Butch Femme Planet

Butch Femme Planet (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/index.php)
-   The Trans Zone (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=13)
-   -   Ask a trans person! (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92)

atomiczombie 07-20-2010 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Oopster (Post 156814)
when do you apply it? I know my shots if I take them too late in the day i can't settle down. If I remember correctly I had the same effects with the creme so only did it in the mornings ... If I forgot to put in on before noon I just waited to the next day because it wasn't worth the sleep problems

I apply it first thing when I wake up.

The Oopster 07-20-2010 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomiczombie (Post 157639)
I apply it first thing when I wake up.

it still could bother you I just didn't notice it maybe cause i don't have a lot of energy in the mornings to begin with so if anything it maybe brought me up to normal speed, but by night i didn't feel it

Linus 07-26-2010 07:45 AM

Welp. I ordered a new STP to try, STP-Fitz. So far, the experience has been stellar. I received a notification that it was to be sent out today (I had let him know I'm moving at the end of August and wanted to be sure I'd receive it before then).

The design is interesting and may be better for me. If this doesn't work, I may resort to the "coffee lid" option. I just cannot get the medicine spoon option to work for me.

Alpha Dog 07-26-2010 10:09 AM

STP
 
Linus, I got mine a few weeks back - wow what a difference - it's perfect. I'm still working on the best method to pack and use with ease. I'm modifying a packing strap that I think will work just fine - it'll make it easier to stand at a urinal and place the "nipple" without detection.


tuffboi29 07-30-2010 12:46 AM

Hey guys I have a couple questions and knew this would be the place to ask.
I'm getting ready to invest in a pack and a binder-t-shirt.
Ok...question #1...the soft-pack im looking at comes w a sack option..BUT...it says it's to be held onto your boxers with a safety pin.The thought unsettles me as I have this great talent to majickly unhook the saftey pins and stick myself.(It never fails.) And i really don't want a harness.
Sould I just invest into more boxerbriefs?
Second question...The binder shirts...Do I still need to wear a bra if I'm wearing the binder? I'm looking for ANY excuse to not have to wear those torture devices anymore.

Thanks guys!!!


Oh!!! And before I forget...I start therapy on August 11th. I could dance I'm so excited.

atomiczombie 07-30-2010 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuffboi29 (Post 163614)
Hey guys I have a couple questions and knew this would be the place to ask.
I'm getting ready to invest in a pack and a binder-t-shirt.
Ok...question #1...the soft-pack im looking at comes w a sack option..BUT...it says it's to be held onto your boxers with a safety pin.The thought unsettles me as I have this great talent to majickly unhook the saftey pins and stick myself.(It never fails.) And i really don't want a harness.
Sould I just invest into more boxerbriefs?
Second question...The binder shirts...Do I still need to wear a bra if I'm wearing the binder? I'm looking for ANY excuse to not have to wear those torture devices anymore.

Thanks guys!!!


Oh!!! And before I forget...I start therapy on August 11th. I could dance I'm so excited.

Hey Tuff, right on. Therapy is an important step. Glad to hear you are making progress.

Good news! You don't wear a bra with a binder. The binder replaces that. Bad news, sometimes binders can hurt and dig in if you have one that doesn't fit right. Be careful about getting the right fit.

As for the packer, I would say sew the pouch into your boxers. Just buy several pouches, they can't be that expensive, and sew them to all your boxers.

Hope this helps. :)

Drew

EnderD_503 07-30-2010 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuffboi29 (Post 163614)
Hey guys I have a couple questions and knew this would be the place to ask.
I'm getting ready to invest in a pack and a binder-t-shirt.
Ok...question #1...the soft-pack im looking at comes w a sack option..BUT...it says it's to be held onto your boxers with a safety pin.The thought unsettles me as I have this great talent to majickly unhook the saftey pins and stick myself.(It never fails.) And i really don't want a harness.
Sould I just invest into more boxerbriefs?
Second question...The binder shirts...Do I still need to wear a bra if I'm wearing the binder? I'm looking for ANY excuse to not have to wear those torture devices anymore.

Thanks guys!!!


Oh!!! And before I forget...I start therapy on August 11th. I could dance I'm so excited.

I'd say save the time and effort and just invest in more boxerbriefs, it may even save you a few bucks depending on what you buy...but then I'm biased towards boxerbriefs as more comfortable than boxers, so if you really prefer the boxers go with atomic's suggestion.

