HOW I DO MY T-SHOT // FTM TRANS

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

Ryan, I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to record and post your vid!!! I'm so appreciative because I'm not your 'norm' audience (TG/FTM). I'm a cis older man that just needs TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). My Dr. was very hurried about instructions, and there was no pharmacy info. Having never self-injected other than insulin needles, I was scared af. YOUR vid. walked me through it perfectly, and my 1st injection was flawless. Bless you. Peace, Love, Diversity - and stay safe.

[@killerfaithfish]

Pharmacists don't know the nooks and crannys about testosterone usage,(unless they themselves have had some experience) they mainly know the effects, but I'm pretty sure not everyone injects themselves. In a nutshell, we are all human :)

[@calciumchloride6461]

hey heres a tip: when you use that needle to puncture the T bottle, it dulls the tip so itll be more painful when you inject yourself. If you fill the syringe then unscrew and replace the needle with a fresh, thinner one, itll be less painful

[@fullnattyhd4447]

Also try glutes better

[@texclark7682]

@@fullnattyhd4447 you're not supposed to do IM shots in glutes unless it's on a baby because of the risk of something I don't remember what

[@fullnattyhd4447]

@@texclark7682 you shouldn't shoot on your leg, if you get an abscess It will get nasty, you could even get an amputation of you leg, I alway shoot my glutes, it's easy, painless and if you do it right I feel it's safer than any other muscle, 23g or 21g with 1 inch long it's perfect

[@adonisamaya956]

Full NattyHd this is just false news to scare trans people. If you are trans listen to your nurse and doctors recommended area do not listen to people on KZbin!

[@oceanergun3004]

also that needles way huger lmao

[@marshall1923]

I watched this video 5 years ago when I lived vicariously through trans men online because I didn’t have the opportunity to start my transition, I’m 18 now and I’m revisiting to learn how to do my first t shot today! Tysm for this video, I hope you know it still helps trans youth to this day :)

[@grave_bane]

alright this doesnt seem that bad “the entire needle has to go into your muscle” 🗿

[@Verixonn]

Help the fact it all needs to go in made me re think my life choices

[@Anthony-tm2tx]

a small price to pay for being a sigma shrigma alpha male

[@SwayzeOnYa12]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leonardodavinci3589]

Me: has a stick and poke tattoo, is planning a second one Also me: needle scary

[@ratbones8172]

The thing is tattoo needles don’t go in so far 😭

[@rore_gore]

ME TOO

[@Nobodyishom3]

Samme my mom is like you must like needles if you done all thoes tattoos. Like NO

[@theiconicskye]

Me: *wants stick and pokes* Also me: *considering doing the patches because I’m scared of needles*

[@cardenf1]

your voice got so deep, its amazing

[@sujulover360]

If you realise, he also talks a little slow which is a way to get your voice to sound a bit deeper. He does have a low voice though

[@saff1257]

Funtaisha Carden I noticed it straight away

[@trip7454]

Fried Chicken: Let him live his life. If you’re transphobic I understand, but don’t put others down because of that. Respect other people. It doesn’t matter what anyone’s opinion is. Chill out...

[@kurtashcraft3761]

Had my first T shot today. Made my sister do it (who is also trans so she like understands everything) and it honestly didn't go that great. No serious injury or anything but I'm not looking forward to my next shot despite loving the fact that I'm finally on T. Gotta learn to do it myself and psych myself up lol

[@omegathot5676]

try pinching ur skin in the spot you take the shot! inflicting pain on urself distracts ur mind from the pain of the needle >:)

[@captainsalamander946]

Hope things are easier now!

[@kurtashcraft3761]

@@captainsalamander946 actually yeah, things are way better now. I did 2 and a half years on the injections, now I'm almost 3 years on T and just recently switched to gel - it's definitely much better 😁

[@twinkienightmare5645]

Me: NO NEEDLE, JUST INJECTION!

