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LGBTQ History Month: 100+ Years of Transgender History

Happy LGBTQ History Month! Celebrated every October, this month is a time to recognize the victories, lived experiences, and everyday lives that make up queer and trans history. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ people while also reflecting on how our past shapes the present. Trans history

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Being Trans & Hispanic in 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the cultures, histories, and contributions of Latin American communities in the United States. For trans Hispanics, everyday life can mean navigating not only anti-trans laws but also anti-immigrant bias — from clinics to workplaces to public spaces. Even though not all

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Pregnant transgender man gently holding his belly, showing top surgery scars and embracing trans parenthood.

Do Trans People Want Genetically Related Kids? (Study)

Do trans people want genetically related kids? A large study conducted by the clinical research team with Plume Clinic says yes, some do. When we talk about trans healthcare, we often focus on the basics: access to gender-affirming care, hormones, and surgery. But for many trans and gender-diverse people, there’s

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A smiling man sits while a woman stands beside him with her hand on his chest. Both are looking at each other, surrounded by green plants against a blue background, celebrating love and connection within the trans Hispanics community.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Being Trans & Hispanic in 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the cultures, histories, and contributions of Latin American communities in the United States. For trans Hispanics, everyday life can mean navigating not only anti-trans laws but also anti-immigrant bias — from clinics to workplaces to public spaces. Even though not all

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How To Increase Bottom Growth on Testosterone

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

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Letting Go of Shame & Internalized Transphobia

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

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