mjsaber

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

Some of the other comments have mentioned Joanna Harper, who is trying, but lacks enough data to make meaningful conclusions.

I recently did a presentation on the political side of this, and one thing to note was that with 1 or 2 exceptions, not a single state legislator could identify an instance of a trans woman dominating her field (because the anti trans movement is astroturf and designed to prey on people's fear).

If you would like my sources for the presentation, DM me. I only had a couple on this subject, but some of the auxiliary sources might help too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Usually injectable E comes in 100mg/5 mL or 200mg/ 5 mL (100 is usually red and 200 is usually purple).

It really depends on what your prescribed dose is, and what your levels are, but it could be. I do .1 mL of 200mg/ 5ml, which is about 4mg of E/week, and my levels are right where they should be. Different people metabolize it differently, so the actual amount administered can vary quite a bit from person to person.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I would really discourage facial plucking an epilating - it's a ton of pain and work and requires constant attention.

As some have said, laser is a great start if you can afford it - it's much cheaper than electrolysis, and by removing the dark hairs, it removes the beard shadow that can be really hard to conceal. I have finished lasering my face, and while I still have to shave almost daily for the white hairs, I no longer have a beard shadow.

What I would recommend in the interim is a color correction concealer. If your beard shadow is dark/blue use an orange concealer.

If your hair/pigments are red, a green color correction concealer should work for you to neutralize the color and hide the beard shadow that is still present after shaving.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Some bars, but not all. I have worked a few places where they don't let us skip the jukebox.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

I prefer to do this with "Do you believe in life after love". We call it a Cher bomb.

Best part is it's basically a bell curve of how into it people get. Starts off alow, maybe one or two. By the third play, most of the bar is feeling it. And then all downhill from there

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Is there a joke? Or is the artist's intention not to be funny?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

That's also bad.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

I'm really hoping me being a trans woman and the first point of contact will make patients feel safe and be more willing to be honest.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It's a good idea to do some introspection at times like this, and remember, you're allowed to change your mind.

What about transitioning appeals to you? Is it being more comfortable about your body? Is it being perceived as the gender you identify as? What kinds of interventions do you need to achieve these goals?

What about transitioning are you worried about? Do you have supportive people in your life? Will you be safe if you transition? The idea isn't to scare you, but to prepare you for some of the more difficult aspects of the process.

I would recommend talking to a therapist if you have access to someone with LGBTQ+ experience in your area. I know that's not always something people can do, but it can really help you figure out what you need so you can plan your journey accordingly.

I hope this isn't patronizing. I am happy to chat if you have any questions about the process. I'm essentially done transitioning (although I reserve the right to change my mind in the future!) and fairly knowledgeable about HRT and procedures. I hope whatever you decide you get to live a happy and healthy life 😊

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I agree completely. I have a 2009 that I got second hand, just passed 7 years and I've only had minor repairs in addition to regular maintenance.

One caveat - if you have to park on the street, invest in a cage for your catalytic converter. Mine and literally everyone else I know who has a Prius had theirs stolen. That's the biggest expense I've had with mine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Lmao, yeah, I just downloaded it. Find myself playing it waaaaay too often now

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Slay the Spire. It's so challenging that it's always engaging when I play it.

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