For some trans and nonbinary people, hormone therapy is an important aspect of gender affirmation. Testosterone is commonly used in gender-affirming hormone therapy (also known as HRT) for those who want to masculinize their bodies. While high doses of testosterone are often associated with significant physical changes, low dose testosterone therapy can also be an
Trans Day of Visibility is March 31. The idea is for trans people to share our identity proudly and be visible as trans people who are part of everyone’s community. But sometimes, especially with a huge number of anti-trans bills being passed in the US and other highly anti-trans news, we feel too visible. Visible
How old was I when I knew I was trans? I can’t give you a simple answer, because this question can mean a lot of different things. I’ve gotten similar questions about my childhood from a number of people, from those who knew me growing up and those who didn’t. Perhaps some parents are trying
If you are trans, resources are available to help, fund, and support you. Trans people deserve access to gender-affirming health care, employment opportunities, and safe and comfortable living conditions. Many organizations are working towards providing this access (even though the legal situation in the US continues to threaten trans people). This post features a selection
Trans people have a right to healthcare. One of the most egregious pieces of anti-trans legislation in the US to date just passed in Kentucky. It targets gender-affirming health care for trans youth, insurance, doctors who provide gender-affirming care, legal name changes for youth, and more. If you want to read more about anti-trans legislation,
If you are dating someone and you are non binary, “girlfriend” or “boyfriend” may or may not fit well with your gender identity. In a non binary relationship, names and respectful language can matter a lot. Some nonbinary people prefer gender neutral words to refer to themselves, and some nonbinary people like gendered terms. How
A chest binder is a garment similar to a tank top or sports bra, containing non-stretchy, flat pieces that shape your chest into a flatter silhouette. Chest binders are safe when worn correctly. For some people, the mental health benefits of seeing and feeling this flat shape of their chest are immense. In this post,
What is gender euphoria? It’s when someone feels good about about a gender-affirming experience. Cis people can experience gender euphoria too: think having fun trying on a fancy dress or having a girls night out, or attending a men’s discussion group or walking with a manly swagger. Trans people tend to notice gender euphoria more
Can gender dysphoria be treated, does it go away, or is it a lifelong occurrence? For some people, gender dysphoria can get better or worse over time. Gender dysphoria can intensely affect trans people. People can feel a disconnect between the shape and behavior of their body and their internal gender, and/or they can feel
I am a long time Sims fan, which means I am very excited about The Sims 4 trans update. I’ve been playing The Sims since the original, when I could check the CD-ROM out of the library and play it on our desktop computer for two weeks at a time. I was devastated as a
