I was happy to see you post again. As a gay man pushing 70, I am not your intended audience, but I am interested and sympathetic to your story, and happy to follow along. I too went through a long period when I found it difficult to work out. My career had taken over. But, eventually, I was able to start to train again. A second career simply demanded that I do it to counteract the stress. Despite your disclaimer, you remain...handsome. Blessings to you and yours.
"oh hey, I'm middle aged and I'm declining" I'm dying :D Thanks so much for making these videos, as someone 1 year on T videos like yours have been so informative, encouraging, and inspiring
Oh Dade it's lovely to hear from you again! Thank you so much. It must be so hard for you right now in some ways. I too started rather late in life, I understand about taking T and then starting to decline. I hope you know you are aging into a respectable and beautiful older man. Muscles aren't everything that makes a man handsome and impressive - but even so, you still have an impressive frame and gorgeous forearms. I hope you know that. Your transition has touched my heart in a special way, as I see many similarities between us. I wish you all the best in the world. I'm glad to hear your family is doing well. Good luck in Grad school! A big, big supportive COVID-aware hug from your long time follower here.
It's been over 5 years for us, and I forget all the time now that my husband is trans, much in the same way that once you hit 30, you forget how old you are. It does just become, "not a thing," somewhere in the middle. He's been having recent trouble with his shot also, and I expect that we'll have to explore solutions in the years to come. So glad to see you're doing well and good luck with finding the right form of T for you.
Thank you for your update. You're right...after all the changes happen, life continues on rather "normally." I wish I'd known that at the age you figured it out, but we get there when we get there. Your hair looks great, and I'd kill for a dad bod like yours, lol...so, you're living right! Bless you and yours now and always.
Hi there. So good to see you. Injection sites are tough. I get that too. I usually have to find a site that I am not using, like my backside, instead of my legs. You'll find your groove, just keep at it, and don't loose your mind over it. Glad to hear everyone is well. You are looking great, if I might say. Thanks for taking the time to update. It is good seeing you. Merry Ho Ho from Montreal.
I tried sub q in my tummy, and it was the WORST pain! I switched back to intramuscular after that 1 time. It hurt going in, it hurt for an hour, it hurt every time I bumped it even 2 weeks later. Made a huge knot. Crazy. I have to use my glutes because the leg muscles are too thick and I can barely do those. I go for top surgery next week, I've waited 3 years! It's good to see u, I wish you guys would make some family videos but I understand you're busy right now. Maybe down the road. Take care!
@@ElectricDade thanks!!!👍I'm SOOO excited!! Especially since I started transition late in life (35). I've never liked having a chest, even before I knew the word transgender. It's just an inner knowing.
If injections isn't completely off the table, have you looked into Nebido? Injections every 12-14 weeks. A lot less frequent and it's in some gluteal muscle, not the thigh. A healthcare professional have do the shot though.
CosmicWanship this is a standard method of testosterone in the UK. Been on it for 3.5 years (gel before that) and it's so much easier. One injection every 12 weeks. It does hurt, and it's uncomfortable for a few days, but then you have 11.5 weeks of not having to think about it. Would highly recommend!
@@taylorbrookes3546 Damn. is it like a sore muscle? Nebido and gel are the standart here in Germany too, I can't decide which one I want to do though... Is it true that the gel stays on your hand and you can't touch anyone for a few hours? I have a couple of pets so that could be a problem for me...
@@synonymous_ It is standard here in Norway as well. I prefered Nebido, but had to go on gel for other unrelated reasons. The shot stings for a few seconds and it is uncomfortable to sit in some positions for a day or three, but then there are three months of not having to think about it!
@@synonymous_ sorry mate google doesn't like giving me notifications! yeah its a little like a sore muscle, but like cosmicwanship said, it stings for a few seconds and its uncomfortable for a few days then that's it for 12 weeks!
Nice to see you again Dade and that alls going well for you and Tiff. Male pattern baldness sucks. I want my hair back! Welcome to the world of middle aged men Dade LOL Its downhill from here.
