FTM's and Transitioning

Linus · 11-15-2013, 12:55 PM

Just saw this on one of my mailing lists:

A Brand New Edition of the book Natural Transitioning: an FTM alternative will be published in early 2014. This will be a very revised version, focusing more on organic, all-natural foods (including vegan, paleo, etc.) - and supplements/remedies that are purely homeopathic in nature.
Will include additional chapters as I have gained greater knowledge talking to experts/professionals in various fields. Will also include my transition from NT to taking testosterone.

You can download the 1st edition ebook for only $2.99 (CLICK HERE) or the paperback at 50% off for $11.99 (CLICK HERE) - save 5% off your order with code: FAST5
Live Your Truth,
Tristan Skye

DapperButch · 11-15-2013, 03:58 PM

Hey, Linus, I received this email, too.

I have mixed feelings on the author. I also think it is notable that though he writes about natural transitioning, he actually decided it wasn't enough and so he went on synthetic T.

Granted he wrote the first book prior to going on T, but now why revise/write about natural transitioning again after finding out that it didn't work? I guess "work enough for him", is what he would say.

My mixed feelings is that the little I know of him makes me wonder if what fuels him the most is the money that he can make off of his "natural transitioning". Maybe I am wrong about the guy. I admit, it is based more on my gut about him, than anything. He and his partner just do not seem genuine to me.

Is my gut off about him? Let me know what you think, because honestly, I wouldn't mind ordering his book. I just don't want to "support" him in any way if my instincts are right about him (and his biggest motivation is figuring out a way how to make money off of his notoriety in the FTM community). It seems like a lot of guys who have no resources to buy T/no access to getting T, have tried his suggestions and have been disappointed (I'm talking about the teens/early 20's).

Nadeest · 11-16-2013, 03:00 PM

I tend to be very skeptical about this. There are lots of products out there that purport to help mtf's transition, and don't do much, if anything. When I started transition, I was using a supplement based program, and I'm not at all sure that it would have worked well, had I continued on with it, instead of going to pharmacutical meds.

Tony · 11-16-2013, 06:03 PM

I share Dapper's skepticism. He kinda loses credibility going on T if his NT is that effective. For myself, I do a lot of research for health and body building. I'm pretty damn sure that if his approach was really that effective, it would be all over the net, especially in muscle and body circles. Testosterone is one of the most desirable ingredients for those endeavors. If a natural or homeopathic solution was available and viable, we'd all know about it..Just my .02.

Rufusboi · 05-18-2014, 08:02 AM

I have been reading many of the discussions and see many people have questions about changing their gender markers. Every state is different. You must abide by the rules of the state you were born in for your birth certificate.

I changed all my gender markers 3 years ago without any problems at all. I had top surgery 7 years ago and had phalloplasty surgery January of this year.

If anyone has any questions about sexual reassignment markers or surgery I would be glad to answer any questions you may have. I am not an expert, I am just someone who has "been there and done that".

Here is the link for every state on changing your birth certificate. Each state is different.

http://www.lambdalegal.org/publicati...ority-to-amend

Here is the link for changing your Drivers License. Every state is different.

http://transequality.org/Resources/DL/DL_policies.html

Rufus

11-15-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
Linus The Planet's Technical Bubba How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him/Geek Relationship Status: Married to my forever! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,929 Thanked 10,727 Times in 3,172 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Just saw this on one of my mailing lists: A Brand New Edition of the book Natural Transitioning: an FTM alternative will be published in early 2014. This will be a very revised version, focusing more on organic, all-natural foods (including vegan, paleo, etc.) - and supplements/remedies that are purely homeopathic in nature. Will include additional chapters as I have gained greater knowledge talking to experts/professionals in various fields. Will also include my transition from NT to taking testosterone. You can download the 1st edition ebook for only $2.99 (CLICK HERE) or the paperback at 50% off for $11.99 (CLICK HERE) - save 5% off your order with code: FAST5 Live Your Truth, Tristan Skye __________________ Personal Blog \|\| [] \|\| Cigar Blog "We become Human Doings instead of Human Beings." -- Ram Dass

11-15-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,809 Times in 5,771 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Hey, Linus, I received this email, too. I have mixed feelings on the author. I also think it is notable that though he writes about natural transitioning, he actually decided it wasn't enough and so he went on synthetic T. Granted he wrote the first book prior to going on T, but now why revise/write about natural transitioning again after finding out that it didn't work? I guess "work enough for him", is what he would say. My mixed feelings is that the little I know of him makes me wonder if what fuels him the most is the money that he can make off of his "natural transitioning". Maybe I am wrong about the guy. I admit, it is based more on my gut about him, than anything. He and his partner just do not seem genuine to me. Is my gut off about him? Let me know what you think, because honestly, I wouldn't mind ordering his book. I just don't want to "support" him in any way if my instincts are right about him (and his biggest motivation is figuring out a way how to make money off of his notoriety in the FTM community). It seems like a lot of guys who have no resources to buy T/no access to getting T, have tried his suggestions and have been disappointed (I'm talking about the teens/early 20's). __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

11-16-2013, 06:03 PM	#4
Tony Member How Do You Identify?: All Man (FTM if I must have a label) Preferred Pronoun?: Male ones Relationship Status: She's my Southern Comfort Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 412 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 569 Thanked 1,241 Times in 326 Posts Rep Power: 18460391	I share Dapper's skepticism. He kinda loses credibility going on T if his NT is that effective. For myself, I do a lot of research for health and body building. I'm pretty damn sure that if his approach was really that effective, it would be all over the net, especially in muscle and body circles. Testosterone is one of the most desirable ingredients for those endeavors. If a natural or homeopathic solution was available and viable, we'd all know about it..Just my .02. __________________ Words are what we hear; they allow the heart to believe what it wants to believe. But actions, actions show us the real truth of what we need to believe.

11-16-2013, 03:00 PM	#3
Nadeest Member How Do You Identify?: as myself Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leesburg, FL Posts: 595 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,876 Thanked 2,118 Times in 501 Posts Rep Power: 17077998	I tend to be very skeptical about this. There are lots of products out there that purport to help mtf's transition, and don't do much, if anything. When I started transition, I was using a supplement based program, and I'm not at all sure that it would have worked well, had I continued on with it, instead of going to pharmacutical meds.

05-18-2014, 08:02 AM	#5
Rufusboi Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Partnered Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SouthTexas - On the Gulf Posts: 694 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 210 Thanked 429 Times in 162 Posts Rep Power: 505008	I have been reading many of the discussions and see many people have questions about changing their gender markers. Every state is different. You must abide by the rules of the state you were born in for your birth certificate. I changed all my gender markers 3 years ago without any problems at all. I had top surgery 7 years ago and had phalloplasty surgery January of this year. If anyone has any questions about sexual reassignment markers or surgery I would be glad to answer any questions you may have. I am not an expert, I am just someone who has "been there and done that". Here is the link for every state on changing your birth certificate. Each state is different. http://www.lambdalegal.org/publicati...ority-to-amend Here is the link for changing your Drivers License. Every state is different. http://transequality.org/Resources/DL/DL_policies.html Rufus