My Transs*xual Summer (Ep 3) Plastic Surgery, Transgender Jobs and SHOCKING family drama | Luxeria

[@Luxeria]

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[@kikipocalypse]

Too bad that "betterhelp" uses your personal information illegally.

[@mantistoboggan6456]

It is my deep hope that she is unaware of this and will stop promoting them once she learns more about it.

[@mantistoboggan6456]

I'm glad it's working for you, but you got lucky. It is not a reliable service.@@KingOfGaymes

[@sweetstacks3631]

Mickey Atkins has a very recent video about the company, which I encourage everyone to watch. It's very damning. If you had a great experience with this, then great, but the company is far from ethical. There's a lawsuit against them for the information sharing, and they actually threatened Mickey with legal action because she spoke out about them.

[@mantistoboggan6456]

I tried to link to her but it got taken down! @@sweetstacks3631

[@badateverything5392]

A guy tried to drag me into an alleyway. I am 5'2" and he was over 6'. I was about 8.5 stone and he was built like a rugby player. I shouted (not screamed) "Fuck off!" at him and elbowed him; he dropped me in surprise. I continued to shout at him as I walked home (couldn't run because of a foot injury). He followed me for a bit before walking off. Lowering your voice and being louder than expected can sometimes surprisingly catch the attacker off guard (they expect screaming and flailing, they don't expect confidence and pain).

[@thatskatingkid5095]

I took a self defense class in college, and, while I don't remember much of it, they did tell us the best thing to try to do is catch them off guard by being loud (and stun them if possible) and try to get away as fast as possible, since it's a lot less likely for us to get hurt in that scenario than if we try to fight back

[@AliceBrockwayUK]

It can do. Certainly I was taught not to look like an easy target and I notice a difference if I'm in a skirt and pumps to jeans and DMs, but when I was kickboxing in a gym with a bunch of RAF boys the instructor told them and me that if I was attacked by one of them I should kick him in the balls and run away (exact words). I was a good fighter but it would take a lot for me to defend myself against a much larger man. A man that size only has to catch you once, they don't even have to be able to throw a particularly good punch.

[@DrewAshlynMUA]

God its so crazy looking back at this. So quick run down the reason i had the black extensions and was dressed like lady gaga at lewis's fundraiser was because i did lady gaga impersonation that night and a full dance routine to help raise money. It was such a fun night and so happy we got to help him. The manager at the coffee shop lil is now my area manager at my new job at fenty and she is one of the most kind caring people and we even had a little cry a few months ago when i mentioned how her giving me that job in the coffee shop literally changed my life. We have made such an amazing family and i cant wait to join the stunning!!! Beautiful!!! Luxeria aswell as seeing the rest of the gang xxx

[@Luxeria]

Oh my goodness!!! I love it!

[@taraw2951]

Wonderful update! Loved that black and blonde hair too

[@morgangrey8350]

When I saw the moment you got the phone call for the coffee shop tryout, I though, "there it is, that little spark of hope she's been looking for". and of course, you aced the challenge as we knew you would!

[@laurendeland7403]

Hi Drew! I love you on this show; you're such a gem!

[@markalexander3659]

Lovely to hear how well you're doing, Drew! :) ❤

[@supermangarritano6636]

As a trans person I just wanna go “ I know what you did last transsexual summer”😂

[@Luxeria]

Oh it’s very that 😂😂

[@littlelizzi3135]

😂😂😂

[@SpiderPriestess]

😂

[@thelittlestpika]

I love how positive this show is. It's kinda shocking how respectful everything is.

[@Luxeria]

Isn’t that so bizarre? 😅 it feels so odd to realise thst

[@KingOfGaymes]

Besides those small bits of misgendering like “This person was a man and chose to be a woman”, it’s pretty good

[@DannyBoy89]

@@Luxeriait really is! Today this would not be so positive! Would just feature vile clips of terfs & piers morgan screaming 😅

[@DestructionGlitter]

We're really going backwards, aren't we? 😭

[@nincure]

I was in Indiana in 2022 and had a run in with cops, because long story but my fiancée was psychotic and called them because she was hearing voices and they were telling her I was going to kill her. To my surprise, the cops actually knew to look at her medications, unfortunately I was handcuffed in the back of a cop car. Which is NOT me. I don't get in trouble. But, the one officer that was taking my information down, I had not said anything about being trans to him. He actually said, and this is verbatim, "which pronouns do you use? I want to be respectful." I was like 😳😳 what did I just hear?!? So, that was pretty surprising to me! In a good way. Anyway my fiancée explained it was voices and showed them her meds and stuff. So, thankfully I didn't get taken anywhere. I was just in the back of the cop car in handcuffs.... Which had actually happened to me before, but that time it was a "friend". The initial cop that responded was fine, she understood I just said something stupid. By the time she got down stairs, there were 2 other cops and a sergeant. One of the 2 male officers said something like "you don't know if you're male or female? You have to go to the psych ward".. ugh. I was handcuffed "for my protection" and dragged down the stairs and put in the back of a cop car. They did take me there but I only stayed for the day, I didn't need it. So, it surprised me to hear that cop asking me which pronouns I prefer! (My name is not legally changed yet). Anyway, completely opposite experience from 9 years before that. Sounds like we're going back to 2013. 🙄

[@DestructionGlitter]

37 year old femme, still mortified of groups of 20 year old men. They can do ANYTHING if their mates encourage them enough.