[@legoduckie]

God that’s a mood though

[@ves4345]

OwO

[@twinkienightmare5645]

im going on testosterone gel in a few weeks :)

[@sweeenchants6053]

You helped me with putting my estrogen shot and your voice calmed me while doing so, thank you. ❤️

[@mailanimckelvy9354]

Hi Ryan!! I'm about 5 weeks on T and every time I do my shot I watch this video because I like to be talked through it 😅 (I'm a bit of a chicken with needles). Anyway, just want to thank you!! Your voice is so calming and reassuring and honestly this video has helped me so much.

[@liamjochum4476]

I'm almost a year on T and still doing that so big same

[@Dinkbud]

Thank you for making this video. I am currently 2 weeks on T, and so today was my third weekly shot. I tried doing my shot earlier, but I ended up panicking halfway through. I decided to find a KZbin video to help me get through it, and the calmness and depth of your voice really helped me relax enough to finish it. Thank you so much. This will be my go-to video whenever I do my shot.

[@katto3142]

Everytime I do my shots I have to watch videos of other ppl doing them so it feels like I’m not alone

[@cncgordonchris]

Thats why i watched this video lol

[@abbeymcneill2720]

Loving The 1975 in the background. Somebody Else always gives me the chills.

[@skywalker1000]

SAME

[@justicenicole819]

Abbey McNeill Going to see them in concert tomorrow 😆

[@saff1257]

Abbey McNeill ikr

[@saff1257]

Abbey McNeill ikr

[@itscamrenyo5074]

same

[@awesomekidmsp2678]

I had to pause the video before he injects himself. I have to get myself ready for it 😂

[@arieoncrayton8734]

Om

[@elimolina4056]

How does one obtain t shots ? I live in Arizona and no one has any doctors here can you order online ?

[@rzzd]

@@elimolina4056 no, a doctor has to prescribe you testosterone before you can go on it

[@SweetDingDon]

I'm almost 2 months on T and this video has become part of the ritual. I still get a little sweaty, but watching this helps calm my mind.

[@Atlas-tv9jb]

Four months on T! Congrats :)

[@SweetDingDon]

@@Atlas-tv9jb Aww, thank you so much!

[@yorukaadams940]

@@SweetDingDon now 2 years on T! let's go

[@redvikingbiker]

I know I’m crazy late to the show but thank you I’m a guy who just got diagnosed with low t and I’m gonna give myself a shot for the first time today

[@GrapePenguin97]

I know this is an old video but I just wanted to leave this here, I've been on t for 2 months today (just did my 2 month marker shot) and I've been giving myself the shot from the beginning, I've never had trouble actually doing the shot, once I get the needle in it's been smooth sailing, but my anxiety leading up to taking the shot is horrible and I find it very hard to relax. Every time I do my shot I have this video on in the background and it helps so much. You're such a calming person and The 1975 playing in the background definitely helps. Thanks, bud 👍

[@RyanJacobsFlores]

GrapePenguin97 I used to have horrible shot anxiety too. Super happy to have helped you 🤟

[@CalTheArsonist]

tfw u really want to go on T but u were squirming the entire time he put the needle in

[@coinjar4962]

CaliginousTiger13 same

[@alexzandercastillo8053]

That one Fob fan they have gel and patches

[@Kayla257ismyname]

I am crying. How am I going to do this. although one of my friends is becoming a doctor so maybe I'll let her do it forever

[@marlowpop]

CaliginousTiger13 same lmao

[@orca3413]

guys literally if you can't afford patches or gel, do subq injections. the needle is only .5 inch and its very very small

[@itsjustalyssa3184]

I literally start T in 5 days I'm so nervous

[@alfajororeo]

Well now you are more than one year on t, so congrats!!

