Trans Masc Positivity

Alexander, he/him, 27, Canada

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*taps mic* anyone still here??

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Another willy give away!!

Just like last time, this is again a "winner gets to choose". So whether it's a Joystick, a Hot Rod, an EZP, Lollipop or something else that

Transthetics giveaway!

Use my link (above) and I'll get another entry 🙌🏽 thanks in advance!

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The Radical Copyeditor’s Style Guide for Writing About Transgender People

All of the best practices for how to write with care about trans people, written by a genderqueer copyeditor.

Here is a great resource for respectful and inclusive language choices regarding transgender people

This article is a great resource for trans and cis people alike, and I find that referring allies to educational materials like this can save you a lot of emotional labour

[hunterschafer]

Some new girl in town that I think you’re going to be friends with.

[misogynistcatgirl]

wlw stories that include trans women are the best, I’m so glad trans girls are finally getting the rep we deserve

[gaynonbinarytheaterkid]

This show is called Euphoria (2019) and it’ll be on HBO. Posting bc I had to scroll thru a lot of terf-y comments to find it. Also, the trans woman in it is played by a trans woman and trans activist! You heard me! Not a cis man, not a cis woman, an actual fucking trans woman like we deserve.

[littlestpersimmon]

hello I dunno if this is up here too but  #TransCrowdFund  p lease.. I’m a trans guy taking care of both my disabled parents n I’m in constant pain and my dentist told me I needed approximately 16 root canals and all my MIs are going unmedicated and also it’s my goal to have top surgery this year.. I am drowning lads

https://paypal.me/calebhosalla?locale.x=en_US

[littlestpersimmon]

*breakdances* I overdosed on Ibuprofen today (almost 3900 mg) bc I was in so much pain please help me go to the dentist I’m begging

#TransCrowdFund

https://t.co/6tafIc6CeG

[littlestpersimmon]

I’m sorry for always reblogging this, but I just finished taking my antibiotics and one of my teeth fell out for literally no reason and it’s made me even more anxious about the dentist and the cost;;;;;

[littlestpersimmon]

It’s my birthday today! All I want is to get my teeth fixed 🥰🌻

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PLEASE REBLOG

I’m considering coming out to my family as non-binary, and so today I brought up the subject of non-binary gendering/transgendering with my Dad as a casual conversational topic. He’s told me that if somebody is born a boy then they “should stay a fucking boy” and not trans to a girl or be a boy some days/girl other days/genderless other days.

I told him that I think gender identity should be something one can choose for themselves, and he says that nobody thinks like that and anybody who is trans/non-binary will just be shunned by every member of society they meet. He doesn’t think that people support n-b/t communities, because he doesn’t. He says to me that not staying one’s natural gender is wrong and against the point of being born a boy/girl.

Every person who reblogs this will have their URL written in a full-size writing book and when it is full I will show it to my father to illustrate to him the amount of people who believe that being non-binary is a valid gender identity.

[femestella]

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what are terfts, truscum, and transmeds? im so confused 😂

TERF is a trans-exclusionary “feminist”. People will self identify as a TERF, which is contradictory since you can’t be a feminist if you don’t agree that trans women are women! Unfortunately, some terfs are members of the queer/LGBTQ2S+ community.

Transmeds (transmedicalist) and Truescum simply put are people that insist that you need gender dysphoria to be trans. They try to police who is considered “really trans” and often believe that people must medically transition in order to “really be trans”. (The concept of “transtrenders” are related to this ideology) 

Most trans people and trans allies now agree that you need only feel gender EUPHORIA, that is to identify as a different gender identity than the one you were assigned at birth to be a member of the trans community

If anyone wants to add on, feel free, but please be kind. There is a lot of contention within the trans community regarding these terms and concepts. To be clear, I am comfortable with redefinitions of these terms, but DO NOT TELL ANYONE THAT THEY AREN’T A MEMBER OF THE TRANS COMMUNITY. 

Also: TERFS AREN’T WELCOME ON THIS BLOG (for obvious reasons!) 

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I recently came out to a friend and she was really supportive, I told her not to use my pronouns yet cause I'm not out yet to other friends and she was cool about it but then. Someone we knew came out as trans and wanted to be called he/him and go by his real name and my friend still calls him by his deadname and old pronouns (not to his face) and it kinda bothers me? When I ask her about it she says it's too hard to remember but I know that's bullshit. She's not transphobic, just not trying.

