Not a Truscum anymore, got rid of my brain worms.

this blog is shit and i was wrong about everything.

[snakeycourse]

Hi! I just wanted to say thank you for changing for the better. I was about to block you when I saw the truscum thing, but then I read your pinned tweet. I may not know you, but I'm really proud of you for learning from your mistakes and growing as a person. Thank you. -A pleasantly surprised nonbinary.

💙💙💙 thank you. It's been one of the best changes I've made in my life

-A nonbinary who hates themselves significantly less

[snakeycourse]

An update on my views

I haven’t posted in a while so I wanted to update ya’ll on my beliefs

You need dysphoria to be trans

Asexuals/aromantics are NOT inherently LGBT

Either all slurs are bad or none of them are

Weed should be legal

Sexism is a problem that goes both ways and people need to stop pretending like only women are victims of it

Racism is not going to stop being an issue if its considered racist to be color blind

Self doxxing isn’t good but there are cases where it makes sense. It’s a very gray issue

The LGBT community is treating Lesbians and Gay men like shit and it needs to stop

It’s not transphobic for lesbians/gay/straight people to not want to date trans people

Religion doesn’t give you the right to discriminate 

Mental illness is a reason not an excuse, and people deserve more empathy and less sympathy

If you fake a mental illness fuck you

[snakeycourse]

alright its been a while. this is gonna be my last post here, but here is my current opinions on all of these things

-You don't need dysphoria to be trans

-no longer an exclusionist 🤷‍♂️

-not everything is equal??? im glad i don't think like this anymore

-oh yeah weed should still definitely be legal i was right about this

-i mean?? i guess. but its more complicated then "but it effects men too!!!1!"

-this was a cold take and most people who say they're colorblind are stupid.

-swlf dxxing is nessasary sometimes and it isn't really my business.

-this one was just incorrect.

-actually if you don't want to date someone, for the SOLE reason they're trans, that's transphobic.

-still don't be shitty because of religion

-again, i guess i agree with the general idea but the problem is there's a lot more nuance to this one

-this is more of a fuck you to nts who use mental illness language now.

[snakeycourse]

I don't get why this is a controversial opinion, but if a trans person is completely post op and has had bottom surgery I don't think they should be required to disclose being trans. ESPECIALLY to a casual partner.

[snakeycourse]

An update on my views

I haven’t posted in a while so I wanted to update ya’ll on my beliefs

You need dysphoria to be trans

Asexuals/aromantics are NOT inherently LGBT

Either all slurs are bad or none of them are

Weed should be legal

Sexism is a problem that goes both ways and people need to stop pretending like only women are victims of it

Racism is not going to stop being an issue if its considered racist to be color blind

Self doxxing isn’t good but there are cases where it makes sense. It’s a very gray issue

The LGBT community is treating Lesbians and Gay men like shit and it needs to stop

It’s not transphobic for lesbians/gay/straight people to not want to date trans people

Religion doesn’t give you the right to discriminate 

Mental illness is a reason not an excuse, and people deserve more empathy and less sympathy

If you fake a mental illness fuck you

[theshitneyspears]

LOOK AT HOW HAPPY HE IS

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY INSIDE

[snakeycourse]

If you come up with a "sassy" comeback to people asking genuine questions and trying to learn (ESPECIALLY when they made their own post) then you're shit at debating and shouldn't be involved in discourse at all.

[vaor]

I don’t want to disappear without a forewarning.

As of July 4th 2018, the Internet as we know it might be dead for good. 

The European Parliament is passing a new Copyright Directive.  Article 13 #CensorshipMachine will impose widespread censorship of all the content we share online. Art, fanfiction, parodies, remixes, mashups, memes, etc.. Anything that you do not hold the rights over will be taken down. 

Article 13 would force all online platforms to police and prevent the uploading of copyrighted content, or make people seek the correct licenses to post that content. Internet platforms hosting large amounts of user-uploaded content must monitor user behaviour and filter their contributions to identify and prevent copyright infringement. 

Such filters will be mandatory for platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, Reddit and Instagram, but also much smaller websites. 

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This doesn’t just affect Europe. The content creators you love are going to be in hot water for sharing their art and writing with you online. Any and all content that doesn’t belong to us will be filtered. Even memes are at risk, as the person who took the original photo may want to file complaints against any platform that allows it to be used without permission. But it goes even further than that.

Last Tuesday (19th June 2018) a group of more than 70 people who have played important roles in building the internet and developing it (Tim Berners-Lee, Vincent Cerf, Jimmy Wales, Mitchell Baker…) into what it is today addressed an open letter to the members of the European Parliament:

“As creators ourselves, we share the concern that there should be a fair distribution of revenues from the online use of copyright works, that benefits creators, publishers, and platforms alike.

