Transition & Affirmation

Different ways of affirming gender identity and, for those who want to, socially, medically, or surgically transitioning gender.

Articles and Advice in this area:

Advice
  • Mo Ranyart

I’m so sorry that N is constantly misgendering you; that sounds like a painful situation. I know from experience that it can be incredibly hurtful and demoralizing to have someone in your social circle do this even after being corrected multiple times. Even if he acts like this behavior isn’t a big…

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  • Bex Shea

Soap truly has no gender, but the personal care aisle can still be a scary place. Let us help you out!

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  • s.e. smith

Am I trans enough? It’s probably one of the most pervasive questions for trans and otherwise gender nonconforming people and the answer is “yes.”

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  • Sam Wall
  • s.e. smith

Dating doesn’t have to be dreadful!

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  • s.e. smith

Facial surgeries can change the shape or structure of your face to align with your gender identity.

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  • s.e. smith

Vaginoplasty constructs a vagina from existing genital tissue.

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  • s.e. smith

If you’re equipped with a clit and some labia and you’d like a penis (with or without testicles), you’re looking at either a phalloplasty or metoidioplasty.

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  • s.e. smith

If you have testes and don’t want them, you need an orchiectomy!

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  • s.e. smith

If you’ve got a uterus and you don’t want one, you’ll be spending some personal time with a gynecological surgeon.

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  • s.e. smith

If you’re considering top surgery, here’s what you need to know about options and what to expect.