Do you guys have Androgell or any form of gell in the US? A year and a half back I got sick of the pain with the shots and my muscle were always twitching anyway because of it. So I decided to take testosterone in the form of a gell you put on your shoulder/bisceps or stomach. I'm from The Netherlands and we have that here, we also have a T shot that lasts for over 3 months.
being LGBT+ in STEM in college or in the workforce could be an interesting topic as a 19 year old trans man it's really nice to see guys approaching middle age and being successful/leading a normal life. looking at most content on the intenet you'd think being LGBT+ stops at 29 lmao
It’s a great place to get to isn’t it when your gender issues aren’t an issue anymore and you are just getting on with life. I take testo gel after I got too much scar tissue I couldn’t inject anymore. My levels have always been good. Never had a problem. Good to see you doing well my friend
How time flies! This year has been my 6th on testosterone and at this point, even with lower surgery left, transition is just not something I think about. I've been watching your videos for these eight years and they're always helpful and insightful. Have you considered pellets or Nebido? Last I heard pellets were being covered by some insurance in the US and Nebido had started being sold as Aveed. I think it's a lower dose than Nebido but even then you'd only get one injection on the glute every 2-3 months. That said, it's still an injection and still a literal pain in the ass. I'd imagine pellets are just as much of a pain... This reminds me of a study published about testicular implants with testosterone release, tried in rats (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507088/). Who knows if this is something we could benefit from in the future for long-term testosterone release, especially as their goal is to design a hollow implant you can keep for life just re-injecting testosterone as needed (not that that sounds like a pleasant injection either lol).
Could you not choose a different site to inject and start with tiny needles like diabetics use? Glad to see your doing okay, hang in there, grad school sucks but once it’s over hopefully it’ll have been worth it for your personal/career development as well as your financial prospects. Happy 8 years xx
I always think is it going to hurt this time or not there are times it hurts and times it doesn't as you know, but the last one I did hurt.i have been taking it for 5 years now.
Happy to see you post again, Congratulations for 8 years! How about testosterone gel? I started with injections but had to switch to gel. A little more complicated. I was against it at first because I have kids but got a routine now for it.
Have you ever looked into creams or gels? I had similar issues with injections, and switching to cream worked for me. I imagine you'd have to take a lot of it though; dunno how much of an issue that would be.
@@ElectricDade There's also the subdermal pellets that are injected under the skin and are replaced a few times a year. I'm not sure how common those are though, let alone price wise.
ElectricDade I asked this since I'm a 25 year old pre-t transman. I'm from the middle east and I may not be able to transition until im 28 or so and it really is painful to see everyone from the west transition so young. Knowing that people can transition later in life and can look great is relieving. I always thought that the later you transition the less strong t will affect you.
@@agnosticknight9657 Hope your journey is going well. Have you tried watching "Finn the Infinncible" on YT? I believe he was in his mid-30s ir something, and looks really good.
It depends on whether we are taking about free testosterone or total testosterone. Ideally transmen are in the same range as cis men. The normal T range for men can be easily googled.
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I was happy to see you post again. As a gay man pushing 70, I am not your intended audience, but I am interested and sympathetic to your story, and happy to follow along.
I too went through a long period when I found it difficult to work out. My career had taken over. But, eventually, I was able to start to train again. A second career simply demanded that I do it to counteract the stress. Despite your disclaimer, you remain...handsome.
Blessings to you and yours.
Stephen Golden I agree with you! I’m a married straight cis woman and I appreciate his journey as well! 😊
Evann Howard He is compelling.
"oh hey, I'm middle aged and I'm declining" I'm dying :D
Thanks so much for making these videos, as someone 1 year on T videos like yours have been so informative, encouraging, and inspiring
We’re both at 8 years. You might consider the cream. I like it. I understand not thinking aboot the transition anymore. I hardly ever do. 😉
Norsk?
I appreciate your honesty about your discomfort & developed scars due to them. Thanks
You are one of the most handsome and nicest men I've seen, and I could listen to your voice for hours💖
Happy manniversary! And thanks for the update on the new style of T. I wish I had worked out better for you.
After 8yrs of IM, I switched to SubQ. It's much easier and zero pain.
I love your posts buddy. Thank you for sharing your life.
Oh Dade it's lovely to hear from you again! Thank you so much. It must be so hard for you right now in some ways. I too started rather late in life, I understand about taking T and then starting to decline. I hope you know you are aging into a respectable and beautiful older man. Muscles aren't everything that makes a man handsome and impressive - but even so, you still have an impressive frame and gorgeous forearms. I hope you know that. Your transition has touched my heart in a special way, as I see many similarities between us. I wish you all the best in the world. I'm glad to hear your family is doing well. Good luck in Grad school! A big, big supportive COVID-aware hug from your long time follower here.
Thank you for all of your support and kindness. You are very appreciated.