[@rrf3476]

💪💪💪

[@12349Nitin]

How was it

[@Elisabethsaetrevik]

Aiden Snyder was it scary please tell me i wanna start to but r to scared

[@keelanmyles]

I'm actually gonna start T real soon too! Hope it went well for you bro. 😄

[@impCPU]

i’ve started t a couple months ago and literally every time i do my shot i come to your video to make sure i’m doing it right hahaha!! this is super helpful for me, thank you so much (my shots are pretty much the same procedure! i’m not straying away from my doctor’s orders dw haha)

[@marksturgis8438]

Dude.,..thank you for the aching this 55 year old! Your presentation was just right & after several other confusing videos, YOU got me through it! Tku & best wishes. I love this ‘pass it on’ culture! Peace

[@lemongrab1559]

His voice is so calming I’m about to do mine and it’s helping a lot :,|

[@draculinalilith396]

im a t girl, and this video helps me sooo much every time i do my injection. It puts me in a focused mindset and calms me like a guy is holding my hand. I watch it during every injecting. Ur very handsome and your voice is like hella soothing to me. Tysm for being so cool fr ☺ ur 6y/o video is great Ryan ty.

[@marquamfurniture]

Gripping the thigh muscle (raising it up from femur) makes injections less intimidating. Also easy to give oneself a shot in the glutes.

[@riverd3698]

im a closeted trans masc teen so these videos are informative and gives me hope :D

[@archerz560]

My first T shot's tomorrow morning. Oh gosh. I'm nervous but also so so so excited!!! Watching your video helps, really. Thank you for uploading it!

[@maxanderson3102]

I hope it went well!

[@knittytofu]

Omg I was screaming when the needle was in 😱😱😱 You're so brave! Needle phobic here 😭

[@finnp5132]

Hannah McDonald me too, thats why im scared of getting t!

[@Elisabethsaetrevik]

Finn P you can use a gel or a sticker thing, needle isnt the only way

[@jezelcastro5601]

Me too... But guys I'm on T for almost 4months! It makes me sick everytime my t-shot day . Unable to go to my endocrinologist to give me t-shot because of pandemic .. But I discovered subcutaneous way of injecting myself.

[@beezie86]

Thankyou your calm demeanor gave me enough courage to give myself my first injection.

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

You GO Brandon!

[@elysearchie4888]

Good lord, dude. I'd be crying if I had to do that on myself. Kudos. I love watching your journey.

[@bimess_]

I cringed when that needle went in. I'm actually scared of getting t because of the needle.

[@ashtonmcmullen6799]

ask your endo about subcutaneous shots. it's a much smaller, thinner needle and doesn't go into the muscle so you won't have those 2 days of sore leg muscle. there's also gels and patches, so ask about those if you absolutely cannot manage any shots.

[@allycycles96]

Fun note: Prescribed intramuscular injections are the quickest and cheapest forms to get T in your system. I hate npeedles and cried every time I had to get a shot most of my life. About every injection I've done so far (10 of them) has taken me 5-20 minutes of me just holding the needle an inch above my leg with the fear that I can't do it, but I do it every single time and the outcome is worth it, being able to give yourself what you want in this life is rewarding. Good luck!

[@bimess_]

I'm late with this but thank you guys!

[@mattfearlessoak]

+atomicoffspring I'm the same I have been on it now for just over 3 years every three weeks. I found away to do it without it hurting anymore but I still struggle to get past the mental barrier not as bad as when i started tho. It does get easier the more you do it. so Charlie don't worry about it. the benefit in the long run is worth it :)

[@thegandalftheory5097]

Charlie Suarez Same. I'm afraid of getting T because of that and I am super scared to get the surgeries...

[@liamjochum4476]

ngl I watch this video every time I do my shot and I'm almost a year on T

[@theshytarotguy]

Holy. shit. man thank you so much for posting this. I was terrified until I saw you do it slow and I finally got it in and it didn't hurt at all! blesssssss

[@user-eu7xt4jh7y]

Bless you for posting this, I just did my second shot and played this video to make sure I did everything right.

[@chocolatesantos6009]

I have to watch you every time I do mine to not feel alone and freak out. Thank you for this!

[@theiconicskye]

Anyone else watching this a decent amount of years later?? Also, if you have piercings, you’ve dealt with much larger needles, you’ll do okay !

