This might be helpful.

gendercube:

I decided to compile a list of all of the posts that are more prominent or what people might find most helpful. These are the main posts, but do check out the tags on the side here for other posts relating to these topics. I’ll update this as time goes on - Last updated May 16th, 2016.

About me
How much did top surgery cost - How much did the hysterectomy cost
How did I pay for top surgery

Testosterone:
1 1/2 months
2 months
3 months
4 months
5 months
6 months
7 months
8 months
9 months
Voice from 1 to 9 months
10 months
11 months
1 year on T
13 months on T (voice)
15 months on T (voice)
17 months on T (voice)
18 months on T (voice and update)
2 years on T (voice)

Fears about starting T

Body comparisons:
Beard, 2 years - 3 years
Torso, 1 year - 4 years
Arms, Pre-T - 3 years
Forearm, Pre-T - 3 years
Hands, 3 months - 3 years
Thighs and butt, 1 year - 4 years
Legs, Pre-T - 4 years

Top surgery:
Top surgery advice part 1
Top surgery advice part 2
Top surgery advice part 3 (questions, fears, concerns)

Pre-op physical
Pre-op call
Pre-op appointment
Surgery day
Post-op appointment

1 day post-op
2 days post-op
3 days post-op
4 days post-op
5 days post-op
6 days post-op
12 days post-op
21 days/3 weeks post-op (text)
21 days/3 weeks post-op (pictures)
4 weeks post-op
1 month post-op (pictures)
5 weeks post-op
6 weeks post-op (text)
6 weeks post-op (pictures)
2 months post-op (text)
2 months post-op (pictures)
3 months post-op (text)
3 months post-op (pictures)
4 months post-op
5 months post-op
6 months post-op
7 months post-op
8 months post-op
9 months post-op
10 months post-op
11 months post-op
1 year post-op
1 year, 6 months post-op
2 years post-op
3 years post-op

Nipple sensation
Post-op Nipple Care
Post-op Nipple Healing (10 days to 6 months)

Mansculpture:
8 days vs. 2 months post-op comparison
4 months post-op
More info on this falls under the top surgery updates above

Hysterectomy:
Hysterectomy Consultation
Surgery day and overnight hospital stay
Surgical photos (graphic)

1 day post-op (pictures)
4 days post-op
1 month post-op (text)
1 month post-op (pictures)
Misc recovery updates

Phalloplasty:
All posts relating to my surgery can be found under my ‘Gendercube Phalloplasty’ tag.

Pre-op appointment
Bowel preparation
Surgery day

1 day post-op
2-3 days post-op
4 days post-op

DHT:
What is DHT, how does it work, how do I get it, did it work for you?
Andractim: Ordering, Arrival, First Use
Andractim: 1 Week
Andractim: 1 Month
How does DHT gel differ from testosterone gel/testosterone oil?
Several informative questions are answered in the Andractim tag on this page.

Pumping:
What is pumping, where do I start?

solnishka1927:

nucleic-asshole:

notanoveltyaccountok:

somewhatgreatexpectations:

naked-mahariel:

zeplerfer:

weeping-wandrian:

why the fuck does english have a word for

but not for “the day after tomorrow”

???

Because you’re not looking hard enough! ;)

Overmorrow = the day after tomorrow

Ereyesterday = the day before yesterday

Example: I defenestrated my brother ereyesterday. I shall defenestrate my sister overmorrow! Because I hate my family and also windows.

english has some of the best examples of stupidly specific words, tbh

Rhotacism (n): excessive use of the letter “R”

Lingible (adj): meant to be licked

Whipjack (n): a beggar, specifically one who is pretending to have been shipwrecked

Yerd (v): to beat with an object with a stick

Roddikin (n): the fourth stomach of a cow or a deer

Balbriggan (n): a type of fine cotton, most often used in underwear

and my personal favorite

Cornobble (v): to slap or beat another person with a fish

This makes the English nerd in me extremely happy.

