Not speaking from experience, just what I’ve read.

You don’t have to dilate for forever per se. As time goes on you have to do dilation like activities less and less often to maintain it. I’m not sure if there’s a lower limit to how often, but I think there is. Also note I said “dilation like activities”. So after a while, it doesn’t strictly have to be dilation.

If I’ve said anything wrong, please let me know. Again, this is just what I remember from reading and isn’t something I’ve experienced myself.

Small typo in the image description. Should say “don’t out me” instead of “don’t put me”. =3

Quoth the raven “Never more” (will that Ethernet port work)

This is typically done through what are called “forced subtitles”. I’m not sure if you have any specific question like how to enable forced subtitles, or how to get forced subtitles. But hopefully if nothing else having the keyword helps.

You may want to look into genderfluid as what you’re describing reminds me of that.

It does get quiet sometimes. I’m doing alright. Mostly trying to play catch up with some of my responsibilities and trying not to be overwhelmed. But other than that, I’m doing really good.