Quote from: Keiran84 on January 03, 2011, 09:24:52 PM
Gender and body dysphoria is different for all of us of course, but I don't know too many guys, trans or no, who don't want a dick.

Just chiming in to say that not everyone can see it that way.  Personally, that's the one change from T I'm uncomfortable with, too, because I can't really compare the experience of having one set of genitalia to another.  My fear isn't religious or anything.  I'm worried that any growth would rub against underwear or otherwise make me think about the area more, leading to worse dysphoria.  My relationship with my downstairs is at a pretty delicate balance, and I'm honestly not sure I'd be able to stay mentally stable if it got much worse.  For me, that means not pursuing T until I can get comfortable with the possibility of at least average growth down there.  I think holding off just because your mother and grandmother aren't gung-ho for it is a terrible idea, because you need to live your own life, but holding off because you have your own uncertainties may be worthwhile.  I second the recommendation to seek a trans-friendly Catholic counselor.  Maybe this organization can help you find one: http://www.dignityusa.org/.

Quote from: Ilan Reshon on January 04, 2011, 12:23:27 PM
Just chiming in to say that not everyone can see it that way.  Personally, that's the one change from T I'm uncomfortable with, too, because I can't really compare the experience of having one set of genitalia to another.  My fear isn't religious or anything.  I'm worried that any growth would rub against underwear or otherwise make me think about the area more, leading to worse dysphoria.  My relationship with my downstairs is at a pretty delicate balance, and I'm honestly not sure I'd be able to stay mentally stable if it got much worse.  For me, that means not pursuing T until I can get comfortable with the possibility of at least average growth down there.  I think holding off just because your mother and grandmother aren't gung-ho for it is a terrible idea, because you need to live your own life, but holding off because you have your own uncertainties may be worthwhile.  I second the recommendation to seek a trans-friendly Catholic counselor.  Maybe this organization can help you find one: http://www.dignityusa.org/.

That's one reason I mentioned about looking at examples on online. If the guys have had a meta or release or even pumped, it can look huge and give a false impression. The average growth is about 1 1/2 - 2 inches or something. Just in case you're worrying about it changing the whole downstairs.

Ilan, that is just my question, how will I repond to having it being 1 and half inches long sticking out down there.  You will feel it every time you wipe after peeing.  Will it rub on the underware when I walk?  I don't know if these a valid questions or not.

Quote from: mm on January 04, 2011, 11:46:48 AM
When we take T we will get all of the effects/sideeffects to some extent.  I like ending monthly periods, great for me.  Developing muscle, male body contour great, growing facial hair/shaving not so great.  Depther/lower voice great.  Lower growth, good I think and hope, how will it feel having something much larger down there; will I feel it all the time?  I would sure like to have the length to stand to pee and not have any problems doing it.
[/quote

Ending monthly periods would be great. But I heard you still get the sensation of having a period without bleeding, meaning you'll still get cramps.

Quote from: mm on January 04, 2011, 01:11:54 PM
Ilan, that is just my question, how will I repond to having it being 1 and half inches long sticking out down there.  You will feel it every time you wipe after peeing.  Will it rub on the underware when I walk?  I don't know if these a valid questions or not.

I'm wondering that too.

Quote from: Ilan Reshon on January 04, 2011, 12:23:27 PM
Just chiming in to say that not everyone can see it that way.  Personally, that's the one change from T I'm uncomfortable with, too, because I can't really compare the experience of having one set of genitalia to another.  My fear isn't religious or anything.  I'm worried that any growth would rub against underwear or otherwise make me think about the area more, leading to worse dysphoria.  My relationship with my downstairs is at a pretty delicate balance, and I'm honestly not sure I'd be able to stay mentally stable if it got much worse.  For me, that means not pursuing T until I can get comfortable with the possibility of at least average growth down there.  I think holding off just because your mother and grandmother aren't gung-ho for it is a terrible idea, because you need to live your own life, but holding off because you have your own uncertainties may be worthwhile.  I second the recommendation to seek a trans-friendly Catholic counselor.  Maybe this organization can help you find one: http://www.dignityusa.org/.

Thanks for the link.