TRIGGER WARNING! How do you cope with your monthly guests? (FTM)

[Gilbert Rose]

Stay off school, lay in bed and cry... I've never tried tampons and to be honest I don't want to due to innocent confusion (leave me be) and just... No thanks? Pads actually make my feel more manly... As then there's a bulge... And when wearing black skinny jeans, that bugle can be seen... My own packer
But now I'm going onto the pill in hopes to put a stop to my man bleeding. Why don't you try that out? I think I'll be moved onto something else if it doesn't work.

*Edit* when it comes to how I present, and if I where a cis guy (or on T and easily passing due to that) I would of still had my short hair. But I would of dyed it a lot more. I still want to hop onto that silver trend, although it's dead and gone now. I never got the chance to. I want to try blond, and a lavender or pastel green. If I was cis, my hair would probably curl at the ends, like how most teenage boys hair does. I'd love that! 💛

I'd also wear more color. I'd just love be be able to wear a bright, rainbow shirt with my black skinny jeans... Instead of all back and dark reds, add in a rainbow shirt 🌸

[mm]

OzBunny, each one of us has to decide what works best for them.  My dysphoria was bad enough without seeing and feeling the pad between my legs.  Tampons was much better not seeing or realizing you were bleeding.  I read about those cups and quickly decided I could never use one of them as you have to handle those parts way too much to get one in and out.  I want to stay away from any female hormones as I don't want to chance any bad side effects.

[Gilbert Rose]

OzBunny, each one of us has to decide what works best for them.  My dysphoria was bad enough without seeing and feeling the pad between my legs.  Tampons was much better not seeing or realizing you were bleeding.  I read about those cups and quickly decided I could never use one of them as you have to handle those parts way too much to get one in and out.  I want to stay away from any female hormones as I don't want to chance any bad side effects.

I'm sorry, but I'm not telling anyone what they need to do? Could you tell me where in my text it comes across as that? I was just saying what help me

The only thing I did do was suggest the pill, as the can stop man bleeding...

[sigsi]

A side note if the pill is considered by anyone, be aware that there may be other side affects.
I specifically told the doctor that I didn't want periods at all, and was recommended the pill I used to use...I think it was Seasonique. I was told to skip the blank pills for however many months, then have a period and repeat.
The first 3 months while on the pill, it caused my chest to feel like it was constantly throbbing/bruised. I have bad top dysphoria, so this didn't help. When I went off the pill, I had a horrible period that lasted for almost 2 weeks. I wasn't aware of these side affects before I started the pill, so it really freaked me out. Just be aware and if anything is strange or a concern, you can always try switching pills or go off of them.

[mm]

Sorry, OzBunny, my comments were in general and not directed towards you or anyone in particular. 

sigi, the side effects you got are just some that one get when taking the "pill", just what I want to avoid.  I hope you are doing better now.

[sigsi]

sigi, the side effects you got are just some that one get when taking the "pill", just what I want to avoid.  I hope you are doing better now.

Ha thanks. Yeah that was over 2 years ago when that happened, I've just been dealing with periods since. I'm just really hesitant of any meds and potential side effects now. When I was younger I went on a "pill" for a week and didn't have those side effects, and the rest of my family didn't have any of those side effects while on it. So I wasn't sure if it was just because it was a different type of pill, the span of time it was used or because I'm older now. Good to know it is something that can be common.

[smittydoyle]

So when I had my period (I haven't had it in years),  I never looked at it as a female thing but more of a non-daily  bodily function like, say, throwing up. Its something my body does for a period of time and done.

When I was younger I began having two SUPER heavy periods every month  and debilitating pain. Turns out I had endometriosis. I did my research & quit using bleached tampons / pads, opting for things like the Diva Cup and cloth pads. I don't have any issues dealing with my own blood (just because its coming out of my nether region didn't make a difference) so those options were fine for me. All pain went away and my periods went from lasting 7 days every two weeks to a quick, light 3 day ordeal.

[nameuser]

I don't have any bottom dysphoria, but periods are never fun.

I use pads in girl pants, and wear boxer briefs over the top. Holds everything in place wonderfully. My time usually comes every two months, and the bleeding only lasts for three days so it's not the nightmare it could be.

I have endometriosis - the bleeding's light but the pain is bad, painkillers don't always work and my back goes for some reason *-* that gives me dysphoria - feels like my evil female body is turning against me. And whatever happens to my hormones gives me bouts of depression and anxiety so bad I can barely leave my bedroom, usually takes a couple of weeks to recover. Happy times. Now I'm just complaining

Clothes? I wear a binder, but I don't dress to pass, because I don't pass. Much as I'd like to pass, if I really wanted to pass, I would have to ditch the blue hair and get it cut in generic man style, and that just isn't going to happen.

I went through a sort of steampunk-femme phase before I came out to myself - "maybe I'll start feeling like a girl if I start dressing like a girl" logic. The stuff I wore before then is essentially what I'm wearing now - I've just put away the skinny jeans. It's mostly gaming/general nerd hoodies and vaguely grungy trousers. My cousin told me the other day I dress like I'm waiting for the zombie apocalypse, which is probably fairly accurate.