8:30 am - Thu, May 16, 2013
Q: are there any more blogs that are for uk trans guys? thanks!!
Anonymous

Not that I know of - followers if you find any, tell me!

8:30 am
Q: i see camhs regularly and i've told them (outside of appointment time) that i think i'm transgender. i haven't started to transition yet but i'm making plans. what can i expect at my next appointment and what are the chances of me being referred to the Tavistock and Portman clinic? i live in london. thanks :)
Anonymous

If you don’t have any other psychiatric conditions that might be making you think you’re trans there’s no reason why they wouldn’t refer you that I can see (unless you’re close to 18). Ask them at your next appointment.


You can also contact them directly to discuss a self-referral http://www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/childrenyoungpeoplegenderidentityissues

8:28 am
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Q: Hello, I was told that if I moved to another County, my NHS Transition would be completely reset, as in, I would have to re-do the Therapy sessions and the other stuff they do when you first go to the Gender Identity Clinic. I'm currently on Blockers right now (Finally) and It'd be a real shame to move house and have to restart the whole process, is this true? Or is it just people not explaining things clearly?
Anonymous

Who told you that? Depending on funding it might be possible that you have to redo the therapy to get referred there again but that’s the worst I can imagine happening.

If I were you I’d ask the clinic directly, that way you’ll know for sure

-Matt

8:27 am
Q: To the anon asking about Edinburgh, I'm not sure if there is a gender clinic in Edinburgh but there is Sandyford in Glasgow. I wasn't referred by a doctor, I just applied for an initial appointment and they told me it would take about 10 months to be seen. I'm studying abroad right now so the wait isn't too much of a problem for me, but you might want to check the availability of the clinics in London if it's an issue.
voweledheels

Cheers!

8:35 pm - Sun, May 12, 2013
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So this happened tonight with housemates. The attached picture is screen clippings from what some of my housemates posted earlier tonight as a frape. I was shocked and angry, because I thought a lot more of these guys, and did not expect this from them. But after quite a big bust up, and talking to one of the guys for about an hour… some interesting things were brought up. Needless to say I will be dragging all of them who are around to the trans* forum and workshop on Sunday, but just bear with me, because these guys are actually not transphobic in the slightest. They just, apparently, dont find anything wrong with it. The way they put it (bearing in mind that they apparently did not know that “tranny” was a derogatory term..?), making “banter” about being trans* is just the same to them as bantering about someone acting “gay”, being ginger, or even being from a different country. To them, its no different, and no amount of explaining on my part could convince them otherwise. The only thing that seemed to get through to them was joking about someone being ginger is ok, if they are ginger; joking about someone being gay, if you are close enough with that person for them to be ok with it, is ok if they are in fact gay. But joking about someone being gay, when they are not, is not ok, because, well its poking fun, its insulting to people who are. Same with joking about someone being trans*. I think that their argument is shaky, and a half-hearted attempt at covering their asses. But still, how do you get through to people who just don’t understand? who cant understand? On a side note I have gotten an apology from one of the guys, another one has deleted the status, and another is writing an apology to my friend who they know is trans*. and I’ve been told that all the guys are coming to apologise to me in their own time. They aren’t bad guys. Just… ignorant.
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So this happened tonight with housemates.

The attached picture is screen clippings from what some of my housemates posted earlier tonight as a frape. I was shocked and angry, because I thought a lot more of these guys, and did not expect this from them. But after quite a big bust up, and talking to one of the guys for about an hour… some interesting things were brought up. Needless to say I will be dragging all of them who are around to the trans* forum and workshop on Sunday, but just bear with me, because these guys are actually not transphobic in the slightest.

They just, apparently, dont find anything wrong with it. The way they put it (bearing in mind that they apparently did not know that “tranny” was a derogatory term..?), making “banter” about being trans* is just the same to them as bantering about someone acting “gay”, being ginger, or even being from a different country. To them, its no different, and no amount of explaining on my part could convince them otherwise. The only thing that seemed to get through to them was joking about someone being ginger is ok, if they are ginger; joking about someone being gay, if you are close enough with that person for them to be ok with it, is ok if they are in fact gay. But joking about someone being gay, when they are not, is not ok, because, well its poking fun, its insulting to people who are. Same with joking about someone being trans*.

I think that their argument is shaky, and a half-hearted attempt at covering their asses. But still, how do you get through to people who just don’t understand? who cant understand?

On a side note I have gotten an apology from one of the guys, another one has deleted the status, and another is writing an apology to my friend who they know is trans*. and I’ve been told that all the guys are coming to apologise to me in their own time. They aren’t bad guys. Just… ignorant.

8:35 pm
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Calling those who have old clothes they no longer want, or who require clothes!

Hey, just set up a new Tumblr blog - hopefully a bit like the Trans* Clothing Project UK. Basically, people put up pictures and descriptions on the page, and other users can request the items free- all they have to pay is postage! So far, there’s only a few items, all of which are more typically “girly” as it were, but we hope to grow! Either way, here’s the page, and I’d be very grateful if you could put it up on here :) http://postlovedpaypostonly.tumblr.com/

8:35 pm

TOP SURGERY/BINDER RAFFLE!

Hey guys!

