#transman advice

[vapidlyfleeting]

🌸Emergency period bag🌸

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🌸•Emergency period bag for people who menstruate :) great for school, outings, trips, and work.

🌱•Toiletries•🌱

🌺•Sanitary wipes

🌺•Mini water bottle or variation incase you need to clean up

🌺•Pads, tampons, period underwear, menstrual cup, or whatever menstrual hygiene product you use.(For those first getting their period, I would suggest starting with pads. Remember to change your pad every three to four hours if your flow is heavy, and every four to eight if not, your tampon every anywhere from 3-4 or 4-6 hours, no more than 8 hours but to stay safe is recommended to change more often than that. Just be sure to change regularly and change before you go to bed. Empty your menstrual cup whenever suits you, but leave in for no more than 10 hours. How quickly the cup fills and will need to be changed depends upon you and your cycle.

🌺•Mini deodorant (I personally like Native, as they're natural, good products with a variety of scents, something for everyone, and good coverage; however they are a bit pricey, so I also enjoy Old Spice.)

🌱•Pain relief•🌱

🌺•Pain medication (if you take it. I typically use tylenol and ibuprofen. Tylenol is generally safer but seems less affective.)

🌺•Hot water bottle (it is recommended that you have a cover for your hot water bottle! It keeps the bottle from becoming too hot and causing burns.)

🌺•Heating pad (if you can fit in your bag and if you have access to use it. Probably better for trips. I know some heating pads are chargeable while others will need to be plugged in. Be sure not to use it too hot, you dont want to burn yourself!)

🌺•I hear for certain individuals, those small massage tools can help for cramps- so, if you are one of those individuals, it could be beneficial as long as it's not too loud. Again, probably better for a trip.)

🌺•Those plush animals you can put in the freezer are nice as well! They're cute and fun! Just be sure to be careful, and not to heat for too long. Only heat for recommended time and be sure to check reviews of the product for proper heating times.

🌱•Other beneficial things•🌱

🌺•Water (gotta keep hydrated! Can be simple bottled water or use a cup. I like those cheap 99cent thermoses :) and those cups that you put ice in and they stay cold for hours are nice!)

🌺•I enjoy smoothies and juice on my period. A bottle of Juice or tea can be good! I like Combucha and pomegranate juice, the kind with seeds in it. I wouldn't recommend soda on your period as it can upset your stomach and make you feel bloated.

🌺•For cravings, I recommend taking a few small snacks. It's good to have foods like nuts, fruits, and a bit of chocolate. Whole foods are good for your period. Chocolates and cakes are also totally okay, yo! I like having cosmic brownies, M&Ms, and chocolate covered fruit.

🌺•A change clothes in case of stains (if you can fit it in your bag. If you cant, just take a change of undergarments.)

🌺•Any comfort items are good! Small plushes, keychains, religious items like necklaces etc, books, and generally anything that brings you comfort! Depending on the size of your bag and the event- you can even bring blankets and such. Personally, some of my comfort items are statues and figures of celebrities and characters I like, as well as rocks for religious reasons. So, anything that brings you comfort can be a comfort item. The sky and the size of your bag are the limit!

🌱•Bags•🌱

🌺•So, there's many different types of bags that can be used! My personal favorite if you want a lot of space are messenger bags. They're large, usually have plenty of pockets, and remain relatively light. They're also inspired by old-school mailman bags, so if you're looking for a more masc or gender neutrals bag, they're a great option. They come in many different styles as well! Personally, mine is pastel pink and covered in a vintage-y pink and green floral pattern. Anything can work depending on how much size you need, however. If you simply want to bring a menstrual product, medicine, and sanitary wipes, for example, a fanny pack or small satchel could suffice. A backpack could also be used. Anything that you like and makes you comfortable, with enough room for your things is the perfect fit! ♡

[rruralroy]

Hey there my fellow transmen and transmascs, does your leg hair ever?? Will it ever get to like "amab length" without being on t or am I just gonna have these sad little hairs until I start?

[the-telescope-child-blog1]

Advice

I need advice on a situation. So since being off the app I got married and my husband knew I was transgender but when I bring it up he says it's not true and it's because I went through trauma that I feel this way. It's because I've gotten so used to pushing it down and out that I get moments where everything collapses and I feel like total shit. The dysphoria will be way worse and my depression is horrible. Idk what to do. I love my husband but not in a way that I should, like I really shouldn't have married him.

[transboys]

Does testosterone fix your hips?? Cuz I get majorly dysphoric about them (mine are huge) and I don't think surgeries can fix that..

Ah, good question anon! 

In a way, yes and no. Testosterone will redistribute your body fat so that it’s more abdominal than hip/leg oriented. This means over time, maybe years, your fat will shift from hips to abdomen. That does not mean you can’t have heavy thighs or hips, it just means it’s less likely to hit there first. If you want to see what I mean, I’m slightly heavier and some of my fat still sits on my hips as well as my stomach. Pics available on my sideblog: dreambig-livefit

Now if you’re referring to bone structure, there’s very little T can do for you in that sense. Unless you’re still going through first-puberty when you begin T, OR have not begun first-puberty when you begin T, no, Testosterone will not do anything in terms of hip/bone density.

So yes, your fat will redistribute, probably no to the bone structure change. 

Here’s where I double checked my info: Hudson’s Guide, if you want to double fact check me!

Anyone else know of T “fixing” your hips? Please feel free to reblog/reply to our anon here! I don’t claim to know everything, but I do try and help with what I do know.

-Taj

[transboys]

I've asked this before but it remains unanswered so I'll ask it again, just in case. I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for non-expensive colognes and deodorants. I'm in high school and most of the boys wear Axe, which I particularly do not like the smell of. I was thinking maybe Old Spice or something like that but I don't know much about men's fragrances. Thanks!

For deodorant, it’s all a matter of preference. I would say Old Spice is pretty affordable, and I personally use Degree for men 24 hour protection. I think it’s newer so a 2 pack of the Degree deodorant cost as much as 1 Old Spice stick. But either of those are a great choice. A lot of guys (including myself) start with Axe but I agree with you, and it’s over hyped.

For colognes,… hm I’ve been presenting as male 7 years and never once bought any (though I always wanted some). The only cologne I have was a gift and it was Polo and something else I can’t remember (I’m not at home looking at it.)

Try this link out, it’s got some good colognes for less than $30. 

I would go in-store if I were you and smell them first, and maybe order the ones you like the best online if you can’t buy them in person. One of the colognes I was gifted doesn’t smell as good as the other, so yeah. Smell first, buy later if that’s an option!

-Taj