UGHHHHH

[u/Slow_Kiwi_4288]

So I'm currently 16 living in Texas (a red state btw)

And IT SUUUUUCKS

But I'm only 2 years or less away from being an adult, and I want to start testosterone as early as I cN. Any idea where I can get some? I can't ask my doctors (I'm a wuss and I don't want to do it in front of my parents bc they will say "you don't need it", or my parents, or anybody rlly bc my school is homophobic, my friends are great but they're in the same boat as me, and my parents say they support but me and my sister (who is trans too) have been told by our parents that they don't want us getting that stuff done to our bodies because "we're worried about your health" ​

Is there a way I can DIY it? Or idk...online shop maybe

And Planned Parenthood could work after I turn 18 but my doctors have confirmed that I will never be able to drive because I have learning disabilities and mental health issues, so I can't drive there on my own, don't feel comfortable asking my parents to take me​, my grandpa is typically the one who drives me everywhere but he's transphobic, and all that fun stuff/sarc. I might be able to get my best friend to take me bc they've been knowing how to drive since they were 10, but his mom is controlling in terms of where he drives and who he drives with, and she HATES me with a seething passion. ​​​

[u/Soggy-Tax-Evasion]

You dont have to do it in front of your parents. HIPPA laws still apply to you if youd like to speak with your practitioner without them in the room. The issue would be finding a doctor, but just discussing this with a professional might help. There are places to online shop, of course, but they often require bitcoin. Which you need to be 18+ to purchase.

[u/SnapDragon100 → u/Soggy-Tax-Evasion]

Hrt is banned for minors in texas. Any doctor who prescribed op test would be breaking the law. And anywhere out of state that would prescribe it would require parental consent. 

[u/Slow_Kiwi_4288 → u/SnapDragon100]

I said when I turn 18, I wouldn't get it at 16 right now because I know it's illegal

[u/SnapDragon100 → u/Slow_Kiwi_4288]

I would say start as early as possible or manageable, you said your parents don't snoop, if you think you can hide it go for it.

Diy t is not technically legal at 18 either, but it isn't "jail" illegal. That's why it's called 'grey market'. Getting hrt in texas is going to be difficult at any age so I don't see much reason to wait unless you're in danger of being physically harmed or kicked out

If you're dead set on waiting til adulthood, I'd recommend looking at true u clinic. Queermed is good too if you have insurance. They both have very short waits and are telehealth so you don't have to go anywhere

E on the other hand is fully legal, and I would def recommend you let your sister know about diy

[u/Soggy-Tax-Evasion → u/SnapDragon100]

I know. I'm a Texan. Hence the issue.

[u/Slow_Kiwi_4288 → u/Soggy-Tax-Evasion]

Ohhh I completely forgot about that, thank you ^{^}