Sometimes people do need time to adjust to new names/pronouns. Cis people tend to assume people’s gender, and it takes time and effort to unlearn that behaviour. It makes sense that your friend’s deadnaming people would be upsetting, even if she didn’t mean any harm. I would accept her explanation, but prompt her to keep trying!

Sending positive vibes your way, anon. Good on you for coming out to your friend, and looking out for your trans sibs! Feel free to check in again anytime you like

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Sometimes I feel very masculine. Most of the time, probably. I’ve been saving for a binder for a while and I’ve been thinking of changing my name. But other times I’m pretty okay with being feminine. I think I might be nonbinary or fluid or something but I don’t know if I’m just being stupid and lying to my friends and myself or if it even matter cause I could never be out to my family

Your identity matters, anon, and I’m glad you’re getting to know yourself better! 

Binders are rather expensive, have you seen my post about preloved binders?

 https://ftm-positivity-side-blog.tumblr.com/post/178847798535/where-to-get-preloved-binders-for-free

It’s more than ok -- even a good idea to try out different names, pronouns, gender expressions, etc. to find what suits you. It’s gender euphoria, not dysphoria that defines the trans experience!

[veighta-deactivated20210925]

Winnie the Pooh loves your pronouns

[eel-guy]

reblog this to give every trans kid strength for the holidays

[jaskaliina]

to all trans kids: i love you and the world would be much worse without you

[transgenderteensurvivalguide]

What does this new NSFW ban mean for trans content on Tumblr?

Lee says:

Adult content will no longer be allowed on Tumblr, and @staff says that includes photos that show “real-life human genitals” or “female-presenting nipples”. 

Moving past the nonsense idea that there’s such a thing as a “female-presenting nipple” in the first place, @staff says they will still allow pictures of said “exposed female-presenting nipples in connection with […] health-related situations, such as post-mastectomy or gender confirmation surgery.” 

However, it seems likely the ban will be enforced haphazardly so a lot of informational content will be deemed “adult content” and deleted, so transition blogs where people document their bodies and medical transitions will certainly be affected by this.

This means visual resources on surgery results and hormone changes, among other things, will be deleted:

The ban on pictures of “real-life human genitals” will likely include…

post-op pictures of lower surgery (phalloplasty, metoidioplasty and vaginoplasty)

pre-op to post-op lower surgery comparison pictures

informational pictures showing clitoral growth on testosterone

pictures of packers (they aren’t exactly real-life genitals, but some pictures of them on our blog have already been marked for deletion)

The “female-presenting nipples” ban will most likely include…

Pre-op to post-op transmasc top surgery comparison pictures

Post-op transfeminine breast augmentation pictures

informational pictures showing breast growth on estrogen

pictures of breast forms

Note- we won’t be deleting our blog, and our resources will continue to be available minus said pictorial links.

Not all nudity is pornography (although how this negatively impacts vulnerable sex workers is another topic)- these pictures can be undeniably “not safe for work” but they are still primarily informational and not sexual. It’s both disappointing and frustrating to find that these resources will be deleted.

I personally have found looking through pictures that people have posted of post-lower surgery results very helpful to see in the research phase of my decision about lower surgery, and I’ve posted pictures of my pre-top surgery chest in posts that compare it with my post-op chest, and Tumblr has already flagged those pics.

This policy will take effect on December 17, 2018 which is very soon, so I would advise you to do your Tumblr research on the above topics now if you want to see pictures before they’re deleted.

[brownandtrans]

FYI, there’s 1 week left until this policy takes effect!

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This blog will remain active after Dec 17

I'm writing final exams rn, so I don't have time to elaborate. I know t#mblrs policy is highly controversial, and I don't agree with their methods, but I have done my best to keep this blog sfw and safe for minors so I don't think the actual content of this blog will be affected. & no, I dont have a pillowfort account, tho I am considering it.

Sending lots of love to everyone during this holiday season, I know there is a lot going on but we'll pull thru this!💓💓

[maa-iingan]

READ!! THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE!!!! (This is all I have!!)

My health is actually failing. I’m not being dramatic when I say I could die If I don’t get the medical help I need.

I suffer from chronic illnesses (a rare version of MTHFR HOMOZYGOUS, HIT, DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE + more) and I am disabled and trans. I am jobless due to my illnesses and I am currently without any necessary resources to survive, be healthy, stable, or safe..

