I never had any so I have had no experiences with TSA inspections of these forms.

I haven't flown in a few decades because I prefer to drive. But I would think that breast forms may be more common than we imagine. They are often worn by women who have undergone mastectomies, and it would be logical to have a spare pair or two. TSA agents process hundreds of people a day, so I am sure they have seen it all. I would not expect them to hold them up for all to see and ask "What are these for?" I know how our minds play tricks on us and tell us that we will die of embarrassment. But the reality is that it is probably no big deal. I think you saw that firsthand.

That said, I would probably be more worried than you were!

We will be rooting for you, Jenn!

I agree that you have the right attitude and mental toughness to get this done. Go, Jenn, go!

This week I was going on a business trip. I always was planning to bring along at least one female outfit and potentially go out one night after work as myself. And this includes breast forms. And since I wasn't planning on checking my luggage I had major concerns about the TSA security checkpoint and what they would do if they found some large silicone blobs on their scanner. I read that prosthetics are allowed, but wasn't so sure if this would be a good idea.

Well, today in the morning I decided to throw all caution into the wind and packed my breast forms. Turns out that my carry-on suitcase was picked for a secondary inspection and the TSA agent really zoomed in on them on the scan. I was afraid that she would take them out into a separate tray and run them through the scanner again in front of all the people, but that didn't happen. She did open the suitcase and had a brief look at them in a discrete manner and then everything was good.

I guess it would have been easier if I would have worn them on my body through the metal detector...

Did anybody else have any experience - positive or negative - at the TSA checkpoint while traveling with breast forms or any other trans specific item (dilators come to mind)?

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Never give up - that's the right attitude for an athlete!

I am sure you'll do fine in the race and no hills, leg cramps or whatever else you could encounter is going to stop you.

You got this, Jenn!

Have a great race!

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Quote from: Melody Rich on February 16, 2024, 05:20:21 PMShe's giving me mixed messages here.

You wife is not giving you mixed messages here.. she is trying to deal with your issues in her way, in a way she is ill prepared for. You mentioned later that she was a private person and concerned about outward appearances.. "whatever would people think if they knew'.. is the over-riding fear in her mind. From your age, that is a common fear. The 'shame' and 'ridicule' that would be bestowed upon you if your 'secret' would become public knowledge...  SO, no, for her, it is not mixed messages what she is saying is 'I love you and want you to be happy' and then she is saying 'I don't want to be known as the wife of a crossdresser or worse a lesbian'..  both reasonable stances.

Your wife is scared of the future. Her fears are built up and bigger, because the world we grew up in was scary to anyone who was different.. Its better now, not much, but it's better. Her fears are probably worse than the reality would be.. but dealing with someone's fears is not about confrontation or blame or casting aspersions on their motives.. It is about communication, education and loving each other for the people you are. You posted this in the crossdressers part of the community. That indicates to me that you are not looking at a transition or permanent changes. If that is where you are, then I am sure communication and compromise will work wonders for your relationship.. However, if your suffering from dysphoric, suicidal feelings about your body, your part in society or your self-view, then you need to explore those in a environment that is safe, truthful and free from prejudice. Your partner cannot provide that space (and would be cruel to make her try). That is why therapy exists. If you are uncertain to your gender then therapy is essential for you to find your path. Communication with your partner about this is even more essential, but they are not your therapist and if they don't want to go, that is their choice. It does not mean you don't communicate. There are choices ahead - make yours and respect others.

Mississippi enacts transgender bathroom ban in public schools
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ABC News - Matt Lavietes
May 13, 2024, 4:12 PM MDT

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill into law Monday that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identities in the state's public schools.

The legislation, titled the Securing Areas for Females Effectively and Responsibly Act, or the "SAFER Act," mandates that the state's schools have single-sex restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories. Its text defines someone's sex as "'determined solely by a birth,' without regard to the fluidity of how someone acts or feels."

Rob Hill, the Mississippi state director for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ advocacy group, called the new law an attempt to "strip basic rights from LGBTQ+ people in our state."

"This bill does nothing but attempt to push us further apart at the expense of LGBTQ+ people, who deserve the freedom to be and to use bathrooms and locker rooms without the prying eyes of politicians peering over the stall," Hill said in a statement. "Shame on the governor and the MAGA agenda of hate."

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Another example of someone who doesn't know the difference between sex and gender, making the rules for those who do.