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Ouch! (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 days ago by Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world to c/mtf
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I had no idea how often I bump into things with my nips. Apparently my proprioception is lacking in the chest area.

That is all.

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[-] irotsoma@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 days ago

Lol. My ADHD makes me bump into stuff all the time. I definitely notice more now when my chest hits something.

Also can't carry a bunch of stuff in my arms like I used to. Like, I used to always carry my full water cup, empty coffee cup, full cereal bowl, and full french press from my kitchen to my desk every morning. Which involved the water cup and french press hugged against my chest with one arm and coffee cup dangling from that hand, and cereal bowl in the other hand. Surprisingly rarely spilled, but it's a short walk. Now I make two trips, lol.

[-] Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I hope to skip from being able to use my chest as a flat surface for carrying things to being able to use my bra as an extra handbag. I had a friend who did that. No matter what you ask her for she'd reach down her top to retrieve it.

[-] irotsoma@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 4 days ago

Lol, yeah, mine aren't big enough for that. I had high hopes since my family is fairly well endowed, but between my wide chest and slow growth it hasn't happened after about a year and a half. But who knows.

[-] Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Well they should continue to grow for about 3 years or so so plenty of time left.

[-] Shirow@lemmy.zip 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Yep, that was my experience too. As they became sensitive, I've hurt myself quite a few times.

Even more than that, somehow I feel like I'm a bit clumsier in general.

[-] GalacticSushi 9 points 6 days ago

Even more than that, somehow I feel like I'm a bit clumsier in general.

Changes in muscle mass, body fat, new weight added to your chest, and slight shifts in your center of gravity will do that.

The gender dysphoria bible has a bit where they say balance and coordination generally get better on HRT. Always bugged me because that seems to be the opposite experience for most people.

[-] Shirow@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 days ago

That makes sense

I tend to drop stuff more easily. Most likely because my grip is changing too.

But yeah being clumsy may not be the proper way to convey it.

Most likely the physical changes are faster than the change in muscle memory and the spatial perception of my silhouette.

[-] Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago

I haven't noticed an increase in clumsiness, just dramatically increased sensitivity (but not in a good way yet).

[-] Shirow@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 days ago

It became better for me after ~2 months-3 months

Sensitive still, not as "painful" but let's say there are some "good feelings" there too now.

[-] lwhjp@piefed.blahaj.zone 8 points 6 days ago

Well at least you know it's working :3

Be careful carrying large boxes!

[-] Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

It's more carrying the children that's problematic. Their winter clothes have a lot of zippers and things.

[-] quantumgenderino 6 points 6 days ago

It is somewhat shocking just how there they are. Mine are maybe a B cup and only a cm or two farther forward than the before times and I brush them with my arm constantly. Picking up large appliances for work sucks because the straps I use go across both boobs and sqush the shit out of them ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ

[-] phr@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 6 days ago

padded bras ftw! they add volume and provide a little safety. :)

[-] Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

I'm not going to attempt to girl mode for a couple of years yet. I at least need to milk the male privilege to get a job ๐Ÿ˜•

[-] phr@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 6 days ago

ouuu. good luck! <3

[-] Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Thanks, I need it.

[-] Quokka@quokk.au 4 points 6 days ago

Yess, this is currently the bane of my existence.

But I do like it, it reminds me Iโ€™m growing boobs.

[-] jadetoffee 3 points 6 days ago

Love when my cat steps directly on one and somehow puts about 3 tons of pressure on her paw

[-] anothercatgirl 3 points 6 days ago

me too tbh

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