[@ellaellaeheheh]

A good update on Lewis is that his dad finally came around and accepts him as his son. Lewis posted a video on tik tok where they were drinking together. Albeit drunk, his father says "I don't see you as trans, I see you born and brough up as my son".

[@phoenixrising6294]

As the mother of a transmasc child I'm terrified every time my child leaves the house because of the ever increasing hate people have. My child has the kindest, most generous heart of anyone I've ever known, but simply because they look "different" some ignorant person may harm them. 💔

[@snpdrg0n]

As a transmasc person, myself, I thank you for being a supportive parent!

[@blairberry6257]

My mom felt the exact same way when I was younger and still does even when I'm 23. I used to think I was trans masc and came out at 14 years old. Once we moved from europe to a different country (Australia) I had to be in private school due to hate crimes being common in the public school in my area. I got a little bullied there but it didn't bother me much and it was just this 1 group for the first couple of months I was there and it stopped once they realized I was unbothered. By then I had experienced severe bullying before I ever came out so rumours and things like holding the door to the classroom closed didn't bother me at all and they did get badly chewed out because of the door thing and me being disabled (by the teacher that wasn't in the classriom yet) This was a PRIVATE CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL and I felt incredibly SAFE. My name wasn't even legally changed yet but theynused þý preferred name and pronouns and only the nurse and headmaster knew my name in case of emergency. I've been lucky being from and living in a country where I have rights and laws that protect me but lately there has been SEVERE transphobia coming back and especially after covid! I am nonbinary and very femme and have a name that is gender neutral so in general I'm safe as long as no one checks my passport 😅 (we have passports that say X instead of F or M for the nonbinary umbrella and intersex people) I know loving and supporting ypur child is the barely minimum but even so, thank you. Not everyone is as lucky as your kid and I with having someone that loves and support us as we are. Lots of love and stay safe ❤ (It really baffles me that there are people that have conditions to their love of their child like not being lgbtq+)

[@JM-il2ff]

Things have gotten so bad lately. I have a friend in the US that due to being a feminine lesbian had never received any sort of hate (other than men refusing to believe her when she says she's a lesbian). But recently she has started dating a transmasc/non-binary person. Now I feel like every week there is a new story of how they were harassed for just existing as a couple in public. Usually it's small aggressions like being told in the check-out of the grocery store by a complete stranger that they don't agree with their lifestyle (no one asked), or being yelled at for wearing a rainbow pin or daring to kiss their partner in front of a coffee shop. But a couple weeks ago my friend told me in tears that they had been catcalled and harassed by a group of men at a gas station. When their partner stood up for them the group of men chased the couple to their car and began banging on it to scare them. They called the police but the men gave up and ran away before the police got here. The police seemed to think that my friends were wasting their time. Now I honestly worry about their safety pretty much every day. 💔 No other partner has ever made my friend so happy and my heart just breaks for them

[@crisis1379]

It’s shocking how respect for trans people seems to have decreased over recent years rather than progressing. Despite some of the questionable language in the narration of this show it’s so respectful in its portrayal of the people in it- always love to hear your commentary on this ❤️❤️

[@Luxeria]

Yes! It really wouldn’t be made like this anymore!

[@aruglaempire2518]

That's because people are catching onto the GRIFT and the LIES.

[@Seapancakeforpresident]

Lewis’ dad has come around so well in recent years! They did an interview together and it was really heartwarming to see his dad reflect on his attitudes etc

[@annamace7544]

I watched this and it actually made me cry because he was so sincere in it and the support he has for Lewis! 🥹🥹

[@TheTransDevin520]

A HUGE thank you to everyone involved in My Transsexuals Summer. And a HUGE thank you Lux for introducing me to the show. I've been out for about 3 years. My relationship with my mother was almost non existent after i came out. I have a hard time explaining my feelings to people. And my mother was just not getting me. Never referred to me as anything but my deadname. She even said "I've always called you (deadname). So thats what I'm always gonna call you.". I asked her to watch the show to help her understand me. And she started calling me Devin. I think she finally gets it! This show gave me back my relationship with my mother! Thank you for helping her understand! 🥰🏳️‍⚧️ Trans happiness 🏳️‍⚧️🥰

[@davinastein5776]

The tone, the tan, the fire red lippie. Looking incredible and speaking truth. So pleased for another Lux and Biscuit post.

[@Luxeria]

Thankyou lovely!!

