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"Captain Sits In His Captains Chair And Cries In Dispair."


So a lot o.. questions I would love to hear from all of you:

1-Do you pee standing up?
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
3-Do you use an STP device?
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?



Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy?
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep?
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?
5=Intense urge to Stretch?
6=Have back pain well on T?
7=Itchy Scalp?
8=Feeling like your always go go?
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?
10=Joint Pains?
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd?
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all)
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones.
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both?
16=Hyper?
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair?
18=If you any of the above how long did it last?
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add?

First part-

1. Nope.

2. A stall

3. Rarely

4. Yeah, a random women asked for my name once

5. Not particularly as I hardly use public toilets

6. Partly because of question 4.

Second part-

1. Nope

2. I think so

3. Nope

4. Nope

5. Nope

6. Nope

7. Nope

8. Nope

9. Nope

10. Nope

11. Nope

12. Slightly, I've looked once and think it's a lot more noticeable

13. Nope

14. I have odd dreams anyway ;)

15. Nope

16. Nope

17.

18. I've had the symptoms of a period without the blood eg muscle achyness and slight cramps.

Sorry for my useless answers about T, I'm only a month in so my body is still adjusting  ::)

Alright dude, here you go.

1-Do you pee standing up? Depends on if I feel like it.  In public yes always, but I also avoid public bathrooms.
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? A stall.
3-Do you use an STP device? Yes.  The transthetics EZP.
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? It's always awkward, but that's my own stuff, not because I've had an issue.
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? Same answer as #4.
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom? No.

1=Has your skin become itchy? No.
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? Less sleep actually.
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?  When I first started yes.  My appetite has changed.  I don't crave sweets or have a desire to binge eat anymore, and I crave protein like mad.
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?  My energy level is way better now than before t.  The day before my shot is kinda rough though.
5=Intense urge to Stretch? I'm much more aware of my muscles now, and stretching feels more need.  No an intense urge though.
6=Have back pain well on T? No.  My back pain went away after I started.  Presumably because it's stronger now.
7=Itchy Scalp? Yes sometimes.
8=Feeling like your always go go? Sometimes.  When I first started, very much so.  Now the day or a couple days after a shot I'll feel like that.
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight? I feel stronger than ever.  My arms and shoulders feel tight. 
10=Joint Pains? No.
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd? No.
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.) Umm I'm aware in the sense it's happened lol.  I don't walk around being *aware*
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all) No.
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. Nothing different.
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? No.
16=Hyper? More energy, not hyper though.
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? No.
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? This question is flawed.
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? I'm 11 weeks on t.

1-Do you pee standing up?
No.

2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
Well, it would be kinda interesting to use a urinal while sitting so I go for a stall.

3-Do you use an STP device?
No.

4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
Some lady gave me the evil eye years ago in the ladies' room. I wasn't even on T yet. And once some guy asked me why didn't I use the ladies' when there was a line for the men's room. I just asked him back: "why would I do that?" Never got an answer.

5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
No. I don't like using public toilets in general so I'm not often in a situation where that might happen.

6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?
No.
__________

1=Has your skin become itchy?
Not noticably.

2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep?
Not really. My sleeping schedule is sometimes very erratic so I need more sleep because of that occassionally.

3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?
Yes.

4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?
Not really. If it's not because of physical exhaustion, it's most likely because of stress etc.

5=Intense urge to Stretch?
Especially in the morning and sometimes just because I feel like it.

6=Have back pain well on T?
I don't think my back pains have ever been T-related. I just lift things in the wrong way because who has time to think about that, pfft.

7=Itchy Scalp?
Not that I've noticed.

8=Feeling like your always go go?
Nah. I'm a lazy man.

9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?
I associate tightness to physical exercise on my part. No weakness whatsoever.

10=Joint Pains?
Again, only when I do stuff wrong like in #6.

11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd?
No.

12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)
Well, after I noticed something had happened I became aware of it. That's about it.

