MTF Gender Confirmation Surgeries
Transgender people who are assigned male at birth are sometimes called MTF (Male to Female). They can identify as women, as non-binary, or something else. They may also choose to have surgery that... read more
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FTM Gender Confirmation Surgeries
Transgender people who are assigned female at birth are sometimes called FTM (Female to Male). They can identify as men, as non-binary, or something else. They may also choose to have surgeries that... read more
What does Non-Binary mean? Genderqueer? Gender Non-Conforming?
"Non-binary" is an umbrella term for anyone who feels like they're something other than a man or woman. Some people have binary genders like man or woman. But neither feels right for people with... read more
A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Stopping Monthly Bleeding
Monthly bleeding can cause dysphoria for some trans men, non-binary people, and other trans-masculine folks. Some people call monthly bleeding menstruation, a cycle, or a period. Whatever you... read more
What Is Binding? What Should I Know Before I Try It?
"Binding" often refers to techniques for making someone's breasts look flatter or smaller. Everyone who wants or needs to bind their chest deserves to be able to do so safely. You can read on to... read more
What’s Asexuality? How Do I Know If I’m Asexual?
An asexual person is someone who doesn't feel sexual attraction to other people. This means that they're not sexually interested in other people. This is different from celibacy, which is when... read more
Coming Out of the Closet to Your Family
For many people, coming out of the closet to their family can be hard. Unfortunately, many parents assume their children are straight and cisgender (not trans). Some parents have trouble accepting... read more
How Do I Come Out of the Closet to My Friends?
Even though you hear more about LGBTQIA+ folks and there's more celebration, deciding if you want to come out can still be a hard. You may ask yourself, is it a good idea to come out to them at... read more
What’s Gender Identity? Transgender?
Gender identity is a person’s sense of their gender. They can be a woman, man, combinations of these, or something else. Some people feel like no gender identity fits for them, and that's ok too.... read more
Straight Ally: How Can I Be an Ally to LGBTQ People?
A straight ally is a someone who supports equal rights for LGBTQ people, even though they're straight and cisgender (identify as the gender people gave them at birth). This non-LGBTQ person supports... read more