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New pride line launch on June 18th on my Etsy!!!! All handmade needle punch art!!!! The funds I revive from my sales go to my top surgery fund and towards supplies!!!

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CUSTOM handmade punch needle wall hanging art if you’d like one please check out my Etsy shop

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If you’d like to order a customized rug pls contact me!

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Passing: Profiling the Lives of Young Trans Men of Color (2015).

[ID: Excerpts from interviews with two trans men. The first, Lucah Rosenberg Lee, has a shaved head and a trimmed beard. The second, Victor Thomas, has curly black hair and a trimmed beard, and is heavier-set.

Lucah, talking about gender dysphoria prior to transitioning, says, “I was in a heterosexual relationship. I was female. I would question this all the time. Am I attracted to these men, or do I just want to be them? That was a big turning point in my own self-discovery.”

Victor, talking about the transphobia he’s endured as a trans man of color, says, “You’re subjected to something because they don’t understand you. And you have to watch the way you react, because you’re a man now. People take you as a threat.”

Lucah, in another scene, discusses feeling erased as a trans man, and racism in trans communities. He says, “Being so invisible within the LGBT community can actually feel so isolating. When people don’t know my history as a trans person, I feel sometimes that I’m viewed as more of an enemy.” END ID.]

Trans men of color deserve to be loved and appreciated, and made safe. Trans men deserve access to our own spaces, no matter how masculine and cis-passing we are. We deserve credit and recognition for the contributions that we have made to trans history, most of which are erased nowadays.

Being a man is not dangerous or wrong. Being masculine is not dangerous or wrong. Being a black man is not dangerous or wrong.

Please support trans men of color.

Please support trans men.

Please support men.

Men belong in trans spaces. Men of color belong in LGBT+ spaces. Straight trans men belong at Pride. Men do not have to be feminine to be queer.

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Honestly I wouldn't be so annoyed about this whole "american song contest" thing if it were an isolated incident. In fact, if done right this could be a great way to uplift immigrants and indigenous peoples and celebrate cultural diversity in the US!

It's because this is yet another example of a general trend: things that are distinctly not us-american being adapted specifically for the US. Americans are constantly being catered to, and this is one of the few things that is a) wildly popular and b) not american and not for americans.

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American song contest leaves a bad taste in my mouth because it reminds me of the eurovision movie, that barely included any europeans safe for a few cameos here and there. Watching a movie about a festival that is meant to celebrate european unity and diversity that was written, produced, and directed by americans, with american actors who don't understand the cultural significance of this event, felt like mockery, and not the fun kind.

It reminds me of Honig im Kopf and Intouchables and the office and the good doctor being remade for American audiences rather than synchronized, the way every other country does it.

It reminds me of how The Voice is actually a Dutch concept but the only ones who don't call it "The Voice of (Country's Name)" are the Americans because OBVIOUSLY it's about the US, and how they probably think they invented the format. And hey, did you know that American Idol is an adaptation of the British show pop idol?

It reminds me of Americans getting pissed that a white choir sang Vuelie in Frozen, because "this song was inspired by native americans!!" No it wasn't. Those are Saami people singing a Saami song, it's called a Joik. And how the Northuldra, while being inspired by the Saami, didn't look like the Saami at all but more like a phantasy version of the Inuit?

It reminds of how someone reposted a political cartoon about the issues aboriginies face (with the aboriginal flag on it!!) and tagged it "usa" and "native american".

It reminds of how anytime politcs are trending on here, it's always american politics, and the way I know more about us politics and american queer history and american black history than I know about my own country, because the information is so much harder to find.

It reminds me of how people tried to tell Chinese people that it's pronounced ShAng-Chi, not ShUng-Chi, because obviously the American Way to pronounce a non-english name is the right one.

It reminds me of American movies and shows trying to sell me a location as something it very clearly isn't (for example slapping a logo on the Elbphilharmonie and calling it an office building, or filming in one city and pretending it's another one when it's OBVIOUS that it's not), and how at times they will cast actors to who can't even properly speak the language of whatever foreign country they're supposed to be from.

It reminds me of when the Americans wanted to put a statue of Ronald Reagan in Berlin for his "tear down this wall!!" speech, even though it received little media attention at the time and the wall DIDN'T fall because he made some speech. And when Berlin said no, they put it on their embassy's ground because they just had to have their statue.