13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all)
No. My eyesight is bad to begin with, though (near-sighted and astigmatism).

14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones.
Haha, I rarely remember my dreams at all and the ones I remember have been very strange. The strangeness is the only thing I remember about them, though. Nothing specific.

15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both?
Not without a reason.

16=Hyper?
No.

17=Itchy anywhere there is hair?
Not specifically much.

18=If you any of the above how long did it last?
Well, the hungryness hasn't gone away but I just enjoy eating... :D Not because I'm hungry but because I like it. Thank goodness for my metabolism that demolishes everything.

19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add?
Hmm... well, these are my experiences from being five days shy from three years on T.

1- No, but I would like to
2- I find a stall (i still use Women bathroom)
3- No, but I'll soon order one I think (I need to have the guts x) )
4- Not that I can remember
5- I'm afraid of being discovered
6- Never, and that would scare me

Thanks Everyon!
Keep This Up! I think this extensive list could
help a lot of people not just me.
Also I was well aware of the normal
stuff I just had no idea the magnitude.
I mean they always said oh this and that
takes 6 months or so and I have it in
60 days, I mean this is why I have been
like um is that normal? Lol thanks guys.
Keep it coming!

P.S: can't believe you guys don't have the number 15 problem.

Quote from: CaptainxTatsuo on December 05, 2015, 03:21:27 AM1-Do you pee standing up?
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
3-Do you use an STP device?
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?

1. Yes
2. Stall
3. Yes
4. Yes, in both
5. Yes, in both
6. Yes, I would have had to explain myself to women if I went to a lady´s bathroom.

So a lot o.. questions I would love to hear from all of you:

1-Do you pee standing up?
No
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
Stall
3-Do you use an STP device?
No
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
At a bar, i had to use the bathroom and i went straight for the stall, which was in use lol the dude never locked it, so saw him taking a piss, i backed out fast and apologized, the guy didnt care, he was like its all good man, and this other dude started laughing saying he thought i was going to use the urinal, i told him i was pee shy. It was awkward but funny at the same time.
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
No, i always felt safe
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?
No, thank god


Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy?
No
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep?
Actually, the opposite, I have trouble sleeping through the night, I wake up sporadically throughout the night
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?
Yes, but i feel like I was like that before T too lol
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?
Yeah sometimes, could be due to lack of sleeping through the night though
5=Intense urge to Stretch?
yes
6=Have back pain well on T?
Sometimes, but its usually when I'm wearing my binder for long periods of time, so not sure if it has to do with T or the binder
7=Itchy Scalp?
Sometimes, but i had dandruff and stuff before T, I just use dandruff shampoo and it takes care of it
8=Feeling like your always go go?
Yes, always on the go
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?
After workouts sometimes
10=Joint Pains?
No
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd?
No
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)
Yes
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all)
No
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones.
not really, pretty much the same as before T
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both?
No
16=Hyper?
Yeah sometimes, more energy
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair?
Haha yeah when hair is growing or after I shave
18=If you any of the above how long did it last?
Not long
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add?
Think its all covered

1-Do you pee standing up? not really, no. i'm pretty lazy... lol
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?[/b] stall. i live in an area where everyone knows everyone
3-Do you use an STP device?[/b] i'm going to start using it more often, but yes. an ezp. i highly recommend it
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?[/b] once an old man farted in the stall next to me...
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?[/b]nope. i pass 100% and i also did pre-t, but i'm sure it's different for others who do not pass.
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?[/b]no.



Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy?[/b] i have eczema, so i can't tell.
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? [/b]yeah, when i first started my transition i was a lot more tired. i sleep a lot more deeply now, but i also sleep more, so in short: yes.
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?[/b] y e s. when you first start t your appetite will sky rocket. i remember eating a meal, going out, eating another meal while out, i'd come home, and then want to eat again. if you do this, make sure you exercise otherwise you'll gain the t-10, t-15, t-20, etc.
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason? [/b]yeah, not sure if it's related to t though.
5=Intense urge to Stretch? [/b]not especially...
6=Have back pain well on T? [/b]my neck and shoulders felt sore when they were growing, but this was very early on and it's nothing you cannot manage.
7=Itchy Scalp? [/b]again: i'm not sure because i have eczema.
8=Feeling like you're always go go? [/b]maybe at first when i was more confident, but now? nope... i'm lazy lmao
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?[/b] after working out, yes. normally? no.
10=Joint Pains? negative
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd? [/b]yes, i get the 'pee shiver'
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)[/b] yes, it does grow in girth and length.
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all) [/b]no, but my vision is also really bad.
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. [/b]nah, i just act upon my urges myself while awake.
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? [/b]nope.
16=Hyper? [/b]i have adhd, so i can't really tell you haha
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? [/b]when your beard grows out, yes.
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? [/b]needing more sleep, pee shiver, increased drive, and growth are permanent
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? [/b]honestly with some of your questions/symptoms, i feel like you have anxiety. i found myself getting really compulsive over these things as well. try not to worry. you are okay and what you're experiencing is normal. :)

1-Do you pee standing up?
I sometimes pee standing up at home, but it's challenging because I don't have an STP device. Not to be gross, but sometimes I make a point of peeing in the shower so that standing up is an option. In public, I never stand for obvious reasons.

2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
Stall.

3-Do you use an STP device?
I had one, but the plastic was so hard that I couldn't pack with it without a serious boner, which made it useless to me. I didn't want to whip my STP out of my backpack every time I took a piss.

4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
I've had men openly stare at me in the men's room. That is pretty common, since I don't pass.

5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
Once, a man followed me into the women's room and tried to pull me out. That was actually pretty unnerving. The excitement of being gendered correctly was definitely counterbalanced by having someone yelling at and grabbing me. He clearly thought I was some kind of sexual predator, and I was honestly a little worried that he was going to beat me up in front of his young son. Eventually, he realised I was "a woman" and let me go, but even I felt a little freaked for the rest of the night.

6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?
See above. I've also had classmates catch me using the handicapped bathroom and lightly interrogate me about it. "Did I use the men's? Why didn't I go into the woman's?" etc, etc. "I like the privacy of the single stall" handled the issue pretty quickly.

1-Do you pee standing up?
Yes
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
stall
3-Do you use an STP device?
Yes.  EZP
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
Not the men's room.  Women's room all my life
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
Never in the men's.  Very uncomfortable, anxious in women's since I have always been read as male (pre-t)
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?
Women's yes.  See above.


Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy?
I have to take Benydryl a couple of times a week or my whole body gets itchy.  It used to be every day.  Doc says that is just how it is for me.
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep?
At first, yes.
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?
I feel the need for more protein.  My body craves it.  Don't think I had an increase in appetite.  Already had a hefty appetite.
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?
No.  What is weird though, I have more awake energy, but I had more interest in exercising pre-T.  I don't get that.
5=Intense urge to Stretch?
At first, yes.
6=Have back pain well on T?
I have back pain, but I never thought it was the T.  Did start going to a chiro after T though.
7=Itchy Scalp?
No
8=Feeling like your always go go?
No
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?
No
10=Joint Pains?
No
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd?
No
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)
1.75 inches
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all)
No
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones.
No
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both?
Tingling in arm, but that is related to back
16=Hyper?
No
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair?
No
18=If you any of the above how long did it last?
The need to stretch went away, as did the need for more sleep.  The rest has remained (over one year on T).
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add?
No

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First Set

1-Do you pee standing up? At home, yes. It's too much of a hassle elsewhere.
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? Stall.
3-Do you use an STP device? At home, yes. See #1.
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? Yeah, I dropped my dick once :( But I don't think anyone saw before I grabbed it. Always use a harness people!
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? No. But I give off a very "do not mess with me" vibe.
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom? No. No one has ever spoken to me in the men's room.

Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy? No.
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? No.
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times? No.
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason? No.
5=Intense urge to Stretch? Yes.
6=Have back pain well on T? No.
7=Itchy Scalp? No.
8=Feeling like your always go go? No.
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight? No.
10=Joint Pains? No.
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd? I get UTIs more frequently when my junk is having growth spurts, but that's it.
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.) Before nothing was visible, now 1 1/4".
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all) No.
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. No.
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? No.
16=Hyper? No.
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? No.
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? N/A never happened.
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? Agree with palexander. Sounds like you've got some anxiety and are hypervigilant as a result. Write it all down and show your doctor, but I wouldn't worry about any of this unless it's super consistent and bothering you.

1-Do you pee standing up? Yes.
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? Stall
3-Do you use an STP device? Yes.
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? Well, I don't use the bathroom unless it's an emergency and that very rare. The other day I really had to pee and didn't bring my STP. I don't always pack. I went in the men's room and went into a stall. I knew there was one guy in there already and he was all the way at the end. I picked an empty middle stall. I was about to drop my pants when a guy to my left and a guy to my right entered at the same time. Both dropped their pants to do #2 and they both must have eaten the same thing cause they had explosive diarrhea. It was so awkward and weird and smelly that I buttoned up my pants and found an empty family bathroom instead.
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? When using the female bathroom presenting as female. I never really passed as a female even though I was assigned it at birth.
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom? No, I kinda just ran in and ran back out when I was in the girls bathroom.



Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy? I've always had itchy skin. I have no allergies that I know of.
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? Nope, I need less sleep.
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times? Yes. At times but not always. I tend to get hungry at the wrong time when I'm usually very busy. I usually end up forgetting to eat.
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason? No, not really.
5=Intense urge to Stretch? Yes. Most probably because the muscles are growing.
6=Have back pain well on T? Not since I had top surgery.
7=Itchy Scalp? I've always had an itchy scalp and I am kinda forced to use Head and Shoulders shampoo.
8=Feeling like your always go go? Yup. I'm much more into actually living and having a life. It's kinda nice actually.
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight? Tight, yes. Weak, no.
10=Joint Pains? No.
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd? When I was growing in the beginning yes. Now, nope.
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.) Very much. I'm one year on T and going through another spurt. I enjoy it. XD
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all) No.
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. No. Actually my bad dreams stopped after t. I used to panic in my dreams but now I can calm myself down in a dream. Really interesting.
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? Yes. I suppose its the extra blood being produced. ~scratches head~
16=Hyper? Yup, especially after waking up.
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? Yup. Especially with more hair growth.
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? Still itchy, still growing. I'm one year on T and still going through changes. I don't have to stretch as much. Before it was like having a nervous tick having to stretch all the time. Now it's calmed down.
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? Enjoy the changes and don't worry about every little thing that happens. One day you'll randomly look at a part of your body and be like "hey, when did that spot get hair". Changes take time. Keep your self busy as much as you can, especially since you'll need less sleep. Discover hobbies and enjoy loved ones.

;)

1-Do you pee standing up? No.
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? Stall.
3-Do you use an STP device? No.
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? First off, I still only use the women's room, though I'm trying to make the switch soon. Usually I just avoid public restrooms as much as I can and use the gender neutral ones at my college.
That said, I do get weird looks in the ladies room.
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? No, but fear of this is why I have yet to use the men's room.
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom? No. But I have had to explain that it was the women's room.


1=Has your skin become itchy? My skin has always been itchy since I was a child.
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? Nope.
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times? For my first month or so on T, yes! Now it seems to have leveled off.
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason? Nope.
5=Intense urge to Stretch? I enjoy stretching, feeling my muscles, but not really an urge.
6=Have back pain well on T? I have back pain but that's from binding.
7=Itchy Scalp? Again, always been an itchy person.
8=Feeling like your always go go? Not always. Though I do notice when I've got energy, I've really got it.
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight? They felt sore-ish around month 2 on T. I think because they were growing?
10=Joint Pains? Not really.
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd? Nope.
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.) I notice it. But it don't always notice it.
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all) NOpe.
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. No more than usually.
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? Nope
16=Hyper? See question #8
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? See question #1 and #7
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? uh...
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? Nope.

