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Accessing gender-affirming care shouldn’t be hard. That’s why trans telehealth services (like Plume Clinic) make it easy. In a time when trans people are facing increased scrutiny, harassment, and even criminalization in some areas, being able to access care securely and privately is more important than ever. Whether it’s long
Trans people are moving. We’ve been hearing it in conversations with friends, in online discussion groups, and from national research. For some, that move is about finding safety. For others, it’s about getting (or keeping) access to gender-affirming care, being closer to community, or making life more affordable. In July,
Mental health challenges are common for transgender and non-binary people. In a 2025 mental health survey conducted by Plume Clinic with over 1,500 respondents, 38% rated their mental health as low (0–4 on a 10-point scale). 70.2% had been diagnosed with anxiety or depression in their lifetime. A study found
Medically Reviewed by Amanda Pittelli, NP Do you want to increase your bottom growth but aren’t sure where to start? It can sometimes feel like the first rule of bottom growth is “don’t talk about bottom growth.” You can see plenty of “this is my voice after X weeks on
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
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