FTM: The Terrible Truths of Testosterone

[@helplesalmon3303]

This video helped me so much! I’m a cisgender male and in the past few years I’ve gone through a lot of health problems. Based off this video I’ve realised it’s possible I have a hormone imbalance. I just made an appointment to see my doctor and get my testosterone levels checked. An unusual outcome from your video haha but I’m very appreciative.

[@KillerKikyo5]

I like how happy and comfortable you are. You don’t try to sound a certain way it just sounds like yourself

[@DrSAM69]

A lot of cis-males including myself are giggling in front of the monitor when you spoke about emotional and sex drive changes. Hehe, wellcome to the family buddy!

[@supahmoneymagnet]

I just hope the long term effects won't be that bad like what Buck Angel said it could/would be, e.g. vaginal atrophy

[@moneyblue8466]

I think his is different

[@sebastiansimon9308]

This was incredibly informative. I'm like a month away from starting T, and the whole "what to expect" thing is always helpful

[@payaso.101]

Are you still on T? :000

[@PoetGorman]

I love that you are not just speaking to the male transgender experience but to the realities of being a guy in general. So many women think that guys have it easy when it comes to secondary sexual characteristics ("It sticks out and rubs on your cloths, and it's really sensitive! I laughed out loud....affectionately.....at that one.) and hormonal changes. No gender has a monopoly on difficult changes and strange issues. Then there is the male tendency to never speak about our difficult body issues, which doesn't help. I do, and I can't count the number of times I have explained male body challenges and had a woman say, "I had no idea you guys go through that!" We are all alike in having challenges associated with our biological manifestations of gender, even if the manifestations are different. Thank you so much, Sam, for speaking for all of us too-often reticent guys!

[@RobertAlvarezThePsychicWitch]

@Sam Switz, I rarely use the term "adorable" to describe a man, but you are most definitely adorable! This video showed up in my feed, and it was a delight. I have said for years that Joy is one of my personal favorite forms of Prosperity so seeing your JOY sign was a beautiful surprise. Finally, I appreciate you taking the time to share what some of the cons to taking Testosterone are. Because I AM currently fifty, there have been times when I have considered it, or, at the very least, have wanted to talk to my doctors about whether or not I need it, or if I would benefit from it, and if that ever happens, now I know what to expect. Be well, and may you always have Luck and Love in your life.

[@sarcasticnotsad5155]

I can’t believe some guys still wear shirts after top surgery. As soon as I recover from top surgery, I’m throwing away all my shirts. Or maybe it’s just the heat messing with my brain. I want to be naked so bad but *dYsPhOrIa* .

[@ak5659]

Guys just generally like being naked. Google it. Reword the question in various ways and you'll see how often it's come up. AFAIK, more men than women are social nudists. Welcome to being a guy :-)

[@duckyisaclown69]

I started T almost 3 months ago and can confirm that this is accurate af. Also speedrunning puberty is terrible but totally worth it

[@Evan1060]

Love your positive energy. Thanks for sharing your process. Educational!!!

[@girlwithoutacountry644]

You can look into minoxidil (topical or pill form) for hair growth if it becomes an issue

[@deutschlango]

Thanks for sharing. I find really interesting how you can describe what testosterone makes to you . I think you could clarify men and women the differences between each other and why we men behave in certain ways. You should read the story of Tiresias, he is part of the Greek mythology, he was once a woman and helped solve a dispute about men and women among Zeus and Minerva. You have both views.

[@i.d.c9414]

I want to start testosterone so bad. I actually see some of the cons as pros.

[@dennisberganza4295]

You are soooo cute Sam. Very happy to see how embracing your life to the fullest. All the best to you 😃🤗😘

[@scottdrury7404]

Cis guy here. I appreciate the info you put out here.

[@elleryprescott]

Out of control sex drive? Welcome to being a guy. #literallymylife

[@raphaeldububuchim6983]

I'm not on T yet and I'm already like that

[@AlohaPanda]

Raphael Dububuchim because you have a lot of testosterone than an average female, which also a contribution to you being a transman.

