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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 transgender woman in a brown dress sits on a green couch near a window, smiling at her phone with earphones in during her trans telehealth appointment for gender-affirming hormone therapy (HRT). A bright, cozy room with a decorated bulletin board and a lit floor lamp in the background creates a relaxed atmosphere.

How Telehealth Transformed Trans Healthcare

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

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A transgender person moving into their new home. They are standing in a cozy bedroom, examining a colorful piece of fabric. Large windows with natural light illuminate the room, which has a bed, a cabinet, and plants, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

Where Trans People Are Moving (and Leaving) in 2025

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,

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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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How To Tell a Date or Hookup You’re Trans

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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