Author Archives: boigrrlwonder

Menstruation vs. Testosterone

After almost four-weeks since my last injection of T, while thinking about ‘quitting’ and wondering how my body was going to react I relented and went to the Dr’s. It was a pain as I had to drive into the … Continue reading

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No one like me

I went to this month’s Genderqueer Australia (GQA) gathering, which was small but cozy. I chatted a while about my physical and mental health, reason for starting T and thoughts about stopping, and ended up with feeling a little lighter … Continue reading

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Questioning stopping T

Lately I’ve been thinking about changing to T Gel, reducing my dose or stopping all together. The reasons for this are mostly to do with recent health issues and the anxiety I feel about hair loss/thinning.

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 23

Write a poem about being Genderqueer (if you struggle, try a haiku, acrostic poem with your name, or just a stream of consciousness paragraph). I am a genderqueer Nor boi grrl but in between Pronoun “they” not “she” *with thanks … Continue reading

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Preferred name and pronouns at work – Part 2

Yesterday I was approached by one of my work colleagues, who happens to be a gay male, wanting to discuss my recent email. He wanted to know why I sent it, what gender neutral pronouns were and how on earth … Continue reading

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Preferred name and pronouns at work

In my last Team Leader meeting I asked if it would be ok for me to request for my preferred name to be used in all IT systems at work (e.g. email correspondence, case note records and within the programs … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 22

Discuss how your clothes do or don’t reflect your gender. I am so pleased I got asked this question because it has been on my mind since I had a discussion with a friend about gender, clothes and femininity. We … Continue reading

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30 Day Genderqueer Challenge Day 21

Your first queer crush or relationship? I cannot remember exactly who my first queer crush was, but the following names come to mind: – a queer person I met online who I later met and now know personally – Hilary … Continue reading

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That ‘time’ of the ‘month’

I stopped getting a monthly menstrual cycle after three-moths of being on T. I’ve occasionally had period-like cramps, especially when I’ve been late or missed my next shot of T.

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When Dr’s don’t understand

Yesterday I had my first negative experience with a GP around my gender identity and choice to be taking Testosterone. I went to my local GP, who I’ve seen a handful of times, to try and get to the bottom … Continue reading

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