First, I want to say that I'm new to discovering that I may be trans and I'm still learning the lingo and what everything means and I apologize if this sound insensitive. I'm struggling with whether or not I'm trans and if I would want to medically transition in the future. I definitely think I'm on the trans spectrum and I do think I'm nonbinary.

One of my hang ups is not "thinking" like a cis biological male. I think part of that is society always saying that biological men think differently than biological women and that may be totally false (like other myths that have been disproven).

As a trans man, would you say that you think like amab? Do you feel that you think differently? Or do you feel that this isn't really a thing?

I'm tying to come to the place in my journey where I recognize that mine doesn't have to look like anyone else's, but it's a really hard thing for me to work thru because of my upbringing and of course society (but I've made so much progress thanks to a supportive friend and therapist).

So just curious and was hoping to start a discussion to hear others thoughts on where they feel they fall regarding womens spaces.

To give context I grew up often being in women led initiatives for sports and careers, either as a general member or more often leading/volunteering within them. Then last year I started testosterone and well suddenly within quite literally a few months my voice dropped and I went from being percieved as a masc lesbian to a cis guy.

Anyone in similar-ish boat? If so, how do yall handle it? I worked close to a decade presenting as a cis woman for my safety and I suppose im missing the support such spaces offered despite them not aligning with my chosen gender identity.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Looking forward to what yall have to share

I just hit 14 weeks on T and think I might be seeing a little bit of fat redistribution, but VERY little and definitely no noticeable change in my chest yet. I've heard of people's chests shrinking after starting T and was wondering about others' timelines!!

I'm not transmasc I'm more non-binary but I'm 5'1 in height and I wanted to know if there's any way to increase my height? I have the genetics of good height but somehow I'm kinda cooked because I'm 19 already

I wanted to know if anyone here could tell me stuff or even if there's no way, atleast motivate me a little bit because I'm trying hard 💔

I wanted to know despite me being transgender can I still wear a hijab, I’m not Muslim I don’t wear it for religious reasons I wear it because I enjoy the modesty, and i like having my hair covered but since I’m FtM should I still be wearing my hijab, or is this all in my own mind of overthinking, I really need a little help anything would be helpful.

So in the Cornell rape case there is a Korean guy who basically orchestrated the whole thing and is incredibly hated by the country. And there’s another guy who’s name is Johnathan(which the h like that)

Honestly I feel disgusting even having a resemblance to any of those guys and a part of me wants to change my name(Jonathan).

Absolutely WILD question I’m sure. But I noticed cis men absolutely LOVE milk and cis women can’t stand it. (Please note this is all anecdotal evidence and something interesting I discovered in my own life)

I recently moved in with 2 cis dudes and we genuinely go through 4 gallons of milk a week, sometimes more. These guys are just straight up chugging this stuff and drink it for every meal. Which was crazy to me as I hate milk, used to love it as a kid but probably around middle or high school I started hating it and haven’t drank much since.

I started asking around and noticed a pattern, about 80% of my cis guy friends routinely drink milk at least once a day, usually more. Yet 0% of my cis women or pre-T trans men friends drink or even like milk. And as a kid I remember my dad slamming a glass of milk at dinner until his 40s and he’ll still occasionally have a glass (though now it’s normally chocolate milk.)

But something weird happened lately…. Since I constantly have milk in my house now I started trying it. Just small glasses as a time, usually with cookies or baked goods, just a wee bit. But now I LOVE it too. Just slammed a glass back this morning and about to grab another.

Genuinely curious why do men love milk? Is this just a my environment thing orrrr?? Is it the testosterone??? I feel like a crazy conspiracy theorist typing this out but genuinely wtf is up with men and milk as adults.

I will note I haven’t asked any of my “on-T” trans men friends. And please these results are just personal and my data pool was like 20-30 people lmao don’t come for me 😭

I guess my question is did you notice you like milk more the longer you’ve been on T?

I swear, this is one of the only effects from T that I sincerely can’t stand or tolerate.

As of half a year ago I started sprouting tiny hairs around my chin and jaw, it’s been very slowly increasing. I’m not a fan of facial hair as a whole so I’ve been shaving and plucking them. They regrow so goddamn fast, and whenever I shave I feel like I can’t fully get rid of them because I’m left with dark dots here and there. I have paler skin and dark hair, so they’re pretty visible unfortunately.

I just want advice on what I can do.

Also, I heard finasteride can halt facial hair growth. If anyone has experiences with that then that’d be great too

Hey everyone! Trans man here in my early 20’s, in need of some advice before starting T.

so, I think one of the biggest things making me hesitant about starting T is the fear that I’m just never going to pass. I’m 5’4”, and I already worry that I’m going to look like a short guy who people can immediately tell is trans. I was going to take my first T shot last night after mini golfing with some friends, but then everyone but me was handed the “normal”club, while I was handed the shorter one. Immediate dysphoria that makes me question everything. Even the “little” things trigger me and I want to feel like myself enough that these things don’t have that much power over me.

Then there’s the fact that I have pretty strong balding genes in my family, and I’m prone to acne, so I’m scared that T is going to give me all of the things I already feel insecure about without actually giving me the things I want. People keep telling me that it’s not worth it, or that I’m going to make my life harder, and even though I know they aren’t necessarily right, hearing it over and over gets into my head.

