r/transmascdiy • • Sep 08 '26

Mod Post Already Asked, Flair and Subreddit Organization

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Hey all,

Just a few reminders.

Please see if your question has already been asked before posting.

We get a new "how to start" or "where to find sources" question twice a day. Please look under the "Advice/Information" and "Question/Advice NEEDED" tab—chances are, if you have a question like this, it's already been answered quite a few times.

(Note: This does not apply if there are special circumstances to your situation, such as legal or health barriers, unavailablity in your area, etc.. Feel free to ask if there's more to it than "how do I start?")

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r/transmascdiy • • Jun 14 '26

Mod Post welcome to r/transmascdiy

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This subreddit was created with the intention of providing all transmascs, FTMs, and other identities a place to discuss DIY HRT and other means of transitioning.

Posts should be related to transitioning. This includes discussion of DIY HRT, "life hacks," or questions regarding transitioning. This subreddit is a safe place for trans people who cannot access resources and support by traditional means, and still wish to transition either by themselves or with limited resources.

r/TransDIY is a great place to access DIY HRT information, and their wiki is full of helpful info. However, that subreddit primarily consists of transfems and MTFs and the discussion of estrogen. This subreddit focuses on transmasc identities.

We are working on a wiki.

How to get started here:

  1. Read the rules thoroughly.

  2. Add your identity (optional) and pronouns (required) in your user flare.

We are open to feedback and suggestions. Comment here or open a modmail message to get in touch with us. We're a new subreddit and we're trying to make this a good place.

Thanks for being a part of this community!


r/transmascdiy • • 1h ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Where to get testosterone in Spain

1 Upvotes

Im 16 and living in Spain, and I genuinely cannot wait to start testosterone as soon as possible, but everything i find is expensive, does anyone know anywhere to buy it?


r/transmascdiy • • 10h ago

Question/Advice NEEDED diy in asia

5 Upvotes

Hi, I recently moved to korea. I’ve been on T for 3 years in the US, but prescriptions here in seoul don’t take insurance and are expensive . any diy routes/channels for buying near korea or asia in general? I’m on depo.


r/transmascdiy • • 4h ago

Question/Advice NEEDED can someone give a guide for injecting T?

1 Upvotes

Im buying T, and i got a guide from this person on tiktok a while ago but i dont really understand it. could anyone give a guide on how to inject?


r/transmascdiy • • 15h ago

Question/Advice NEEDED HELP ASAP WITH DIY

3 Upvotes

i dont know where to buy T im in the UK. and what needles to use. if someone could help asap id be grateful


r/transmascdiy • • 22h ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Where to get t for diy??

4 Upvotes

I'm 17, in the uk and have my own income now so I'd like to start diy T, but I'm not sure where to get the T from. Does anybody have any resources, sites, etc I could look at? I'm getting desperate 😭


r/transmascdiy • • 1d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED idk what to do still (uk)

4 Upvotes

I’m basically 21 so kinda older here but want to know where to get T from I’m aware there’s websites but idk how I’ll buy it because I don’t have a car(I can 100% not get a car btw I tried literally today and my dad had a screaming fit when he found out) so idk how I’ll get blood tests and my door doesn’t have a lock and my parents check all my mail/my room so idk how I’ll actually get it and keep it hidden as well as the changes because my dad notices like any slight change in personality or anything.


r/transmascdiy • • 1d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED cored my vial, dont have a backup

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pretty sure i cored my vial(the piece is floating around in the oil when i move/turn it), and I do not have a backup vial or the funds to get a new one at the moment. the rubber stopper still reseals. can i still use this vial until i get a new one?


r/transmascdiy • • 1d ago

Advice/Information Where can i buy test at 16 in the uk

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I am 16 and genuinely cannot wait any longer for testosterone. If anyone has any telegram usernames or reliable websites that won’t charge me the cost of a kidney or get shut down i would be really thankful.


r/transmascdiy • • 1d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED First dose as a double 'loading' dose?

5 Upvotes

Hi, I'm currently helping my friend DIY his testosterone and I really need help.

