How do I start transitioning from female to male?

[Anonymous]

I want to start the process but don't know where to start

[GOLDFISH_smile]

Congrats n good luck! My husband just started the process last year after counseling with several people and researching a ton of shit for about a year b4 that to make the decision. (He can be a slow decider sometimes lol.)

But the actual transition is 3 parts, & he started with social transition. "Coming out" to trusted friends and family members, and then to peers & people he sees on a regular basis who knew him b4. Not giving them the whole rundown, just simple request they use he/him pronouns for him. Also he found a masculine name he wanted to start going by & let people know that too. And also ofc wanted to update his wardrobe, tho didn't have to do much since already had mostly men's clothes. Just donated or resold his old women's clothes and bought some men's underwear basically.

Next, he tried to start medical transition. Booked an appointment to discuss HRT with a specialist (later this month bc soonest appt was over 6 months away lol). Bought some Trans Tape online bc he gets hot so didn't want to use chest binders. & we're saving up money & he's researching surgeons in the state who are good quality & offer payment plans for the surgery he plans to get in the future (our insurance won't cover shit).

Lastly, he is also starting the process of legal transition. Unfortunately he can't rlly do much on that area bc of the strict rules for it in this state. Likely won't be able to officially change gender for years, if ever. So for now he's just filed a petition to change his name, so that he won't still have a feminine name on all his legal documents n shit.

So that's all stuff u could do or look into, depending ofc on what's allowed when in ur state or country. Again good luck, & happy pride.

[Asker]

Thanks for all the advice

[GOLDFISH_smile]

Ur welcome! Oh another thing, prolly the most important when ur starting out especially, is to find community. A support system can make all the difference, so especially if u aren't sure people in ur life rn will be supportive, try to reach out to groups or individuals who are more likely to be. One way is by social media if you have trouble finding groups in your area. & is also a good way to find more advice.

[Asker]

I'll look into it

[Asker]

Now to quit modeling and stripping to start it

[gothbxtch]

start by ignoring all of the transphobic idiots on here. get advice from resources for trans people and from actual trans men. as a cis girl i am utterly clueless about where to start here, but i deeply support you!!

[Asker]

Thanks for the support

[gothbxtch]

of course!! message me if you need support.

[Asker]

Okay

[Asker]

I'll be a big strong speedo boy one day

[mrkdvsn]

Please don't try to do that. You will regret it more than you know. Get some mental health counseling, from a conservative-thinking psychologist

[Anonymous]

Talk to someone that has been through the process.

[Avicenna]

Might want to consult a doctor

[In_Trance]

See a psychiatrist first

[Spade_01]

Yeah, don't.