T Men Info and Support

The purpose of this blog is to provide trans men with resources, advice, and a place to submit and share stories. Feel free to submit!

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FOLLOW ALL POST OP CARE INSTRUCTIONS YOUR SURGEON GIVES YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNSURE ABOUT ANYTHING, CONTACT YOUR SURGEON OR ASSIGNED NURSE.

When you are allowed to shower, avoid exposing your nipples to direct water spray. Try facing away from the shower...

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Youtube Spots Still Open!

We still need guys to make videos for Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 

Anyone is more than welcome to submit but (for diversity reasons) we are looking for guys who are on testosterone and/or have had some kind of trans-related surgery. 

If you are interested please submit an introduction video (name, age, sexual orientation, country, transition stage, reason for wanting to be on the channel) or e-mail us the introduction video at [email protected]

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Sorry about the change of style…. I was having a little bit of an issue with my normal comic one so I decided to switch for a day.

Female shoulders are not only more curved, but have more of a downward slope than men’s shoulders. Don’t believe me? Go compare a female jacket with a male one.

Also, in case you are getting all uppity about the colour choice in the outlines, it has nothing to do with gender. I hate the colour pink along with my body, so a paired those two, and I just happen to really like the colour blue.  I have nothing against curves either. I find them quite beautiful actually, just on other people. I want the most masculine body I can get :’D

-James                    

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Have you guys ever heard of FTMtube(.)com?

We hadn't until this message but it looks like a pretty great project. 

www.ftmtube.com 

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Where should I submit an audition video to?

To our submission box here. Please tag it as youtube application. Thanks :)

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Youtube Auditions

We are still accepting youtube auditions. Please submit them as soon as possible as we hope to have the channel up and running by Monday, February 18th. 

Your introduction video should include:

- First name  - Gender Identity (transgender man, transsexual man, etc)  - Age  - Country  - Stage of transition - Sexual orientation  - Day or days you can make videos 

We need 7 people to commit to making weekly videos that will provide advice and information other people. We are looking for a variety of people in different countries, different stages of transition, sexual orientation, and age. 

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Hey I can't do the video right now since it's kinda late, but I'll do the video tomorrow at some point. What tag would you like us to put it under?

We can't wait for your video! We just added a "youtube application" tag, please use that tag. :) 

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T-Men Youtube

T-Men is getting ready to create a youtube channel.

We are looking for a variety of guys to be part of this channel. If you are interested please submit an introduction video including: 

- First name  - Gender Identity (transgender man, transsexual man, etc)  - Age  - Country  - Stage of transition - Sexual orientation  - Day or days you can make videos 

We need 7 people to commit to making weekly videos that will provide advice and information other people. We are looking for a variety of people in different countries, different stages of transition, sexual orientation, and age. 

Can't wait to see your video!

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Hey, i have a question.. Well i'll have top surgery in a few months but when i talk to my psychologist about bottom surgery about the phalloplastic one he always say that the other surgery is better but I want the phalloplastic surgery because than i finally can get intimate with a girl but now i feel so confused because he says all those things but bottom surgery in the UK or USA or Europe is the same am I right??? sorry if my English is bad I'm from Belgium

Don't worry about the English man :) 

The thing to remember is that not one type of surgery is better then another type. Rather, one will be better for a person. If you feel like you would be more satisfied with phalloplasty then that is the path you should take. 

To me, it sounds as though you psychologist is biased about the procedures and for some reason believes that phalloplasty is "not as good" which is not true. Both appeal to different people for different reasons.

 If you have some your research and you want phalloplasty there is nothing wrong with that. I suggest looking for another psychologist to talk to who will be less biased about the surgeries and rather give you the facts. 

I hope this helped. If anyone else has anything to say, please let us know. 

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Don't forget questions and submissions are always welcome :)

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The pen pal applications that have been received are being matched up today and tomorrow. 

Don't forget that the submission box is always open. Share your story. 

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Pen Pal Program

Hey everyone! Are you looking to connect with someone like you? Do you want to share your advice? Do you need advice from other people? Well we're introducing a pen pal program. From January 26th to February 9th we will be accepting pen pal applications via e-mail. You will be partnered up with another person based on your profile. 

Here is the application. Please send it to us at [email protected] 

First name:  Age:  Stage of Transition:  Language:  Looking for (select one)  - Advice from someone futher into their transition - To give advice from someone earlier in their transition - Just someone to talk to/share with  Interests:  Anything else? 

We will do our best to connect you with someone as soon as possible, we aim to connect you within two days of submitting your application. If there is a delay we will e-mail you to let you know. 

When you have been matched you will receive an e-mail with your pal's profile and they will receive one with your profile as well as a list of our suggestions for forming a good relationship. 