[@LikeSoTotallyGay]

#Literallymylife !!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKKnh3yra51spdk :) :) ;)

[@uwucummies2483]

Hah don't need t for that

[@SovereignStatesman]

It's only out of control because they "respect women" and demand what they want for fear of appearing to be "using and degrading" them. In reality women don't care about that, they WANT to feel wanted and desired, and that proves it.

[@thomasjoyce5051]

Thanks for this video... today Oct 26 2021, I got my first T shot today I’m 56 yrs so happy to finally be on my journey ❤️🤘🏼

[@wt460]

Wtf are you? MTF or FTM?

[@greysonswim8530]

Your videos help me out so much!! I’m 1 year and 1 month on T:) I love your videos they help me a lot emotionally and mentally I was thinking I was the only one feelin like this. But I’m not. Thank you so much

[@mackenziethesinger2925]

I'm a trans girl and Joy is my middle name haha

[@maestrolynn12]

I got hooked from the first second I heard you say “‘ello poppet!”

[@teddypicker7458]

Hi Sam, thanks for your videos. I am enjoying them thoroughly.

[@systxmfails6262]

Is the “hell yeah” Jenna marbles lol

[@kayceemonroe4145]

Aww you're Soo Cute..... Me as a M2F Transgender Woman, Estrogen made me like comfortable with myself and I'm sassier and wittier lol, my moods are weird and my body is getting curvier and my breast.... UGH they're sore and my sex drive ... Hmm it's like I don't have one ... Lol Thank you, Sam ♥️

[@solar2000]

I feel so mannish bcus my sex drive has been resistant to estrogen. The first few weeks I was like asexual, and it returned to normal. Pills, shots, whatever. I'm in the mood all the freaking time. I don't take blockers anymore bcus the shots suppress my T but not like they helped anyways. I've found progesterone helps push it down a little bit but it isn't like nonexistent. Bottom dysphoria is very fun.

[@noelliebtsie]

Lucky bish, cis woman and I'd loooooove to lose my sex drive and just be a pure intellectual...nun. Sigh.

[@Lucas-cw2wr]

hahah love the "why i'm so increadibly hot" at 2:50 😂 another awesome and very informative video again🤘 I CANT WAIT TO FINALLY START TESTOSTERON

[@SamSwitz]

Lucas hahaha thanks dudeee! I CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO START EITHERRRR!!! 👏🏼👏🏼so so exciting

[@crocogatordentifrousse7960]

Omg I'm a ftm and my new name's also Lucas :)

[@xtasch9595]

Updates??

[@myrkflinn4331]

I have severe throat tightness when I wake up, its so dry and I wanna vomit (its never been pre T)

[@LloydMacDuff]

Your looking good my friend

[@CoMorbiditty]

My students say Im always wet and sticky . My eyes are particularly oily. Yes I was a singer and my top to mid range is gone. I cant sing anymore unless its really low. My libido has spiked and hasnt come down yet and its been 16months so far. Sometimes it feels like Im choking, there's a lump in my throat but I still sound like a fem.

[@threeofeight197]

That was interesting about singing. I’m a “Contrapoints” fan and I loved her singing pre-HRT and since then I’ve noticed she doesn’t really sing anymore. As a music lover it made me sad to think that that was something she was forced to give up. 😢.

[@PatrickBEAUDRY-ge8gb]

I’m a Cis gay man. But I have a number of trans/non-binary in my Social Circle. You’re absolutely adorable, very handsome, but what really shines is your incredible personality! Thank you for bravely sharing your journey to help others! 😘🤗

[@Inaristar1]

Lol yes I totally agree, the sex drive does become out of control. But being on T definitely has been a blessing especially when you’re suffering from chronic anemia :D

[@suttamaar8848]

Only temporarily tho it gets pverwhelming

[@MemeProphet]

I'm almost 6 months on t and my bottom growth has just now stopped being super sensitive

[@louisxxvdefrance6741]

Throat tightness is one of the ancillary morphological responses of a fully aroused cis-gender male, when we are experiencing strong physical desire. Perhaps the testosterone experiences in FTM bodies is related in some way to that specific aspect. Is throat tightness something expressed in cis-gender females as an aspect of arousal in the same way as males? I don't know, honestly...