[@GoldenBoyFlorida]

Yeah, but ur not getting piercings once a week or so! That 18 g is fucking HUGE & painful to use with that frequency (weekly or bi-weekly). Think about it?! ☮️

[@kazimierzbarczewski5970]

You are my comfortable video that i watch before every shot that i take alone. I almost 1 year on t and I remember how to take a shot but it's still very calming to go throw it with your video. Thank you.

[@Kovukingsrod]

This is a great tutorial, but I’m so happy I’m on gel, oh my (Also, ripping off that plaster as it’s stuck to that much hair might hurt even more than the needle itself 😆)

[@saint0163]

Young kovu!

[@tinyty6570]

Does the gel itch at all? And how long until you can touch someone? I have a pet bird so I want to make sure he’s ok if I touched him

[@blaakheart8]

Is it as effective as the direct injection.

[@jreillw.1219]

I usually hesitate to take my shot by 2days but I took my shot with Ryan today and it went very smooth cause I also take my shot in my thighs ! Thanks bro Keep posting

[@emmetlorerey1545]

dude... how the f r u able to do that?? i am terrified of needles!

[@jac926]

i am the same like wtf i couldnt watch that bit

[@maryam960]

sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@saff1257]

Emily Reynolds i couldn't even watch him put it in lmao

[@tobiasjameson1803]

You get used to it

[@Elisabethsaetrevik]

Same so I wanna use the gel instead

[@plaguednarcissism7427]

By September of 2020 I’ll hopefully be on T. It’s a long wait, but I’ll be watching videos like this to keep me busy :) You look wonderful man!

[@EducatingCole]

I am so glad you're back

[@dannygsc]

Hi Ryan, I've been on Testosterone replacement therapy for quite a while and usually have been giving myself shots in my right glute muscle (butt). I also inject every 2 weeks and my doctor didn't mention I could use my thigh. At first thought, it seems like I might hit a bone or blood vessel. And, while I've seen a few videos on thigh injections, I must say yours was by far the clearest and easiest to understand where to inject in the thigh. So, the next time I'll definitely try your method and feel sure it'll work great. Thanks for the help and I'll let you know how it goes. Btw, I liked the video and also became a subscriber!

[@user-rk7ji6kv1b]

Its insane what a little bottle like that can do to your body 😍 god im so ready to start testosterone someday

[@Firefistmaxx96]

Dude I just took my first T shot after 3 years being off of it and your method was way better THANK YOU!

[@jesseclutter5438]

Great video I just got my T today and was freaking out about doing the injection myself but your video helped me get past that fear so thank you.

[@karjo1000]

I know this video is pretty old, but it completely walked me through my first T shot! I really do think that squeezing the area you're injecting makes it practically painless. Personally, I think it's easier and less scary to give yourself shots, since you know you're in control. I could definitely see why it'd be scary though.

[@mckennalaird2398]

I've watched other videos of guys showing how they do their T-shots, but this is by far the best one. This is also the first time watching it has made me anxious, because now I actually have started the process of getting my T prescription, so it's suddenly all very real. I'm super excited, but god I think giving myself shots is going to be a bit harder than I used to think.

[@maxwellfranquez7672]

I love the 1975 playing in the background! haha. love your vids , man! just started t and watching these get me stoked for the future.

[@chillcelestial9473]

i’m watching this cause i have to do my shot tmrw and i’m scared but u have been rlly comforting!

[@carsoneckard9737]

Jesus that's a large needle. I take mine SBQ so my needle is about as big as my thumb nail wtf ouch

[@SnakeButtz]

ikr my needle is pretty tiny

[@ipiratefairy]

@@SnakeButtz same

[@invictus50ssl]

I have such a hard time injecting myself - it's nice to know I'm not alone with it. Having someone there doing it with me this time helped. So glad I found your video and channel. I really appreciate it (even though this is now 2020 LOL)

[@katiel7765]

His voice😍😍 I could fall asleep to his voice I love it so much

[@mariag4998]

HOLY SHIT DUDE I JUST WATCHED A VID FROM A YEAR AGO THEN THIS ONE AND MY GOODNESS YOU HAVE TURNED INTO A BEAUTIFUL MAN OH MY GOD DATE ME

[@wonsikbrah]

Hey dude! Used your video to aid me in my first T shot, really appreciate the help!

