Featured Voices: One Year on T
Caidin wasn’t planning on going on testosterone, but transition has a way of derailing even the most meticulous of planners. Continue reading Featured Voices: One Year on T
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Featured Voices: Aydian Dowling
A Lion’s Fears In 2009, Aydian Dowling launched his YouTube channel Alionsfears. He began documenting his own transition as a way to voice his thoughts, fears, and successes. Through his videos he connected with the transgender community as he offered support for others looking to transition. Aydian quickly became an inspiration to many transgender people and their loved ones. So, I asked Aydian: You are an inspiration to so many others… Who Inspires YOU? … Continue reading Featured Voices: Aydian Dowling
Top Surgery: 3 years
Another year, another milestone. For archival, informational, nostalgic purposes, go back to my 2 Year mark, and my progress after the 1st Year. If you’re new here, check out the top surgery tag for more posts. Scars My scars are fading, ever so slowly. I get angry at them sometimes, for not behaving, like everyone else’s. I haven’t had any additional treatments after the injections and laser, … Continue reading Top Surgery: 3 years
Disclosure is a Spectrum
It’s not about “passing” (whatever that means), it’s not about a “successful” transition (whatever that looks like) or a “complete” transition (life is never complete). It’s simply a spectrum of who you tell about your trans status. And as a non-binary person, I still wield the power of disclosure. It just took me a while to realize this. Continue reading Disclosure is a Spectrum
Post Transition
As I envision the person I’ll become in 5, 10, 25, or even 45 years, I’m certain everything about me will change, including my gender – how I feel about it, how I look, how others see me. Being trans is a lifelong condition, just another part of being human. Continue reading Post Transition
Reader Ramblings: All About Binding
Binding can be a pain, both physically and emotionally, but it can also bring great relief. To bind effectively, it’s important to understand the options out there. Continue reading Reader Ramblings: All About Binding
Hysterectomy for FTMs, part 3
This final article in this 3-part series about hysterectomies for transgender people of all identities. It addresses the two biggest concerns that come up during the process, and specific steps to take towards making this a reality for you. Continue reading Hysterectomy for FTMs, part 3
Hysterectomy for FTMs, part 2
This 3-part series dissects all aspects of a hysterectomy, specifically covering the needs and questions of transpeople who are interested in the procedure. Part 2 addresses pro’s and con’s as well as misconceptions. Continue reading Hysterectomy for FTMs, part 2
Hysterectomy for FTMs, part 1
This 3-part series dissects all aspects of a hysterectomy, inclusively covering the needs and questions of transpeople of all identities who are interested in this procedure. Continue reading Hysterectomy for FTMs, part 1
LGBTQIA Reading List
LGBTQIA Reading List LGBTQIA Books Being the curious cat (or mouse) that I am, my mind has ingested its fair share of books, ranging from theories of cultural evolutionary psychology to the neuroscience behind 3D depth perception, to the complexities of P=NP and and infinite dimensional vector spaces, to troubled teens questioning their sexuality and their gender. Yes, I am an addict, and YA Queer … Continue reading LGBTQIA Reading List
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