Today marks day 4 on t!! I have noticed i am more calm and  downstairs feels tingly. i know effects take effect different for everyone. But i have a few questions 1) what are the most common effects in the first few weeks and 2) i was thinking once i get downstairs growth i would start pumping, is it worth it and is it painful and finally  3) is it better to inject into my thigh or butt?

Quote from: boywonder159 on May 22, 2015, 11:04:56 PM
Today marks day 4 on t!! I have noticed i am more calm and  downstairs feels tingly. i know effects take effect different for everyone. But i have a few questions 1) what are the most common effects in the first few weeks and 2) i was thinking once i get downstairs growth i would start pumping, is it worth it and is it painful and finally  3) is it better to inject into my thigh or butt?

1) The muscles in my arms and shoulders immediately tightened and grew to the point they would typically be after one month at the gym, working out 3-4 times per week with weights (after having had a long break from the gym).  That was after the first shot.  Craziest thing ever.

I started below half dose still and still got some bottom growth right away.  Then when I went to half dose, most of my vulva (sorry guys, I feel the need to use the correct terminology here), was very itchy.  It was actually pretty frustrating and I had not heard anyone describe that before.  That was when I saw the most growth/girth (the first couple of month).  Length really developed when I went to full dose.  I never had that intense itching again, though.

2) I did the pumping thing for a bit.  It helps, but I decided to pull back from it to see what happens naturally just from T.  I am curious to see what my body produces first.  No, it is not painful if you do it correctly.  Read http://ftmsextalk.tumblr.com/tagged/pumping

3) I do Subq, so it is the stomach for me!

Quote from: boywonder159 on May 22, 2015, 11:04:56 PM
Today marks day 4 on t!! I have noticed i am more calm and  downstairs feels tingly. i know effects take effect different for everyone. But i have a few questions 1) what are the most common effects in the first few weeks and 2) i was thinking once i get downstairs growth i would start pumping, is it worth it and is it painful and finally  3) is it better to inject into my thigh or butt?

1) My throat got scratchy within about three days, and my voice started to fluctuate in the first week. My body hair started to fill in.

2) Haven't pumped, but I've had some decent growth. I was going to give it a year before I started pumping.

3) My doctor doesn't advise anyone to inject in the butt because of some nerve that runs through there that's apparently easy to hit. I alternate between two spots on each thigh (so 4 locations total).

1) I had pretty physical job (painting) when I started T so I noticed muscle growth first. It also helps that I'm on the leaner side so it was easily seen. I also noticed first signs of voice changing quite early and of course the legendary sexual urges waking up.

2) I've done nothing concerning the below-the-belt area. It's grown nicely, though.

3) I personally prefer having my shots done to my butt, especially since I'm on Nebido (lots of stuff to get in). It just seems to be that the bigger the muscle the less there's pain afterwards. I was nearly crippled after having Sustanon shot done to my thigh muscle, now I just have discomfort for few hours after the shot (and of course it's sore if I actually go and press the spot).

Quote from: boywonder159 on May 22, 2015, 11:04:56 PM
Today marks day 4 on t!! I have noticed i am more calm and  downstairs feels tingly. i know effects take effect different for everyone. But i have a few questions 1) what are the most common effects in the first few weeks and 2) i was thinking once i get downstairs growth i would start pumping, is it worth it and is it painful and finally  3) is it better to inject into my thigh or butt?

First off, congratulations on starting testosterone! It feels great doesn't it?

1) I am only 3 1/2 weeks on T and I've noticed muscle growth, downstairs growth and some fuzz in places I haven't had before...thankfully my face is one of them phew!
2) haven't started pumping, but thinking I'd start in month 6.
3) I am doing my shots subcutaneously into my abdomen. It doesn't hurt AT ALL!! No lingering pain afterwards.

Looking forward to your updates