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Hi, I wish to remain anonymous as this issue is very sensitive to me. I have a condition known as "gyno".
Moobs. B*tch T*ts. Poofy Nips. There are more names. I know, I've been called them all.
Most times you hear of this, it is some roid head who grew boobs after a cycle or 2 too many.
What you don't hear is up to 60% of men are stuck with this condition from puberty on.
I am 27 years old. Ive spent 7 of those in Cbt Arms. To say that I've grown a thick skin is to say the least. But that skin is wearing thin.
There is nothing I can do about them. No amount of PT, diet or anything works. I spend most days wearing at least 2 t-shirts at once trying to compress them. Very uncomfortable, especially in hot weather, or in the field trying to be as light as possible.
There is pain. The glands under the nipples are aggravated, and very sensitive to pressure. Running (obviously), body armour (compression) are very painful. And I'm tired of sucking it up. I shouldn't have to deal with this anymore.
There is the emotional. I haven't been topless at a beach since is was 13. Same for pools. If I can get out of it, I avoid going to places like this at all costs. I am so embarrassed. It goes as far as avoiding communal showers because of it. Can you imagine being in the field for a month, finally getting a chance at a quick rinse, and being petrified, trying to get out of it? It's gross. It's unsanitary, so I go, but the stress is ridiculous.
I haven't been topless in front of my wife more than maybe 3-5 times. Ever. She doesn't care, but I can't bring myself to take my top off. Not unless it's night and the lights are off, and even then. I don't want her to touch them.
I can barely look myself in the mirror without wanting to puke. I don't want to come off sounding vain, at all. But this really bothers me, and it has for over half my life.
I hear of people going through sex changes, paid for by the military, others just straight up milking the system. I've given 7 good hard years, and am staying in it for the long haul (IE25) at least. Is there some way I can approach this to get at least some of the cost covered?
I have a young family to support, and the minimum $3000 (for who knows what quality) for male breast reduction is so far out of my budget it's ridiculous.
It's a physical issue. A confidence issue, and it's a quality of life issue that has taken me to my wits end. I don't know what to do, but I'm tired of suffering in pain from this. I'm tired of being ashamed. I'm just tired of it.
Moobs. B*tch T*ts. Poofy Nips. There are more names. I know, I've been called them all.
Most times you hear of this, it is some roid head who grew boobs after a cycle or 2 too many.
What you don't hear is up to 60% of men are stuck with this condition from puberty on.
I am 27 years old. Ive spent 7 of those in Cbt Arms. To say that I've grown a thick skin is to say the least. But that skin is wearing thin.
There is nothing I can do about them. No amount of PT, diet or anything works. I spend most days wearing at least 2 t-shirts at once trying to compress them. Very uncomfortable, especially in hot weather, or in the field trying to be as light as possible.
There is pain. The glands under the nipples are aggravated, and very sensitive to pressure. Running (obviously), body armour (compression) are very painful. And I'm tired of sucking it up. I shouldn't have to deal with this anymore.
There is the emotional. I haven't been topless at a beach since is was 13. Same for pools. If I can get out of it, I avoid going to places like this at all costs. I am so embarrassed. It goes as far as avoiding communal showers because of it. Can you imagine being in the field for a month, finally getting a chance at a quick rinse, and being petrified, trying to get out of it? It's gross. It's unsanitary, so I go, but the stress is ridiculous.
I haven't been topless in front of my wife more than maybe 3-5 times. Ever. She doesn't care, but I can't bring myself to take my top off. Not unless it's night and the lights are off, and even then. I don't want her to touch them.
I can barely look myself in the mirror without wanting to puke. I don't want to come off sounding vain, at all. But this really bothers me, and it has for over half my life.
I hear of people going through sex changes, paid for by the military, others just straight up milking the system. I've given 7 good hard years, and am staying in it for the long haul (IE25) at least. Is there some way I can approach this to get at least some of the cost covered?
I have a young family to support, and the minimum $3000 (for who knows what quality) for male breast reduction is so far out of my budget it's ridiculous.
It's a physical issue. A confidence issue, and it's a quality of life issue that has taken me to my wits end. I don't know what to do, but I'm tired of suffering in pain from this. I'm tired of being ashamed. I'm just tired of it.