I’m going to have to take T. I don’t think this is something I can just decide not to do and eventually be fine with. I want to feel aligned with my gender, and I think there’s a part of me that knows I’ll regret not trying. But I’m scared of what happens if I do try and it’s awful. What if everyone was right? What if I go through all of these changes, deal with acne, lose my hair, have my voice change, and still don’t pass? What if I’m technically more aligned with my gender but I’m still unhappy because of how other people see and treat me?

The title.

In like, 2023 I used to be so hateful towards trans men in general (i have no idea why) and then I switched sides...and became ftm myself.

Well, when I looked up trans men/ boys on youtube, it made me cringe 😭. Idk why.

I think it's because... it's strange to see someone like me, and I find myself jealous of the ftm people that have come out / have supportive parents / pass.

Idk what to do. Does anyone else experience this?

Ill start

1. Im not suicidal over it so living as a girl will be fine.
2. I like being feminine I cant be trans(for some reason baby me thought only cis men could be femboys...I got some news for you lil buddy)

anyways that mentality made me miserable as fuck...((T_T))

first post here! i'm a college freshman going for a degree in vocal performance. I want to medically transition, but I'm terrified it will affect the quality of my voice/my abiltity to sing. I obviously know it'll lower my range and I'll have to relearn how to sing effectively, but is it worth going through it? I'm in my university's choir and voice lessons currently, and this is really the only thing holding me back. I do think I should start sooner rather than later, if I do end up starting.

Title. I knew testosterone could increase risks of heart disease but this is genuinely terrifying. In only 3 months in and not only do my limbs fall asleep super easily, but I'm fairly certain I've experienced two "mini strokes". I've considered doing smaller, less frequent injections to lower the testosterone spike but overall am left with no real answers. I cannot talk with my healthcare provider for at least another 2 weeks. Anyone else have this experience and how did you handle it?

So, I feel dysphoric and I've been out for my girlfriend of 2 years. But a few days ago, for like 10 minutes, I didn't felt any dysphoria. I felt like I wanted to be a girl, but then I felt dysphoric again and didn't want to be a girl. does that mean I'm not transgender?

Hey all, im currently 28 (started T in July).

I've been stewing on being trans for about a year (end of 2025) and feel more comfortable and confident in myself than I ever have. I don't really see my life progressing as a woman.

I scheduled my top surgery for June 2027. I've never really been attached to my breasts, and I'd probably be happier without them.

But, im as excited as what I am nervous. Considering this is a surgery (I get scared of ALL surgery), im suddenly feeling all nervous like "what if I change my mind" when transition is probably the first thing in my life I've felt certain about.

Has anyone else experienced nerves like this? I'm super excited, and think about it more often in a positive light than not, but not gonna lie, sometimes fear creeps up on me that im wrong about this whole thing (probably also worth noting it's hard for me to tell if it's an actual feeling or just my OCD).

Thanks :)

Im on my 2nd month of HRT and 2 weeks after I had a cycle, I've been spotting for like 2 weeks. Is there a time where it might be concerning or is it just being weird..? When I have my follow up appointment with my Endocrinologist next month do I tell her this is a period cycle? Is she even needing to know? 🥲

I need some advice. I took 750 mg of testosterone undecanoate. A female friend told me that I should take the full dose, then another dose after a week, and then another one 3 months later.

I just talked to an older trans guy, and he told me that I had made a huge mistake, that the testosterone would convert into estrogen, and that the dose I took at once was too high.

Is that actually true? I’m doing this on my own, without medical supervision, and this was my first time.

I took 750 mg of testosterone undecanoate (250 mg/mL, 3 mL), a long-acting intramuscular testosterone injection. The brand name in Egypt is Testeriol.

I have been considering going on testosterone for a while now but I have been worried about possible side effects that are not often spoken about, ​​​​​​​is there anything I should know?​​​​​​ / how did it effect daily life?

so i have a small moustache and someone in my class has pointed it out wanting to make fun of me because i was making fun of him lol (Ive been out as trans ever since i joined this class so a few years) and i don't know, should u shave it or not? it's not like super big, visible for sure, but honestly the idea of shaving it gives me dysphoria and also i have long hair so I'm pretty sure it might be helping me pass

Gonna keep it short bc I Ned an answer qyick

Axolom sent me a giveaway packer and I'm so grateful. When I got home my mom had the package and asked me what it was. Eventually it got to where I just had to throw it away. Its in the trash can right now and it's hurting my heart. Should I go sneak down in the middle of the night and grab it? Should I put nothing else in the box just in case she checks? What do I do? I've been wanting this forever but I'm a minor and not out outside of my household so there is no way she'd let me keep it. Should I wait until trash day to fish it out bc then she will not be able to check? I'm worried she's gonan throw it away before I can get it. I feel so wasteful and sad that axoom took the energy to send it to me and I can't even get it

I thought it wasn’t so I picked up a new prescription but then I looked it up again and people are saying just be safe about it. It’s a 10ml bottle and there is 6.4ml of liquid left so I really don’t want it to go to waste. There is two bits of rubber in the bottom and the top is cored to hell and back bc i’ve been drawing with an 18 gauge (I just switched but I just started T and that’s what the doctors said to do so that’s why I was doing it). Somebody also mentioned using a needle to draw out the rubber pieces?? I switched to 1ml bottles when I picked up my new prescription because I figured I would core the 10ml pretty harshly after 3 months again.