1-Do you pee standing up?Depending on my bladder I will stand up. If I have been driving for a few hours and really need to pee i'll sit down.
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? I normally use a stall. Sometimes at work I'll use the urinal. It's fun :p
3-Do you use an STP device? yup Transthetics EZP
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? Nope
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? Nope, Just don't make eye contact and you'll be fine
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom? Nope. But before my transition I had a lot of women looking at me like I didn't belong there, clearly I didn't ;)

Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy? No
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? Sometimes
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times? Oh yeah, huge appetite increase
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason? Yeah sometimes
5=Intense urge to Stretch? Sometimes
6=Have back pain well on T? when I was binding yes, but now that I had my surgery no. I sometimes get a little soreness between my shoulder blades and neck.
7=Itchy Scalp? Not really but if I do wear a hat (which is almost always) it will hurt a little.
8=Feeling like your always go go? there are times
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight? no, only after I work out
10=Joint Pains? Had a few problems with my knees cracking but I think that's age ;)
11=After you urinate do you feel anything odd? No
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.) Yes
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all). I wear contacts so that would be the reason if my vision gets a bit blurred.
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. I have odd dreams all the time..
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? nope
16=Hyper? No..
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? occasionally
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? a few seconds
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? Mood will change. It will be up and down until everything starts to balance out. I, sometimes, feel very detached from reality and my head just feels like it's in a cloud but, I don't believe that is T related that's more of an anxiety type issues i've been dealing with since before my transition. My shoulders were the more noticeable change at first for me and then the facial hair kind of slowly came along. I use to weigh 115lbs pre-T. My first year and a half on T I was around 155-160lbs. I am now (a bit over two years on T) 142lbs. I did go up a half a shoe size and also, my arms and hands are becoming more vascular. Be patient with your changes it's going to take time.

1-Do you pee standing up?
If I'm at home I will

2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
Stall
3-Do you use an STP device?
Nah. Feels awkward to me. I don't like to pack. Maybe one day.

4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
No

5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
No

6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?
No


Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy?

It's become a bit more rough but not itchy

2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep?
Eh not really. Only if I stay up till 2AM

3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?
Only when I haven't eaten all day.

4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?
No. Testosterone gives me more energy if anything.


5=Intense urge to Stretch?
No

6=Have back pain well on T?
I had spinal fusion surgery when I was 14. I don't really notice back pain unless it's due to the rods.

7=Itchy Scalp?
Nope

8=Feeling like your always go go?
Nah

9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?
I feel stronger tbh

10=Joint Pains?
No

11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd?
No

12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)
Can definitely feel the blood rushing to the area upon arousal.

13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all)
Nah

14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones.
Nothing odder than my regular dreams.


15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both?
No

16=Hyper?
No

17=Itchy anywhere there is hair?
Yeah. My face started itching when I started testosterone. As well as my stomach, chest, back. Any where the hair is turning dark and course.

18=If you any of the above how long did it last?
Face still itches as new Terminal hair develops

19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add?
I gained weight when I first started. I was 135 then went up to a 158. I'm back down at 130 and I'm 5' 4" so it's pretty average. Still lookin to lose a few more pounds but I'm content.

1-Do you pee standing up?
Sometimes.  I prefer peeing standing up but hate the STP device I own.

2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal?
Stall.

3-Do you use an STP device?
Yes. Medicine spoon type, which I don't like.  I want an STP/packer combo.

4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom?
Does pissing yourself in private thanks to a new STP type count?  If not then no.