Who even made these words I’m going to cornobble them

My dick is lingible

there is a dictionary that has all of these stupidly specific and obscure words and a whole lot more. It’s absolutely beautiful.

yxffmountain:

timemachineyeah:

tardis-stowaway:

hydrogyne:

thegeekyblonde:

all i’m saying is if an all-girls school crashed on the island in lord of the flies then they would’ve been off the island in a week

lord of the flies doesnt show the base human condition, it shows the base privileged straight white male condition, incredibly when i point this out people get kind of annoyed

Might I direct you to Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, a YA novel in which a plane full of teen beauty pageant contestants crashes on a deserted island.  Instead of descending into violent savagery, the girls are able to work together and become more truly themselves than they could in the patriarchal world outside.  They repurpose the tools of beauty into tools of survival (and some of them work to keep up their appearances too, because that’s what makes them feel happy, while others decide they’re done with all the pressure to be a certain sort of beautiful.)  They fight against evil corporations.  Beauty Queens is enthusiastically feminist.  (Never fear, the feminism is intersectional, exploring issues of race and sexuality as well as gender.)  Also, this book is HILARIOUS, not to mention surprisingly exciting!

Oh, look at this thing I’m going to add to my reading list.

srsly read Beauty Queens, one of the girls is trans!!!

(Source: rhiannonmcgavin)

flashinqlights:

ok so there’s a game me and my friends play called “don’t get me started” and basically someone gives another person a random topic and they have to go on an angry rant about it and it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to us at parties and car rides so I highly recommend playing sometimes with your friends

I found this really awesome free app for dealing with mental health issues.

owlion-arts:

the-noble-scientist:

just-daddys-little-mermaid:

peanuttheprincess:

thebucca2:

ohmygod-stop:

bpdrudolph:

It’s called Booster Buddy, it’s free, and it’s available for both Android and iOS.

It works by giving you ‘quests’ (daily tasks) that you are encouraged to complete each day. They are very small things and it caters to you (it asks you questions at the start about what you struggle with).

It’s designed to be child friendly and easy to understand. I’m finding it really helpful. You can also input medication times for a reminder and emergency contact details.

I love this app and I had to share it with you all!

thank you for this.

“PLEASE come wake me up again tomorrow”…think of all the lives this app could save

I’ve got this app and seriously it really helps. Not only do you have a calendar to record medication and feelings but you also want to wake up every morning to help the animal. It pretty much made my life better.

@hipsterghouls

SO GUYS. Reblogging from myself because I just downloaded the app and it’s got some really useful features.

In the Settings section, there is a list of Helpful Websites for a variety of different mental health issues. The list is short, but it is a great idea.

The app has you input information (which you can choose not to share) like your local emergency number, local hospital, and an emergency contact person.

There are plenty of activities to keep you going in the right direction.

There is a calendar function and a medication reminder if you need one– and if you have an “as needed” medication, the app can remind you to take them if you check in in “Crisis” mode.

You can edit or change your information at any time, including your symptoms.

Also, less useful but really cute, you can dress up your animal buddy as you do more activities.

TL;DR This app is adorable and will probably be really, really useful for a lot of people.

I try to post and reblog art only, but this is important and could help someone.

(Source: bpdprincesa)

shading colour tips

gamesbynick:

bravestghost:

hey yall its me the Art Mom™ to help you shade pretty

rule 1: DO NOT SHADE WITH BLACK. EVER. IT NEVER LOOKS GOOD. 

• red- shade with a slightly darker shade of purple
  
• orange- slightly darker and more saturated shade of red
• yellow- i think like..a peach could work but make it a really light peach
  
• green- shade with darker and less saturated shade of blue or teal
  
• blue- shade with purple
  
• purple- a shade thats darker than the purple you’re using and maybe a little pink (MAYBE blue)
• pink- darker shade of red
• white- a really light lavender or blue..or i guess any really light colour??
• black- okay listen dont use pure black to colour anything unless you want to leave it with flat colours because you cant really shade black lol
• grey- a slightly darker shade of purple or blue (less saturated)
• brown- slightly darker and less saturated shade of purple or red

aaaaand thats all i got lol. let me know if there is anything i should add to this list!!

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ THIS!!!! ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

Coincidentally, I already use these exact techniques. I think these shades really help make colors pop!

As a bonus, I always stray away from coloring with any pure blacks or greys. Heavily desaturated blues, teals, and browns do the job better, IMO.

Save the color black for outlines if you want a real “comic” look. Stay away from coloring with black or grey until you draw something that’s 100% absent of light (black) or 100% absent of color (grey). When you finally use those colors for their intended themes, they’ll have a greater effect.

Some Self-Care Apps

self-care-strategies:

Here are some self-care/self-help apps I have tried out, and I think they might be useful to you all! Most of these are free, and some have extra paid features. Enjoy! 

