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hello to trans, intersex, gender non conforming & all folks starting testosterone HRT, just wanted to let you know that while your body adjusts to the hormone, you will be very tired and often have to sleep in a lot or take extra naps because of how much is changing. you deserve to have adequate time for rest as your body changes fat and muscle distribution, begins and intensifies certain hair growth, and so on.
one of the first effects most folks see is bottom growth, along with an increase in libido. this can be very intense for several months until it reaches its peak and levels out. some folks continue to have a high libido whereas others return to their base level. your hair and skin will become oilier during this time, and your body odor changing will also be around this time. a lot of these effects can make your body very tired, as it is changing how it maintains itself, and you may find you need to completely change your grooming rituals and products or accessories.
be kind to yourself during this time, it's easy to feel awkward because you are very much entering puberty once again, so rest when you can, eat plenty when you're hungry, stay hydrated, and keep your chin up, you'll see the effects you're looking for not long after you see these. take care of yourself
Hey, PSA for younger/newer transmascs:
Tumblr has been showing targeted ads for "FTM binders" off Amazon. They look like this:
Do not buy these.
A binder is a piece of medical equipment. If you use one incorrectly, or use a poorly made one, you can really fuck up your ribs. This article from the Cleveland Clinic talks about how to bind safely.
A $14 binder is guaranteed not to be safe. There's a reason reputable companies charge more- sometimes a lot more. They have to carefully design binders so they don't crush your ribs or make you sick.
You know how everyone says Don't Bind With Duct Tape? Don't bind with Amazon binders.
Please bind safely everyone <3
Hey, PSA for younger/newer transmascs:
Tumblr has been showing targeted ads for "FTM binders" off Amazon. They look like this:
Do not buy these.
A binder is a piece of medical equipment. If you use one incorrectly, or use a poorly made one, you can really fuck up your ribs. This article from the Cleveland Clinic talks about how to bind safely.
A $14 binder is guaranteed not to be safe. There's a reason reputable companies charge more- sometimes a lot more. They have to carefully design binders so they don't crush your ribs or make you sick.
You know how everyone says Don't Bind With Duct Tape? Don't bind with Amazon binders.