We’re living in a time of social upheaval, but through the efforts of brave individuals spearheading social change, members of the LGBTQ community are gaining recognition and rights. As a family member or friend of an individual with gender dysphoria or a transgender (initiating, transitioning, or having completed[…]
As a parent, you want to be supportive and affirming of your child’s changes, choices, expressions and identity, but where do you start when your child shares their gender dysphoria or transgender identity with you? How do you make sure you support them through the process?
Hormone replacement therapy is a treatment that is often introduced at the beginning of a gender affirming journey. But it’s also a treatment that helps maintain physical changes in the body, making it part of a necessary and healthy commitment for life.
For most considering or undergoing gender affirmation[…]
OK, so you’ve made a commitment to top surgery and you are (understandably) nervous. You also need to get prepared for your big day and recovery. Post-operative instructions and taking it easy immediately after surgery will play a huge role in the success of your gender affirming surgery. It really is that[…]
If you’re experiencing gender dysphoria or considering or preparing for gender affirmation or gender reassignment surgery, you may have some questions about what you can expect during and after the procedure. We’re here to help you navigate through this liberating transition from start to finish.
Here are the[…]
There are few groups more marginalized and misunderstood than the transgender community, especially the younger demographic. If you or someone you know is seeking support as a part of this community, here's a brief guide about gender dysphoria, gender transitions, and gender reassignment surgery:
According to the Williams Institute of Law at UCLA, there are almost 700,000 transgender individuals in the United States. As a person faces a transition, the question of which gender affirmation procedures are necessary to make your gender transformation complete is deeply personal and up to each individual.
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