[@nincure]

Agreed!

[@louissteel]

I just had stage 1 phalloplasty 8 weeks ago and I can vehemently agree that your walk is definitely different! not in a forced way, but having a willy certainly changes how I walk! also not wanting to pack doesn't always mean you don't want surgery. I hated packing it was so uncomfy and annoying as well as triggering so I just didn't do it. but having my own doesn't feel like that way

[@SpyderQueen1988]

Happy healing!

[@louissteel]

@@SpyderQueen1988 Thank you so much! its a little slow going but im getting there!

[@EmilyDayzie]

4 episodes is just not enough. I really do wish we had something in modern times like this. Thank you for showing us this show and for being so open about your own transition! Sending you love

[@Luxeria]

Yes it’s a surprisingly short series!

[@KingOfGaymes]

It’s shocking how we’ve gone backwards. Like I can’t imagine this being on tv now 💔

[@SpiderPriestess]

They should do a second season called my trans life catch back up with the original cast and have them interact with younger trans people today to illustrate the differences in what’s happening now from then . I always wonder where max is …

[@thepunkmuppet]

my brother walked in as you said “✨talk from the heart, try not to shart✨” and I think that might be a new family catchphrase lol

[@ByHerHand]

I’m 60 next year, and used to work in a service used by a lot of trans women back in the day. It appals me to see how much the minimal gains made for trans folk back then seem to be rolling back now under pressure from terfs and culture war extremists. It just goes to show that we can never be complacent and believe that we have progressed to a point where we can rest on our laurels.

[@mxqueer]

I've had double mastectomy with free nipple grafts as well as additional liposuction of the breast tissue / fat towards the side of my chest, and the scars were positioned to accentuate the line where the pecs end, so yes it is very possible! I was lucky to have a brilliant specialised surgeon, and the results are great.

[@morgangrey8350]

When I first came out to my mom (SIlent Generation), she had questions regarding the medical side of things and what were the risks involved, but overall she just rolled with it. A couple of months later is when she actually entered a sort of grieving process -- very common to parents of transfolk. Not like I died, but like I'd disappeard through the Looking Glass and she couldn't reach me anymore. She worked with a counselor, and a few months later she came out the other side realizing that the only thing that had disappeared was the idea of me as "daughter" and that I'd been there all along -- in factory-issued disguise!

[@styxthistle497]

"How many of us can relate to feeling so frustrated, you're in bed and having a moment." Literally me all day yesterday

[@aeolanyiramoon6260]

Same I cry so much in my bed too. Hope you feel better today 💖

[@Skyler_Rain]

That was also me all day yesterday, 5 months pregnant, still desperately trying to get insurance so I can see my baby for the first time. Finally broke down yesterday and bawled for an hour, then laid in bed watching KZbin to try and feel better. Still feel like shit today 😅

[@aeolanyiramoon6260]

@@Skyler_Rain I'm so sorry 🥺Sending love & hugs 💖

[@MadMadamGrimm]

Mr. Biscuit is living his best blonde sausage life. I aspire to this vibe. 😊❤

[@Luxeria]

Oh he really is 😂😂😂

[@cremeuxkraft9019]

Cis woman here, some types of men literally look for a confidant person to try to break or make an example of.

[@foxemartin]

Truuuuue!

[@Kangamoos]

i cringed so much about the employers continually blaming the customers. Like.. maybe cross that bridge when customers complain, don't assume the customers will complain before they do. It feels like an excuse, like they are giving themselves an "out" in case they decided THEY aren't OK with the new employee.

[@rosannam7623]

Donna is wonderful She just exudes that unapologetic energy and is so confident truly content in herself 😊

[@Jordan-pf9ws]

Woman's self defense training back in the day was exactly the same. I remember thinking the same thing this isn't going to stop any man attacking me

[@caitmonsta]

It actually can. Most attackers are seeking an easy target. The more confident and loud you can be, particularly in a public place, can help for certain situations. It is step one of defense, and is backed by evidence.

[@Jackie_Sins]

I never experienced experienced job hiring discrimination that I know of, but my supervisor at one of my jobs knew I was trans, and was a jerk about it. He would deliberately misgender me and very much pick on me for the most trivial things. I got no support from upper management, so I quit.

[@Luxeria]

Honestly isn’t it awful! I had an experience like this at university with a laboratory assistant and I did take it further x

[@TreC587]

40:49 Your child is alive BECAUSE they've transitioned, because they wake up every day and decide to continue fighting to be true to themselves. That *is* a reason to celebrate - and to be deeply grateful they're still here. Regardless of how your families treat you, I - a complete stranger on the internet - am so *very* grateful you are here.

[@eden.nd.]

He's a content creator and his dad totally accepts him now 😊

[@AlizaJayne]

51:10 your face is exactly how I feel!!! I understand he is trying to tell his son “you look manly enough” but all his son hears is “you aren’t worth the effort” and “your happiness doesn’t matter.”