Atomic's right on about getting the sizing right. Are you going to be picking it up in a local store or online? If you can get into a local shop that sells them instead, that would be your best option in finding one that fits properly. Even with the sizing charts you can end up with one that doesn't fit over your shoulders or something, which is what happened the first time I bought one (apparently I suck at measuring my own shoulders), though luckily they let me try it on in the store so I didn't have to go home to find that out.

Congrats on starting therapy, btw

Thinker 07-30-2010 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuffboi29 (Post 163614)
Ok...question #1...the soft-pack im looking at comes w a sack option..BUT...it says it's to be held onto your boxers with a safety pin.The thought unsettles me as I have this great talent to majickly unhook the saftey pins and stick myself.(It never fails.) And i really don't want a harness.
Sould I just invest into more boxerbriefs?

My solution, for what it's worth... And I give my wife full credit for this brilliant idea!

I wear briefs. Now picture the pouch/opening part of briefs.

I use a piece of iron-on seaming tape to close off the inside opening.

On the outside opening, I iron on a small piece of velcro Fabric Fusion.

Put on your drawers, open the velcro closure, insert your packer, and close it up.

The velcro closure keeps it from popping out the front, and the seaming tape closure keeps it from coming out inside your underwear. The whole thing keeps my packer off the bathroom floor (yes, this has happened more than once).

Note:

**Make sure you get IRON-ON......not sew-in kind.
**Take your time and do it right, and they'll last for a long time.
**I'm not a big fan of Fruit of the Loom briefs for this. The pouch part isn't quite wide enough.
**Both iron-on products can be found at Walmart.

Packing has become a lot less stressful for me since fixin' up my undies this way! Happy packing!!

The Oopster 07-30-2010 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinker (Post 163817)
My solution, for what it's worth... And I give my wife full credit for this brilliant idea!

I wear briefs. Now picture the pouch/opening part of briefs.

I use a piece of iron-on seaming tape to close off the inside opening.

On the outside opening, I iron on a small piece of velcro Fabric Fusion.

Put on your drawers, open the velcro closure, insert your packer, and close it up.

The velcro closure keeps it from popping out the front, and the seaming tape closure keeps it from coming out inside your underwear. The whole thing keeps my packer off the bathroom floor (yes, this has happened more than once).

Note:

**Make sure you get IRON-ON......not sew-in kind.
**Take your time and do it right, and they'll last for a long time.
**I'm not a big fan of Fruit of the Loom briefs for this. The pouch part isn't quite wide enough.
**Both iron-on products can be found at Walmart.

Packing has become a lot less stressful for me since fixin' up my undies this way! Happy packing!!

Thanks thinker,

I had wonder how well the iron-on stuff would work for this, already have some.

Just don't know why I hadn't even tried ... go figure.

TenderKnight 07-30-2010 10:13 AM

I usually use boxer briefs without a seam in front with my packy.. here is a link to a site with some picts of what I'm talking about: http://www.urbanbody.com/designer/Clever+Underwear

Not promotting that site, lol.. Just want to give an example.. I guess the best place to find this type of undies would be online or at a "gay boy" store. Most of these undies have a built in pouch so that someone's junk is all cushy and up front.. The cut in back also makes your butt look FANtastic.. lol

I also found these combo athletic supporter/brief at wal-mart a few years back.. that works great.. Jocks with the opening for the cup.. This all helps keep your junk in place, although, the gay boy briefs should be snug and you are still on the loose when you have to use the bathroom..

Just my input :)

-Tony

Thinker 07-30-2010 05:18 PM

I just love it. I had kind of given up on packing just because it was a pain to keep track of the damn thing......especially when going to the restroom.

I thought about jocks and specialty packer socks, but I really didn't want to add another layer.....even if it was just another waistband.

Also, I don't have any sort of strong yearning to pee in a urinal; so this type of set up works well for me. That may change one day; but for now, I'm all set.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Oopster (Post 163835)
Thanks thinker,

I had wonder how well the iron-on stuff would work for this, already have some.

Just don't know why I hadn't even tried ... go figure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenderKnight (Post 163838)
I usually use boxer briefs without a seam in front with my packy.. here is a link to a site with some picts of what I'm talking about: http://www.urbanbody.com/designer/Clever+Underwear

Not promotting that site, lol.. Just want to give an example.. I guess the best place to find this type of undies would be online or at a "gay boy" store. Most of these undies have a built in pouch so that someone's junk is all cushy and up front.. The cut in back also makes your butt look FANtastic.. lol

I also found these combo athletic supporter/brief at wal-mart a few years back.. that works great.. Jocks with the opening for the cup.. This all helps keep your junk in place, although, the gay boy briefs should be snug and you are still on the loose when you have to use the bathroom..