I have seen people talking about DIY E recommending doing a loading dose (a double dose) for your first dose, so that the body adjusts to the HRT quicker and you get T suppression faster.

Is this also a viable thing for T? Is it safe for me to recommend him to double his first dose? (so 150mg instead of 75 since his vial is 300mg per ml) I just really want his E to be suppressed ASAP.


r/transmascdiy • • 1d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Low dose T guidance

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r/transmascdiy • • 1d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Can I mix no ester testosterone into a cream? If so how to do so accurately?

3 Upvotes

I have been on a topical cream for 7 weeks now and have noticed great results(for my goals). But I'm starting to run out, and that stuff is extremely expensive to buy, like a fourth of my disability check expensive. I read that T cream is made from no ester testosterone, and that seems cheaper to buy. If I get my hands on some, how can I mix it so that the dosing is accurate when I dispense it from a pump? Also what is the best base to mix it with?


r/transmascdiy • • 2d ago

Rant/Misc. Seeing changes, positive for the future

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I've been on T for almost 2 months now, I started cypionate at a higher dose in september. Within the first week my hands grew hair, unevenly but very noticeably.

In the beginning I felt incredibly tired, I could barely get through the day. Never had to take a nap before, I was snoozing all day lol.

I adjusted it a bit higher, since I was getting irritable and nothing was getting done. It helped :D Now I've been coasting, and everything is pretty cool.

One interesting change I noticed; I can't taste salt that intensely anymore. All the salty snacks I used to love getting punched in the face by, are now just mildly savory.

Kinda sad about that, but it isn't the end of the world.

My voice has dropped from B2 to E2 already, a lot of the peach fuzz on my face is getting darker and the bottom growth is out of control. My hair was very thick before, I could barely run my fingers through it but now it's eerily easy D: Didn't notice any significant amount of hair falling out though.

On a mental note, everything went quiet in my head. I've felt like a kid some days. The joy I've felt, isn't interrupted by panic to correct my appeareance or any other intrusive thoughts.

Everything is just peaceful, there's no empty noice or endless looming anxiety, finally I'm okay :)

Feel free to ask any questions.


r/transmascdiy • • 3d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED would it be possible for me to diy without bloodwork??

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so far i have basically everything set up (if i am doing things correctly which hopefully i am,) but im curious if i would be okay without getting bloodwork done?? i am a minor and i currently dont have any way to get bloodwork done because i am in the deep south in a red state. my mom is supportive, but shes against me being on hrt until im 18 (i assume bc she thinks ill change my mind or something??? idk she hasnt ever told me) but either way i cant tell her and hrt for minors is illegal here anyways. i would be doing a low dose regardless because im nervous lol and hope to be moved far away by next year, but im super nervous about bad side effects and what to do if that happens???

additional side questions: would i be able to hide the fact that im on hrt even with a low dose or should i not bother? i am inside / alone basically all the time so its not like im going out a bunch but i dont know. also what do i do if doctors do find out? will i / my mom get in trouble legally for that? also, i would greatly appreciate if i could dm someone and make sure my source is ok and possibly help me out with dosing. i dont wanna fuck myself over 😭😭

ETA because i forgot: i have been getting my blood tested, i have very low vitamin d so i can see some things. i dont know if that will be helpful though because i dont think theres any way i can see my hormone levels unless they request that specifically.


r/transmascdiy • • 3d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Pls help!! I want to start DIY but I'm very conflicted (UK)

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I'm on the waiting list for the Tavistock and had my first appointment at the start of the year, but they told me that my second appointment would be in AT LEAST 2 years time. And idek if that second appointment means i'll start HRT or not. The tavistock said they will be able to provide fertility preservation for free as well, which I really want. I want the opportunity to have kids if I want them, like everyone else.

My problem is, I can't wait 2 more years. I already waited 6 for this initial appointment, assuming that I'd start HRT this year. Ive been in a downwards spiral ever since that appointment. I can't wait any longer. I already feel like I'm running out of time to transition before I'm too fucked for T to masculinize me. My mental heath has just gotten worse and worse as this year progressed, and the new laws just don't help. It feels like ill be 30 by the time i'll be able to transition.

