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this post was submitted on 15 Jan 2026
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DIY HRT
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Just out of curiosity what's your technique? I've been doing the same location alternating sides. I have a hard time causing myself pain with needles so I usually end up pushing it in super slowly and gradually. I find it helps reduce the pain and minimize bleeding after I'm done but idk how anyone else does it.
i do it slowly too.