Ftm - Blog Posts
Ta'amba Katsumi
my little trans man! <3 Ta'amba is a Satyr + Tiefling hybrid that owns an Inn/Bar for other hybrids to go to and feel cozy in
Because I can’t pass with my long hair.
TAKE THE EUPHORIA! YOU ARE YOUR GENDER! GO WAVE YOUR FLAG AROUND THE TRANSPHOBIC SNOWFLAKES AND TELL THEM TO EAT SHIT!
to everyone who sees this:
I CAST 10000000000000000000000000 GENDER EUPHORIA 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
reblog to give your mutuals gender euphoria
I have three friends; one transitioned in her thirties, another in her late fifties; the third is transitioning now, in her sixties. All three of them look absolutely incredible.
Honestly, I don’t know where this idea came from that age stops you from transitioning. Yes, there is a possibility that as you age, you may gain more undesirable physical characteristics. You know what else you gain? Time; money; and resources.
The oldest of the three worries a great deal about requiring facial surgery in order to pass. (She doesn’t; but it’s still an understandable concern.) At the same time, she thinks nothing of dropping $35,000 on said surgery.
It’s all trade-offs; what you lack on one side, you gain on the other. ❤️
Baby Trans, listen to me, a 34 year old.
Hi, I'm Trans. I was AFAB and I transitioned, now I just look like a short cis guy.
Here's the thing: I didn't transition until I was about 27ish. I didn't even know I was trans until I was 25.
Don't let anyone tell you to "not bother transitioning after 19"
That's a load of shit. People barely know who they are at 19. Personalities change and develop. Shit I didn't really know who I was until I was about 27-28ish.
You can transition at any age. If you don't feel ready in your teens, or your 20s, take your time. If you are unable to transition at 19 due to medical or economical reasons, you have plenty of time. The clock is not ticking. Take this at your own pace.
You've got a whole long life ahead of you, take one step at a time.
The great chain
(Not to be confused with The Great Chain Of Being or The Great Chain as envisaged by Bioshock antagonist Andrew Ryan; or even Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain (although that is pretty great)!)
The start of my transition was... furtive. I imagine this is a fairly common phenomenon - trans individuals trying to build up a head of steam, as it were, before actually coming out.
In my case, I let my hair down; replaced my wardrobe with somewhat androgynous items from the women‘s section; began the process of facial laser hair removal; and painted my nails.
And it worked! These were all major milestones for me; but ones that went relatively unnoticed. (The one exception were my nails, which ended up breaking the ice with three particularly attentive colleagues.)
The first person to put all the pieces together was a barista at Starbucks. It was fascinating to experience: he had just taken our order, and was most of the way through the sentence “Have a good day-” before his eyes locked on to the crystal bracelet I was wearing and smoothly segued into “-ladies!” without missing a beat.
Later on I discovered that one of his fellow baristas was trans. At the time I really struggling with summoning the confidence to be out; and it was this particular barista that, by example, lead me to the solution: stop caring what other people think.
(Placing too much emphasis on the expectations of others is how I got into this mess in the first place!)
I make a point of thanking the people that help and inspire me (whether they are aware of it or not); and was both surprised and delighted to discover that I was now the fourth trans individual that this girl had aided.
Now that I am quite out to the world, I’m trying to pay this kindness forwards. There are trans girls I’ve run into in the wild, and I always compliment them; trans guys that have picked just the most awesome names and deserve to hear it!
There’s a young trans girl that I’ve taken under my wing, and I try to pass to her and her friends the knowledge that I’ve accumulated so far in my own journey.
I spoke with my friend Abigail about this (another individual that has done so much to help me personally); and she made the observation that one of the beautiful things about the trans community is its close-knit nature; how those that have already walked the path offer guidance to those behind them, and so on, and so on.
This is the great chain I speak of: stretching from past to future; each link a trans individual, clasped hand in hand with those before and those after them. I am so appreciative of those that paved the way ahead of me; and could not be more pleased to do my part and shepherd those that follow.
A cascade of name changes
When I changed my legal name, I was required to provide public notice of the change. There are legal news services that exist for this exact purpose - you pay them a small fee; they put the notice on their website.
(At least in my county, you can request the requirement be waived; there’s a good argument to be made that it exposes one’s status as a transgender individual and that this invites unnecessary risk in today’s fraught climate. I myself did not pursue this option however.)
The website for the legal news service in my area is, uh... Well, ‘archaic’ is probably the most charitable interpretation. Sometimes I want to share the notice with people, but there’s no search function for non-subscribers - you just have to scroll through the notices until you get to the right one.
(Really, I need to bookmark it or take a screenshot or something!)
Today I was doing exactly that - trying to find my notice again - and I was struck by how many other items between mine and present day were clearly transgender in nature (i.e. from a masculine to feminine name or vice versa). I would estimate a good third or so met this criteria.