[@qienna6677]

Many cis women, including myself, get anxiety wearing a swimsuit in public too

[@brandonp5846]

Not drew making me cry not even 15 minutes into the video! She's such a sweet and genuine person! 😢💜

[@francescadulash3511]

It does take balls to be transgender. After having hers removed, my best friend's metaphoric ones got bigger. Now she's become a police officer - I'm so proud of her

[@hayunnie]

The absolute adoration Biscuit looks at Lux with is just beautiful.

[@tohaovershell]

This episode brought a memory to my mind- when I was little, maybe 7-8, I saw a trans woman at a coffee shop working. I remember telling my mother I was confused because I’d never encountered someone who looked like that. My mom told me when someone presents/dresses this way, they are a lady and you will use the terms we use to refer to ladies. That moment made it so much easier to come out as lesbian later in life, and I’m dating a trans woman now. It really is that easy to understand, I remember how quickly I got it as a child. People these days have let their heads get filled with nonsense about other peoples lives. This is bare minimum parenting- teaching your children to accept others and accepting them! You are right about that, Luxeria! (The bar is in HELL.)

[@gsandau]

With my sister, we agreed that the pronoun mistakes had a basis in muscle memory. I felt like an ass and she was quite patient. She began transitioning at 50. Often, the words were out, and the foot was in. It took longer than I wanted because my goal is always to be supportive. ❤

[@snpdrg0n]

It may be uncomfortable to start with, but being supportive means to try. People make mistakes, it's okay, you just have to correct yourself. Practice, essentially.

[@Struudeli]

The important thing is that you wanted and did go on the journey to change that! That's what matters in the end, the genuine will to show love and support to your close one.

[@snpdrg0n]

@@Struudeli Exactly.

[@gsandau]

@@Struudeli that is a very kind reply. Thank you

[@mackie911]

I'd be careful with the testosterone blockers. My baby boy was on them too because I wanted to be sure he'd be ok in case I got him spayed and his demeanor shifted. He started barking, being anxious and got very weary of strangers which was never the case before. Noone told me this could happen and he is just very very slowly getting back to his old self, but some parts will probably never be back to normal. I wouldn't advise it.

[@fairygoodmuller8065]

i got half way through that before realising you were talking about a dog, and not a human child lol

[@misstfie8488]

I would worry more if the person serving me in a coffee shop had dirty nails than what their genitals are. People are weird, so interested in others bodies.

[@halstarlight]

Plus trans baristas are the best anyways

[@bananasfostergrants]

I'm on the C4 energy today so I'm about to be ✨aggressively enthusiastic✨ about beautiful people living their very best lives

[@Luxeria]

😂😂😂 it’s the only way to be!

[@BennyJay57]

Who needs sleep when Lux has posted 😂 Love the content As always, this series has been my favourite Recently, and as a trans man myself it’s so nice seeing people like me at different stages, I feel trans men don’t get much recognition so it’s so awesome to have some recognition and representation, Keep up the good work! 🖤🖤🖤

[@Luxeria]

I agree it’s actually been a lovely learning experience for me too!

[@mccam8781]

I'm a trans guy who does ju-jutsu. He definitely couldve shown them more useful things like if they do get attacked how to fall safely, or key points to hit- but its also important to consider that hes approaching them as beginners and it would be quite difficult to find something fully effective at that level :) love your videos btw

[@Dessamator]

I'm actually sad there's only one season. I'm not Trans myself, but as an ally, this has actually helped teach me how to be even better in my empathy in my questions about the feelings and processes. I'm on the spectrum, so sometimes my questions my my be too curious or intrusive to some... But I'm honestly just curious, and I used to believe asking in depth and scientific questions (Not just in regards to Trans existence, but different disabilities, medical journeys, and the like. I have my own experiences in some of these matters, and I openly share them (⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠)⁠♡), was my way of showing an interest in who they are.

[@stonersiren]

this is probably one of the nicest, most uplifting reality shows ever made. just education and wholesomeness.

[@Venya9]

Drew has such a nostalgic style to me I love her 🩷 the ugg boots, long striped top and a long cardi is just every girl from my late teens 😂

[@_crusoe]

I wish I had a friend like Drew, she's so supportive and a real cheerleader for others.

[@RagDollCookie]

I cannot WAIT for a 'where are they now!' I hope they're all thriving

[@LibraInSeattle]

I never realized that people were so obsessed with others genitalia. It’s bizarre. It’s not your job to teach people but I appreciate your content. I have learned so much about myself and my own sexuality and how little I actually know about the emotional, psychological and physical challenges that you face when you’re transgender. People in the media are so focused on bathrooms and genitals (especially in the states) but it’s so much deeper than that. I wish everyone understood this, rather than just being ignorant, closed minded, hateful and scared of anything different from what they deem acceptable. I don’t like bigotry. Thank you for being you! I am so very glad I stumbled upon your channel several years back. 💜

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Luxeria’s makeup today is ICONIQUE! Also, you look happy and rested. 👏🏽

[@Luxeria]

Thankyou lovely!