But Article 13 is not the right way to achieve this. By requiring Internet platforms to perform automatic filtering all of the content that their users upload, Article 13 takes an unprecedented step towards the transformation of the Internet from an open platform for sharing and innovation, into a tool for the automated surveillance and control of its users. […] The damage that this may do to the free and open Internet as we know it is hard to predict, but in our opinions could be substantial.”

Here is the original Article 13. It’s even scarier. / Link 2 

Here is how to contact your MEPs. 

Here is a full list of everything that will be affected.

Europe is facing a huge problem, and unlike with Net Neutrality, the world doesn’t seem to care. 

[dont-follow-this-blog-its-moved]

Guys, I literally just sent a generated email through this website (I translated it to my language of course) yesterday, and so far I’ve got a few actual replies! It seems that a lot of the politicians are against the Article 13, which is awesome! But be sure to check the people the email sends itself to. Mine got sent to some Slovenian politicians (who replied me in their language), even though I obviously wanted only Slovaks… but that is a long-term problem with everyone confusing Slovakia and Slovenia, so yeah. It works! Please try sending an email!

[purplesparklemint]

I just did this and it is so simple and easy. Plus I was able to select representatives from my constituency. I would urge all EU citizens who feel strongly about these rules to use this site.

[kooley-high]

Reblog if people say you don't look your age.

[snakeycourse]

if that last anon isn’t trans they don’t get to speak on trans topics in general, and if they are trans they broke their own rules so i guess they aren’t trans anymore either lmao

They kinda trapped themselves in a corner with that lmao. But still, if they want to make me cis im not gonna complain.

[snakeycourse]

Any trans person who says other trans people aren't trans automatically is no longer trans. So ur not trans

Nice

followers: *refer to me by my name*

me:

[enjolradz]

friendly reminder that if we’re mutuals and you wanna exchange snapchat names or instagram or something you’re more than welcome (encouraged) to shoot me an ask

[epic-games-official]

Info on Subcutaneous Pellets for FTM HRT

If you’ve looked into various forms of hormone replacement therapy for trans men, you’ve probably stumbled upon the option of subcutaneous pellets. A lot of people don’t know much about them, because not many people go this route due to lack of insurance coverage and availability. Still, it’s by far the most convenient method of taking testosterone, so it’s worth reading about.

What exactly is it? 

There are two brands for this, Testopel and Sottopelle. Although you hear more about Testopel than Sottopelle, Sottopelle is technically the one that is explicitly recommended for transgender people. 

A physician’s assistant will cut a small incision on one of your buttcheeks (they’ll give you lidocaine first so you don’t feel it), shoot some rice-size pellets in, and close it up. You shouldn’t play sports or exert yourself too much for about a week following the implant. The wound will heal completely, leaving no scars. Your butt will be a little sore for about a week, but around 2-3 weeks after the implant it won’t feel any different from before. For the next 3-4 months (for Testopel) or 4-6 months (for Sottopelle), the pellets will slow release testosterone into your system. They’ll do a blood test at 1 month and then again at 3 months, to see if they need to adjust the number of pellets or the exact timing of the implants. You’ll then get the next implant, this time on your other asscheek (they alternate).

What are the advantages?

Convenience. It’s just one visit to the doctor every 3-6 months, followed by a fairly mild healing process.

No peaks and troughs. With injections, you have a peak in blood testosterone levels a few days after the injection, and a trough before your next shot. Here are some data on what that looks like (source in image):

As you can see, 3 days after an injection, the person is essentially overdosing on testosterone. They are then in a more typical range around 4-21 days after. Some people have issues with these peaks and troughs, experiencing mood swings throughout the week(s) between their shots.

The patches or gels also achieve this effect, but neither are particularly convenient to use compared to pellets.

Here is another graph that gives a good idea of what this will look like for a few shots done over 90 days (source):

What are the disadvantages? 

Insurance coverage / price. When you do the math, pellets actually cost less per month than gels and patches, costing around $80-$150 per month without insurance. The problem is that they’re fairly new, and a lot of insurance companies don’t cover them. If you don’t have insurance and are looking for an alternative to injections that you’re going to pay out of pocket for anyway, this might be a decent alternative.

Healing after implant. For most people a week of no sports might not be an issue, but if you’re a very competitive athlete, that can make a huge difference, making this not your best method for TRT.

Availability. A lot of urologists can do Testopel implants, but most of them have never worked with transgender patients, and many of them are afraid to begin doing that without some sort of training. You might have some difficulty finding a doctor willing to work with you on this without doing some traveling.

Where can you get them?

I’m going to compile a list of places in the US that can help trans men get Testopel and Sottopelle in each state, as best I can. If you know of any places not listed that do this, please tell me so I can add them to this list.

