I had been experimenting with biocompatible polymers for around a year in 2020. I was interested in both short-term temporary body modification using injectables and longer term. See, there is not alot of information out there on this even though we know of sooo many biocompatible polymers because pharma companies want to charge $500 for 1cc/mL of some custom compound. People are willing to pay anything to like the way they look. Me, I was just willing to try anything. Usually, I would make a new recipe, inject a little under the skin in my forearm and monitor it for a few days and then try a larger volume. Really, my main goal in doing this stuff was to subvert the cosmetic medical enhancement industry. What if I could figure out how to have breasts for 48 hours. Or maybe something more permanent. Someone could completely change their appearance and then it would go away. That would be pretty cool. There are countries where injectables for breast enhancement are common and even some cosmetic doctors in the US do saline breast injections that go away in a day. I already tried the saline though. It lasts much less than a day and requires serious volumes. It was interesting but not interesting enough. This time I planned to try polyethylene glycol. I'ma be honest, my curiosity got the best of me and so that day I decided to skip the forearm test and just inject a small amount of a highly concentrated solution straight into my chest. After 30 minutes I could swear it felt like something strange was going on. Was my chest getting bigger? Another, 30 minutes pass and fuck, my chest was definitely getting bigger. It kept growing and growing and growing. From what I could surmise, the polyethylene glycol was so concentrated that it started to absorb water and expand. It was funny and cute. I couldn't help but laugh that I now had size C breasts and had no idea for how long. (It went away in 12 hours or so) How am I supposed to explain this to my partner? Another crazy biohacker experiment I guess? The thing is it wasn't just that. I was doing these experiments for more than just some sense of greater good. I was doing it for myself, I wanted breasts. I figured it was time I stopped hiding that, I really couldn't at that point. Ya' know the boobs and all. So I came out to my then partner. It was one of the scariest things I have ever done in my life.
Thank you for writing this. Your post helps promote understanding and compassion for what trans and non-binary folks have to go through. I’m glad you’ve gotten to the place where you’re happy about your appearance.
Jo. I’m a friend of your mom’s. I’ve met you a couple times, follow your writings and have always been so impressed with your genius and experimentation. Now I can add that I’m impressed with your deep insight and sensitivity and amazing heart. I love your line “A person's gender and genitalia matter little to me compared to the qualities they have as a person.” Thanks so much for helping this 68 year old keep updated on our changing and opening world.
A powerful read, and powerful to "come out" whatever that means to (and more importantly, FOR) you!! Agreed that hopefully "coming out" will be a concept/language of the past some day. Happy to know you, Jo!
hey Jo! Stopping by to show my appreciation of what you. I might never use any product of yours or similar to what you do right here, but the work your doing is definitely a huge step forward for all the humanity. It's like when Apple made computers available for the small folk! I never really understood this cultural war between cis and LGBT, but when it comes to progress you have it nailed!
Your narrative is inspiring and exhibits true honesty and bravery. And, IMHO, anyone who is mean or hateful as regards matters like this are so small-minded that they are tantamount to an "n^th order term in an equation that can -- and should -- be dismissed.
The mighty Doctor Jo Zaynor! Thank you for sharing so much with us and being so vulnerable. You’re brilliant, and brave.
Thank you for writing this. Your post helps promote understanding and compassion for what trans and non-binary folks have to go through. I’m glad you’ve gotten to the place where you’re happy about your appearance.
To quote Captain Holt from Brooklyn 99,
“Every time a person steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place.”
Congrats :)
Jo. I’m a friend of your mom’s. I’ve met you a couple times, follow your writings and have always been so impressed with your genius and experimentation. Now I can add that I’m impressed with your deep insight and sensitivity and amazing heart. I love your line “A person's gender and genitalia matter little to me compared to the qualities they have as a person.” Thanks so much for helping this 68 year old keep updated on our changing and opening world.
Good luck and please take care of yourself!
Btw I like how in the one picture where you have boobs you are wearing an owl shirt. (Get it, hooters? Lol ;) )
A powerful read, and powerful to "come out" whatever that means to (and more importantly, FOR) you!! Agreed that hopefully "coming out" will be a concept/language of the past some day. Happy to know you, Jo!
I just had a similar conversation with my friend recently. Wonderful to see you embracing you.
You should consult a bit with Blaire White about what you are doing and why.
hey Jo! Stopping by to show my appreciation of what you. I might never use any product of yours or similar to what you do right here, but the work your doing is definitely a huge step forward for all the humanity. It's like when Apple made computers available for the small folk! I never really understood this cultural war between cis and LGBT, but when it comes to progress you have it nailed!
Respect
This is some good writing. You're doing some good shit. Also, you look a lot younger now.
No fear, carry on!
My best friend ❤️🔥
Hey congrats! Onward.
I’m so proud of you. You are creating something beautiful. Yourself. Thank you Dr. Jo. Xo
Your narrative is inspiring and exhibits true honesty and bravery. And, IMHO, anyone who is mean or hateful as regards matters like this are so small-minded that they are tantamount to an "n^th order term in an equation that can -- and should -- be dismissed.
I'm impressed with your courage. Onward!