cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/15100112

news from Czech Republic rule!

Today's news told in names of two Czech companies.

Transcript

4 panels 2x2:

pride month is over

[picture of entrance to Proficis, a small printer repair company]

but you no longer need to get castrated to change your official gender

[picture of trailer with ☺️Happy Trans CZ s.r.o., a transport company]

Unfortunately, it took backlash from EU to turn the needle but they did it. Now one “only” needs 2 doctors’ recommendation, 1 year testing period, and then 2 more notes from doctors.

On the one hand I somewhat hate my old name and getting referred to as male, but on the other hand I would actually have to correct others to use my preferred name/pronouns.

Edit: Its not that im uncomfortable with she/her or that I have to fear of people having a negative reaction over it, but instead that I simply do not like to correct people so I do not "fulfill" the st ereotype of "the annoying trans person that constantly annoys you about pronouns". Is it completely irrational to think like that (especially since all of the people I interact with are very accepting)? Yes! Do I still feel that way? Also yes!

2nd Shavepost of the day!

It does feel so good, just randomly getting referred to you to someone else by a friend in a game chat with the right pronouns.

Yes, the thumbnail is horrible. The video is still good though.

Video description:

I bet you thought coming out as trans was all glitter, pride flags, and instant self-love. Cute, right? Turns out, it’s mostly confusion, paperwork, and people asking weird questions. So yeah, total blast.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/31093686

I always did particularly like chocolate, but it just goes to show, doesn't it?

edit: behold, the ShaveDeck:

It does hurt like hell. Yay, I guess? /humblebrag