Cactus Montreal
A community organization in downtown Montreal that works to prevent blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections. They also work with drug users, sex workers and trans people to promote their... read more
All posts tagged: trans
The Magic of Getting Hormones – Scarleteen
This article explains what transgender and non-binary people can expect if they take puberty blockers, estrogen, or... 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 does Intersex Mean? What Makes Someone Intersex?
Intersex is a word that's used for someone whose body doesn't fit the medical definition of a male or female body. People who are intersex can have genes, hormones, or body parts that don't fit into... read more
Trans Summer School – Scarleteen
A series of articles focusing on everything trans, from sex to dating to physical transition to discovering gender... 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
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
Fact Sheet: Transgender, Transsexual and Intersex
This article differentiates between transgender, transsexual, and intersex, It also provides tips on how to be supportive to the trans and... read more