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Trans History Spotlight: The Cercle Hermaphroditos

What would it have meant to find community in a time when your very existence was criminalized? What did trans people do before we had language like “transgender,” before there were support groups, clinics, or gender-affirming care? To answer these questions, we have to dig deep into the forgotten corners

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Trans Fact or Fiction?: Being Transgender Is a Mental Illness

Being transgender is not a mental illness, but for much of modern history, the medical system has treated it like one. If you’ve ever explored the history of mental health diagnoses in the U.S., you’ve probably encountered the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM. Published by the

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How to Use Progesterone as a Gender-Affirming Medication

Medically Reviewed by Amanda Pittelli, NP Wondering what role progesterone can play in gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT)? Progesterone is a hormone utilized in (GAHT) for some trans or non-binary people. While most people on feminizing GAHT take estrogen, some choose to add progesterone as well because of the additional changes

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Trans Romance & Sexuality Survey: Results

Do you think trans identity and sexuality are connected? We asked, and our community answered! Sexuality and gender identity are personal, but they’re also connected in ways that shape how we experience relationships, attraction, and intimacy. For a lot of trans and non-binary folks, gender transition can shift how we

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