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March 6, 2022

Trans Life 101: The Essential Guide for Life as a Transgender or Nonbinary Person

Community & Culture /

Chest binders Transtape Transphobia Tucking Gaff Stuffing and packing Affirming swimwear Affirming lingerie and underwear Shaving Electrolysis and hair removal Understanding clothing sizes Makeup for trans women Introducing your new name and pronouns How to tell your family that you’re trans Coming out at work (or not) Understanding health insurance Detransitioning Changing gender-affirming medications Support […]

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7 tips to help you deal with gender dysphoria (that have nothing to do with hormones)

Mental Health & Wellness /

By: Cairo Levias (they/them) Combating gender dysphoria with creativity Validate yourself for better mental health Discover what self-care can mean for you Reducing stress and connecting with your inner self Nurture your nervous system Take a deep breath and soothe your senses From the good to the gritty, write it all out Dealing with gender

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What does transition mean for a transmasculine person?

Community & Culture /

By: William Cuthbert (he/they) The meaning of transition will be unique to every trans person. This applies between different gender expressions, as being transmasculine or FTM involves separate experiences to being transfeminine or MTF. (At Plume, we don’t usually use terms like MTF or FTM when talking about someone’s gender journey, since it’s not inclusive

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5 ways to be an ally when the person you love transitions

Transgender History & Education /

By: Micah Fletcher (they/them) 1. Don’t panic and don’t question it 2. Center them in their transition 3. Learn about their identity 4. Be curious, but be cautious 5. Support your loved-one materially through their transition When you transition, the people around you might wonder how to be supportive. They might want to be allies,

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