Male to Female (MtF) Transsexual Discussion

I am pleased and proud to say that I began my hormone treatments today! Again, with love Missy444

I posted a much longer chunk over at Beginning Life, but I wanted to tell you too: On Feb 17, my wife told her parents about the situation. On Feb 23, I told my sister. On Sunday, I'm driving down to tell my parents. No idea how that will go. My mother is fragile and religious, my father is back to his old drinking game again. I had to decide that I had to have no expectations for them. Regardless of their reaction, I'm okay and can take care of myself. They're free to respond however they wish. My in-laws have not talked to me yet. Mostly, they're not sure of what to say or how to process it, and I didn't want to intrude. My MIL is religious and thinks it…

I don't really have the chest for the dress ideas, but I'm going to start working on repurposing some of my button-downs as skirts. I've already got some in mind that have perfect patterns for Spring attire and maybe one I can use this Fall if it's not too chilly and if the cut isn't too weird.

I have been the primary care giver for my parents for the past 5+ years Mom passed May 1 2007 Dad Just passed Jan 9 2009. My wife and I were talking about the new future we now face. I brought up SRS and Lizzy said it’s something you have wanted a long time and you will end up doing it you might as well get it done. We were sitting in Starbucks (yes there is a Starbucks in the Bahamas and tears just poured out of my eyes. She then said she wants me to be happy but she is not licking and smiled. So now begins which would be the best choice of surgeon and surgical technique and time to aggressively get my body back in shape (which I was going to do now anyway). As I unders…

So, today I found some free time and decided to finally get the ball rolling on the name change since my family is now more or less on the same page as me and that I now live completely full time since I now *also* work as a woman. Now, the reason I only focused on the name is due to the fact that PA, where I live, states that you can only change your gender on state identification if one of two things occur: Your birth certificate, in the state you were born in, states you are of the gender you are changing it to.. or You have documented proof from your primary care physician as well as the doctor who performed the surgery that state you have undergone complete…

HI, me agin full of questions so far ive applied with out problems, no real other id aside standered birth certificute(not changeble) and ss card. im 18(not sure if it matters) in high school and dont feel i pass well at all( i dress as a woman at school puite a humorus sight any answer is appreciated

I've been taking herbal estrogen off and on for over a year now with minimal development without my girlfriend knowing. I want to know where and what I need to take to give me that extra push so that I can hit a growth spurt and really start growing

Dear All, My partner girlfriend a love still so deeply has a new love. I have spoken with her about this new love and I see she needs it but it hurt me so much, I cry the hole day. For her it is the best and I know for me to, but it hurt and breaks my hard. I wrote her the following message with tears all over my face. “From the bottom of my hart you best girlfriend Antoinette, I have asked GOD to assist you with help, warmth, strength and wisdom. Remember the days we have been permitted to do so spiritual, I hope we can always continue until the end of time. I also hope you can forgive me that I hurt you so much, I hope you will accept me as your new girlfriend…

(6-17-04-- revised 2-22-05) ~ NEVER SAY NEVER! ~ What do you like to read? Novels? Short stories? Poetry? Cereal Boxes? (smile) With books, I go through phases-- sometimes I won't read a page for years and at others I find myself plowing through 4 authors' works simultaneously. Where most like to read fiction, my preference leans to history and biography. I've noticed that one theme common to most autobiographies is how so very often, early on in life the successful folks have decided upon their future paths. In childhood they seem certain they will be a famous entertainer, athlete or politician. All their efforts fro…

The US FDA recently approved a new in home laser hair removal system called the TRIA. I understand after watching it demo'd by a local cosmetic surgeon that though it is kinda pricey, it does work just like the real deal. If anything it might make shaving a thing of the past! Quote from a consumers report website "Although no in-clinic professional, or at-home laser hair removal device can currently claim permanent hair removal, permanent hair reduction is achievable using this device." Caveat - it only works on dark hairs - semi-light brown to black. People of dark complexion it is not recommended for. If however you are light skinned and have dark hair - this ma…

I really want to start on estrogen, but I don't know what to expect. A little bit of background....... About five yeas ago I came to the conclusion that I was an intersex person. Although I'd known for years that I had Klinefelters Syndrome, I had no idea what that meant. Because there was very little information on it when I was dx'ed I had ignored it, hoping it would go away. But five years ago, I was told that I had to go on testosterone to treat some conditions brought on by the existence of Klinefelter's. My testosterone level at that time was very low. I had also been tested for estriadol and it was low too. At that time I was over 50, had always thought …

Hi my name is eddy transgender person who wants to be a women. I've had this feelings since i was 9 or 10 yrs old maybe younger but i just came out to some people i know and my doctor. Its taken me along time to accept who i am but now at 37 yrs old i can't fight the feelings anymore. I saw a therpist 7 yrs ago for this issue and she told me to go for it become a women but at the time i wasn't ready to accept it even thought i wanted to i couldn't everyone expected me to be a male. .My wife knows about it she knew before we got married but she thought she could change me and told me if god wanted you to be a women you would of been one. My family knows but has a hard time…

Hi everyone. Ive been lurking around and reading posts on this forum for several years. I will have my first appointment with my endo next week to begin hrt. I've enjoyed all the topics I've read here over the years and find this forum very insightful. I hope to get to know you all better during my transition. Nice to meet such a nice group and hope that I will have something to contribute myself. your sister in transition, Tessa.

