Voice training is so frustrating at the start, but sooo worth it (for me anyway). I had no idea how much dysphoria it would alleviate. In my experience, when people are on the fence about how to gender you, they use your voice as a tie-breaker.
But yeah, the early stages suck. It can feel even more dysphoric in the beginning because of how uncomfortable it feels. But it really does get better with practice. Consistency is key. 5 min 4 days in a row is way better than one 20 session.
Also, you probably already know this, but taking a sip of water will clear your throat and it’s way better for your voice.
I'm not even trying to sound like a different gender and it's still hard as fuck (I want/need to train my voice because it's very noticable how much my voice and general speaking skill deteriorates when I don't use it for days at a time, which is the norm for me).
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renegadespork@lemmy.jelliefrontier.net · 31 pts · 201d
Voice training is so frustrating at the start, but sooo worth it (for me anyway). I had no idea how much dysphoria it would alleviate. In my experience, when people are on the fence about how to gender you, they use your voice as a tie-breaker.
But yeah, the early stages suck. It can feel even more dysphoric in the beginning because of how uncomfortable it feels. But it really does get better with practice. Consistency is key. 5 min 4 days in a row is way better than one 20 session.
Also, you probably already know this, but taking a sip of water will clear your throat and it’s way better for your voice.
captainlezbian@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 201d
Also every bit helps. I struggle to maintain full femme voice, but I went from extremely deep (ie would out anyone) to androgynous for the most part
WalrusDragonOnABike@reddthat.com · 8 pts · 200d
I generally try not to drink water through the tube to my lungs tho?
katja@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 200d
See, that's your mistake right there
RymrgandsDaughter@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 13 pts · 200d
I'm in this image and I don't like it
hedge_lord@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 201d
Can't have shit in material reality demiurge done stole my voice
regenwetter@piefed.social · 7 pts · 201d
I'm not even trying to sound like a different gender and it's still hard as fuck (I want/need to train my voice because it's very noticable how much my voice and general speaking skill deteriorates when I don't use it for days at a time, which is the norm for me).
kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 201d
Meoooow I need estrogen tho :3