[@Mulbert]

What lipstick are you wearing Luxeria? I'm obsessed lol

[@EbyTheDragon]

I recently had my first negative experience related to my existing as a trans non-binary person. I'm generally pretty isolative of myself so I'm rarely in overtly hostile spaces, but I went to a concert recently where people just kept talking shit about me directly behind my back, calling me an "it" (funnily, after they had referred to me as "them") and saying how i "should have known better than to" something i am thankful i didnt hear, but it was the first time i felt genuine fear for my safety because of who i am. Ive had plenty of negative conversations, but i have generally been perceived as a tomboy up close which as uncomfortable as it makes me, has given me a sense of safety. I'm so thankful that i came out in a liberal state and have been able to find jobs which have given me a sense of safety and acceptance i would not have found where i grew up...

[@mxqueer]

Some nonbinary people pack, too - its not exclusively a trans guy thing :) Love the interactions and positivity, seeing them create community and share their experiences.

[@Aegeah]

hi luxeria, i'm currently recovering from 2nd stage meta and i've been binging lots of yours and roly's videos to pass the time. this is one of my favourite series of yours-the trans joy and sense of respect is something missing from today's current climate and while it's distressing, it's comforting in a way to hear you talk about everything and be happy and true to yourself in spite of it all. thank you so much for your content, you're amazing 💜

[@keiriver7571]

Hope you're healing up well! Congrats on the surgery ❤🎉

[@Aegeah]

@@keiriver7571 thank you so much, it's going smoothly so far. hoping that by next week my surgeon thinks i'm healed enough to get on with daily life again! 💜

[@EzraSprouts]

Congrats on your meta, hope you recover well and are happy with your results at the end of it all! 🍆✨

[@niccilefevre]

the whole ending where Biscuit is just having a time snoozing while she talks, adorable 🥰

[@roni7002]

Donna's confidence is so contagious, watching her live her life to the fullest actually motivates me to do the same

[@crazy4catsRL]

I never knew about the history of bottom surgeries. That is super interesting!! I wish there were more seasons of this show! So nice seeing so many transgendered people have others to support them and be close friends.

[@rainforest9209]

This has to be one of my favourite series reactions🙏 the surprising positivity in this show is so refreshing

[@Luxeria]

Isn’t it!!

[@disasterpierced]

trans man here who had a double mastectomy with nipple grafts in march here - yes, they often do sculpt the scars around pectoral muscles. when they mark you up before surgery they have to feel and move things a lot, then mark everything up. the placement of the nipples is then decided for certain after they have closed up the main incisions and sat you up a bit. a small team then agrees on a more masculine nipple placement that suits their body type and other factors like that. feel free to ask me any questions!!

[@ArtyRhiXx]

Made me super emotional when you said being with your boyfriend has made you feel more confident and you went swimming in the sea 🥺💕

[@coryj6090]

“There’s always money for war” spot on sis

[@markalexander3659]

Shouting "NO" as loudly as you can while defending yourself is surprisingly effective. Most people do the opposite and go mute for a minute just from the shock and almost out of embarrassment* so the person isn't expecting you to suddenly yell in their face. Also, it draws a lot of immediate attention to the situation which will likely bring people to you to see what's happening (even if out of only curiosity rather than ethical impulse to help) so you'll get help faster and it's also very off-putting to the attacker as the last thing they want is to become the focus of attention to people nearby *which I think is a VERY British reaction lol, to feel embarrassed that someone is assaulting you

[@SanguinaryBlade]

It sucks when people seem to be mourning the idea of the child they thought they'd have, and I just can't fathom how that works in their mind.

[@meganmeehan1565]

I think a lot of ppl have to try to see things from the parents perspective, even if they don’t agree or understand it. Just like they’d like the parents to try to see thing from their perspective on their trans journey. The way i look at it is the parent are mourning a death of the life they envisioned for them. A death of their daughter but have now gained a son, if you will. People obviously see girls differently than boys, or else what would be the point of transitioning? All I’m saying is give parents grace and time to adjust to the new normal.

[@SanguinaryBlade]

@@meganmeehan1565 I understand that, and maybe it's different for me since I'm never having children, but... I really can't imagine it, having a set idea of what your child SHOULD be like to the point you get upset when they're not that. Having any expectations of your kid, beyond that they try to be a decent human being, is weird to me.

