For those of you who are not married or in a long-term relationship, how did you broach the subject of TRT with women you’re dating semi-seriously? When did you bring it up? How did it go? Did you get a lot of questions? How’d you handle the possible “are you just using steroids?” question? I’m 30 and don’t expect that a lot of women in my dateable age range have experience dating men who are on TRT.
I’m seeing a few women who I can see things going in a good direction with. I am also on EOD shots. I’m at the point where we’re starting to spend nights at each other’s houses, and I will likely be due for one if we go away for a weekend, etc. I am a ways away from talking about this with someone, but I want to be prepared when I do.
Just to be fair, I posted this on another TRT forum and got a lot of dating advice. That’s not what I’m looking for, and while I appreciate the intention, I want to keep this about broaching the TRT subject and hopefully hear about actual experiences you guys have had.
I wouldn’t bring it up until you’re serious (exclusive) with someone. It won’t kill you to miss a shot once in a while, just pick it up the next day or something. If you’re on an extended trip, you may have to bring it up. Just explain it in easy to understand terms - starting with what drove you to seek treatment in the first place. Explain that it ISN’T gear, it’s medicine. Although the compounds are the same, dosages are much different. Encourage her to ask questions and get informed. Make sure she is comfortable in her understanding. I just did this recently with my girl (we’ve been together for close to a year…I broached the subject with her when she was staying over one night and I was getting tired of getting off schedule). She had many questions and I explained things until she was understanding/comfortable.
[quote]catfish74 wrote:
I wouldn’t bring it up until you’re serious (exclusive) with someone. It won’t kill you to miss a shot once in a while, just pick it up the next day or something. If you’re on an extended trip, you may have to bring it up. Just explain it in easy to understand terms - starting with what drove you to seek treatment in the first place. Explain that it ISN’T gear, it’s medicine. Although the compounds are the same, dosages are much different. Encourage her to ask questions and get informed. Make sure she is comfortable in her understanding. I just did this recently with my girl (we’ve been together for close to a year…I broached the subject with her when she was staying over one night and I was getting tired of getting off schedule). She had many questions and I explained things until she was understanding/comfortable. [/quote]
Thanks, man. I appreciate your thoughts! Very helpful.
I think the simplest answers be honest. You are testosterone deficient and you are just supplementing what you lack. I I would use the analogy that she is doing similar hormonal therapy with her birth control. Also I would explain that you are not doing these things to get ahead per se but rather you are doing this to get to homeostasis. Just my two cents.
And here is a dollarS worth of information for you, don’t get married. Trust me I know from experience