Cheers, 

T-Men

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Review for T-Kingdom 1480 model

     Packaging/shipping: it arrived in a timely manner and even though it had to go through customs it got here safe and sound.

     Look (see picture): because it uses velcro it's rather cumbersome to get on by yourself and I still couldn't get it to close completely properly, and even when closed there is a slight lump created by the fabric part not being sewn together which is annoying and limits the tightness of shirts that can be worn over it, however, because it is velcro and not a zipper, it is more customizable when it comes to how tight you want it to be. It is a V-neck which is nice and allows use under shirts of any kind because it just looks like an undershirt, however, if you are bustier it doesn't lie completely flat and gives a vague impression of cleavage. I'm a 36C and it flattens me out to a low 'A' that is hard to see in baggy shirts which is great. Warning: it is quite tight when put on the highest setting so be careful not to leave it on too long.

http://www.t-kingdom.com/shopping/english/usd_page1480_english.shtml 

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Product Profiles Project

We have a list of products with very basic information under the page Resources: Products but we have started a new project where we will be created profiles for products available on the web. 

Check out the page on our main page under Product Profiles. So far we have one product profile but we are looking for more. However, we need reviews in order to make true profiles. So please send up your reviews of products. 

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Product Profile: Generation 2 Peecock

Where to buy it? Peecock Products http://www.peecockproducts.com/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=1

Price: $179.00 (US) 

Sizes: 4 inches. 5.5 inches. 6.5 inches. 

Colors: Brown, light brown, beige, or light beige. 

Type of Packer: 3-in-1; it is a soft packer, stand-to-pee device, and can be used for sex with the insertion of the erection rod. 

Reviews: 

Text review by Quentin Andrew  http://t-men.tumblr.com/post/41195520061/gen2-peecock-review-pics-under-the-cut

Video review by Landon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP1T12Bu-G8&feature=youtu.be

Text review by Landon: http://chaosrunning.tumblr.com/post/40907094619/peecock-generation-2-3-in-1-review

Video review by Kale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LwP65rAlVuo

Text review by Kale: http://sothrthegreat.tumblr.com/post/40078066938/peecock-gen-2-review

If you have done a review of the Generation 2 Peecock or any other FtM product please submit it to us. 

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Mr. Limpy Review [Close up pictures under the cut]

Package and Shipping:

I purchased this packer and other products with it from Tranzwear. It took a little while for my order to process and finally get shipped. When I was notified that it was shipped it took a couple of days to get here. I didn’t need it fast so I didn’t mind. It came in a generic brown box. I think it says it’s from Boisland Enterprises on it. The products inside came with a care/information sheet, an inventory of the purchases and free lube and a condom.

Product: Mr. Limpy - Size: medium 6.5 inches; Color: caramel

When I took it out of the bag it smelt weird but it went away after a few washes. After it is washed it’s super tacky so I dust it with cornstarch. It looks realistic. For it’s value it’s well made aesthetically. It has veins, wrinkles, even pores on the balls from where hair would grow. It’s pretty girthy and at 6.5 inches it’s pretty huge for a flaccid penis. The balls are really flat though and I wish one hung slightly lower like a normal scrotum. This is the darkest of all the packers I own. It’s probably my favorite tone out of the ones I own since it’s probably the closest to what my penis would look like had I been born with one. It feels much like a flaccid penis would. I think it would pass a squeeze test. It’s really stretchy though. I’ve seen pictures of people stretching it really long but I refrain from doing it so I can preserve it for as long as I can. There are some imperfections i the texture though. The most noticeable being a groove running down the shaft and around the balls. There also seem to be bumps or air bubbles in the shaft.  It doesn’t look that bad but I think one of them popped when I was stretching the shaft haha. So now on one side it has a little pock mark.

Conclusion: 

Overall I like the Mr. Limpy. It’s good quality for the price. For everyday packing I would suggest getting the small size. The medium is pretty big unless you’re really tall or big. But I bought mine for sleeping with and foreplay so I am happy with it. It fits perfectly in my rodeoH and other harnesses. I don’t really have complaints about it. Just that I wish more packers came with 3D balls that aren’t too symmetrical. 

Yes, I would recommend this to others who are on a budget. I’d give it a 4/5 for improvement.

*Edit: I would just like to say my dick is clean it just might look dirty because I put cornstarch on it.

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Gen2 Peecock Review - Pics under the cut

Product:

Gen2 Peecock 5.5 inch in Moderate Brown. It comes with a black velvet storage bag and and erection rod. As an additional purchase I got the pleasure kit [silicone attachment]. There was also free lube and a condom [not pictured] and an information sheet.