@@ElectricDadeis there any way to interview you?
Love the comment about just you and your partner getting on with your business. Living your life happy and it isn't around your transaction .
Congrates! So happy to see your new video.
It's been over 5 years for us, and I forget all the time now that my husband is trans, much in the same way that once you hit 30, you forget how old you are. It does just become, "not a thing," somewhere in the middle. He's been having recent trouble with his shot also, and I expect that we'll have to explore solutions in the years to come. So glad to see you're doing well and good luck with finding the right form of T for you.
Thank you for your update. You're right...after all the changes happen, life continues on rather "normally." I wish I'd known that at the age you figured it out, but we get there when we get there. Your hair looks great, and I'd kill for a dad bod like yours, lol...so, you're living right! Bless you and yours now and always.
What you are speaking is not true... it doesn't matter how many times you copy/paste it around my channel.
Damn you look handsome, what an amazing journey. Bless!!
Always love hearing from you!
Happy anniversary! :) I'm happy for you that your life is boringly normal !
What a handsome man you've become for those 8 years 😊
Thank you for still making videos.
I've been watching you since 2012 when I started questioning my gender.
(excuse my english, please).
8 years handsome.
I love your journey! It would be cool to see life updates rather than just transition vids
Always great to see you back! :)
Hi there. So good to see you. Injection sites are tough. I get that too. I usually have to find a site that I am not using, like my backside, instead of my legs. You'll find your groove, just keep at it, and don't loose your mind over it. Glad to hear everyone is well. You are looking great, if I might say. Thanks for taking the time to update. It is good seeing you. Merry Ho Ho from Montreal.
Dade! Missed y’all!
I tried sub q in my tummy, and it was the WORST pain! I switched back to intramuscular after that 1 time. It hurt going in, it hurt for an hour, it hurt every time I bumped it even 2 weeks later. Made a huge knot. Crazy. I have to use my glutes because the leg muscles are too thick and I can barely do those. I go for top surgery next week, I've waited 3 years! It's good to see u, I wish you guys would make some family videos but I understand you're busy right now. Maybe down the road. Take care!
Time. Is. An. Illusion Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!
@@ElectricDade thanks!!!👍I'm SOOO excited!! Especially since I started transition late in life (35). I've never liked having a chest, even before I knew the word transgender. It's just an inner knowing.
I really appreciate the update.Thanks so much.Must have been hard if your motivation is low.
So good to see you! Glad your doing well!!
Nice to see you. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Thanks for the video! You’re awesome 👏🏻
Thanks for posting again!
Ohhhh thats too bad, but I wish you good health together with your family, Im so happy to see you posted videoa again.
Thanks for the updates. I switched earlier this year to testosterone gel. May not be right for you though. Good luck with whatever you end up doing.
I am happy for you that you and your family have a “normal” life where your transition isn’t the main thing anymore 💞
If injections isn't completely off the table, have you looked into Nebido? Injections every 12-14 weeks. A lot less frequent and it's in some gluteal muscle, not the thigh. A healthcare professional have do the shot though.
CosmicWanship this is a standard method of testosterone in the UK. Been on it for 3.5 years (gel before that) and it's so much easier. One injection every 12 weeks. It does hurt, and it's uncomfortable for a few days, but then you have 11.5 weeks of not having to think about it. Would highly recommend!
@@taylorbrookes3546 Damn. is it like a sore muscle? Nebido and gel are the standart here in Germany too, I can't decide which one I want to do though... Is it true that the gel stays on your hand and you can't touch anyone for a few hours? I have a couple of pets so that could be a problem for me...
@@synonymous_ It is standard here in Norway as well. I prefered Nebido, but had to go on gel for other unrelated reasons. The shot stings for a few seconds and it is uncomfortable to sit in some positions for a day or three, but then there are three months of not having to think about it!
@@synonymous_ sorry mate google doesn't like giving me notifications! yeah its a little like a sore muscle, but like cosmicwanship said, it stings for a few seconds and its uncomfortable for a few days then that's it for 12 weeks!
Thank you for sharing
Nice to see you again Dade and that alls going well for you and Tiff. Male pattern baldness sucks. I want my hair back! Welcome to the world of middle aged men Dade LOL Its downhill from here.
Nope! .....Time for 'Hair Club' LOL & with new developments in the hair replacement technology, go for the club!
So handsome! 💙
congrats from China , you are true man and so handsome !
