achieve the look!

If you want to, contour! Makeup isn't girly, it can actually be a great tool. Here is a link to a cosplay tutorial that I've used!

Binders don't all the way flatten your chest. If you have dysphoria, the bump will look huge to you. But it's not that big. Don't double up and don't use bandages or a home made binder, please.