[@josephstout4066]

Im not trans or looking to be trans....but your info is very informative... thanks.....

[@kikomartin-pr]

As a cisgender man, my sex drive is and has always been crazy high. Now in my 3rd year of being single I wish I could go out but as a single father of 2 boys, I stay home with them. Mine never leveled off. Feels like I’ve been a hormone on feet since I was 12. Seriously.

[@missbelladonna24]

Sounds like me as a teenagers. Tbh it was miserable. So glad I barely have a sex drive now, much better this way.

[@ak5659]

I know how you feel.

[@shadrachemmanuel1720]

​@@missbelladonna24you're a woman though.

[@Philippe.C.A-R]

I don’t know if you experience the same , but young guys have to “ take care of the business “ at least once day ( teens more like 3 times a day!! )

[@dmnemaine]

I'm happy to tell you that "older guys" have to "take care of business" too. It becomes a little less frequent, but not much.

[@michaeldemarco744]

I'm amazed at how manly and attractive FTM can be I was born a male and y'all have better bodies and looks than me

[@isabelcast7792]

Does it change your physical strength ?

[@Brett.Crealy-kh1sk]

Be on the look out for symptoms of T-related vaginal atrophy, it can be debilitating, & can lead to sepsis!

[@tachiniisun2739]

I'm a 55 yo man. I clearly never thought of it that way 🤔🤪. Thx 4 sharing your story.

[@KingAce49ers]

When you say "bottom growth", do you mean the cliterous?

[@SamSwitz]

Yes :)

[@jrhermosura4600]

same with m2f. declining testosterone leads to a shrinking penus

[@Rocky-hx9xb]

Sooo I'm ftm pree T and thanks for the advice Sam. I've heard a lot about your sex drive heightening sooo not excited about that but YAY Testosterone.

[@dam-q9l]

You're gorgeous. Im gay and appreciate you putting this out.

[@santiagocampos1537]

Please do a hole video about bottom growth🙏❤️

[@SamSwitz]

I did! It’s on my channel, check it out :)

[@santiagocampos1537]

Sam Switz omg, thank you, love you, you are such a idol to me❤️

[@Jshdhfjfsrjjdjksj]

Thank you for this 🙂

[@martinhirsch4959]

How many mgs of test do you take a week?

[@TheAncasterguy]

Sam you look 👏

[@Choop4fun]

Sam, you're a handsome man, I love your top surgery and your musculature on T. Love your video's, thanks for sharing your story.

[@kennethbrodnick6688]

Why haven't you posted any videos in four years?

[@susanmuraguri8564]

Oh, wow!....I've always wondered about the 'cucumber' region.....how it all works out..... :-D

[@Radicalspencer]

I'm cold, have dry skin, and low sex drive so I hope that it's all going to be a little less intense/level out once I'm on T!!!

[@davidwoodford7304]

Thanks again for the education!

[@jaimehurtado1842]

I love you Video’s keep going plus your so awesome an incredibly handsome

[@transmanari]

Love it! Subscribed!

[@joearceneaux9424]

So awesome Sam you are a very handsome man thank you for being so open an helping so many.contiune to wish you all the best .if i may share try a good jockstrap. I brought 2 from STEVE GRAND HE HAS HIS OWN MENS UNDERWEAR LINE go to his site the front is well padded an for some of us guys we are not all hanging a big bulge. So he design his mens line on his own.i love mine. I enjoy your channel an thank you for being so open it has help me understand all A trans .goes through. Just to be who they should have been.much kindness and love. 🌈❤

[@clothildecook6497]

Hmmm I'm wondering about rogaine for male pattern baldness

[@SovereignStatesman]

Yeah you can wonder about and go bald, it or USE it and keep what you got.

