idk what transmasc or genderfucky person needs to hear this but you can use eyebrow mascara on peach fuzz or light, barely visible facial hair to make it more noticable (as well as using it on eyebrows too can help you appear as more “masc” if you don’t overdo it and it just looks like natural but darker brows). It takes very little time for me to apply to my face, and I’ve been able to find tubes of eyebrow mascara at places like Walmart for under $10 (although I haven’t been doing this long enough to have a good concept of how long a tube lasts, plus I don’t apply it every day)
happy pride month, spread the word to help tboys, nonbinary people and anyone else who is dysphoric about not having a lot of facial hair
Tips for appearing more masc From an AFAB Fem-Aligned NB Spec who likes cross dressing & LARPING PT 1: Hiding your boobage
-Flannel & other complex patterns can trick brains into not seeing the shape as easily, making your chest look flatter
-big Baggie hoodies & jackets help, even if unzipped, since it’s a similar thing to wearing funky patterns
-Wearing a sports bra with less under support, it presses the boobs a bit flatter without pushing them up (although you might get back pain from lack of support)
-kinda “smooth” your boobs down in a shirt & tuck the shirt into your waistband tightly, holds them a bit flatter
-Wearing something that draws attention away from your chest (ex: bright shoe laces, jewelry, gloves, hair accessories, etc)
-Wearing a loose shirt
-Loose shirt BUT ALSO bunch the shirt up over your abdomen/waist area, this makes your waist look thicker, leaving less contrast between the size of your abdomen and chest, making breasts less noticeable
I was nauseous when I first came to, but it faded within an hour or so, and I was able to eat even though the nausea. I was so, so hungry and eating both helped and hurt.
A lot of people say that you’ll be stuck as a t-Rex, but I find that having my arms down (and slightly out) is most comfortable. Moving arms to the side hurts the most, I have to turn in the direction of whatever I’m doing, and bend from the hips if I really need to.
I am far more independent than I thought I would be, but I still can’t do much. For the first few hours I drifted between napping and walking around
My office chair is almost as comfortable as my wedge pillow nap zone, and on that note:
Arms are important. Arm chairs, pillows on the side, just. Try to rest your arms without cutting off the drains if you have them
Transmasc tip (or just for anyone who wants to look taller, but I find it very gender affirming personally)
But heelys. Trust me.
A) They’re fun
B) (and more importantly) if you take the wheels out and just wear them as sneakers, they add an inch or two onto your height while still looking like just everyday sneakers (because the heel is lifted to make room for the wheels)
You can put mascara (or eyeliner , but mascara works better imo) on the hairs on your upper lip to make it look more like a 'stache btw (just make sure to rub it in a little if your using eyeliner)
PRO TIP FOR TRANS MEN: if you are forced to wear hyperfeminine clothing or makeup and that makes you dysphoric, but you’re not out yet/in a position safe enough to come out, here’s how I make the situation LESS uncomfortable. this is what works for me and is not guaranteed to work for you at all.
Anyways… pretend you’re in drag. Just go all out. Wear heavy makeup and dramatic eyeliner or the most feminine dress you have and just pretend it’s drag even if it’s NOT. Just pretend. Note that this may not work if your dysphoria with makeup and feminine clothing is VERY strong. Mines is mediocre discomfort, as I could probably wear dresses just fine if I had a flat chest.
Howdy! I’m Hound, or Mod 🐾. I’m transmasculine, nonbinary, and an aroacespec butch dyke, and I use he/it pronouns! I’m also a certified dogboy and coyoteboy (in a therian way), and Nivrah Ben HaSmashot (“born between the suns,” a term for queer Jews). I’m the founder and one of the three moderators of this blog; please keep in mind that I am a minor and full-time student, so I won’t be available 24/7 ^^
Hi everyone! I'm Mod 🐈⬛, a genderqueer trans man who also identifies as a catboy. I use he/it pronouns, am demisexual & polyamorous. I'm a disabled Australian, so I've got a bit of time on my hands, but I'm an adult so I do have all the life responsibilities that come with that 🥲.
I also run the blog @transmasc-positivity, so feel free to check that out if you want!
Heyo! I'm Possum/Mod 🐭, a fagdyke trans man and also the token human of this blog. I mainly use He/Him pronouns but the occasional They/Them is fine by me. I'm also a student so I'll have periods of time where I'll be pretty quiet but I'll try to warn yall ahead of time.
about the blog:
right now, there is a worrying trend towards reactionary sentiments worldwide; notably, in the United States, the rights and resources of trans people are actively being undermined. transmasculine people are especially prone to being erased or made invisible in the historical record; in a time of adversity, I hope this blog can become a supportive community and a living archive of trans men and mascs’ experiences, insights, struggles, hopes, questions, and more.
ALL transmasculine people/trans men are welcome here: trans men and mascs, transmasculine people who are nonbinary, multigender, or genderfluid, transmasc or genderqueer butches, intersex transmascs and men, and anybody else who identifies as transmasculine or trans male in any way. however, as this is a space for transmascs and men, I will request that anybody who is not a transmasc/trans man refrain from sending in submissions, starting arguments, or derailing posts.
here’s a non-exhaustive list of things we’d love to receive as asks or submissions or be tagged in:
testimonies of experiences with transandrophobia/transandromisia/antitransmasculinity
discussions of the effects, ramifications, and intersections of transandrophobia
stories about transmasculine life experiences, positive or negative
questions about identity, transitioning, transmasculine history, etc.
advice, information, or resources regarding identity, transitioning, transmasculine history, etc.
art (visual or written) with transmasc characters or themes
resources, databases, and archives of transmasc/generally queer media
tagging system below the cut!
#discussions of transandrophobia: for any and all discussions/anecdotes/etc. regarding transandrophobia
#transandrophobia testimonies: specifically for stories about experiencing or witnessing transandrophobia
#transmasculine struggles: for posts about negative aspects of the transmasc experience, transmasc vents/vent art, and transandrophobia
#transmasculine positivity: for posts about positive aspects of the transmasc experience, positive transmasc art, appreciation/positivity posts, and other celebrations of transmasculinity
#transmasc questions: for any questions submitted to the blog
#transmasc resources: posts that include resources or useful information/instructions (eg. how to spot a high-quality binder, how to legally change one’s name)
#transmasc tips: advice/information for transmasc folks that doesn’t specifically include resources/links/etc. (eg. blocklists of known transandrophobes, general life advice)
#transmasc history: for information specifically regarding transmasc history and transmasculine historical figures
#transmasc creations: for art/writing by transmascs and transmasc media or literature recommendations
#terminology and coining: terms, flags, etc. made specifically for transmasc use
#current events: information about current events, especially regarding anti-trans government action in the US
#transmasc chatting: tag for casual conversations/anons, or just casual posts by mods
list is subject to change; feel free to suggest more tags for categories/topics that y’all want to see specifically compiled!
