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Some books feel like old friends. This one feels like a love letter. For this month’s Trans Bookworm Series, we explore We Both Laughed in Pleasure by Lou Sullivan. He’s one of the first known trans men in the U.S. to speak openly about being gay, and to push back
Medically Reviewed by Amanda Pittelli, NP It’s no secret that sex education in the United States can be far from comprehensive. Many states require abstinence-only curricula or offer minimal education on contraception, STI testing, and sexual health. As of 2025, some states have bans on discussing same-sex relationships in public
We live in a world that sends trans people a lot of harmful messages. Over time, those messages can take hold in our thoughts and self-image. Even when we’re working to undo them, they can resurface in subtle ways you might not expect. For many trans people, shame and internalized
We live in a world that sends trans people a lot of harmful messages. Over time, those messages can take hold in our thoughts and self-image. Even when we’re working to undo them, they can resurface in subtle ways you might not expect. For many trans people, shame and internalized
Dating as a trans person can bring up a lot of questions, especially when it comes to disclosure. Should you tell someone before the first date? After? What if you’re not ready, or if you’re still figuring things out yourself? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but what is true is that
Let’s be real—most self-care advice out there doesn’t work for everyone, especially for us trans people. Bubble baths, yoga retreats, and skincare products might be nice for some, but they’re not practical or attainable for many of us. Worse, they don’t address the deeper need for stability and support in
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