5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing?
Nope.  I have never felt unsafe in men or women's restrooms.

6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom?
Nope.  No one has ever cared.


Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Has your skin become itchy?
No, though it has gotten more oily.

2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep?
Definitely not--I need 2-4 hours less sleep than before.

3=Have you been extremely hungry at times?
Yes!  I don't eat too much more at meals than I did before, but I eat twice as many meals.  I ate 6 times today.

4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason?
Yes, but I had that problem before T, too, and it is usually in the afternoon after lunch.  T has made it happen less, not more.

5=Intense urge to Stretch?
Um, no?

6=Have back pain well on T?
No... No back pain... Is that supposed to be a side effect?

7=Itchy Scalp?
No

8=Feeling like your always go go?
I do feel more energetic like I have just had an energy drink.  I can be tired and still feel jittery sometimes.

9=Muscles feeling weak or tight?
No, my muscles feel stronger.

10=Joint Pains?
No

11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd?
Lol, no.

12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.)
Yes, it grew substantially in two weeks.  From smaller than a pea to pinkie sized.  And it is still growing.  It was the first change, so I do feel it simply because it's so different.

13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all)
No, not at all.

14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones.
No more than I had before...  Some of them seem more vivid, but I dunno if it is the T or not.  It's not like they bother me.

15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both?
No

16=Hyper?
Sometimes. 

17=Itchy anywhere there is hair?
No

18=If you any of the above how long did it last?
I am pretty sure everything I've experienced so far is permanent (growth, higher energy levels)

19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add?
I already had a VERY high sex drive for someone with lady parts, but now that I am on T it is off the charts.  Before I just thought a lot about sex, now I honestly want to get it on with half the people I meet.  And unlike before T, the idea of just having sex with someone then never seeing them again doesn't seem iffy to me.  My common sense has been affected.  (I actually jerked off while driving the other night, then felt horribly guilty for doing something so crazy.  And THEN felt horribly terrified when I realized if a rational 29 year old was doing this, heaven knows the 16 year old boys are doing it, too.)



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I have to say that it is interesting to see how varied people's experiences are.  It just goes to show you how different everyone is.  However, a lot of the things you asked about are hard to measure because they may or may not be related to transition and/or they could be a result of a placebo effect.  For example, I say that I sleep much less on T, but I also stopped taking anti-anxiety medication just three months before starting T, so it could be a result of getting those drugs out of my system or it could be the T or (most likely since it occurred right as I started taking T) it could be a combo of both things.  Another example is itchy skin.  Itchy skin is going to be determined mostly by how your skin reacts to various conditions, so no one's comments are likely going to tell you much.  On the other hand ANYTIME new hair grows you get itchiness (even after you shave your legs), so you can pretty much guarantee that there will be some itchiness when you get new body hair that will go away once it fully comes in.  So definitely take this all with a grain of salt, otherwise you may end up with bad placebo effects!  It's neat to hear everyone's replies, though!

Part 1:

1) Yes, but not often these days, even with my stp. Sitting is honestly more convenient.

2) Stall. I don't think I'll ever have the confidence to use a urinal.

3) Yes.

4) Almost.

5) Mostly paranoid, especially when I was on the road and in unfamiliar places.

6) Thankfully no.

Part 2:

1) A bit.

2) Yes, but that could be related to my depression.

3) Oh god, yes. My appetite is ridiculous.

4) Yes.

5) Not really.

6) No.

7) Yes, though I've had eczema problems pre-T.

8 ) Yes, but it comes and goes.

9) Sometimes, but not a lot.

10) Yes

11) Eh, not a lot.

12) To be blunt, yes, but not in the degree that I'd like.

13) Yes, but I've always had this issue.

14) Yes, but that's been a common thing for me for years.

15) Yes

16) It comes and goes, but it was a common thing for me early on.

17) Yes

18) A few of them happened within the first week; such as the increased energy and appetite, and some still linger now ten months on.

