Articles covering topics related to transgender history, books, and gender education.
FTM Masculine of center Nonbinary and masc Trans man Transmasculine/transmasc Testosterone Puberty blocker Hair loss Binding Mood swings and testosterone Staying stealth Voice changes with and without gender-affirming hormones How do I know I’m FTM? Understanding clothing sizes What are some names for my gender identity if I’m FTM? Why don’t people say “FTM” anymore? […]
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Transgender healthcare is any and all healthcare that supports transgender people in their health and well-being. It can include primary care, as well as specialized medical care or gender-affirming care that supports their gender transition or gender affirmation goals. Transgender healthcare can include gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT, sometimes called HRT), gender-affirming surgery including feminine facialization
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Here are some common words, terms, definitions, and questions you may encounter when you’re learning about transmasc or transmasculine gender: Transmasculine/transmasc Masculine of center Nonbinary and masc Trans man FTM Testosterone Puberty blocker Hair loss Binding Mood swings and testosterone Voice changes with and without gender-affirming hormones Staying stealth Understanding clothing sizes How do I
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Facial surgery Feminizing surgery Nonbinary facial surgery Masculinizing surgery Types of facial feminization surgery (FFS) Nose job or rhinoplasty Brow reduction surgery Skin care for surgery Skin care and makeup Recovering from facial feminization surgery (FFS) Pain medications after surgery Activity limitations before and after facial surgery How can I get FFS covered by insurance?
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Transgender healthcare is any and all healthcare that supports transgender people in their health and well-being. It can include primary care, as well as specialized medical care or gender-affirming care that supports their gender transition or gender affirmation goals. Transgender healthcare can include gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT, sometimes called HRT), gender-affirming surgery including feminine facialization
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There are so many different words people in our community use to describe their gender. Terms that were in common use just a few years ago might not be as common today. Here are some words, terms, definitions, and questions you may encounter when you’re learning about different gender terms or reading about gender transition
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Finding yourself is a lifelong journey for many people. As we grow and change, we interact with gender differently. New self-awareness could transform how we understand our gender identity or gender expression, or seeing someone who reflects an identity we never knew was possible. But finding a label for the person we are—our most authentic,
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Trans people are visible every day. We deserve to be supported daily, too. Take your energy beyond the Trans Day of Visibility to help the trans community. The beginning of spring is our favorite time of year—the time when we reflect and celebrate transgender people around the world. It’s a time when the whole world
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In order to provide healthcare services to you and give you medically appropriate care, we are required to get a recent blood pressure reading. You can get your blood pressure read for free at many pharmacies, go to your primary care doctor, or you may purchase a blood pressure cuff online.