Just my input :)

-Tony


tuffboi29 07-31-2010 11:48 AM

Hi again guys...


This is what I have goin on so far...

The package has been packaged and is on its way. LMAO

Luckily I have a seemtress for a GF and showed her the suggestion for the boxerbriefs and she said no problem.

I have also made a mental note...junk on the bathroom floor isn't a good thing. :|

The "urban" site was AWESOME!!! Thanks!!!

And also a HUGE thanks to everyone for their suggestion, comments and support. I would be at a bit of a loss with out it.

Stearns 08-14-2010 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinker (Post 163817)
My solution, for what it's worth... And I give my wife full credit for this brilliant idea!

I wear briefs. Now picture the pouch/opening part of briefs.

I use a piece of iron-on seaming tape to close off the inside opening.

On the outside opening, I iron on a small piece of velcro Fabric Fusion.

Put on your drawers, open the velcro closure, insert your packer, and close it up.

The velcro closure keeps it from popping out the front, and the seaming tape closure keeps it from coming out inside your underwear. The whole thing keeps my packer off the bathroom floor (yes, this has happened more than once).

Note:

**Make sure you get IRON-ON......not sew-in kind.
**Take your time and do it right, and they'll last for a long time.
**I'm not a big fan of Fruit of the Loom briefs for this. The pouch part isn't quite wide enough.
**Both iron-on products can be found at Walmart.

Packing has become a lot less stressful for me since fixin' up my undies this way! Happy packing!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenderKnight (Post 163838)
I usually use boxer briefs without a seam in front with my packy.. here is a link to a site with some picts of what I'm talking about: http://www.urbanbody.com/designer/Clever+Underwear

Not promotting that site, lol.. Just want to give an example.. I guess the best place to find this type of undies would be online or at a "gay boy" store. Most of these undies have a built in pouch so that someone's junk is all cushy and up front.. The cut in back also makes your butt look FANtastic.. lol

I also found these combo athletic supporter/brief at wal-mart a few years back.. that works great.. Jocks with the opening for the cup.. This all helps keep your junk in place, although, the gay boy briefs should be snug and you are still on the loose when you have to use the bathroom..

Just my input :)

-Tony

This is how I pack, too, but has anyone been through one of those airport body scanners while packing in this manner? Does anyone know if your packer would 'pass'? I've also wondered about a packer passing in an MRI machine, so if anyone knows, I'm eager to hear about that, too.

Liam 08-15-2010 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stearns (Post 175057)
This is how I pack, too, but has anyone been through one of those airport body scanners while packing in this manner? Does anyone know if your packer would 'pass'? I've also wondered about a packer passing in an MRI machine, so if anyone knows, I'm eager to hear about that, too.

I've not had any issues with packing and flying.

Stearns 08-15-2010 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam (Post 175277)
I've not had any issues with packing and flying.

Thanks for the response, Liam. I haven't had any issues, thus far, either. But, I haven't been placed in one of the body scanner machines. Just wondering if anyone has, or if they are familiar enough with the technology to know if a packer would pass if placed in a built-in pouch in the briefs?

theoddz 08-15-2010 10:38 AM

Well, for what it's worth, I just returned from a national union (AFGE...which is Federal Gov't) conference in Atlantic City. One of the great folks I met and am good friends with (she's also from my hometown of Savannah, GA) now is a union Steward for the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration). They're the folks who do the airport security.

I will email my friend and ask her about this. She is fully supportive of GLBTQ people and our issues in the Federal Government. I will ask her about this. If there's anything else anyone wants to know about this stuff, let me know by PM or post it here. I'd probably be more likely to see it if you PM me with it, though.

Hopefully, I can help to find some answers for us. I'm seriously curious about this, too. :winky:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

Stearns 08-15-2010 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoddz (Post 175316)
Well, for what it's worth, I just returned from a national union (AFGE...which is Federal Gov't) conference in Atlantic City. One of the great folks I met and am good friends with (she's also from my hometown of Savannah, GA) now is a union Steward for the TSA (Transportation Safety Administration). They're the folks who do the airport security.

