Help Doc Phoenix get hot pecs

Hiya.

I’m Phoenix and I’m a trans man. This is terrifying because some people really object to trans people getting surgery and transphobia is legitimate in the UK at the moment.

I have a date for “top surgery” (reshaping of the chest wall to be more masculine with removal of most breast tissue) in Hull in January. It will make a massive difference to my life. I’ve been on testosterone since July and it’s made me feel so much better about myself but my massive chest still gets in the way of you life and my moods.

I do bind but not most of the time because I work out every day and it’s not safe to wear anything other than a sports bra. Being strong makes me feel less dysphoric but having to deal with DDs does the opposite. They look like comedy boobs stuck onto a straight up and down frame and always have done.

I am a freelance writer and researcher and my income is irregular, especially since a campaign of harassment against me earlier in the year. I hate asking for help, but I need help to pay for this even though I will be using everything I get from my book deal and other earnings.

If my thoughts and analysis have ever been useful to you or you like me as a person, please donate and share. If you think I shouldn’t be doing this, go away. I’m 41 years old and have a PhD and a long list of publications. I know what I’m doing.