Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Handrew on February 10, 2011, 03:49:41 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Seeking Low-Cost Pre-T Masculinization Tips
Post by: Handrew on February 10, 2011, 03:49:41 PM
Post by: Handrew on February 10, 2011, 03:49:41 PM
Hey guys-
Still in early stages of gender counseling, only just starting to work to masculinize my appearance. Any help would be appreciated.
I'm 5'3", with a moderately feminine face, and an ungodly 34D chest.
I don't have much of any money! I'm looking into a cheap binder, but any fashion tips to just look manlier?
I've been doing 30 minutes of weight training 4 times a week, dead lifts, etc., and I'm slowly seeing gains in that area, at least.
For some reason, I think I'm too new to the site to actually put up a photo though, maybe when I have I'll add one.
-Nameless
PS- Thanks for any advice you have to give!
Still in early stages of gender counseling, only just starting to work to masculinize my appearance. Any help would be appreciated.
I'm 5'3", with a moderately feminine face, and an ungodly 34D chest.
I don't have much of any money! I'm looking into a cheap binder, but any fashion tips to just look manlier?
I've been doing 30 minutes of weight training 4 times a week, dead lifts, etc., and I'm slowly seeing gains in that area, at least.
For some reason, I think I'm too new to the site to actually put up a photo though, maybe when I have I'll add one.
-Nameless
PS- Thanks for any advice you have to give!
Title: Re: Seeking Low-Cost Pre-T Masculinization Tips
Post by: Heath on February 10, 2011, 04:09:38 PM
Post by: Heath on February 10, 2011, 04:09:38 PM
Welcome to the forums Handrew!
The best I can recommend if you don't have a binder is the advice I usually give - smaller sized sports bras with LOTS of layers. Works well during colder months. Don't put yourself through ace bandages - those are bad news and can cause ungodly amounts of problems for transmen. Generally it's good to keep your hair short unless you have a really masculine face to begin with (some pre-T transmen do and so they can get away with longer styles). If you wear glasses, I suggest square frames (like mine) because due to their angularity they masculinize the face.
That's all I can really think of right now. If you want to upload a photo and you're brave enough to have your photo scrutinized, here's the Official "Do I Pass" thread. https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,90139.740.html (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,90139.740.html) I apparently don't pass because I have a round face, lol, but there's not much I can do about that one. :laugh:
Have fun exploring the forums. Welcome aboard.
The best I can recommend if you don't have a binder is the advice I usually give - smaller sized sports bras with LOTS of layers. Works well during colder months. Don't put yourself through ace bandages - those are bad news and can cause ungodly amounts of problems for transmen. Generally it's good to keep your hair short unless you have a really masculine face to begin with (some pre-T transmen do and so they can get away with longer styles). If you wear glasses, I suggest square frames (like mine) because due to their angularity they masculinize the face.
That's all I can really think of right now. If you want to upload a photo and you're brave enough to have your photo scrutinized, here's the Official "Do I Pass" thread. https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,90139.740.html (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,90139.740.html) I apparently don't pass because I have a round face, lol, but there's not much I can do about that one. :laugh:
Have fun exploring the forums. Welcome aboard.