It reminds me of the countless times I've seen Americans on this website assume everyone else is also American, because "anyone with an ø in their name must be a white supremacist" and "why do you call yourself Indian and not indigenous".

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This is why people say they wouldn't be making such a fuss about it if it were actually an American contest, meaning the US competing with Canada, Mexico, Brazil etc. Because then it WOULDN'T be yet another thing specifically for US americans.

And yes, I know that the American people aren't to blame for this. That the esc decided to export the format, and Americans didn't necessarily ask for an esc. But somehow that makes it worse? Because that makes it feel like it's pretty much just a cash grab.

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Things that aren’t homophobic, but feel homophobic

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Friend in India in Need of Monetary Help !! CW // Covid , hospital mention

Hi, everyone! So I have a friend in India named Sumit, and his mom is currently in the hospital because she has Covid and they are in need of monetary help. I have linked his PayPal here! Anything helps! His goal is 100 USD! 1 USD = 74.10 Indian Rupees! REBLOGS ARE APPRECIATED !! Thank you!

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So basically I have an financial emergency and I’m in fucking tears. PLEASE HELP ME. IF YOU CAN’T DONATE SHARE THIS AROUND ON TUMBLR ON IN PLACES WHERE YOU THINK I MIGHT GET BETTER SUPPORT. 

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I used this method of getting T and I am so greatfull to the OP bc insurance wouldn’t have covered me until I was 23 but I have my appointment in two weeks!!!

GUYS I’M ON T NOW

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Attention!!

i am giving away a small white binder from gc2b. it has only ever been tried on once. i will cover all shipping costs! please let me know if anyone is interested!

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via FTM Garage Sale so don’t reply on Tumblr, click on the link above. “

Happy New Year everyone!

Hope you guys are staying safe and well.

1) Gendercat 4rlz jr 4 inches soft packer.

I love this packer even though I do not always wear it.

It’s in like new condition because of that.

Only selling because I am a smaller guy and need something smaller that makes more sense for my body type and stature.

Have adhesive there installed but let me know if you would like this removed prior to shipment. Realistic bulge and extremely comfortable.

Purchased for $310 with regular shipping and taxes. Selling for $200 + free Standard Shipping. if you need expedited shipping just let me know.

2) Banana Prosthetics Hard Play 5.5 insertable ‘’(with pleasure/sensation sleeve) for wearer.

Trans-owned company and their prosthetics have been reviewed by Chase Ross.

Erection hard like - made from medical-grade silicone and is designed to be durable, flexible, and comfortable. This quality alternative is ideal for natural and realistic sexual intercourse. The details and softness of this prosthesis will satisfy you and enable you to feel more confident.

This is the version with soft balls, and sensation.

Length of the shaft:

5.5” / 14cm

Circumference:

4.7" / 12cm

Weight:

0.73bs / 335g

Selling for $180 + free PRIORITY shipping.

3) WeVibe Sync Wearable Couples Vibrator with Remote & App Control

Never used. Received as a gift. Currently retails anywhere from $145 - $199 + shipping fees and + taxes.

From the manufacturer:

No two bodies are the same. That’s why We-Vibe Sync can be adjusted to fit your unique shape. There are two adjustable points to better target exactly the right spots with more or less pressure. We-Vibe Sync fits comfortably in place even as you change positions during sex.

The remote can change vibration modes as well as the intensity in the moment. Either partner can use the remote and it works up to a distance of 3 meters.

Made for couples, has 2 motors & 10 powerful vibration modes

Smart toy; control it with our We-Connect app or the remote

Waterproof, rechargeable, comes with charging/storing/carrying case

Fully adjustable, both arms are bendable for a perfect fit!

Body-safe product made of high-grade silicone

Only selling for $75 flat + free shipping.

If purchasing everything, happy to negotiate a discount. -//- PayPal only -  please confirm payment email before sending payment. Email ftmpackersales@gmail.com for any questions. Thanks for looking!

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Hi I am a Latinx transmasc teen who is crocheting Face masks with a pocket filter! If you can spread the word it’d be awesome, and I would be so greatful.

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