[@alexpage736]

that band aid is gonna hurt

[@randomprimary]

on behalf of the transfem DIY community, thank you.

[@GUROBOY..]

This is gonna help me in about 7 years, thank you.

[@brendonwertz7257]

I’m so excited I possibly will be starting T next week so this was really informative!

[@jvillanueva]

I did my first shot of T today! And I find your video very helpful! Thank you so much brother!

[@RyanJacobsFlores]

@@jvillanueva glad to have been of help! Congrats bro 👏🏼

[@Munkeyy31]

Your transition is coming along so great!

[@supersaiyangrl3]

Thank you so much for posting this dude. It made my shots so much easier

[@brotato9204]

I can't get over how adorable the vile is, so itty bitty :3 Also if you get the chance you should commentate something because you have the epic deep commentator voice hahaha

[@senseisleepyhead]

Baby enby here, and this was SUPER helpful for my first shot! :D I didn't actually feel the needle, but I was definitely nervous about getting all the steps before the injection right. It was kinda like having someone with me in person talking me through it, THANK YOU. And all the warmest wishes for folks starting to do their own injections-- YOU WILL BE OKAY, and when in doubt you can keep referring back to videos, trans spaces online, etc.

[@121catire]

Im a dude that was prescribed T. And I want to thank you for the very informative video!

[@kylezmcgee455]

Ftm here, haven't started the process. I'm mortified of needles but donate blood every few weeks and I have to look away when they do the initial poke. Biggest reason for fear of needles is because of amniocentesis and an epidural and those needles are super long. Yes I do have kids, one of which was by an emergency c-section. I have no problem of getting the surgeries if/when the time comes. Its the needles, I've thought about doing the gel or patches instead. Keep up the good work!

[@GigiNguyenVivalagigi]

Just went through your channel and wow what a transformation!

[@justicenicole819]

Gigi Nguyen Going to see them in concert tomorrow 😆

[@GigiNguyenVivalagigi]

Justice Nicole 😍

[@HENCHMARV]

Thank you so much , two years nearly three years on t l was doing it all wrong . I was bleeding out of control actually start d to hate shot days but this made it so simple . Your very helpful man thank you so much.

[@shalimar0666]

Just an advice from a medstudent, when you disinfect, make a spiral motion, the center being the place where the needle will go, towards the exterior, in this way you will not rub the germs from your skin all over your shot place.

[@vltracade6347]

I do my injections really slow also but I do subcutaneous injections so my needle is tiny compared to yours. Props to you for pushing that thing in

[@devinelavilla9284]

I LOVE YOU RJ . I'm your newest Supporter.. God Bless You to ur Journey. I'm proud of u as ur Fan. Even if u are Trans man. Be confident. Be proud to ur self. I love You

[@gradybarney7393]

Thank you. I watch this video everytime I give myself my shot. You calm me down I guess lol best of luck to you

[@Dinkbud]

holy shit I just came from your first T shot video and you've changed so much

[@Lucastheman666]

Wow, you are brave...! Thanks for the tutorial! If I get to start T treatment I'll turn back to you if I decide for the long needle. Really helps uou realise what actually needs yo be done.

[@jessecarmona3430]

I start T tomorrow I’m so excited but so nervous!!!!

[@tylerdouglas6067]

congrats🙂

[@Oliver-kk7qo]

awesome video! my first endo appointment is tomorrow, I gotta get myself prepared, I'm so excited

[@freylaverse]

Recently caught up with one of my trans friends from middle school. He'd been on T for about 8 months and hearing how his voice has changed was super jarring... And perhaps gave me a little bit of gender envy.