19) Shark week stopped for me right away, though I still get the occasional cramp now and then.

Not sure if I'll be as useful (not being what people may consider 'fully' physically fTm or AFAB) but I'm transitioning socially femme -> masc, so hopefully I can help ;P

1-Do you pee standing up? Yep
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? Either
3-Do you use an STP device? No
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? Awkward eye contact is awkward
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? I have a couple of times in a local gay bar, but only really because of the drunk guys giving me weird looks (if you're fTm, I'd recommend being extremely careful in bar or club bathrooms)
6-Did you ever had to *explain* your self in the the bathroom? No


Everyone is different, and in transition bathrooms are one of the trickiest things to deal with. My advice is be careful and consider the sort of people that will be sharing the bathroom with you, if you're pre-t or even not passing 100% you could be at risk - not that this means you shouldn't use the bathroom of your choice, just watch out for yourself :)

1- Both

2- Prefer a stall, but urinal is fine (if it's not too high)

3- Yes

4- Sure, talking while peeing and such. All 'rules' say men should ignore eachother in there

5- Hm, loud drunk guys as a concert. But besides that no

6- Once, when I was pre-T. Some guy made a remark when he walked in the moment I left. But just that once.


Only for if you are taking any form of T:

1=Hmnope

2=At first I needed less.

3=Oh yes

4=I do

5=No more than before

6=I used to have stress related back aches. Don't have those anymore

7=Yes but not 'cause of T

8=No

9=No

10=No

11=No

12=Hardly, yes it's bigger. But not lifechanging

13=No more often than usual

14=No more than usual

15=Only when I've cut the bloodflow from lying on it or something

16=Sometimes

17=Yes, 'cause that's a hair thing

18=Ehm, comes and goes?

19=Hmnope

1-Do you pee standing up? Most of the time, sometimes not at home
2-Do you find a stall or use a urinal? Urinal, stall if they're taken
3-Do you use an STP device? Yes
4-Have you ever had an awkward moment in the bathroom? Not in terms of transness- I've seen some guys sharing weed and heard someone using a glory hole though...
5-Did you ever not feel safe in the bathroom of your choosing? Nope, I always feel safe
6-Did you ever had to *Explain* your self in the the bathroom? No, I pass so I'm good

First section, no to all of these.
Peeing while sitting is dysphoric for me, but the idea of using an STP is also dysphoric. Not sure how to carry it throughout the day, I feel like it would be difficult/messy/gross to learn to use one. Just hoping one day I can pee standing up after bottom surgery and just feel like a normal person.

Only for if you are taking any form of T:

Just for reference, I'm 1 month and 1 week on injectible T (injections done at Dr's office)

1=Has your skin become itchy? No
2=Do you notice your self needing more sleep? No
3=Have you been extremely hungry at times? No
4=Do you notice sometimes feeling tired for no reason? No
5=Intense urge to Stretch? No
6=Have back pain well on T? I have scoliosis, I always have back pain
7=Itchy Scalp? No
8=Feeling like your always go go? No
9=Muscles feeling weak or tight? No
10=Joint Pains? No
11=After you urinate to you feel anything odd? No
12=As down there changes are you *Aware* of the special growth?(Keeping It PG here.) Doesn't feel different on its own, only slightly bigger and feels harder to the touch
13=Random Blurred Vision(Can't have this being a captain in all) No
14=lots of odd dreams and I do not mean rated R ones. Maybe?
15=Numbness or Tingling temporally in one arm or both? No
16=Hyper? No
17=Itchy anywhere there is hair? No, but I've been a Chewbacca since I was 7
18=If you any of the above how long did it last? N/A
19=Anything not listed that you'd like to add? No increase in sleep/appetite/energy, trying to eat more to bulk up but I'm somehow losing weight and starting to look sickly. I'm not sure what's wrong in my treatment and my doctor won't see me. If my little guy hadn't grown the little bit that it has, I would think I was getting a placebo.