Awkward topics

[insideontheoutside]

You know, those types of things that you can't seem to just come and and ask, or talk about with people IRL. Maybe it's because people don't know the real you, or you're not "out" like you want to be, or it's one of those things that wouldn't exactly be appropriate for mixed conversation.

I am actually full of awkward topics lol. And I don't have a large circle (maybe 2 people, tops) of folks to even discuss awkward things with.

So ... I'm gonna start out the awkward topics, but as this progresses I want to feel not-so-alone and all and I want you guys to throw your awkward topics in here as well and we can all discuss them in a not-so-awkward-cause-we're-not-sitting-together-having-tea kinda way.

The first awkward topic is . . . morning wood.

Seriously.

First off, I did not get the, er, short end of the stick shall we say in this department (born that way, didn't get it taking T, luck of the draw I guess). So it's kinda not ignorable. Second, I'm not actually horny (well, I would say maybe 95% of the time I'm not) when I wake up to discover I've been stricken with this affliction. Honestly if I can, I try to fall back asleep. Third, have you ever tried to piss while that's happening to you? Difficult. Fourth, I've actually had pajama pants malfunctions that were quite awkward upon waking up. I like pajama pants, I don't sleep naked, exposed parts = awkward. Fifth, I don't think I have a fifth point really. Anyway, it's awkward because it's not really something that comes up in normal conversation ... "Oh hey guess what I had this morning!" or "What do you do with your morning wood?" See what I mean? Awkward. I also actually don't know any other trans guys IRL so I have no one to ask if it happens to them too. I guess most people don't feel the need to talk about something like this... but then again, I've never been "most people". Eh, I'm a curious mofo so I wonder about stuff like this.

[Meepit]

Well you don't have to be horny to get morning wood. In a normally functioning body, it should happen about every night for men AND women. It's just one of those things on your body's checklist of nighttime maintenance. That's also why men who think they have ED usually get monitored in their sleep first before getting a sure diagnosis. If they get wood in their sleep, they should be healthy and the ED is usually just psychological. If they don't, well I guess that becomes unfortunate in more ways than one  .

[Silver]

Trying to explain "why" I'm doing this is usually kind of awkward.

Because I want to get the point across, but it's difficult to do so without getting long-winded and boring them. If they ask, I will likely not be able to explain well. If they don't, and just continue to act confused about it, I can't explain because it's unwarranted.

And then there are a handful of things I just won't talk about.

[Hurtfulsplash]

Well if you're looking for other's opinions, I get them too, not wood per say, I don't have the equipment, but I often, almost every morning wake up with sex dreams. I hope I didn't go over board, and that this is what you're talking about. About having other people to talk to about this, I'm in the same boat.

[insideontheoutside]

@Meepit yeah I actually looked up the "why" too - maintenance type thing, happens during certain REM sleep, etc. But I wasn't too clear if it happened to the average girl in the same type of way or if it happened to transguys taking T.

@Silver You mean why you're transitioning?

@Hurtfulsplash I think everyone has sex dreams now and then. There's some really big, long term study (forgot where I saw it though) about sex dreams. It was interesting the data that was coming out of that one (no pun intended).

[Silver]

Yep yep. Hmm, don't tell people about my sexual dreams either but then I have no urge to.

[Meepit]

Oh, I think I might've been unclear to the question then D: whoops.

I dunno if this is what you're after or if it'll just turn out to be random TMI, but I'm not on T and I do get random boners. They've happened since the start of high school and just happen out of the blue with no stimulation at all. Is that what you're talking about? You hear it often happening to cis-guys, but as for why it happens in this case I have no idea either  . Crap now I'm curious too  .

[insideontheoutside]

Oh, I think I might've been unclear to the question then D: whoops.

I dunno if this is what you're after or if it'll just turn out to be random TMI, but I'm not on T and I do get random boners. They've happened since the start of high school and just happen out of the blue with no stimulation at all. Is that what you're talking about? You hear it often happening to cis-guys, but as for why it happens in this case I have no idea either  . Crap now I'm curious too  .

No you got it

Although now that you mention it, random boners could definitely be awkward. As far as I knew, those happened to younger cig-guys because of their hormones going all crazy during puberty. As they get older the random, during the day, boners stop happening. I haven't had a random daytime one in awhile. I think the last one I was just focused on particularly naughty thoughts for too long lol.

[Meepit]

No you got it

Although now that you mention it, random boners could definitely be awkward. As far as I knew, those happened to younger cig-guys because of their hormones going all crazy during puberty. As they get older the random, during the day, boners stop happening. I haven't had a random daytime one in awhile. I think the last one I was just focused on particularly naughty thoughts for too long lol.