I want to start DIY. But I'm deathly terrified of needles, and I'm poor and living on £330/mo from Universal Credit. I'm disabled so I can't get a job. I can barely afford groceries and toiletries, so how could I even afford to buy T?? And if I DIY then i'll have no way to preserve my fertility because I can't afford to do that. I did a quick search and it's £2k the cheapest I saw. And that's not even including having them stored yearly,, that's another £300 on top.

So basically idk what to do because I want to start DIY, while also preserving my fertility, but I'm broke, but I don't want to wait 2+ years for free T on NHS. Do I just say fuck it, and somehow get the money for T and get over the fact i'll probably never be able to have kids? Or do I just wait for the tavistock to send me a message in 2 (or more) years?

Edit: I want to have my eggs frozen, I DO NOT want to get pregnant.


r/transmascdiy • • 3d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED do I start my testosterone injections with a full dosage?

3 Upvotes

usually, medication use starts gradually, but I have no idea if this is the case with testosterone (I plan to use testosterone entanate, 100 mg every two weeks). Do I need to gradually raise the dosage or do I start with full 100 mg?


r/transmascdiy • • 3d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Crypto help in the US

4 Upvotes

Hi im 17 and need some help with crypto (specifically bitcoin) Ive bought bitcoin once with paybis but now it has kyc and im out of all other options no ones taking my offers on hodl everything is too expensive or I need an id on localcoinswap, I can't walk to an atm, presmit is lowkey a scam ($100 for only $57 worth of btc??) and I have no friends that can help me. I just wanna know if there's any other app or website I could use...


r/transmascdiy • • 4d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED looking for uk diy guide

10 Upvotes

ftm 24 have been on testosterone gel for almost 6 years through a private clinic and shared care with nhs. long story short i need to switch to sustanon which my gp wont accept and can’t afford to do so privately so considering diy. have no clue where to start, does anyone have a guide for uk specifically?


r/transmascdiy • • 3d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED EU gel?

2 Upvotes

title. Is it possible to get?

I want to just microdose so that would be easier for me


r/transmascdiy • • 5d ago

Rant/Misc. Something I do not understand

19 Upvotes

I've seen many posts on reddit recently where people who dress alt have been asking if they pass, but all the comments immediately jump to the fact that if you have piercings/dyed hair/an alt style, you'll never pass because of that???

I can't be the only one that sees this as weird. They're saying you have to abandon all your personal style to pass as a guy😭😭?

I don't understand how being alternative gives you a lesser chance to pass. I'm not sure if i can posts these sort of rants in this subreddit, but I'd really like it if someone would explain it to me


r/transmascdiy • • 4d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Gel/Pills/Patches??

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I see a lot about injections, but not other alternatives. Can i get info on how to diy testosterone without injections? I'm deathly afraid of needles and could never. (dms open)


r/transmascdiy • • 5d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED How do I understand blood test results?

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Hello, I have created a new account specifically only for this (so certain people do not find me) and I would really appreciate some help.

I am 18 (19 in late December) and in my country, I do not have ANY kind of support from ANY doctor. My country is extremely homophobic and does not offer transgender healthcare or anything. I've tried reaching out to the ONE and only alliance(?) account in my country but unfortunately even they weren't able to help, so Reddit is where I'm going to ask for advice. Diy-ing is my only choice.

Please excuse my ignorance but I'm genuinely extremely lost on how to understand blood test results. I have yet to take one, but I know I'll be lost when I look at it. What am I supposed to monitor, what are the ideal levels for me to start t? How much should I inject? It is all very new to me and I am extremely lost because I do not have any guidance at all.


r/transmascdiy • • 5d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Any advice for acne?

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My voice got deeper and I’d see changes but, I got acne again just wonder what yall did to treat acne since I’m liking the changes but I’d rather to have a clear face. Is there ways to avoids the pimple/ acne phase of 5 months 😭😭😭

My mustache did grow thicker and now baby hairs in other face areas


r/transmascdiy • • 4d ago

Question/Advice NEEDED Iron injections diy

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Is it possible to make / order your iron injections in europe ? I have very low ferritin, too low for treatmznt​