Packaging and shipping:

The packaging was very discreet. It was in a plain cardboard box inside a plastic FedEx envelope. They do not use the Peecock Product company name on the return address. I paid extra to ensure it came before I went on vacation but it still came way earlier than I expected. I wouldn’t worry about it taking a long time in the mail.

Look and feel:

When I opened it, it didn’t smell weird and it’s not as sticky as the Mr. Limpy. It’s not worth dusting since it’s not as sticky and it gets pretty hot and sweaty during use. It looks like a “loose” circumcision. I don’t know why but the circumcision on the Gen2 5.5 inch looks different than on the Gen2 4 inch and Gen2 6.5 inch judging from the pictures on their website. The 5.5 inch came out before the other sizes but I don’t know why they would change the way the head looks. It’s veiny and has a weird overall texture. The only way I can describe it is that it looks like the impression you make when you take Play-doh and put it on your hair or a crumpled plastic bag or something. Especially around the balls. I guess they are supposed to be wrinkles? It’s not very realistic. The balls also has a lumpy surface and feels too firm. Even with it’s imperfections I love that it has 3D balls. It’s not a common feature among more affordably priced packers and it’s something I’ve wanted for awhile. I’m not sure if medical adhesive would work with this but the top tab is big enough to try it. It feels pretty durable in general.

Pissing:

To use: Place funnel against your body tight enough to make a seal but not so much that the funnel collapses. The back flap should stop right where your anus starts. Hold the balls back and upwards with one hand [if not used with a jock harness] and hold the shaft with the other hand. Shake it off.

It has a deep funnel which gives it a bigger liquid capacity than other STPs I’ve tried. It also has a back flap to prevent back flow. I feel like with both of these features it’s impossible to leak unless you press the Peecock too hard against your body that the funnel collapses and/or the back flap isn’t laying flat against you. Make sure the funnel makes a seal around you. It does leave you feeling a little damp since you can't really scrape off any excess fluid when it's in a harness. I would also recommend drinking a lot of water to prevent possible UTI's. The first time I wore it going out I was so excited about it I kind of got carried away and didn’t check to see if the back flap was in the right place and leaked. It got a little twisted in pants but that was my only accident. Every other time it has worked well for me with or without a harness. It drains really well and fast. I really like the rectangular opening for the urethra. It makes the stream flow straight and look natural. In my experience with other STPs like a medicine spoon or my GV packer with a nipple receptacle the opening at the opposite end was big and round so the stream would sometimes do this cyclone thing and flow in random directions. With the Peecock it’s easy to aim. 

Packing:

Packing is a breeze. It’s hollow so it’s lighter. I position the shaft to the side and it’s not too heavy that it falls or starts doing it’s own thing flipping around and stuff. It collapses so it doesn’t give you a boner. When you squeeze or push it all the way down it does make a popping sound but it doesn’t do this during it’s intended use. If you were to get groped in a gay bar or club it should be fine since these are generally loud places and you won’t hear the sound. I really like the funnel shape and that it conforms to my body. It feels more like it’s a part of me than other packers with flat backs. Another unexpected bonus is that because of it’s funnel shape it gives you more room if you’ve had genital growth or are post-op [meta]. I’ve heard that for some guys packing becomes uncomfortable after going on T, which has now become a problem for me. With the Peecock I don’t have this problem. It can be worn with or without a harness in tight underwear. I wear a harness to work and while swimming.

Playing:

The play feature is where the Peecock comes up short. On the website it shows the erection rod bending. It is not bendable. It is also a bit sharp at the end so I would suggest sanding it or melting it down so that it doesn’t damage your Peecock. I purchased the optional silicone attachment called the “Pleasure Kit.” The way it is shown on the product website it was inserted with the smaller end of the Pleasure Kit on top attached to the erection rod so that it pointed downward. I tried it this way and it didn’t work so well. The angle of the shaft pointed too low and made it uncomfortable for me. I switched the erection rod around so that it pointed upwards and kept the smaller end of the Pleasure Kit on top. This pointed the shaft higher and made it easier. The Pleasure Kit was designed to fit the erection rod the way it is shown on the website so when I switched it around it doesn’t stay attached as well. It did feel good for me at times but it is hard to get it in the right position and get it to stay in that position. I think it’s a great concept but definitely needs improvement in design. The Pleasure Kit is hit or miss. On the good side the Peecock slides over the erection rod with lube so it simulates the movement of a penis more closely than other packers if that’s something you’re into.

Rating: 8.5/10

I took one point off for the play feature and half a point for aesthetics [and that’s being picky]. Overall this is an awesome product. It’s definitely my favorite STP/packer thus far. I would buy from this company again and look forward to future generations and their improvements. 

Would I recommend this product to others?: Yes! But as an STP packer. The play part is a gamble.

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