I have a rare blood clotting disease that causes me to be at the HIGHEST RISK possible to have a heart attack, aneurysm, or stroke. This disease has also resulted in multiple major surgeries, and countless other major procedures that have left me with debilitating chronic pain and other disabilities (limited use of my dominate arm, and even tasks like sweeping leave my arms in immense pain). I have two stints in my chest keeping my main vein open to my right arm so the blood can flow to it. And it still has trouble flowing back which causes swelling and excruciating pain in my arm. The main vein in my chest has been patched and dissected from a vein from my thigh because the veins in my right arm and chest are so damaged they weren’t able to save much. I had to get a rib removed because it was pinching my vein and causing clotting during which damaged a lot of muscles in my chest and shoulder causing even more chronic pain. They also wired my chest shut.

So I NEED to have access to good health care. I’m chronically ill with horrible and scary diseases. I’ve already almost died three times, and have been on my death bed twice.. I’m in and out of hospitals constantly, they don’t have the resources to help. I NEED HELP. I NEED TO LEAVE AND MOVE IN ORDER TO SURVIVE!!! Please fucking help me!! Boost my links, donate whatever! I’m grateful for anything !!

I DON’T WANT TO DIE I’ve been fighting for my life since I was 16. I’m taking my health seriously and using the little bit of energy that I have to get shit done.

I’m honestly only asking for the bare minimum of what I need to move, and for rent…

I’m trying to move to Colorado to escape (my abuser and stalker that I have a really traumatic history with. Violence and including assaults) I’m stuck in my hometown right now in northern MN. Where I’m at right now IS NOT safe for me and I NEED to leave..

My friend in Colorado has a place that I can move into ASAP, I just need first and last months rent. I have to move this month or she has to find a different roommate because of her own financial situation, so this is my ONE and only lucky chance!! I NEED to move to Colorado for access to better health care (to keep me alive), and for my own safety.. This is VITAL for my health (mentally and physically).

PLEASE DONATE OR BOOST MY LINKS!!!

NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND BE AN ALLY !! ALSO PLEASE READ AND SHARE MY STORY/LINKS!! REPOST, & REBLOG!! Copy and paste my links & story & share on ALL your social media’s (twitter, Facebook, tumblr and Instagram!!!!) it helps me so much !

USING PayPal/Venmo IS A DIRECT WAY TO HELP ME!!

https://www.paypal.me/YvesOrage

https://www.paypal.me/YvesOrage

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2272988271476736476

If you donate, message me so I can thank you personally !!! Thank you ♥️

[littlestpersimmon]

Hi guys I’m a trans guy who’s got unmedicated anxiety and chronic pain dnsns and I love drawing and if you like my drawings and comics I appreciate you immensely.. all my drawings and comics are free to use and print and use as stickers or posters I dont mind! if you want to support your local brown n trans artist I would really really love some tips on my ko-fi you dont have to ofc! Only if you want to and if you’re able

http://ko-fi.com/A2619OE

Thank you all and have a nice day

[littlestpersimmon]

Hi guys it is me again returning to report that I have pcos, UT infection and an extremely painful ear infection and I dont know what to do, I’m completely at my wit’s end, my hospital Bills are sizeable and any help is vastly appreciated. I’m so sorry to do this again but I really need help, be it an rt or a donation, thank you so so much in advance

[genderportraits]

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day where we remember the transgender people that were murdered in the last year. Trans people, especially trans women of color and sex workers face violence at a wildly disproportionate rate. 

As we remember those taken from our communities we tell the world that we are not gone and are not silent in the face of a world that often wants to destroy us rather than acknowledge us. We also give the dead the dignity of their names and pronouns that are too often erased the moment they are killed. And we look inward as communities to challenge ourselves to be more supportive and inclusive to the most marginalized of us. Too often the movements, resources, and spaces we are making do not benefit those of us who are in the most pain and/or are dying.

Take a moment today to think on the emptiness left behind by these murders. Learn the victims’ names, pronouns, and dreams. Think about all that they could have done and changed and built. The vacuum left behind is towering. It can feel overwhelming. Let that feeling of loss sit with you for a moment and feel the weight. But then, my trans siblings, fill it. Create and sing and love and teach and fill that vacuum space with the beauty that it deserves. Support other trans people in using their voices to fill that space. And fight to keep our communities safe. We are all worthy of so much more.