From 4fba66dc175b449ab7e4093b521bc3196b559042 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Leah Rowe Date: Sun, 30 May 2021 19:33:39 +0100 Subject: transchat site --- site/men.md | 114 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 114 insertions(+) create mode 100644 site/men.md (limited to 'site/men.md') diff --git a/site/men.md b/site/men.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5b23a08 --- /dev/null +++ b/site/men.md @@ -0,0 +1,114 @@ +--- +title: Men +x-toc-enable: true +... + +We don't have much information yet about trans men, but you can the +[Hudson FTM Resource Guide](http://www.ftmguide.org/), which contains a +lot of useful information. + +Table of contents +================= + +- [Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)](#hrt) +- [Stand to pee devices](#stp) +- [Packers / packing (prosthetic penis)](#packers) +- [Surgery](#surgery) +- [Common Misconceptions about trans men and their transition](#misconceptions) + +Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) {#hrt} +--------------------------------- + +As a trans man, typically you would (if you were going to transition) +take what is called *HRT* or *hormone replacement therapy*. This will +give you the same estrogen/testosterone balance as a typical cis man. + +With HRT, several things will happen to you (this list is not +exhaustive): + +- You will start growing body and facial hair +- Your voice will start deepening +- You'll get male pattern baldness when you're older (scalp hair) +- Potentially increased libido +- Emotional changes (varies depending on person) +- Increase sweat and body odour production +- Periods will eventually stop (at higher doses of testosterone) + +More information is on [this Wikipedia +article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy_%28female-to-male%29). + +*Your mileage may vary! Some people don't get changes, while others +might only see some of these changes, or they will see them in varying +degrees. It all depends on your body (and what type of hormones you +take, at what dosages, etc). All of this depends on age, genetics, etc. +There's no telling what will happen to the individual trans person, you +just have to see what happens basically.* + +http://www.ftmguide.org/ttherapybasics.html + +Info on HRT for trans men: +http://www.ftmguide.org/ttypes.html + +We have information about getting HRT on the TransChat site. See:\ +[How to get HRT if you're a child/teenager](children.md)\ +[How to get HRT if you're an adult](adults.md)\ +[Private trans care providers](private-care.md)\ +[How to purchase HRT on the internet](hrt-internet.md) + +Stand to pee devices {#stp} +==================== + +You can find these devices online. They allow you to pee while standing +up, e.g. at urinals in male bathrooms. You should get a 2-in-1 STP and +packer device (see notes about packers below). + +Packers {#packers} +======= + +A packer is a device that you wear on your crotch, to give the +appearance of a bulge, which cis men have when they wear trousers. You +can see a bulge from their penis. A packer will give you the same +appearance, if you've not had surgery. + +Make sure to get a 2-in-1 packer that also has stand-to-pee +functionality. + +Here is an excellent YouTube video about packers, which all trans men +should watch: + +Surgery {#packers} +======= + +You can get surgery to give you a penis, and to remove your +breasts. + +If you haven't had *top surgery* yet, you can wear a *binder* which +will reduce the appearance of your breasts. Your wear this under your +shirt. + +You can use a *stand-to-pee device* if you want to stand while peeing +(e.g. at public urinals) if you haven't had bottom surgery yet. + +[We have a section for this on the TransChat site](surgery.md) + +Common Misconceptions about trans men and their transition {#misconceptions} +============ + +[Very indepth and interesting page](http://www.ftmguide.org/myths.html) that debunks prejudice against trans men. + + +Sex education for trans men +============ + +Sex education booklet for trans men that focuses in the UK but is still relevant for everyone +http://www.tht.org.uk/~/media/8F7D70D8C3B643109351E3D9A633529A.ashx + +Sex education for gay trans men (trans men into into men) + +http://librarypdf.catie.ca/PDF/ATI-20000s/24654.pdf + +FTM Sex Talk (Q&A about trans men) + +http://ftmsextalk.tumblr.com/ + + -- cgit v1.2.3