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[–] 44 points 3 months ago (4 children)

cis ppl will never understand the join of being literally physically afraid of the beach or pool for most of your life until transitioning. <3

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  • [–] [S] 23 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I used to love the swimming itself, but I haven't gone to a pool in almost a decade.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    Same same, it’s killing me not feeling okay enough to bring my little ones swimming. I await the post op stage where I can spend my summers just having fun with my kids without navigating my wardrobe so much to simple feel alright existing.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    Not to take awya from the trans struggle, but body image issues are a widely spread issue that we can all connect over and hate society for 💪

    In a perfect society it wouldn't matter what's in you pants, what are your measurements, how gender conforming you are, the color of your skin, scars, stretch marks, hair, or any other physical attribute. People would just accept that you are enjoying the environment in the way that you want.

    And as an enby, I hope to see people wear whatever they want, whether it is a cis male wearing a bikini, a trans woman wearing a bodysuit or any person wearing anything they want (or nude, naturism ftw!)

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  • [–] 40 points 3 months ago

    I tried on a 1 piece bathing suit with a little skirt the other day and it was adorable. I know it isnt quite the same as being able to wear a full on bikini but i def. got euphoria from wearing it :3

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  • [–] 27 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I wish it would only be the gock that gets in the way.

    (ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ.゚

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  • [–] 20 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Okay, this could be a source of dysphoria, but hear me out. Elephant-themed bottoms with a trunk out the front.

    Super cute, no unsightly bulge, maintains other lines, and it can flap around adorably. Win win win win.

    I'll accept a billion dollars and the First Annual Trans Ally of the Year Award. Thank you, thank you.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 months ago (6 children)

    I actually like having a gock bulge. It looks fun for me

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  • [+] 15 points 3 months ago* (3 children)
  • Is this really appropriate for this post? If a trans woman makes a post about having severe dysphoria about say, facial hair, and someone comes in and says, "well I'm a trans woman and I LOVE facial hair!" That kind of thing just seems really problematic to me.

    Like what you like. No wrong way to be trans. But there's a time and a place. When someone clearly feels a discomfort about a part of their body, it feels tone deaf to come into their post and say, "I don't have that problem, I love (feature X!)" Perfectly valid of you to like what you like, but this doesn't feel like the right place to do it. Maybe make a gock celebration post if that's what you want to do. But in a post like this? It feels like rubbing their pain in their face.

    People are allowed to have or not have dysphoria about body parts. We shouldn't shame trans women who want to keep their factory equipment. But we also shouldn't be gockposting in places it really isn't appropriate. Someone should be able to make a post expressing discomfort or dysphoria about their body without having multiple people jump in saying, "well I DON'T have that issue." That's fine if you don't have dysphoria about an issue. No need to come in and point out how you're not bothered by other people's troubles.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    But what about all the gock lovers you’re missing out on?

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  • Is this really appropriate for this post? If a trans woman makes a post about having severe dysphoria about say, facial hair, and someone comes in and says, "well I'm a trans woman and I LOVE facial hair!" That kind of thing just seems really problematic to me.

    Like what you like. No wrong way to be trans. But there's a time and a place. When someone clearly feels a discomfort about a part of their body, it feels tone deaf to come into their post and say, "Well I DON"T have that problem, I love (feature X!)" Perfectly valid of you to like what you like, but this doesn't feel like the right place to do it. Maybe make a gock celebration post if that's what you want to do. But in a post like this? It feels like rubbing their pain in their face.

    People are allowed to have or not have dysphoria about body parts. We shouldn't shame trans women who want to keep their factory equipment. But we also shouldn't be gockposting in places it really isn't appropriate. Someone should be able to make a post expressing discomfort or dysphoria about their body without having multiple people jump in saying, "well I DON'T have that issue." That's fine if you don't have dysphoria about an issue. No need to come in and point out how you're not bothered by other people's troubles.

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  • [–] 14 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Not the cheapest but Leolines and TomboyX have some swimwear to help you out with that.

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  • Bottom surgery is amazing. I'm super happy with Mine. They tell you not to overestimate the benefits, but I'm so much calmer now!

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  • [+] 28 points 3 months ago (3 children)
  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)
  • Is this really appropriate for this post? If a trans woman makes a post about having severe dysphoria about say, facial hair, and someone comes in and says, "well I'm a trans woman and I LOVE facial hair!" That kind of thing just seems really problematic to me.

    Like what you like. No wrong way to be trans. But there's a time and a place. When someone clearly feels a discomfort about a part of their body, it feels tone deaf to come into their post and say, "I don't have that problem, I love (feature X!)" Perfectly valid of you to like what you like, but this doesn't feel like the right place to do it. Maybe make a gock celebration post if that's what you want to do. But in a post like this? It feels like rubbing their pain in their face.

    People are allowed to have or not have dysphoria about body parts. We shouldn't shame trans women who want to keep their factory equipment. But we also shouldn't be gockposting in places it really isn't appropriate. Someone should be able to make a post expressing discomfort or dysphoria about their body without having multiple people jump in saying, "well I DON'T have that issue." That's fine if you don't have dysphoria about an issue. No need to come in and point out how you're not bothered by other people's troubles.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago

    Tucking swimwear is great!

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  • Bebe 😭

    Also, amazing painting style.

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  • i hate mine too sis ;-; <3

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Brought two body suits with a little skirt on both and went in the pool on holiday. First time
    In over a decade I’ve worn swimwear, or been in or near a pool. Part of the iddie bitty titty committee and only use my femme voice for either femme purposes…or when dealing with phone related issues. Only got misgendered once by an employee who wasn’t completely fluent in English, but he corrected himself eventually. Highly recommend. Obvi I’d love to wear a bikini, but the euphoria from just that alone was incredible. It’s scary, but small steps towards it makes it all the easier. Especially when most people will be indifferent or accepting. The right luckily are a small vocal minority. Be careful, but remember most people will pay no mind or easily accept you’re also just a person trying to also enjoy water and weather.

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