[@GuiSales]

Man, your looking so handsome! Glad you're back, bro. Nice vid

[@Abdullahplayz17]

Why are u using this horomne

[@laurosf]

This video really helped me to do my first self shot to celebrate my 1 year on T. It was so easy I was scared. Hope everything went as well as it looked like heh

[@moth300]

Hi I'm about to start T shots soon. Was it painful in your experience?

[@laurosf]

​@@moth300 it wasn't. The worst part is getting the needle in, but it's more a psychological pain than a physical one. The it's just a weird feeling of getting the liquid inside, but once you get used to it, it's just another day. But not gonna lie that it's easy if you have someone to do it for you. I stopped doing self-shots 2 months ago because I changed T and my current one is 4ml each 3 months, which is fine to go to a nurse (and also 4ml feels like an eternity).

[@moth300]

@@laurosf thank you that's helpful 😚

[@atticuspeaks]

Just did my second shot today and this was awesome to watch, thanks!

[@eccentricmusings563]

Interesting, I heard it's better to push the needle in the flesh at a 45 degree angle. Awesome video, I'm very thankful for other trans people posting about testosterone injections, really helps us baby trans how to safely use the substance. Thanks !

[@janetcarrillo5732]

your so amazing i love how your so open...sometimes i wish i was like that im just scared how my parents would react

[@Anthurium_nashton6797]

Your video is so helpfull and help for stress people starting T

[@alxhrndz00]

The 1975 in the background :) good choice, I love that song so much

[@alecdixon1847]

Even tho this video is 4 yes old, it’s helped me a lot. I recently got my test.needle changed to a large one like in the video where you have to screw it onto a different needle and I wasn’t sure how to do it or if you had to stick it in all the way cause the needle itself looked to big to me. Now I know how to inject it properly lol and am very grateful:)

[@VSSpeaksRoyally]

You are a champ not to numb area first! WHEW I used to numb my shot area back upper butt area (when I was taking them for IVF).

[@imaghostcx]

keep doing what you're doing man!

[@v-dawg39]

woah im checking back to this channel after a long time and ur voice has gotten a lot deeper😎

[@macininomagico2951]

Wow! I'm not the kind of persone who fears injections, but... wow... making one on myself, pushing all that loooooong needle in my leg should be very scary! I immediately thought about how much motivated you must have been to do that every two weeks. Courageous, really.

[@ZoeyTheRatWitch]

Just did my first shot of estrogen today, im not the target (im MTF lol) audience for this but thank you for your advice and guidance

[@synysterrock3982]

Holy shit I haven't been on ur channel in ages! U look amazing ur voice is so deep!

[@Dinkbud]

10 weeks in and I still come to this video when I have anxiety about my shot.

[@cursivart]

You should use two different alcohol wipes. One for the bottle tops, and another for the injection site. Wipe the area starting at point of injection, going in a circular motion, away from the site. This lessens the possibility for infection.

[@Zebbiiz]

Sees the needle, My anxiety: 📈📈 What are you thinking..

[@gongalike3441]

I feel numbness in my Legs by just watching this. Especially when he said the whole thing must go inside...damn! 😟

[@tevingordon5583]

He is so handsome ❤️ this is so brave of you I start my testosterone because I am doing gym and I am scared to inject but this was a nice watch

[@roderickarbre6822]

Thank you for this - I followed your instructions and I barely felt it ❤❤

[@Gillyber]

you should always do outward spirals when cleaning the injection site to push any bags risk away instead of spreading it, also use a new alcohol pad when you clean your bottle.. god knows what could of collected on it when you wiped your leg. This is what my nurse taught me to do.

[@moisesibarra]

how do u not scream

[@RyanJacobsFlores]

I ask myself that every time

[@adrian-linisteanghel750]

@@RyanJacobsFlores love to You both

[@davidinnes6697]

Hey, man. Try using a 1” needle. It’d be a lot less painful and less risk of traumatizing a nerve, leading to inflammation and possible surgery. Might help.

[@Feralfrenzy28]

Thank you for this video! I will be starting T soon :) Just kinda wanted to prepare myself. I'm not a fan of needles!