It fills a girl’s heart with warmth and hope to see so many people finding their true selves and living authentically!
I just realised I have blue hair and pronouns now
Cause the purple in my hair faded to blue
I got they trans stereotype les goooooo!!! >:D
i keep getting erectile dysfunction ads and listen, I appreciate it but considering the fact that the type of erectile dysfunction I have is that I don’t have a penis, I don’t think a little blue pill will magically cure me of that.
A beginner’s guide to buying a binder
I am a B cup with a 42 inch rib cage for reference (I know it’s an odd combo XD)
If you’re trying to be discreet, I suggest you say your ordering a swim top/beach top since they look very similar to that type of fabric.
Also, GC2B, Tomboyx, Paxi’s, and Underworks have all had discrete out packaging. They were all relatively close in price.
Of all of the ones I’ve tried, GC2B’s half binder has been my favorite. I wear a large. I do experience some slipping during the day but it doesn’t make me feel as claustrophobic as the full binder. All the slipping is not too bad and I’m able to fix it in the bathroom during the day. They also bounce back pretty well and I can wash them in the washing machine 1 or 2 a month.
GC2B’s classic full binder is good. The first one I bought even still gives a bit of a bind (it’s been 2 years). Though it rolls up all the time and it makes me feel claustrophobic. Don’t recommend for sensory issues.
GC2B’s racerback did not bind well for me. My chest was constantly slipping out and the straps would twist. That being said, I think someone with a smaller build would wear it well. It also gave more breathing room.
I only got 1 binder from underworks because I felt it didn’t do any better than GC2B but it was more uncomfortable. The bottom would roll up no matter what I did because I don’t have a completely flat stomach, however I’m a 34 inch waist so I don’t think it would be much better for others. It’s thick and you cannot exercise in it (which I could my other ones). Overall is was just uncomfortable and left red marks, I didn’t feel it binded any better either.
The zip up binder from Tomboyx I got as part of a swimsuit set. It lasted two months and was difficult to get a natural looking compression, but it wasn’t bad.
I got 2 athletic half binders from Paxi’s. They have zippers on the side which made them more accessible to put on (and easier) as well as allowed easy breaks. One of them’s zipper busted very early into the wear, however the other is still going strong. They are gentler in compression but still work. I wore them while swimming as a lifeguard and felt safe and comfortable. There is a little more slippage then the GC2B but I recommend these for athletics if you cannot exercise without binding due to dysphoria or fear of being outed.
I keep seeing reports of of yet another black trans woman having been murdered, first I was sad, now I’m pissed! How can I help? Does anyone know?
This has made me cry thank you Elmo!
My biggest fear is that nobody will ever see me as a man and the people around me misgendering and deadnaming me (on accident but still…) even though I came out years ago at this point doesn’t help. I’m in my twenties and I feel like I’m missing out on so much because of that. I’m so afraid of meeting new people because I don’t want anyone to see me as a woman. I can’t medically transition yet so I know that inevitably everyone who looks at me probably just sees me as a masculine woman. I kinda want to die rn.
Sometimes I get really weird kinds of gender dysphoria/euphoria like:
My ass looks way too good for a man :/
My makeup is fucked up :)
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️Happy Trans Visibility Day!!! 🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
Let's see... writing my name sometimes brings on massive waves of gender euphoria. It's great
things are so dark for trans folks right now, and i hate waking up every day to see nothing but fear and depression in our comunity. id like it if you could flood my ask box or even reblog this with the last bit of gender euphoria you had, no matter how big or small.
Hey guys, Im selling pride flag bracelets to save up some money to start T and hopefully get top surgery. If you’re interested, all the info is in the linked post and any help would be greatly appreciated!! thank you!!!
coming at you with a self-care reminder to do something to move your body and use those muscles you've got! doesn't have to be a whole gym routine, you can just take a little walk or have a quick stretch if that's all you can do right now. just do a little something, yeah? it's good for you & your body will thank you. 🖤
I am transmasc.
This is something that I did not truly realize and accept until recently.
Hello, you can call me M, my pronouns are they/he.
I was an eccentric child growing up, in my earliest years I played with the boys and their trucks, enjoyed superheros and comic books, and stomped in the mud. I can remember two separate occasions where I asked my mom “are you sure I was born to be a girl? I feel like I’m probably a guy”, and both occasions she told me she knew I was a girl, even if I liked things that traditionally boys did.
I moved during elementary school. Suddenly there were only two boys in my class, and nine other girls besides me. It was a Catholic private school and there were uniforms. The girls wore skirts and blouses or blouses and slacks, but my mom preferred the way the skirt looked on me so I didn’t get much of a choice. My hair was a cute bob that just barely didn’t touch my shoulders, and I always wore a flowery headband. I didn’t play with the boys because they didn’t like including girls in their tag games since girls ran slower. Besides, if I ran around too much my tights would start to run.