[@isabelleboulay2651]

the clitoris has 3000 nerve endings more than a penis so.... if yours is bigger and longer, it's now more exposed than it was. I can just imagine how that much more sensitive it must be. The aggressive change happens for most ftm's I've talked to. The libido has changed as well. They don't mention any of this when they hand you the prescription for T. I think there should be a whole information session about this BEFORE you start transitioning.

[@rikisaini3145]

Human furnace....lol... BTW, how did you handle the bottom growth thing whenever it hurt?

[@SamSwitz]

Hahaha honestly, I just had to figure out what clothes to wear and how to adjust myself so my clothes wouldn’t hit me constantly in the wrong way- takes a sec to figure out! Haha

[@hansr8271]

You could prevent all this side effects with one simple blood test!

[@lezbeon]

What test?

[@beaubreau]

After starting T the sex drive was high maybe the first few months. After that my sex drive is basically a 0.

[@joeyv8808]

Damn! You are handsome! I'm a gay male and I find u very attractive!

[@SovereignStatesman]

Well duh, you want men who look like women.

[@raphaeldububuchim6983]

@@SovereignStatesman many gay men place high standards on a masculine appearance (which doesn't mean we necessarily select partners based on that, it's more of a cultural thing imo). Some gay men prefer "fem" men but fem isn't as popular as masc(uline) or so I hear

[@SovereignStatesman]

@Thora Friganza " He totally looks like a man. " Yeah David Spade.

[@clarencewalker3957]

Great Sam, I like your delivery

[@belliotrungy9107]

Human furnace that's my ex bf. He's the quiet introvert too. Physical anger and always horny welcome "home" 😊 enjoy the world of never ending escalation. Why am I fighting over this irrelevant point... Because I must. 🤷

[@ricardoroberson9158]

You are awesome

[@catarinabernardo8463]

I m watching you from Portugal. You re wonderful :)

[@bayouboy8744]

As a man who has to take testosterone supplements I'd like to make a few comments on this video. First of all testosterone is an extremely extremely strong hormone. It has a much stronger effects than estrogen and the effects appear much more rapidly than estrogen. With that said I noticed that you made a comment about taking your shot and going to bed. I'm assuming that you're talking about taking a shot of testosterone cypionate which is testosterone in an oil base. This form of testosterone supplementation has really fallen out of favor because it gives you wildly fluctuating amounts of testosterone. The testosterone pump is the preferred method of testosterone replacement because it gives you the same regular dose of testosterone every single day so you have none of the highs and Peaks. You mentioned a couple of side effects but I wanted to comment on. Not all people on testosterone get male pattern baldness. Not everyone taking testosterone will get hair on their chest or their back. You mention to the smell and that is one of the side effects of testosterone because you are overall more oily and you will sweat more when you are on testosterone. My last comment is a caution: : testosterone is not to be taken lightly or without a doctor's supervision. It can have some very serious and sometimes deadly side effects. We all know that men die earlier than women had a lot of that has to do with testosterone. Make sure you know all of the risks before you undergo testosterone therapy because there are many. Good luck to you and I hope that your transition goes very well

[@sewinglarry]

Oh my!

[@alexandrecamargo7706]

The reason you are hot is because God damn you are hot dude. As a singer myself I'd love to hear about the changes your transition caused in your technique, approach and even classification, I'm very interested in this point as I am in all issues of vocal pedagogy and it's something not talked about at all especially when it comes to FTM.

[@jazzjasmin]

Your spike only lasted 2 weeks? My libido is stupid. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@suttamaar8848]

It lasts a few month or at max 3 years then goes back to pre t levels

[@susant8555]

You are adorable!

[@Tnowion]

still wondering about how the shirtless thing is being celebrated as something one is finally able to do after transitioning ftm. because in germany someone published a video admitting that they only transitioned ftm in order to get rid of the sexist disadvantages and not because they were trans. and i think that not being able to go shirtless unbothered is one of these disadvantages.

[@Tnowion]

@Jerry Donohue actually it was a good guess. yet, one would need technical knowledge for that. just having a dick can get you up faster but you still have to walk on your own.

