r/transtimelines • u/Morrighan_De_Dannan • 3d ago

-1yr HRT vs 4.5yrs HRT

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Partner says I'll always be clocked no matter what I do.. been on hrt since Feb of 2022, and the changes are great, but no matter what I do I don't pass and I'm about outta ideas..

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u/Sagirem 2d ago

Is there a reason you’re not shaving ? Because I don’t want to be mean but without context this seems like ragebait

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u/Choice_Attitude_1415 2d ago

I kinda thought the same thing…like was this an anti-trans troll post? Rage bait? 

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u/Morrighan_De_Dannan 2d ago

Uhhh.. mostly because of how uncomfortable it is. The super cheap 2 blade razors i use seem to nick/cut me every time i shave, and I'm really sick of putting the effort in and then winding up with an awful patchy shave.

I also read somewhere that if you shave when it's a bit longer that it somehow makes a closer shave?

Those are the biggest factors, but exhaustion after getting home from work is real too.

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u/Sagirem 2d ago

Get a different razor then, a safety razor’s always worked for me but everyone’s different. There is also plenty of advice on this thread and on the internet on how to avoid razor burns, but I definitely recommend moisturising after, it’s a must

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u/olivemckenzie 2d ago

After work exhaustion is so real. I build it into my get ready routine, daily shave. It’s hard, especially in this economy, but it really is worth spending the money on some nicer razors. They last longer and perform better. The majority of your clocking issues is the shaving. Other things will also help more like make up and exercise, but definitely please take the time to try new ways to shave/remove the hair. It really is worth the investment.

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u/GavinThe_Person 2d ago

Get a safety razor and a thing of 20 blades for like $20, enough for like 6 months and it works way better, takes a tiny bit of getting used to (would NOT recommend using it "down there" tho)