Well that solves it for me then  . You're right, they don't happen too often anymore unless I'm really bored and my mind wanders to "certain" thoughts  . But since we're on this topic, I might just throw something in to make it a little more awkward for everyone. How long did they last? Like did you have to maintain them or did they just linger for a while? Cuz when I got random ones they lasted for a LONG time and seemed a bit more "out" (for lack of a better word) than the ones I'd get when my mind wanders.

Don't feel obligated to answer! Just awkwarding things up.

[Hurtfulsplash]

I've heard of guys getting them for no reason at all, no sexual thoughts involved. Just pops out, even after puberty.

[insideontheoutside]

But since we're on this topic, I might just throw something in to make it a little more awkward for everyone. How long did they last? Like did you have to maintain them or did they just linger for a while? Cuz when I got random ones they lasted for a LONG time and seemed a bit more "out" (for lack of a better word) than the ones I'd get when my mind wanders.

Don't feel obligated to answer! Just awkwarding things up.

LOL I think you're getting the hang of being awkward just fine Meepit!

I'm gonna have to go with "linger for a while" ... and "a while" varies. Come to think of it, it varies in the morning too. I guess if the theory that morning wood happens because you wake up right after a period of dreaming then if you wake up in the middle of a dream (which I often do) then they'd probably last a little longer than if you woke up after that phase of sleep was really over and things are going back to normal.

@Hurtfulsplash Yeah it can definitely happen. I once got one while I was getting a massage (no, not THAT kind of massage ... just on my back!) and I mentioned it to one of my friends and he said he could happen when you're just really relaxed. Odd.

[Meepit]

Apparently you can get them when you're nervous as well. Spenny from "Kenny vs. Spenny" (a Canadian TV show) was teased about having one in the middle of a speech or something on stage in one episode. Maybe that just proves that they DO have a mind of their own.

[insideontheoutside]

Apparently you can get them when you're nervous as well. Spenny from "Kenny vs. Spenny" (a Canadian TV show) was teased about having one in the middle of a speech or something on stage in one episode. Maybe that just proves that they DO have a mind of their own.

Now THAT is a scary thought! Thankfully I have no had that experience (and I am prone to nervousness).

And on that note, I'm off to bed ... we'll see if I wake up AWKWARD!

[lilacwoman]

I've heard of guys getting them for no reason at all, no sexual thoughts involved. Just pops out, even after puberty.

human males is very subliminal creatures so those random erections may be a response to either being full of sperm that needs emptying or because something in the previous minute or two perked the sex button - might be as simple as a whiff of scent or a glimpse of a sexy advert.  The researchers tell us that females are less easily perked but then there is the little matter of the ovaries releasing eggs that demand fertilising and the best way to get eggs fertisilised is to get sex.

[Raven]

Wow I must be a wee bit odd ball then I think heh. With me I don't really remember my dreams heh it's rare for me to remember what I dreamt. As for boners, it happens off and on, sometimes I may get one for no reason and I'm like oook what gives? Lolz. Other times it mainly happens when I find myself thinking dirty thoughts or when I'm messing with my bf of course :p well that last one is well bound to happen anyway lol. But waking up with one, don't happen often. Wow awkard lolz.

[Matt Chase]

HEY I'VE GOT AN AWKWARD TOPIC FOR Y'ALL.
pubic hair. (on either type of genital area) what are your policies? do you shave/wax/trim/let it grow or what?

[zombiesarepeaceful]

I"ve never experienced morning wood, but I've tried to piss while I'm hard and it does feel different although I'm pre op and obviously can't pee thru my dick yet. I don't know what causes morning wood, but I've never experienced it. I only get hard when I'm turned on.....so far. With the growth I've got so far I'm excited to see what happens as it gets bigger.

[Raven]

Heh I mainly trim if I can stand it I will shave it off idk it makes me feel cleaner. Triming and other things concerning that area I'm either iffy on or just uncomfortable about it.

[insideontheoutside]

@Matt Chase hee! manscaping!

I haven't really decided on my own personal policy on manscaping. I do find shaving to be a pain in the ass - and it's something you have to keep up once you start because stubble in that region is awful for a number of reasons! Waxing I've only tried once and either I wasn't doing it right or it really is that painful! lol Honestly I think the reason most guys shave/trim is to make things look larger lol. I generally am not a fan of tons of body hair. Luckily I don't have tons. I probably have about the same amount as a non-hairy (naturally) bio guy.

@zombiesarepeaceful I would imagine the bigger the more noticeable any type of wood is gonna be

[Raven]

I am non op but calling it wood and whatever does help me out heh I guess that makes since. Anyway yea shaving does make one appear an inch bigger I should know cause my bf does it all the time lol. But what I find really annoying is getting a pimple down there, idk what causes it but it happens and I get agrevated and pop it *ouch*  Anyone else here get that?