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If you don't want all the changes that doctor-prescribed HRT will bring, you will have to take frequent breaks. I disagree that one shouldn't do HRT if you aren't some level of trans as defined by others. That's gatekeeping and not cool IMHO. You are allowed to do you as they say.

I would also suggest that you consider the herbal route if you want to maintain as much as possible your erections and to avoid genital atrophy while on HRT. Much of your abilities will come back while off but some shrinkage is probably unavoidable. Herbal is slower but it doesn't nuke your sexual desire and genitals quite as fast.

I've done both and I really had no mental changes as far as I could tell. I was the same me on HRT as off HRT. Although I will say when I have been off HRT, I feel much better physically and more energetic.

I do agree however that if you want insta-breasts without the hassle of hormones, breast augmentation might be the way. But your tits won't be the same. For me, I wanted real tits and prefer the look - even if they may not be as perfect as implants make them look.

Good luck!