[@Tnowion]

@Jerry Donohue i don't think you live in reality. yes, quotas are being put in place but that does not make the staff 50% female. and they are not being put in place everywhere. in a few professions in a few countries. but these quotas obviously don't apply to parlaments, parties or inheritance of money, land and company ownership. or college funding by parents. and often they aren't even checked. they try to change the ratio with this stuff, but as long as desks are being built for people of male height, as long as sciences are being tought at the age at which boys are most interested in it, in the way that boys are interested in it, as long as healthcare focuses on the wellbeing of men, as long as cities are being built for the needs of men, as long as unpaid and lowly paid family work is pushed onto women, as long as family planning and abortions get forbidden and structural abuse and murder of women is tolerated by the law, they will have the disadvantage. nothing a minimalist tweaked thought in your brain can make unhappen.

[@Tnowion]

@Jerry Donohue if you prefer to live your life in selfpity despite being the demographic with more privilege that is your choice. men have tons of problems, i know, guess what, they talk about it a lot. all the damn time. guess what, being privileged does not mean everything is being done for you. as i said above, having a dick is advantageous but you have to walk on your own. if people find the game is rigged and you profit from that it is your choice to whine about the game still being hard. but consider what light that sheds on you.

[@Tnowion]

@Jerry Donohue i'm sorry that you have to experience this. but as a non-cis person you yourself don't even know what it is like to live as a cis-male. the empiric statistics that prove cis-male privilege are easily accesible and no "feminist propaganda". just look at the ratios of gender in crime. prepretators and victims have very distinct profiles, especially when it comes to sexual violence. as a trans- or intersex person you of course don't fall into the privileged part of the statistic. feminism is still good for women and men. and for nonbinary people as well. because when gender inequality fades, the whole importance of which sex you are drops. and that makes everything easier.

[@sharonhass9678]

I have to say that if I didn't know you were F2M then I'd swear you were born a male. I've gone through the mid life change being 56 now-less estrogen being produced I thought-but I took OTC stuff. Come ti find it wasn't needed. Sam-I go through hot flashes. Go from being covered up to being hot. It's rough. I have s dachshund who's a furnace-she lays next to me and makes me way too hot. You're handling things very well. I'm sure that your emotions are like a roller coaster. Pregnancy and the mid life change play with emotions too. And guys go through mid life change too- usually in their 40s-so count the years!

[@eugene.brucebell8108]

Wow! I am new. I never would of thought that you are a trans. You are definitely a boy now. Amazing. Cute, very cute.

[@daveemery12]

Love shirtless Sam

[@soundslike1life]

When you're a cis man and see a female to male transgender and they got more hair than you do. :D Shiiiit! No, I'm happy for everything Sam. You're a wonderful person. And hot. So very hot. :)

[@christinekraus8855]

Do you Need ANDROCUR DEPOT, AGAINST TESTOSTERON DEPOT NEBIDO 1000mg DEPOT!

[@gwydionprisament8911]

Yeah your going to have those big spikes in anger and sex drive. Those are things men deal with on the daily, so when you suddenly have the massive increase in testosterone that you are not use to it is to be expected. Testosterone is a powerful hormone, you as a Trans man experience something that a cis woman never will the urges that it brings on men. It is so powerful that trans woman take a testosterone blocker and estrogen as part of their transition.

[@maypoman2]

Just discovered your channel. Interesting talk. And you are quite cute!

[@robbk7099]

You are a beautiful man

[@travismaschino6954]

You are so handsome!

[@alfyman100]

Hi Sam;, you are very handsome, as a gay man, I would find you very attractive, but do you prefer male or female, thank you

[@heshvan]

You are SOOO Cute!!! Wish you lived in my city!

[@anthonywalsh785]

sam you are a very hot guy. good luck to you for the future.

[@tjbren576]

When you held your hand WAAAY up there to show your sex drive? Yeah. Me - for 40 years...