[@meganmeehan1565]

@@SanguinaryBlade I think there’s many layers there. Not knowing if your child is in for heartbreak, bullying, ostracized by society.. not sure if ur child is 10000% serious or if it is a phase of confusion. You know them their whole life at one point as a certain gender, it’s hard to fathom them as the opposite. Will it affect their ability to become grandparents one day? So many questions or concerns of the unknown. At the end of the day, I think most come to the conclusion that they’d rather have their child in their life no matter the changes rather than not in their life at all. But again, there’s nothing wrong with allowing them grace and time to come to that conclusion. As a parent, there’s so many emotions going on while raising a child. I can’t imagine having to navigate such a life changing situation as a parent. Not that I don’t feel for the child, they’re going through their own struggles, but I feel like society is way too hard on parents for not being 100% supportive right out of the gate with no issues. No one knows how they would act or feel in certain situations unless it happens to them. Ya know?

[@SanguinaryBlade]

@@meganmeehan1565 Probably just me, again, but I would assume a having a kid that they WOULD be bullied and ostrasized a hell of a lot, to me unfortunately that's just part of growing up as much as I wish it wasn't. I still don't 'get' the whole knowing them as one gender then they're the other... They're the person they are regardless of gender. How they express their gender would surely be one of the least important things about them to me, so long as they're happy with it. And I have harsh judgement on anyone who expects grandchildren, I think that's straight up selfish in the worst way. Someone having children should entirely be the decision of themselves and anyone else that might parent that child. But again, I'm child-free, so I guess all of this is only really an exersise in thought. Though my reasoning for being child free is partly tied up in the above reasons, so idk.

[@meganmeehan1565]

@@SanguinaryBlade I really don’t know how to respond at this point. If you don’t think any of those are valid concerns or even selfish concerns, I don’t know what to say to get you to understand any potential pain. Respectfully, I think we just fundamental disagree on parenting or being compassionate for parents struggling to adjust. Again, even if you don’t agree, trying to see where one is coming from is key to peace and compromise. Have a good one!

[@sadlystuckinreality]

Drew seems so lovely helping out all of her friends that she's made. Having Sarah over and then going to help Lewis with the flyers. She seems like such a genuinely sweet person!

[@amenax21]

I'm a bisexual cis woman, who's in a long term relationship with a man. Most people don't see me as a part of the LGBT+ group. And yet my heart is soo full of love, I am so proud and soo glad to see thriving, kind and such beautiful people

[@kazmarie1740]

On the topic of crafting packers, I crochet my own! The really expensive ones tend to be multi-functional (STP, prostetic, and for sex) and hyperrealistic its really cool. One of the more popular companies are priced over 1k per piece but they send you swatches so you can match your skintone and it can be applied nearly seamlessly to the body similar to VFX makeup.

[@OfficialUndeadabbz]

This show is so wonderful for tv shows from 10+ years ago. Also biscuit near the end just laying back like I’m done is a whole mood.

[@skullykidkempke4767]

i really hope you continue with this series, it feels like im smiling threw the whole way. Ive also never seen like a group of trans people just living together and around each other. its one thing to see it online threw a phone of someones blog with their friends for example, but its another actually seeing the community. I always hear from trans people on the internet that one of the best things of being trans is the community, but litterly thats it, i havent seen it. I just forget sometimes how nice and kind people can be. so it makes me very glad to watch them and also hear your commentaries lux. also louis sipping his orange juice nervously/uncomfortably when his dad did the call was so funny to me cuz it hit home so hard for me

[@waterdragon2224]

I can really relate to Drew in the way she tries to avoid situations and miss out on things due to how she feels inside. Not being confident, worrying what others think, assuming something bad will happen. I’ve missed out on a lot because of feeling that way.

[@ONYP3RF3C710N]

In this week's episode: trans joy & community, Ms Luxeria flashes us her breasts, and Louis gets the money together to get rid of his. I love all the feel-good vibes of this series! 🖤

[@snpdrg0n]

Alternate title, lol

[@muchomangotangos]

Drew not getting a job is relatable except its because I'm brown skin and the racism is alive in the South. Its so frustrating when they take a look at you and make judgements that are discriminatory. And the condescending interview questions. I'm glad to know she got a job afterwards. It just takes one person to believe in you despite of your differences.

[@Plug8587]

Everyone said I didn’t need a nose job, but I got it and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’m so much more confident in myself. So if a trans person needs surgery to feel more confident and more like themselves, then they should do it! ❤

[@SamL-rc1ur]

That lipstick shade is stunning on you!!! You’re positively radiant. Love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@Luxeria]

Thankyou lovely!

[@mbogdanis5000]

46:32 Question about the scarring going with the pectorial muscles - generally yes, most skilled and experienced surgeons would follow the shape of your pectoral muscles so it looks most natural :) But there are lots of different surgeons and not all of them concern themself with visual effects :/ But if you look at some trans men who go to the gym a lot on social media sometimes it's hard to see the scars

[@avery_atleast]

The aside on swimming is relatable. So glad for Luxeria. It took a long while after I even even after I passed before I wasn’t terrified because of the constant threat of violence against us.