I started middle school in that same private school, except now the girls wore polos with a sweater or sweater vest and the option between a kilt or slacks. We were forced to wear our kilts on the days we went to church in order to look presentable for the lord. My hair was long and wavy, but I always tied it into an ugly low pony because I didn’t have much time in the morning. There was only one guy in our class this year, him and I were friends.
I ended middle school in a different school entirely. I wasn’t used to the freedom in clothing choice that public school brought. I would try to wear whatever looked “cool”, over-feminizing myself in order to seem like a normal girl. My hair was still long and still up. I stayed friends with a single kid from private school, even though we were in separate schools now. I had exactly two close guy friends when I ended middle school.
Freshman year, and I’m still struggling to grasp basic fashion, though sometimes I managed to put together a cohesive outfit. No matter the outfit’s success, however, it always felt like it wasn’t made for my body. My hair, once halfway down my back, was once again chopped to a cute bob. I tried eyeliner for the first time. I started to realize that I might not completely be a girl, but the title ‘Demigirl’ feels right.
It’s only in sophomore year that I allow myself to consider the possibility that I’m not truly a girl in any sense. I only have one guy friend now, but I don’t know if they count since we’re dating and they’re starting to question their gender. My outfits started to finally look and feel good. I allow my masculinity to flow freely through the clothes I wear, though still wearing eyeliner in order to keep myself pretty. I chop my hair the shortest it’s ever been. I am nonbinary.
Junior year brings quite a few changes in only a few months. I meet a senior who I befriend, and him and I are scarily similar. He tells me about his journey with gender and guides me through my feelings about mine. My outfits are very rarely feminine anymore, and I only wear eyeliner on fancy occasions. I feel gender dysphoria for the first time. I feel gender euphoria for the first time. My hair is still short as I grow it out from a crappy mullet I had gotten the summer prior. I am out to all my teachers. Am I a trans man, or simply a masc-leaning enby? November 2024 comes to a close and I am only three months into my junior year, and I cannot wait to watch my gender evolve and grow. Getting ready in the bathroom each morning I think back to preschool me asking my mom if I should have been made a boy. Man my hindsight is 20/20.
"you should be proud of being woma–" SHUT UP. YOU CAN BE PROUD OF IT, BUT DON'T FORCE ME. I HATE BEING IN FEMALE BODY, I DON'T WANNA BE WOMAN, THIS BODY MAKES ME SAD!
Me, years ago: If I want to be a Proper Trans Boy and be Respected By People then I must always be masculine and not wear dresses, or skirts, or makeup, or paint my nails—
The Internet:
So may I introduce to you,
The life-changing concepts of,
Toxic Masculinity
and
Femboys
Me, crying in joy, painting my nails, curling my eyelashes, wearing a dress because it is Too Damn Hot for shorts, self-esteem skyrocketing: Yeah go ahead
1 month post-op
Finished(?) version of the fanart of Tom from KhaosKomix.
HEY YOU!
Yeah, you! Are you trans? Do you like reading books? Or watching movies?
Do you like media about trans men/transmasculine characters but don't know where to find it?
That's sooo crazy because I have this little spreadsheet I'm working on where I'm trying to document all media with protagonists/major characters who are FTM or transmasculine.
The spreadsheet currently has 200+ entries spread across the following categories:
Books
Manga
Memoirs and non-fiction
Movies
TV Shows
Graphic novels / Comics
Webcomics
Audio dramas
Books and movies are also sorted by:
Which character is trans (MC, love interest, antagonist, etc)
If the trans character is POC
The trans character's sexuality (Because I saw lots of transhet guys sad about only being able to find gay romances)
If the author/actor is also trans (if we know for sure)
It's free to use, and free to add to as well! Editing permissions are on, and I check on the spreadsheet every now and then to make sure everything is in order and to clean up.
If you know something that isn't on the list, please add it! You don't have to fill in every single column, but fill it to the best of your abilities.
If you don't want to use the big ass long link below, you can also use: bit.ly/FTM-protags
I made this because I want it to be a community resource. So even if you're not a trans guy or transmasculine person, please reblog!
gender is weird, my gender is weird
I'm trans in the sense I was born without a gender so whatever gender I experience will be trans
but because I wasn't born with a gender the gender I live in will not have changed from something else so I'm also cis
but I'm not cisgender or transgender. I've lived and do live the life of both but I am neither
I'm also not a human, my species doesn't have a concept of gender. My gender is barely hanging on as a man but is still a man, a man through wildness and being untamed, the best way I could present myself in the society I live in
Being closeted is hard but coming out is harder does anyone get me