[@yourrrfather621]

"That's my dad" samuel 💀

[@heruthecoppercoloredgod7311]

So odd to hear what testosterone does to someone who didn't ave it before or as much...being a guy & hearing this is like ...WOW so it REALLY IS the testosterone and NOT ...ME... I mean I joke with my male friends when they complain about being..under-sexed or feeling TOO sex oriented I joke with them and say ..."It's the testosterone"....I also blame testosterone when they complain about just doing stupid sh*t or being d*ck...or being crass....or being boyish...etc etc... The list of f*cked up Sh*t is LONG! and I seemed to always know it was testosterone or just being male! And this video kinda confirmed my suspicions! The good news is guys ...it really IS how nature makes us...naturally f*cked up! so when you go to meet your maker to discuss all the f*cked up sh*t you did ....well now we know what made all that possible! LOL. It's a struggle I have to say the worse about all of things mentioned in this video is the anger EVEN with testosterone from BIRTH I don't understand where or why the ANGER! I don't think I got a lot of it but I do think anger is generated from testosterone as suggested in this video! I don' t know WHY nature would want to make anyone just angry for no reason & I think that is really ... just not cool because it can lead to that being taken out on someone ALSO for NO REASON! I really don't appreciate that one at all & I think my testosterone levels are not reaching anger levels though perhaps the thinking of sex is more the norm. I love being male but I DO think we got the short end of the stick somehow! Thanks for sharing! .

[@Ella-kn9qd]

Don't worry about it, nature makes you angry and have urges for no reason, and nature makes us girls emotional for no reason and bleed for no reason lol nature really isn't on our side as humans. The hormonal emotions make us girls say/do some dumb stuff too, especially say some dumb stuff. I bet most relationships end just due to either the girls or guys hormones essentially, it's the hormones that ruin everything

[@noelliebtsie]

Whoa, weird to find an actual thoughtful comment on youtube. Ha. Honestly, I feel like the situation would be so much better if men didn't feel the need to be in charge of everything, and if women didn't support that so much as well.

[@valentine-p2r]

I'm a gay guy who would love to date a FTM trans man. What I have found is that most FTM tend to be more attracted to women than men. Do you have any insight on this? Thanks!

[@TheAcadianGuy]

Testosterone makes sexual desire extreme.

[@gracielacosta1740]

N I L E E R .....😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈*RIQUISIMOOOOOOO OOOO OOOO OOOOO OOOO QUE MOJAS*

[@user-hc7eq9tz8j]

So much to say so little time

[@BoardroomBuddha]

If you’re starting to see a receding hairline, unfortunately you will likely see more hair loss. Fortunately most of your hair will fall between 25-35. The throat tightness is because it’s looking for an Adam’s Apple that is not there... Yet, do you feel more attracted to men ?

[@Ella-kn9qd]

Everyone has an Adam's apple, bio women's are just smaller, but when a biological woman is a lot thinner you can see it a lot more. I'm born a woman but been underweight my whole life and people have thought I'm trans because they can see my Adam's apple when I'm at lower weights, but turns out all girls actually have them too

[@m_j7851]

Hello ❤

[@na3237]

Sex drive shit is A LIE... It's been 3 years never hit that

[@jaimehurtado1842]

Thanks was totally interested an your same cute ... GRRRR

[@patriciaanndemello4652]

Interesting

[@wolver73]

Welcome to twelve.

[@chasingthedragon317]

I had to subscribe I find you very interesting. Btw... I'm a straight woman. Hope that's okay?

[@ashquinn9508]

CHASING THE DRAGON it’s okay to be straight

[@chasingthedragon317]

@@ashquinn9508 lol....thank you🙂

[@superfunkmonker]

sex drive for having sex with women or men?

[@conneycandy669]

U make me wanna be a cougar😆

[@aleisterbeaumont8068]

I like men now. That's something I didn't expect to happen. It could just be that my sex drive is so much more intense.

[@lg.breakfree8211]

Join the club ! 24/7 horn 😈

[@kasnarfburns210]

You remind me when I was in my 20-30s, then I wish I could sometime just turn off my sex drive. Now that I'm my sixth decade, I remembering wondering if at some point, I'd want to turn it back on....;-).....And at times I do!!!

[@brian8616]

Good looking guy