Futurist (imported) wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:04 pm In theory, I certainly agree with you in regards to this; however, the financial cost of therapy certainly gives me shudders in regards to this (especially considering that some transgender therapists apparently don't accept insurance)!

Good point, though one cannot put a value on a person's mental health. I suppose I'm fortunate to finally understand it is a fantasy for me. Had a dream which I vaguely recall the other night, after watching BrentTAG's video, where my balls were disconnected, and I just remember feeling tremendous grief.

Futurist (imported) wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:04 pm In theory, I certainly agree with you in regards to this; however, the financial cost of therapy certainly gives me shudders in regards to this (especially considering that some transgender therapists apparently don't accept insurance)!

Oh shit on a cracker! It's not that expensive and not that long. You're needlessly stirring up fear of getting a therapist letter.

In other news, if you're going to keep soliciting advice, listen to it or stop soliciting. Every thread I've seen you on has you asking a question and for advice, and you always find a reason why the answer will never work for you.

Losethem (imported) wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:56 pm Oh shit on a cracker! It's not that expensive and not that long. You're needlessly stirring up fear of getting a therapist letter.

In other news, if you're going to keep soliciting advice, listen to it or stop soliciting. Every thread I've seen you on has you asking a question and for advice, and you always find a reason why the answer will never work for you.

Please forgive me if what I said is wrong in regards to this; however, what I do know is that I had bad luck with finding therapists who accept insurance in the area that I live in (specifically in Orange County, California).

Now, if I am wrong in regards to this (even in regards to therapists in Orange County, California), please, please let me know! After all, I am still trying to get this done with a therapist letter or two right now; however, I am simply being honest that I didn't have much luck in regards to therapists accepting insurance in the area that I live in.

I stand by my previous statement.

I go along with losethem if you truly want something you will make the sacrifices necessary to achieve your goal. I do not make much money and no insurance and it took a while but found ways to make what I wanted happen with no complaining.

Going to a legitimate gender therapist for a letter is NOT difficult, and need not entail any long stretch of time. Depending on your level of preparation and decision certainty, it can be as little as one visit for an evaluation, with a follow-up visit just to verify that the letter is an accurate reflection of your situation/needs. Those who desperately fear going through this minor "hoop" frankly need to grow a pair, before they can get a pair chopped out!

So if someone's interested in castration for libido reduction rather than sex reassignment, what sort of therapist would they seek out? How achievable would getting a letter be in that circumstance?

CranialDwindle (imported) wrote: Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:19 pm So if someone's interested in castration for libido reduction rather than sex reassignment, what sort of therapist would they seek out? How achievable would getting a letter be in that circumstance?

I do not have personal experience in the area which you find yourself. My guess is that you'd not get a letter to be physically castrated for libido reduction. However, they might work with you on a plan to help get you to chemical castration which could help that. In your case, I think I'd go the route of trying to get help with being chemically castrated first. Then you could later go to Dr. Arnkoff to have a no-letter castration to make it permanent, if you find the chemical castration satisfactory.

You're a poster child for try before you buy, because you want libido reduction. In my case it wouldn't have worked because my goal was not libido reduction, it was being uncomfortable in my body with testicles attached.

You can get therapists that will support castration for sex addiction. I've gotten several over the years to do chemical castration prescriptions. You basically have to just tell a compelling story of how your compulsive sexual interests are distressing your life. For me I usually told them I was addicted to prostitutes and porn (which I was) and it was risking my marriage, work and health. Some doctors even specialize in this such as Dr. Renee Sorrentino in Massachusetts. If you take the chemical castration for two years and progress that it is working week they will support surgical castration. Castration, at least chemically, is quite commonly prescribed for any paraphilia that is causing distress or harm.

I am in the process of castration evaluation with a GP. If I end up with chemical or physical castration or even not having either but getting my hypersexualiy under control I will be glad I got the real deal. A few hundred dollars is nothing compared to a bad decision. I think many of think about castration but are not willing to come out to the ones who may put us on a different path. My fantasy is becoming a reality of my life. My hyper sexuality is real, just not sure about the castration. As much as I love the look of a neutered man and want it myself I am going to make sure. Have a great day