Arizona:

Tutera Medical Inc (Paradise Valley)

Tutera Medical Inc (Scottsdale)

Connecticut:

Middlesex Hospital (Middletown)

Florida:

YuNique Medical Services, LLC. (Ocala)

Sekine, Rasner & Brock, M.D. PA (Jacksonville)

Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics (Weston)

Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics (Pembroke Pines)

Kansas:

Mirabile, MD Beauty, Health & Wellness (Overland Park)

Massachusetts:

Fenway Health (Boston)

Berkshire Medical Center (Pittsfield)

Men’s Health Boston (Chestnut Hill)

Minnesota:

Minneapolis Park Nicollet (Minneapolis)

Missouri:

Advanced Health Care LLC (Lee’s Summit)

North Carolina:

New Day Wellness Center (Charlotte)

Oklahoma:

Tulsa Women’s Health Care (Tulsa)

Utah:

Rebirth OB/GYN Clinic (Salt Lake City)

(Last updated: 7/18/17. If you’re looking at this post a while after this date, click to look at the post on my blog to see if there are updates.)

If nothing nearby you is listed, the desperate method to find a place would be to: 1. Call nearby endocrinologists who treat trans patients, and ask if they can do pellet implants and if not, ask if they any info on a clinic that does, 2. Call nearby urologists who do Testopel or Sottopelle implants, ask if they can treat transgender patients. 3. Go to a further away specialist to understand dosages, and check on the Sottopelle website for someone closer who perhaps will treat you as long as another doctor has already determined dosage (https://sottopelletherapy.com/find-a-doctor/)

[epic-games-official]

Updated with two more places in Florida and added a third suggestion for finding a doctor at the end

[drearycheery]

a lot of TERFs speak like they’re giving a speech in a movie. One time one of them referred to me & my “brethren”, which they then had to clarify meant trans people and their supporters. I still think about that and laugh sometimes. “you and your brethren” fedgyejgfjhdgsjhksa like what are we, viking warriors?

[drearycheery]

reblog if you are a viking for trans rights

[kiss-my-piss]

Resources for Male Victims of Abuse

How to Recognize Abuse

**Emotional Abuse of Men

**Sexual Assault of Men and Boys

**Men Can Be Victims of Abuse, Too

**Domestic Violence Against Men - Know the Signs

**Information for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

**Help for Battered Men

**Battered Men, Battered Husbands

**For Male Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse

**Male Survivors of Incest and Sexual Child Abuse

**Help for Men Who Are Being Abused

Help Lines (Phone and Text Chat)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone] (or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY)

National Dating Abuse Hotline: [phone]

National Sexual Assault Hotline: [phone]

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone]

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men: 1-888-743-5754 (US and Canada)

Hopeline Suicide Prevention Hotline: [phone]

National Hotline for Victims of Crimes: 1-855-484-2846

National Human Trafficking Hotline: [phone]

Polaris Human Trafficking Text Line: Text “BEFREE” to 233733

**1in6/RAINN Chat for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Support Groups

**1in6 Support Groups

Male Survivor Support Groups

Pandora’s Aquarium - Chat (includes chats specifically for men)

Pandora’s Aquarium - Forums (includes forums specifically for men)

How to Find a Shelter

Domestic Shelters Search (shelter locator with filters to find shelters specifically for male survivors)

SAFE (located in Austin, TX, but states they can help people find resources/shelters in their area)

How to Find a Therapist

**Male Survivor Therapist Directory

Mental Health Services Locator

Resources for and About the Abuse of Kids/Teens

Love is Respect Hotline: [phone] (Hotline for teens)

Darkness to Light Helpline (Sexual Abuse): 1-866-367-5444

Darkness to Light Text Line: Text “LIGHT” to 741741

ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: [phone]

Children of the Night Hotline (Children in Prostitution): 1-800-551-1300

National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929

Covenant House Nineline (Homeless Youth): 1-800-999-9999

Stop it Now Hotline: [phone] (for adults concerned about the welfare of a child)

Jennifer Ann’s Group (for teens experiencing dating violence)

Other Resource Lists 

(While I tried to include the most helpful resources I could here (i.e., resources that lend themselves to one-on-one communication, individual reading, etc.), there are plenty of other great resources, including regional resources, listed in these links. Some of the resources are specific to men and others aren’t, but they are all helpful for male survivors.)

**Male Survivor (regional, international, and online resources)

**Husband Battering: Men and Domestic Violence

**Help for Battered Men: Online Resources

**Help for Battered Men: National and International Resources

**Help for Guys: Help for Victims (some resources for men, many general resources)

[mogai-watch]

This is so important. 

[lastsonlost]

@boy-positive @malepositive @positivemessagesforboys

[goopy-amethyst-deactivated20250]

Life imitates art

[artclusters]