Hello everyone I am Sophie a pre op male to female and one year into my hormone treatment, I hope to make friends here and more importantly join in the various discussions doing my bit to help all those in the TG community wherever they may be on the world. So until I have read the various posts and got organised and join in the discussions I hope you will all take care as I care Sweet Regards Sophie x

Hello everyone. My name is Kierin. I am new to the site and very new to addressing my gender dysphoria. I live in L.A., I’m a registered nurse completing my nurse practitioner certificate, and I said I’m trans, out loud, to another person for the first time today. I’m not exactly sure what that means for me at this point, but I’m hoping I can find some resources, support and friendship here. Happy Pride!

Hi everyone, just came across this website, very interesting. I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. Ciao

Hello, I am a mom of a 16 year old boy who recently told me he is questioning his sexual identity. I am very open, I have a great relationship with him and have been doing a lot of research on transgender transition. I found a gender therapist and had our first meeting today, it was just her and I and he will start next week. I liked her but she brought up some things that got me questioning some things. My experiences with trans MTF has been women who post on YouTube and share (they are all beautiful), an old classmate, who is beautiful, a few people I have seen on TV, who have all been beautiful... all look very feminine. I have another trans friend that is less fem…

I hear a lot of stuff on this forum about people who felt they were female from their earliest years, But we're ignoring a big section of the transgender community. The truth is that this can hit you at any age. You drink too much, maybe you'll go female. It's not so much about mental attitude (well it is) but more about physical changes to your body, and consequent changes in your mental attitude. You notice how men get softer and more compliant after they hit 50, hormonal changes. Young men are risk takers, we love them and admire them for that, but when you're older it's not quite so attractive, We need to dump this whole idea of male/ female identity, and adopt a more…

This is a subject I don't really hear a lot of people touch on; there seems to be a lot of hand waving involved. Maybe that's all it is, really, people flying under the radar and hoping nothing bad happens. I've asked my therapist about this but he doesn't have a lot of reassuring answers. But I'm curious how non-op TS people deal with day to day legal issues. Like, let's say you look totally passable, everyone calls you "ma'am" or "sir" (as appropriate), you maybe even changed your name or perhaps even are able to go as far as changing your drivers' license to have the right gender. But most places in this country, at least, until you've had bottom surgery they will r…

I don't want this to sound foolish but just what are the effects of hormones on sexual function ? I am happily married to an unbelievablly supportive wife, she helps and encourages me to be exactly who I am and to hell with what anyone else thinks. She does however insist that the twig and berries stay. So I am on low level estrodil - and yes I know self prescribed meds are dangerous. I have already begun therapy but I find the best information comes from the horses mouth or rather the T/S . I pretty much live as a woman already but I do want to keep my sexual function. Any advice or comments would be appreciated.

I mentioned my in-laws had been told and were supportive. Well, my mother in law had been told anyway, and made some ominous sounding comments about my father-in-law. They talked today, my wife got ahold of her dad, they ended with a near yelling match, dad's at home depressed, the parents have been talking with each other and the rest of the family as if they only heard half of what my wife said (and none of the "it's a medical thing" parts). Some angry remarks were made about how it's inappropriate for us to have children now, and from my wife, how we'll damned well have whatever sort of family we want and they can go to hell if they don't like it. Egads. Damage Cont…

i'm pretty scarred and weathered from packing 60 years into 40. would hrt even be an option or did i wait too long?

I am a 69 year old TG ,But only went through SRS with a Surgeon Named Dr. Sin Clair of Beverly Hills Calif. Sounded good my ins. told me he was there number 1 for this type surgery I wasn't new to how ratings go I have helped other girls find doctors for there surgeries how ratings can be taken off the search engins with the right amount of money! I have lived 40+ years as a lady reason I went for the srs I don't want to die with penis still on its my age I am I guess? well this man doctor put me through all the steps to get the surgery. I was ok with thoes Now 5 days befor my surgery he changes my Hospital to another him telling me that …

I now understand the pressure and worries of young girls. I am concerned with all the things that they worry about and what I thought was petty jealousy. When I see a beautiful woman I get so torn up inside. All the "why" questions pop in my head. I am really envious of beautiful women. Not just for their looks but of the aura and power they posses. I hate feeling this way and wish I wouldn't be such a petty little girl.

Been wearing two thumb rings on my right thumb for over three years, I noticed that over the past two months or so they tend to start sliding off. Well today both slide off so I got out my ring sizer and set it to the size of the rings then shrunk it down till it was snug and also capable of removing. The size jumped from a 10 to a 9 and have no clue why. I am in excellent heath (just had my annual physical) so the only thing it could possible be is perhaps hormones. Anyone else here have something similar happen to them?