Fabulous: beautifully designed app centered around goal-oriented routine building with alarm reminders and positive feedback. Android 

Flowy Beta: a game which is still in beta, and consists of breathing exercises to help combat anxiety and panic attacks.Android | iOS

Forest: wonderfully designed app to help keep you focused and off your phone by growing a cute little virtual forest every time you focus for a certain amount of time. Android | iOS

HabitRPG/Habitica: habit-building app which reminds me of my experience point system. Very charming, especially for people who like video games! Web | Android | iOS

MoodTools: a CBT-like guide on dealing with depression which features a diagnostic test, helpful videos, thought diary, activity tracker, and safety plan. Excellent for monitoring thoughts and feelings! Android | iOS 

Pacifica: gorgeous CBT app for anxiety and depression which focuses on mood tracking and meditation. Android | iOS

Plant Nanny: cute water intake tracking app which lets you grow your own virtual plants! Android | iOS | Windows

Puzzle Retreat: not really a self-care/self-help app. It’s a relaxing sliding puzzle game with wonderful sound design. Android | iOS | Windows 

Twilight: again, not really a self-care/self-help app, but it filters out blue light from your phone to reduce eye strain during the evening and help you sleep better. Lots of customizable options! Android  

I hope it’s okay if I add one!

Mood Tracker: A great app that is an anonymous mood journal- you can see the moods other people are posting, and can heart or comment on this. Often, you get words of encouragement and whatnot from the total strangers! It’s therapeutic– I know it’s for Android. Sorry, I don’t have a link. ^^; Also, it’s a good way to keep track of how you feel for personal reference or to show a therapist/doctor.

Do I Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

shitborderlinesdo:

Here are a collection of posts to help you decide whether or not you may possibly have Borderline Personality Disorder:

• The Borderline Personality Disorder Checklist
  
• The BPD Checklist (Quiz Version)
• What is similar to BPD?
• I relate to ______ symptom. Do I have BPD?
• I don’t have _______ symptom. Do I still have BPD?
• I think I have BPD, but my therapist/psychiatrist doesn’t agree?
• I experience symptoms differently from what I’ve read. Do I still have BPD?
• Can I still have BPD even if I “seem normal” to other people?
• Can I still have BPD even if I don’t have the more “stereotypical” symptoms?
• Can I still have BPD even if have some “opposite” symptoms?
• Can I still have BPD if I don’t relate to blogs about “BPD feelings”?
• Can I still have BPD even if I don’t relate to the “simplified” description of it?
• Sometimes I relate to BPD relatable posts, and sometimes I don’t?
• Are there any REQUIRED symptoms of BPD?
• I was diagnosed with BPD, but I don’t think I have it?
• How can I get diagnosed?
• Can I have BPD even though I did not have a traumatic childhood?
• I’m a teenager. How do I know if it’s BPD or “teenage hormones”?
• Can minors be diagnosed with BPD?
• I can go weeks with borderline symptoms and then weeks without?
• Maybe I’m just faking it?
• I feel like I didn’t experience these symptoms until I read about them?
• Can I have BPD if a family member has it as well?
• Do I have these symptoms or am I adopting them/faking for validation?
• Do I need an “official” diagnosis in order to be valid?
• Does SBD support self-diagnosis?
• What is the best way to self-diagnose?
• Can I self-diagnose, even if I am underage?
• Is it okay for me to self-diagnose even if I am able to see a professional?
• 20 Things Only Someone with BPD Can Understand
  
• What do I have if I don’t have BPD?
• I definitely don’t have BPD, so what is the “opposite” of BPD?
• Can you still have BPD if you only experience negative emotions?
  
• What is a Favorite Person? Do I need to have one to have BPD?
• What is the difference between a Favorite Person and a Depended?
  
• How can I figure out if this is BPD or bipolar?
• Does it matter if I express my symptoms internally or externally?
  

ATTENTION ARTISTS: Need help calculating your commission prices?

tiergan-vashir:

scribblingaladdertothemoon:

A tool that I’ve found is really handy is a called the Cash Clock. It’s a simple program that measures both the time that you’re working on a piece as well as how much money you should be earning. You can adjust the hourly wage to whatever you feel is right. Simply start the clock whenever you begin working on a project right up until you’re finished. It can give you a clear indication of what you should charge for commissions.

No artist should make below minimum wage for their artwork.

The Cash Clock is found as a download here. 

My art tumblr

My deviantart

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE THIS INSTEAD OF CHARGING PEANUTS FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK. 

Please, please, please at least make sure you’re making minimum wage.

(Source: starshinebeast)