r/TransMasc

I impulse bought a binder last night. I’m afab and I’ve been they/them-ing the world for the last three years but I’ve been thinking I may be trans for a while now. I’m 33.

Do they come with instructions? Would i NEED instructions? Are they supposed to be tight or comfortable? Am I overthinking this?

It should be here on the first. I’ve never even seen one in person before. I don’t currently have anyone in my real life to talk to about it. Not that they wouldn’t be supportive but the fear they may not be is pretty high because ✨anxiety✨.

Should I just confide in my mostly-queer friend group? My one set of neighbours is a lesbian couple and my other set of neighbours in a pan woman with a non-binary partner and their trans son. So, if there’s a group of people who should be understanding and/or accepting, it would be them, right?

I’m probably just spiralling. Advice is welcome.

I drew this hopefully helpful diagram for how i put on my binder. It probably wont work for everyone, but it may help some, especially people who are just starting to bind.

What are some of your strategies or tips and tricks you'd give people new to binding?

So i at first chose the name jay, which is still really like. But it feels more like a fun nickname then something like my future colleagues at an adult sorta job would call me. Or like at graduation that they say 'jay', just feels a bit informal. So I chose james, but it does not feel like my name AT ALL anymore. But idk which name i should chose now. I would maybe like one which sounds a bit more dutch (im dutch, James is a very english name which does clash sometimes with the dutch people around me).

Any suggestions on names? Does not have to be a name which would suit the nickname jay. Could be whatevrr you see fit for me. Im just very lost at this moment.

Also because i told finally more people from my family that i am trans and use a different name. They are not that progressive so idk how well a second name change will go. Also because my parents still, almost everyday, use my deadname cus they cant like change.

TLDR; T make vein big?

So I really love veins and I'm hoping T will increase the visibility on what I already have.

It's a bit uneven though, I only have visible veins on my inner wrist on the left side and on the back of my hand on the right side.

I'm not on T yet, but hopefully I will be very soon. Just wondering if (maybe) most people on T have experienced getting "fuller" looking veins. And how long were you on T until you noticed?

They look a bit more hidden on camera. But they do visibly extend further out. In the first pics they go past my wrist but the camera doesn't catch that.

I'd appreciate any info~

I had a lot of people telling me to go shorter with my haircut, especially on the sides.

Do you reckon it’s better?

(The only person who’s misgendered me since I got it cut is my mum. Sooo maybe it’s working)

They make you taller, feel masculine, and feel like George Cooper. You can get a pair of good ones for cheap at the thrift

No this won't work for everyone obviously but if you wanna feel like George Cooper then I highly recommend

Hi, I'm starting testosterone soon (🎉‼️) and thinking about getting a tattoo to commemorate it. I also turned 18 and want to celebrate my newfound free will. I think the chemical symbol or a needle is cool but it's also pretty simple, and I'm really into symbolism. This is a blatant excuse to get a tattoo and I'm not trying to pretend otherwise but I feel like if I want it to be meaningful I might as well go all in, right? I'm open to any recommendations of any variety, except maybe words unless they're really cool, and even then I'd probably need to read the source material before getting it tattooed.

Any symbols with historical context are super interesting to me, including homages to historical trans men or movements. I'm absolutely going down a rabbit hole about this, and I honestly love research. The meaning doesn't need to be clear on first glance or anything, I think personal meaning and connection with the symbols are more important. It's to commemorate me going on T but doesn't need to be about that specifically. I feel very connected to this community, especially historical figures who struggled to get us where we are that are usually not given the recognition they deserve, and want to learn more about our history in general. The local tattoo shop I'm looking at specializes in american traditional, which is luckily a style I like, so translating well into that style is an added bonus but not necessary.

Thanks for any help, I'm excited to hear what people recommend!

(Its me im the one wanting this)

The EQUATE Lab at Loyola University Chicago, led by Will Beischel, Ph.D., is recruiting for a new study.  We’re looking for trans and nonbinary people for an online study where participants will write a short science fiction story about what gender might look like in a futuristic world. In this writing task, participants will also get to create their own science fiction character and world. We hope this study will help us obtain a better understanding of how trans and nonbinary people creatively think about gender. This study was approved by the Loyola University Chicago ethics board. Here is a link to the ethics approval: https://loyolauniversitychicago-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/rhenry3_luc_edu/IgDmSVZWktlET5v67QirAsfHAclKjvPslu8gF-kC-rTDaXY?e=oPa4xm

This study involves a short online screener survey with demographics questions. In order to participate, you must be 18 years or older, live in the United States, identify as trans, nonbinary, or gender-diverse, and have access to the internet and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Selected participants may then be invited to take part in a 15-minute informational meeting to go over the study instructions via Zoom. Selected participants will then have a chance to write their story in their own time over the span of a week and will submit their story in an online survey. The story task will take about 30 to 90 minutes to complete, with most people taking about 45 minutes on average. Participants will also submit an image of their character using physical or digital art (e.g., drawing) or through online tools (e.g., Google images). This additional task should take up to 30 minutes to complete. Participants will be paid $30 USD for their participation using either Venmo, Zelle, or Cashapp. Select participants may also have the chance to take part in a follow-up interview that would last about an hour and would receive an additional $30 USD for their participation. 

For more information and to input your email address please click here: https://luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JjHPzn7goeECwe 

Our research team is comprised of people of diverse identities including queer, trans, and nonbinary researchers and we have 10+ years’ experience working with LGBTQ+ participants to create transformative knowledge about gender and sexuality. We also work hard to protect the confidentiality of all our participants. You can find more about Dr. Beischel’s work here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eyMcjbUAAAAJ&hl=en  

i don’t bind. i’m a very smiley, friendly guy. i wear whatever tf i want. and i’m not afraid of being effeminate. i don’t want to change anything about myself, i just can’t wait for the day my face and voice reflects my gender enough for none of those things to matter. one day i’ll just be your average gay guy who’s not afraid to experiment with some femininity

this isn’t really a post looking for advice cause i don’t want to change anything, nor do i really care enough to, i just want to express to someone that i’m fed up and can’t wait for t to do its job properly (i’ll be 1 year on t next month)

Hello! My name is Geordie. I am a Black Trans-masc who is currently raising money to afford top surgery.

I will be paying for everything completely out of pocket because I do not have insurance coverage or family support to help with the costs.

For my own safety and privacy, I am not able to share photos of my face publicly. Even so, I wanted to share a little of my story and ask for support during this important step in my life.

Any donation, no matter how small, would mean so much to me and help me get closer to my goal. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser is also deeply appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and support me.

(Link)
https://gofund.me/8416c469a

I took this picture of a squirrel today and felt that he gave strong transmasc vibes