I am trying to save up for my top surgery, hoping to get it done in Toronto in May! Ive started a chip in account, hoping anyone could spare a few dollars for my cause! 

I will also be raffling off 3 binder- 2 small, 1 medium- all Underworks tri-top style binders. Also raffling off two brand new Mr.Limpy packers 3.5inch still in packaging. For anyone who donates I will enter you in a draw to win either a packer or binder (your choice). This way hopefully I can help some of you who dont have access to binders/packers and also you can help me out donating a few dollars. Every dollar counts

I appreciate any help! Thanks guys!


http://tstopsurgery.chipin.com/top-surgery

ts.stryker@gmail.com 

8:35 pm

Would anyone like to create a LGBTQ collab channel with me?

inbox me a link to a short audition video that introduces yourself, states a preferred day (if you have one) and a random fact about you. We need 5 people (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Auditions close 9th Feb. Also, if you have any ideas for names/logos, shoot them my way. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8:35 pm

New Cheap Silicone Packers and Pack N Plays.

So for like forever i have seen people fighting to find a nice packer or pack in play that they can use adhesive with, that doesnt cause as much as like  a house or anything. And now thanks to TSW enterprises, IT EXISTS. 
They have 100% silicone packers and pack n plays that can be used either with adhesive or a harness just like a regular packer, its you choice!
The best place to find these packers is at The Levamentum Project. They have them for a smidge cheaper than most places. 

  • Python Silicone Packer $35
  • Viper Silicone Packer $35
  • Sidewinder Silicone Pack N Play $35
  • Scorpion Silicone Pack N Play $35
  • Gecko Silicone Packer $25

You can check them out at thelevamentumproject.com or thelevamentumproject.tumblr.com

Although their checkout does not support UK orders, if you just email Alex (the owner) with your order, then he will send it to you no matter where you live. 

8:35 pm
Q: Hi, I don't know if that has been asked before but do you think transitioning would be harder in Scotland, particularly Edinburgh? I'm still deciding if to go to university there or stay in London. x
Anonymous
8:35 pm
Q: Wanted To Ask some Q's. 1: I heard the Lowest age of consent for Cosmetic Surgery [which is what I think Top Surgery is considered?] is 16, Does that mean I could get it on the NHS earlier than 18?. 2: With Phalloplasty, Does it have Sexual Sensation? That can result in Orgasm, Because if it's sensation-less I feel as though I might as well use a stp/packer. 3: Is Phallo normally done without Foreskin? I Liked the idea of having Foreskin, Is it possible? would it effect sensation or something?
Anonymous
8:35 pm
Q: This is from the same one who asked those 3 questions about top surgery and phallotplasty a few minutes ago, not a questions so no need to answer, just wanted to point out when I asked if phalloplasty results have the type of sensation that results in orgasm, I mean, just the general feeling, not the ability to Ejaculate out of the Phallplasty Penis, [But that'd be pretty cool], Just had to clear that up in case anyone took the question a way I hadn't intended. Ta.
Anonymous
10:33 am - Thu, Apr 4, 2013
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My wonderful partner has not only accepted my confusion with gender, but fully embraced it.  From looking around on the net we’ve found that most websites that sell packing underwear are very expensive for what they really are and usually carry a hefty postage fee from the US.  With that in mind, Nisha has decided to start altering normal shop bought boxers/briefs to be used in conjunction with a packer/stp/strap on. This underwear aims to be affordable as she’s working on a non-profit basis. I personally found that buying packing underwear was something that stressed me out quite a bit, the price of them really put me off considering I was still feeling unsure about my own identity. Hopefully with these underwear as an option, it would help anyone in the trans community to express themselves without the worry of cost. This is a link to her page where prices start at around £4: http://affordableunderwear.tumblr.com/ Please help to pass the message on :)
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My wonderful partner has not only accepted my confusion with gender, but fully embraced it. 

From looking around on the net we’ve found that most websites that sell packing underwear are very expensive for what they really are and usually carry a hefty postage fee from the US. 

With that in mind, Nisha has decided to start altering normal shop bought boxers/briefs to be used in conjunction with a packer/stp/strap on. This underwear aims to be affordable as she’s working on a non-profit basis.

I personally found that buying packing underwear was something that stressed me out quite a bit, the price of them really put me off considering I was still feeling unsure about my own identity. Hopefully with these underwear as an option, it would help anyone in the trans community to express themselves without the worry of cost.

This is a link to her page where prices start at around £4:

http://affordableunderwear.tumblr.com/

Please help to pass the message on :)

7:13 pm - Mon, Jan 7, 2013
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Selling packers, harnesses and packing boxers.

My friend Tom, http://aspieboy.tumblr.com/ is selling Mr Limpy packers of any size, packing harnesses and packing boxers to help fund for his transition, http://www.youtube.com/user/ThomasJB95 <his youtube. Mail him if you are interested! :)

8:52 pm - Sun, Sep 9, 2012
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UK TRANS YOUTH GROUP SURVEY

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/87XBHSC

It would be really great if I could have a minute of your time.
I am working on a funding bid for my trans youth group and I am trying to collect some really quick brief information.
You don’t need to be youth to fill it in.

I have put 30+ as one option for age simply because the target is mainly 25 and under. It is not there to cause offence.