Dade, you are an extremely good looking Man !! I would ask your doctor about Andro Gel 50. It might be a solution for you.
Do you guys have Androgell or any form of gell in the US? A year and a half back I got sick of the pain with the shots and my muscle were always twitching anyway because of it. So I decided to take testosterone in the form of a gell you put on your shoulder/bisceps or stomach. I'm from The Netherlands and we have that here, we also have a T shot that lasts for over 3 months.
You look so good, I'd have ever known about your previous gender
You are the only real man I ever met. You can tell there was something wrong you born a girl
being LGBT+ in STEM in college or in the workforce could be an interesting topic
as a 19 year old trans man it's really nice to see guys approaching middle age and being successful/leading a normal life. looking at most content on the intenet you'd think being LGBT+ stops at 29 lmao
Lucas O'Dowd Haha! That is so true. Great video idea, by the way.
It’s a great place to get to isn’t it when your gender issues aren’t an issue anymore and you are just getting on with life. I take testo gel after I got too much scar tissue I couldn’t inject anymore. My levels have always been good. Never had a problem. Good to see you doing well my friend
How time flies! This year has been my 6th on testosterone and at this point, even with lower surgery left, transition is just not something I think about. I've been watching your videos for these eight years and they're always helpful and insightful.
Have you considered pellets or Nebido? Last I heard pellets were being covered by some insurance in the US and Nebido had started being sold as Aveed. I think it's a lower dose than Nebido but even then you'd only get one injection on the glute every 2-3 months. That said, it's still an injection and still a literal pain in the ass. I'd imagine pellets are just as much of a pain...
This reminds me of a study published about testicular implants with testosterone release, tried in rats (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5507088/). Who knows if this is something we could benefit from in the future for long-term testosterone release, especially as their goal is to design a hollow implant you can keep for life just re-injecting testosterone as needed (not that that sounds like a pleasant injection either lol).
Could you not choose a different site to inject and start with tiny needles like diabetics use? Glad to see your doing okay, hang in there, grad school sucks but once it’s over hopefully it’ll have been worth it for your personal/career development as well as your financial prospects. Happy 8 years xx
I use Androgel Packets! GEL!!!!
Now that there's no major changes in your journey can you do a day in your life or just normal family updates?
nice, miss ur vids!
you are a very handsome man.
I always think is it going to hurt this time or not there are times it hurts and times it doesn't as you know, but the last one I did hurt.i have been taking it for 5 years now.
Same
Hi! I was just wondering do you do the injections or the gel?
Laura Weber I was doing injections. Now I am trying lozenges.
I was just wondering! Couldn't they lessen the oral and give you part injection,like half and half?
Hey just curious why you have not tried subq injections?
Happy to see you post again, Congratulations for 8 years!
How about testosterone gel? I started with injections but had to switch to gel. A little more complicated. I was against it at first because I have kids but got a routine now for it.
It's one of the things on my radar to try if the lozenges don't work out. Thanks!
Have you ever looked into creams or gels? I had similar issues with injections, and switching to cream worked for me. I imagine you'd have to take a lot of it though; dunno how much of an issue that would be.
I have thought about it. I may try it if these lozenges don't pan out. Thanks.
@@ElectricDade There's also the subdermal pellets that are injected under the skin and are replaced a few times a year. I'm not sure how common those are though, let alone price wise.
Wow! I could not have told you were female at birth👍🏻
:oooooooooooooo DAAAAAAAAMN
How old were you when you transitioned?
he said he was 37 two videos ago (8 months ago) so he started T at 29/30 years olds
29.
ElectricDade I asked this since I'm a 25 year old pre-t transman. I'm from the middle east and I may not be able to transition until im 28 or so and it really is painful to see everyone from the west transition so young. Knowing that people can transition later in life and can look great is relieving. I always thought that the later you transition the less strong t will affect you.
@@agnosticknight9657 Hope your journey is going well. Have you tried watching "Finn the Infinncible" on YT? I believe he was in his mid-30s ir something, and looks really good.
How did you have children? Can you explain in detail?
For one child we used a sperm donor and my wife was inseminated. The other child was adopted.
What is the normal T levels ?? For transmen
It depends on whether we are taking about free testosterone or total testosterone. Ideally transmen are in the same range as cis men. The normal T range for men can be easily googled.
@@ElectricDade thank u for the info
ElectricDade whats the difference between free testosterone or total testosterone?
Thanks Dade