Tip #23: Swimming Tips for the Trans Male
Posted: June 19, 2012 Filed under: Advice, James Knapp, TfTM Original Tips | Tags: packing, rash gaurds, summer, swimming, top surgery 1 Comment »  Contributor: James Knapp |
Well, gentlemen, summer is here! Maybe being grill master or official purse guarder is your thing, but don’t let the fact that you just happen to be transgender interfere with your summer plans. If you want to go to the beach or the pool, do it; and don’t feel like you have to be stuck on the towel or dipping your toes in the shallow end.
Here are some tips on how to get into the water from my own personal experience:
TfTM Blog: My Name Change Experience by James
Posted: May 31, 2012 Filed under: Blog, James Knapp | Tags: legal, name change 2 Comments »| Contributor: James Knapp |
In response to: zaac writes: When the Letters Don’t Match (Pt 1)
My experience was much different. The heartbreak didn’t come until my ordeal with the DMV. But my legal name change in Summit Co., OH was surprisingly easy. I was lucky to already be “passing” since I was less than 4 months on T. But I feel like that had a lot to do with it. I never once mentioned the phrases “trans” or “sex/gender change,” and no one ever asked me.
I printed off the application from the court (of common pleas/probate) website and filled it out. For “reason,” I listed “personal preference.” I went that day to the court and filed my application with the clerk [along with the fine].
Tip #22: How to Pump
Posted: May 28, 2012 Filed under: Advice, How To, James Knapp, TfTM Original Tips | Tags: pumping Leave a comment »| Contributor: James Knapp |
Continued from Tip #21: How to Get Started with Pumps and Pumping
Okay, so you have your pump, either with or without cylinders. First, make sure you wash and dry your syringe/tubing/cylinders. It doesn’t have to be perfectly dry, but it must be clean. Use warm soapy water. Dry with a clean towel or fresh paper towel. And set your materials aside.
Make sure you have some time on your schedule. This works best when you’re relaxed and not in a hurry. To get the best results, you should be aroused before you start pumping. If you’re uncomfortable with that or just don’t feel like it, it’s not a big deal. But I recommend that you take a shower before you start pumping. The warm water will encourage blood flow, loosen you up, and ensure that the area is clean.
Tip #21: How to Get Started with Pumps and Pumping
Posted: May 23, 2012 Filed under: Advice, How To, James Knapp, TfTM Original Tips | Tags: pumping, pumps Leave a comment »| Contributor: James Knapp |
There are conflicting ideas out there about whether or not pumping works. You see these ads online and on TV about penis enlargement devises and think to yourself, “that’s ridiculous.” Well, yeah, it does look ridiculous, but the truth is: it does work.
But it should be noted that you can’t expect a miracle. With continuous pumping, over time, your skin will stretch out and that will allow blood flow to the new skin– thus, you will be bigger. The size change varies person to person. If you don’t care about millimeters and centimeters, stop reading, because this isn’t for you. You can ask your doctor about prescribing a compound DHT cream, but again, if you’re not interested in looking forward to a centimeter to half an inch of growth, seek out surgery. If you’re like me, however, and happy with whatever growth in length and girth you can get, you should try pumping.
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