I will email my friend and ask her about this. She is fully supportive of GLBTQ people and our issues in the Federal Government. I will ask her about this. If there's anything else anyone wants to know about this stuff, let me know by PM or post it here. I'd probably be more likely to see it if you PM me with it, though.

Hopefully, I can help to find some answers for us. I'm seriously curious about this, too. :winky:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

That'd be great, Theo, thanks. I'm looking forward to hearing what your friend has to say. I fly pretty often and have been concerned about this issue ever since these machines came out.

Linus 08-18-2010 08:07 PM

Anyone here going to the LA LGTQ Center's Trans health group/center? I just contacted them about getting an appointment (I'll admit to being nervous about trying to educate a "regular" family physician on this stuff in Redondo) and got told it's a 4 month wait!!?!

Sigh.

Someone explain to me again how this is an improvement on the Canadian system (wait time for new appointments is usually a month or two at most).

For those that don't use doctors that aren't necessarily trans specialists, what challenges do you face? How much do you educate them? I'd really prefer to have a doctor in Redondo Beach but I'll admit I'm worried about what I'll face by using a local doc who isn't necessarily trans-aware in general.

The Oopster 08-19-2010 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus (Post 177226)
Anyone here going to the LA LGTQ Center's Trans health group/center? I just contacted them about getting an appointment (I'll admit to being nervous about trying to educate a "regular" family physician on this stuff in Redondo) and got told it's a 4 month wait!!?!

Sigh.

Someone explain to me again how this is an improvement on the Canadian system (wait time for new appointments is usually a month or two at most).

For those that don't use doctors that aren't necessarily trans specialists, what challenges do you face? How much do you educate them? I'd really prefer to have a doctor in Redondo Beach but I'll admit I'm worried about what I'll face by using a local doc who isn't necessarily trans-aware in general.

There is a dr at cedars that sees trans patients ... i can get you his info if you want. I go to a urologist that does hormone treatment for ftms and mtfs. I really like the guy. He is just west of downtown on wilshire. He will let me get my blood work done from my other drs so that my insurance covers it .... then I just have to pay like $90 out of pocket for a yearly visit. I was fortuntate to not have to pay for the original consultation because i needed a urologist and so the insurance covered that part. If you want his info i can get it to you also .... get this the last time I went to him to have my urine check ... no charge .. didn't even put it through insurance.

I've been pretty lucky with my drs here in la. Others haven't had as good of luck and they went to drs in west hollywood so go figure. I could have just gotten stuff through my regular physician who has dealt with hormones but not for transitional purposes but consdering i've had other health problems I definitely wanted someone who had experience with it.

My obgyn ... i was nervous about and ended up he did his residency in san francisco and although he personally didn't have any transgender patients they had them at the clinic he was at, so you just never no.

handsomeFTM4u 09-19-2010 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr. (Post 1422)
Did anyone catch the interview with Diane Sawyer (I think it was her)? I loved what he said this was the first time he was living in his body for the first time. And he received shaving products for his 40th birthday. Now that would definitely put a huge smile on my face.

Braedon:

1. I always knew I was a boy. In fact, I used to get on my knees and pray to God to change me when I went to bed. I thought I would wake up with a penis and testicles. When that didn't happen, I took my older brothers jock strap and filled it up with my jock socks. I used safety pins to hold it up.

2. I was called by my male nickname since I was in elementary school. It was the only thing that could link my mind, body, and soul together at this point in time. I would always play with "male" toys like cars, trucks, guns, etc. I never was interested in Barbie, or girlie things. And clothes, I always wore masculine clothes, and when I was buying my own clothes they all came from the men's dept.

When puberty hit, it was nothing short of hell. I felt like I had a piano on my chest. Then the next blow wouldn't come until I had top surgery, which was botched.

3. I came out as gay first, then trans. It was a matter of time. Feeling things out for myself. As time went on, I knew I had to do what I always wanted too. Maybe selfish of me, but we only have one life to live. So, I say live and let live.

Alot of folks may not like me because I don't take "t", but then again, they don't have my body or my health. I don't feel like I have to explain my medical history online to explain my body. It is what it is. I have paid cold hard cash for the surgeries I have had so far.

Andrew

I don't know why you would think someone would be mad at you for not taking T. If you've already done the surgeries then you don't need the T


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:44 AM.

ButchFemmePlanet.com
All information copyright of BFP 2018