Therapy diagnosis speed

[AnneK]

Finally last fall I worked up the nerve to buy some undergarments - I was making some changes in life, and remembered how much I liked being en femme so long ago; and then a few months back I put in 30 minutes of hemming and hawing in a Goodwill, before just saying to hell with it and making a beeline for the dresses, and since then I'm pretty fearless.  So, persistent, yes, but more in the background.

I have done similar.  I've worn pantyhose or stockings going back 40 years or so and started wearing a bra about almost 2 years ago.  I've also hit the used clothing stores, but also bought some new.

The nice thing about undergarments is no one else has to know.  It's been at least 20 years since I last wore male underwear and I no longer own any.

[Lucy Ross]

Joanne's post sums up what I'm after perfectly, we sound much the same, really.  I don't mind being a guy in certain ways, and it isn't a hang up for me, indeed those are just aspects of who I am.

Has anyone here had their GD intensify when they take up CDing in mid-life, or see it increase when they ramp things up after dressing on a small scale for years?  I feel like that could happen to me, perhaps, which makes me wonder how strong willed I really am - or am I that strong willed in the first place?  See, this is why I'm interested in therapy, and I've never bothered with conventional therapy, too.  I've always avoided much of anything life that would unduly complicate things, so imagined that I knew myself.  Nope!   

Sadie - I wondered if my interest might puzzle some, this is a forum for MTFs after all.  I'm very much still a fence sitter about transitioning right now.   I am having facial electrolysis done as it turns out my very sparse facial hair also slides out like butter, so wherever I decide to go at least I won't have to slather on the foundation.   

Anne - for work I underdressed for a while but gave it up.  When I go out in my free time I wear androgynous womens' stuff, bra but no forms.  I'm sort of a work in progress!  But at home I'm 24/7.  Helps that I'm a bachelor/homeowner.

[Dena]

I wondered if my interest might puzzle some, this is a forum for MTFs after all.

While many people on the site are MTF, the site is composed of transexuals including FTM, non binary and CIS. You are free to post anywhere you can contribute. We have the various areas so it's easer to locate what you are after and if a moderator finds something in the wrong area, we will move it to the correct area.

Some sites are limited to transitioning MTF members but TOS 9 protects anyone from criticism based on their gender identity. As such, you should find few if any member who have issues with how you identify.

[Kendra]

> i'm really really really wary of ingesting something that very well could result in sterility in a few months

Hi Julie,

If you're concerned about HRT messing with your sperm, if you can afford the cost get it cryogenically frozen.  Not a bad idea regardless -  in the future, regardless of gender identity you might wish you had your sperm preserved from your current age.

Your early start with facial electrolysis reminds me... I was less certain of transitioning 3 years ago.  At that time I hated the stubble regardless (thick beard since age 16) so I began laser then quickly switched to electrolysis.  Today I am so glad I jumped into electrolysis when I did.  My first endocrinologist appointment is scheduled for next month.

> Infinite diversity!  And from the universe of possibilities, we each have to find our own path to our place of joy and peace within ourselves.

I agree.  Robots tend to be binary.  People don't have to be.