[@willowtabby4926]

On the stagefright/public speaking comfort for different audiences: I could be wrong, and I am not a psychologist. However, I have been involved in conversations around this sort of topic. I believe there are multiple factors that can influence how comfortable you are in each instance, such as: - the likelihood of interacting with anyone from that audience again; - your knowledge and confidence in the topic of discussion, and; - how personal the discussion is. The more personal the discussion is, and the higher the likelihood of interacting with those people again (or at least wanting to), the more likely it is that you'll be self-conscious and be wanting them to care about you, as a person. Generally speaking, people want family, friends, and friends-of-friends to like them. Now consider the scenario of giving a talk at a large conference, about a topic that you're confident in you're knowledge about (and able to admit when you don't know the answer to any questions that arise): generally speaking, it's a bunch of strangers that have come to listen to what you have to say on that particular topic. It's much more likely that they'll already respect you as someone knowledgeable in that field, even if they don't recognise your name directly. They've come to learn about that topic and may have even come to hear from you specifically. Despite the possibly large number of people in the audience, it's less likely that you'll directly interact with most of them in the near future, especially in other, perhaps more intimate, settings. You're more likely to recognise both of these points, even if only subconsciously, and therefore likely to be less self-conscious about whether or not they like _you_ as a person. Again, I'm not a psychologist, and I also haven't looked into any relevant studies on this recently. However, I have been in discussions about public speaking, and how people feel about it. I will also definitely note that this is a _very_ general statement, and very much not an attempt to be dismissive of people that are not comfortable with any form of public speaking at all.

[@ela1142]

I love how Luxeria talks about social problems while at the same time manages to create also entertaining and light-hearted content. ❤

[@HurricaneScully]

You are 100% correct that the government, media etc encourage a glaring spot light on trans people to dull down the focus on the real horrific issues we face. Spill that tea Lux ❤

[@EzraSprouts]

Thank you for updating the show to our current times. From a transmasc NHS perspective, i just started testosterone after 5+ years on the waiting list. The *one* NHS surgeon who did transmasc lower surgery recently left the NHS, with no clear plan for a replacement. Some people are suing the GIC over this, but until they win / we raise hell transmasc lower surgery will be, as you say, essentially private. Solidarity is gonna be more important than ever over the next year and beyond. Within and across all axes of marginalisation. Our community is gonna need each other more than ever, so let's not neglect the most sidelined or forget who fought for our rights

[@rebeccaryancross]

Yay! I really hope this is a respectful and wholesome episode because it’s been nice

[@Luxeria]

I hope so!

[@MarcelWhy]

really enjoying this series. seems on average much less unhinged than some of the other shows you feature (not that there's anything wrong with that!) thanks as always, Luxiepoosh! ❤

[@Luxeria]

It is much less unhinged!

[@transnightwalker7973]

I had a moment last week where I was probably the most uncomfortable/scared I’ve been since I started working as a trucker. I was in truck stop in middle of nowhere Nebraska and ended up going into a bathroom with a guy following behind me wearing a shirt that said “This is my pride flag” with an American flag on it. Freaked me out because unlike major truck stops across the country, there was zero diversity and I knew I was completely surrounded by people like that. Scared the crap out of me and also gave me a super intense case of what I’ve named “danger dysphoria” where for the first time in YEARS I looked in a mirror and didn’t think I looked like a man and I’m 100% sure it was caused by that fear I was experiencing. Needless to say, I got back to my truck ASAP and stayed there until I could start driving again.

[@markcoburn2439]

The fact the dad is trying and correcting himself is a good thing. As you said luxeria us parents are years behind with your adjustments that you have made years making. We might get it wrong and and make mistakes but we love our trans kids and are trying our best.

[@Morgan_le_they]

I love watching your videos. I just realized that I’m trans and I want to start HRT soon, but the rhetoric in the world right now makes me so mad at my own brain for denying this for so long (I’m 37 and American), when I could have realized earlier and hopefully be passing now. I get that that’s not a guarantee or anything, it’s just what my anxiety is saying right now 😂. Anyway, I love seeing you just living your best life! Also, I would love to see a video with you and jammidodger do a video, maybe comparing the trans experience in the UK from a trans woman and trans male perspective or something.

[@virgofairy88]

I love your makeup today, it’s so beautiful. I’m also enjoying this series on your channel-the TERFs are just as bad in the US and I have trans friends who are always on edge because of them. I wish they’d just let them be and mind their own business. We’re all human beings at the end of the day and each one of us has a right to be happy. We need more shows like this in the world to help society evolve and become more accepting.

[@Ivymanhattan]

Lux you’re looking RADIANT ✨😍

[@Luxeria]

Thankyou! Fresh roots and a fresh mind! 😂

[@EmJaybird]

I always love your makeup. But I feel like today you did something different (as well a tan ofc) and I think this is really nice too! We love a stunnig woman on the go who can make it all look gorgeous

[@Luxeria]

Thankyou lovely! I think it’s the fresh roots 😂

[@bobobaa]

This show has become one of my favorite shows to watch with you and the others on the chanel, it's such a breath of fresh air compared to the strange behaviors of the people on some of the other shows we watch. Cannot believe we are on the third of four episodes!

