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.

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

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 :)

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

your voice got so deep, its amazing

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

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

Me: NO NEEDLE, JUST INJECTION!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 KZfaq 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 👍

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

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

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

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 😆)

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

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

that band aid is gonna hurt

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

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

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)

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

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 !

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

Your transition is coming along so great!

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

I am so glad you're back

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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!

keep doing what you're doing man!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

how do u not scream

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

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

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)

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

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.

Just went through your channel and wow what a transformation!

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

Thank you so much for this video! It was really helpful and relaxing

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.

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

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

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

Great instructional video, thanks dude!

This helped me a lot! I was able to do my shot myself for the first time!!

ryan!!!!!! i have missed youuu

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

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).

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

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

Thank you sooo much for the help!

Your voice sounds sooo amazing

ur back !! 😁☺☺☺☺

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

you just helped me with my first shot of T thank you!

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!

With the left over testosterone do you reuse the vial? And if so how do you cover the top of the vial to keep sterile?

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

We’re all gonna make it brah

Great videos and your choice of music is dope too :D

ahh love the song in the background c:

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

I'm almost 2.5 years in and I still sometimes am like !! when I do my injections

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

Wow, you´re voice got deeper, Nice!

I don't know if I could do that. I'm still debating and researching T. I'm not even out to my doctor.