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Happy Trans Day of Visibility everyone!
Since I saw last time some of you posted a transition timeline for the occasion - I thought I'd do the same this year! :apartyblobcat:

They go in order of:
-5 months - pre-egg crack and transition
6 months - post-egg crack and on HRT (also for 6 months).
15 months - current day, on HRT and Laser Hair Removal of beard.

Not the best photos you'll see for a transition timeline... But hey-ho! 😅

Talking about toxic masculinity.

As a trans guy I DREAM of having a beard.
But I also know that my masculinity has nothing to do with it, the same way it has nothing to do with what is -or isn't- between my legs.

Cis guys could learn a thing or two from us in that matter.

theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2

The Guardian · The sudden, surprising rise of beard transplants: ‘This industry is a wild west’By Simon Usborne

A question for my friends who are #trans and/or #menopausal and/or anyone dealing with hormones, #hrt and related supplements. I’m preparing an opt out post on data sovereign period trackers for those who menstruate and would like to include ideas for hormone tracking too. Which apps or systems do you use? What is needed in this space?

Comments or DMs welcome. This post will be deleted in a few days to ensure safety.

(Edit: A note that I appreciate and fully respect that trans people and menopausal people are often (although not always) members of very different groups and I do not wish to confuse populations or identities. In this instance I just want to reach anyone whose everyday expertise requires careful, expert, or experimental management of synthetic or bioidentical hormones. My apologies in advance if this causes any confusion or concern. ❤️)