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By Audrey · Posted
This is wonderful to hear, and I hope you'll successfully get reimbursed. Kaiser seems to be one of the most progressive insurance companies when it comes to transgender healthcare. What I have through my employer is more than happy to deem as many things as possible "cosmetic" so as not to pay for anything. I would also gladly pay that price out of pocket. In NYC, electrolysis averages about double that amount. But then, *everything* is expensive here. I also agree with @Jani, starting hair removal early on in transition is very important, and if you vet your providers carefully, it's quite safe. Electrology is generally a licensed profession so as long as you work with a provider who's licensed to practice in your state, you should be fine. As for laser hair removal, I believe that varies considerably from state to state, so you'll want to check what the requirements are in your state. Also, a good hair removal technician in either modality will be happy to answer any questions you have about the process before getting started, as well as during or after your treatments. Love, ~Audrey. -
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By Vanessa Michelle · Posted
@NoCityGurlWelcome to the group!! It's great to have you here and to hear your story!! ❤️ -
By Red_Lauren. · Posted
I have redish brown hair, and I can tell laser has at least worked for me after one treatment. I last shaved some time in the past week, maybe last weekend. Its definitely not as dense, there is a few balder spots, and when I do shave. I'm smoother longer. It probably helps. That I couldn't grow a beard to save my life. -
By Vanessa Michelle · Posted
Hi @Zooeyand welcome to the group!! Boy, when I started reading your first paragraph I wondered if someone had copied and pasted mine here. I can really identify with a lot of what you shared. I hope you feel at home here. This is a great place with a lot of awesome people. Thanks for joining us! ❤️ -
By Jamie68 · Posted
That's not cheap. I hope you get reimbursed. On a similar subject, has anyone had any success at reversing a bald head? i really don't want to have to wear a wig the rest of my life. I'm trying to let my hair grow out, but the top is pretty sparse. -
By DonkeySocks · Posted
Hi, Fynn! Welcome. Unless your doctor says otherwise, a low libido is not dangerous. You don't have to worry about it. On the other hand, you could, potentially, be anxious enough that you're artificially lowering your libido. That would be okay, too. Also, you may be asexual. if you are, that's fine, too. And it doesn't mean you're not trans. Gender and orientation aren't the same thing. You could be ace trans masc, or you could be unlabeled right now and for as long as it takes you to explore your feelings, until you wish to apply a label. Labels are shorthand, but they're often not helpful at all. For instance, the only people whose business it really is what your orientation might be, is dating partners. And if you say "I'm asexual" it could mean a lot of different things to different people. It's so much easier in the long run to explain everything from where you're at. "I believe I might be asexual but then again I've only been on T for six months and I'm still figuring this out." So much more informative. Labels take less time to use, but if the information is important to share with someone, then it can be shared in detail. -
By Erica Gabriel · Posted
I’d like to add that Kaiser Permanente, at least in Colorado, covers the cost of hair removal after you’ve been on HRT for 6 months. I’m paying out of pocket for Thermolysis but keeping my receipts in the hope I’ll be reimbursed in 6 months. $90 per hour here. It’s a commitment since you have to stay with it for some time. On the bright side I no longer have a needle phobia! -
By Susan R · Posted
Hi Tomi, Welcome to our humble forum. The “life is short” idiom is the reason I moved forward with my transition too. I was 56 and realized if I was ever going to do it...now is the time. I think it’s never too late to try to better yourself. You seem to know exactly what you want. Thanks for sharing some of your story with us. I look forward to reading more as you feel the need. Warmest Regards, Susan R🌷 -
By Audrey · Posted
Hi Tomi, it's nice to meet you and welcome to the forums. I wholeheartedly agree, this is a warm and wonderful place full of many lovely people with diverse experiences and perspectives. I feel very at home here since I joined right around Thanksgiving. I'm happy to hear that you're in a better place especially after your battle with cancer, and it's wonderful you have a doctor who's supportive of your goals with HRT. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Love, ~Audrey. -
By Carolyn Marie · Posted
Welcome to Transgender Pulse, Tomi. I'm so glad you're doing better after that bout with cancer, and it seems like things are going well for you. We're glad you're here and hope that we can assist with anything you need, in terms of both advice, experience or just friendship. I hope to "see" you around the forums. HUGS Carolyn Marie -
By Carolyn Marie · Posted
Welcome back, Ava. If I've never met you before, I'm glad to meet you now. Your story is similar to many here, including the part about wishing to end your life. I'm glad you didn't, and I hope that if you ever feel like that again you'll come here and talk to us, or visit the Chat Room via Discord. Please ask us any questions, and we will always do our best to answer them honestly; no sugar coating, I promise. Take care of yourself and good luck! HUGS Carolyn Marie -
By Zailey · Posted
Ive had this same problem finding happiness social anxiety can make things hard but one thing that seems to help me is this question. Why don't you do something you like? Something you've been interested in but didn't invest time into it. For example I was curious about building my own computer to save money. Now I didn't know much of anything about how they worked but after doing my research online. I found out it's not that hard (can be pricey tho but it's a lil monster, total dork here forgive me >_<). Similar situation with me wanting to try counseling and starting my transition. I took those first few steps with little hope of the destination but I am enjoying the journey along the way. Worst that happens is you dont enjoy it, success or failure. Some ideas maybe cooking [something new], rock climbing, volunteering, designing some clothes for yourself, writing, or learning a new skill. Literally had the idea to start making a game from scratch last week. A few youtube videos and reddit forums about visual coding later I'm looking forward to failing, screwing things up, having to redesign, and having those small wins when things work. All because it's a goal I enjoy. Find something your interested in to do and take that first step. -
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