How To Tuck Your Penis
Ok... tucking sucks but the truth is if you are pre or non opt and you want to pass you are going to have to do something to hide your penis. Most women's clothing, even loose fitting clothes to some...
View ArticleGender (and Body) Appropriate Medical Treatment
This is a topic that runs through my mind from time to to so I think I might mention it here. As trans men and women we strive to be accepted as who we are on the inside. I know for me it was a great...
View ArticleMale To Female Breast Development - Hormone Therapy and Augmentation
DISCLAIMER: Some people post their hormone dosages in the comments. These are their dosages and should not be looked at as suggestions. The amount of estrogen and testosterone blocking medications...
View ArticlePermanent Hair Removal For Trans Women
One of the most frustrating and necessary aspects of an successful transition plan for the male to female transsexual is hair removal. It can also be one of the best things to help you pass as well!...
View ArticleUsing Public Restrooms as a Trans Woman / Man
This area is a fast moving hot topic among many trans people. Many of the people who are not so supportive or simply misunderstand who and what we are attempt to pass laws that would prevent us from...
View ArticleOver The Counter Estrogen Supplements for Transgender Women?
I keep seeing people asking in groups about using over the counter estrogen supplements in addition to or even as a replacement for prescription HRT. Personally I certainly would not recommend them...
View ArticleHelp Find Clothes That Fit (MTF and FTM)
As a trans person it can become very frustrating when trying to find clothing that both fit and look flattering on your body. I want to point out right at the beginning of this article that you should...
View ArticleDetransition: Stigma, Regret and Who Gets to Decide Who You Are
Detranstioning is the process of either backing out of an ongoing transition or transitioning back to one's gender assigned at birth. While it is true that very few people who transition regret doing...
View ArticleSetting Realistic, Obtainable and Healthy Transition Goals
As with any major life change the decision to transition has to be done with at least a few laid out goals in mind. It is hard to say "set a target and strive for it" because we all change. Our...
View ArticleHow Get A More Feminine Gait
I have had this post up for a while but for some reason I do not have the opposite article for my trans male friends. Rather then rewrite the entire article I just want to invite them to read this one...
View ArticleExpected Results From Hormone Therapy In Trans Men and Women
I would like to talk a little about what hormones can and cannot do for someone who is transitioning. I think the first thing is to point out that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not some magic...
View ArticleFrom HRC - Transgender Children & Youth: Understanding the BasicsShare this
I found this wonderful article on the HRC website about how to be a supportive parent or ally to transgender youth. Some quick take aways: Understand that being transgender is not the same as being...
View ArticleGet Rid of That 5 O'Clock Shadow
Trans women and some cis men seem to have at least one thing in common... The pesky 5 o'clock shadow. I have put together some tips below that I have learned to give you all some advice on different...
View ArticleRisks Associated With Hormone Use (Estrogen)
As with any medication, taking estrogen comes with it's own set of risks and possible side effects. In my main post on hormone therapy I allude to the fact that HRT is very dangerous so I have...
View ArticleBreastforms for Trans Women
Before I started hormones I tried all of the tricks I could find on how to make it look like I had some cleavage... Unfortunately, I never had any real success until I bought some good breastforms. I...
View ArticleRisks Associated With Hormone Use (Testoserone)
As with any medication, taking testosterone comes with it's own set of risks and possible side effects. In my main post on hormone therapy I allude to the fact that HRT is very dangerous so I have...
View ArticleHow to Minimize Broad Shoulders
Let me start by saying that while this article is geared towards trans women, really this advice is good for any woman looking to minimize broad or masculine shoulders. As for us trans women,...
View ArticleNot All Transgender People Have Dysphoria – And Here Are 6 Reasons Why That...
I've put some thought into this from time to time. We all have our own experience with how we identify. there are definitions and terms and such (I have a glossary of sorts somewhere on this blog),...
View ArticleThings Never To Say To a Trans Person
So there are a whole bunch of these lists on the internets but I want to share my take on it (I may have another one on this blog but whatever...). I am not going to post a whole lot of background...
View ArticleFemale To Male Transsexual Surgery Options
There are a number of possible surgical procedures that female to male transsexual men seek out. Below is a simple overview. Each comes with their own risks so please talk to you doctor and therapist...
View ArticleMale To Female Transsexual Surgery Options
There are a number of possible surgical procedures that male to female transsexual women seek out. Below is a simple overview. Each comes with their own risks so please talk to you doctor and...
View ArticleTips For Being a Trans Ally
I can't describe how important having supportive friends are during this process and even after you have been out and living full time for years. Please give this post a read and share this post and...
View ArticleBathroom Bills
It seems like every election cycle there are a bunch of laws circulating around that target transgender people under the guise of protecting women and children. Recently a ballot proposition in Alaska...
View ArticleInteresting Article on CNN - Why girls can be boyish but boys can't be girlish
One topic that I find fascination is the idea of shifting gender stereotypes and how people, particularly "men" who enjoy trandtionally "female" things, are treated and how this could be a reflection...
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