[@kingpuppet5881]

Yay , So glad you are covering this show again. Currently watching this and just wanted to say that you are a stunning woman on the go! Hope you are well. Thanks for the amazing content. Love chilling out after a day at work to your videos. I am androgynous personally. I get so much flack for the way I look. It is so pathetic really. We are what we are. They need to deal with it. This show was so problematic but also cutting edge for it's time.

[@Luxeria]

Thankyou lovely! And yes being visibly different always forces us into a difficult perspective in life, but you are all the more interesting!!

[@kingpuppet5881]

@@Luxeria Absolutely and likewise. The world would be so so drab without people like us. The LGBT community give more to the world than hetero norm fanatics realise. Personally I love winding up the haters with wit and just not giving a shit thehehe ❤

[@Anna101shark]

This series has made me tear up a few times. Out of happiness and wholesomeness. Also with the heat I collapsed from heat exhaustion today, so It's lovely to now lay on my bed, fan on, curtains closed, with my bevvie of choice (sparkling summer fruit water) and watch this stunning woman on the go Luxeria. ❤

[@rebeccaxx]

can you make a few videos of your makeup routine? like from prepping to full on makeup

[@kodamaspirit9298]

Thank you Luxeria about opening up on your experience wearing a swimsuit ❤ Not only am I overjoyed that you have such a supportive, confidence boosting partner, but I'm also moved by your account of the experience. You're so wise and charismatic that it's sometimes easy to forget that you feel vulnerable and not always 100% confident at times.

[@DxityDoo]

As a trans masc with some knowledge of top surgery, YES! It is possible to do the incisions so they blend in with the natural muscle on your chest. Some ppl don’t even get the full incisions, and just get essentially keyhole depending on the size. To my knowledge, however, the most common surgeries tend to go straight across for ease I guess? But yeah you can get the incisions to follow the shape of your chest

[@Mackieee]

Some people have double incision surgery scars that are straight, and some are curved, sometimes its one joined up scar, sometimes its two. Some of it is surgeons personal technique and some of it is patients preference!

[@JadedShrew777]

Aw, this makes me wish that I could build a time machine to attend Louis’s fundraiser and donate (a lot more than £2.50) towards his top surgery. I was also thrilled when Drew got her job! Can’t wait to find out what happened to all of them!

[@lauradora3268]

I always thought I recognised Lewis Hancox from somewhere! He's now doing tiktok. He's great!

[@dorinapenapoet]

This show is really just making me feel all kind of things. Such a good wholesome show overall. Can't wait for the where are they now. Makes me hate how the world sees us know though

[@fbnyfv]

Seeing Luxeria getting a sponsorship deal and especially for an episode about this beautiful show is amazing!

[@OhiChicken]

57:00 I notice that a lot of the time, when someone says someone is wearing too much makeup, it's because they're wearing the wrong shade of foundation, and it's noticeable.

[@lucienm4921]

I love this show so much, it’s so relatable and respectful in a way towards trans people. I’m so happy drew got the job in the end! I can definitely 1000% relate to not being able to get a job because people are “concerned about employing a trans a person”

[@Cait491]

Biscuit, I just want to squeeze you! Be glad I'm in South Africa 😂 so glad you had a good holiday Luxeria 💜 you deserve it.

[@RedLion502]

I know exactly how Lewis felt about top surgery! I used to constantly wear layers and have terrible posture. Now I love being able wear a single fitted shirt all the time and I feel so much more in line with I always felt I should be.

[@asmr-flossiewhisperer]

Hi Luxeria. Deb from France here. I love your videos. I must admit that for the first few videos I watched I didn’t realise that you were transexual, you are such a beautiful woman! Then I saw your videos about your feminisation surgeries…goodness me they were so successful…you are absolutely gorgeous and you wear your womanhood wonderfully. Everything about you is fabulous. Keep on making your videos, I adore them. Love from an OAP sis ❤❤

[@katelynelms3062]

Donna with the prosthetic on her nose/mouth at 30:07 is iconic 😂😂😂

[@mollymcfarlane3339]

I'm so invested in this show. I've cried and smiled this is such a heart wrenching show. I can't wait for the post review interviews.

[@sturmiush3x60]

I am not gonna lie... we (wife and I)stumbled upon your videos casually while having breakfast. And since then I've been binging. I am a trans masc aswell, having mastectomy end September and the trans centered show just caught me off guard (in a positive way). I was watching make up stuff not expected the trans thing to be addressed. But love it. You are gorgeous and you know like... I love nailpolish and make up but the struggle of not being taken seriously... being trans masc is so annoying. If you want nothing to do with stereotypically masculine so-often-toxic traits its so exhausting. I am happy I found you!