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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

“We have the feel, we have all these trans women working in this beautiful space, but it’s also technical. We’re…

Drew Burnett Gregory

Sep 4, 2024

A black and white photo of a trans man that is blurred.

FIRST PERSON

Transition Is Allowed To Feel Bad Sometimes

Realistically, I understand that if you do something for 11 months, the chance that you’ll…

Max Gross

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Feb 1, 2024

a transmasc person on a beach showing off top surgery scars in the sun

GENDER

Top 10 Things I’m Looking Forward to After Top Surgery

8. Being slutty in tank tops and vests

motti

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Jan 15, 2024

a transmasc person in a suit looking at the camera

GENDER

You Need Help: As a Transmasc, Am I Welcome in Lesbian Spaces?

You see, for me and you, dating women wasn’t the only thing that made us…

motti

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Jan 9, 2024

first person

Transition Is Allowed To Feel Bad Sometimes

Realistically, I understand that if you do something for 11 months, the chance that you’ll feel good for every second of those 11 months is zero.

Max Gross —

Feb 1, 2024

gender

Top 10 Things I’m Looking Forward to After Top Surgery

8. Being slutty in tank tops and vests

motti —

Jan 15, 2024

gender

You Need Help: As a Transmasc, Am I Welcome in Lesbian Spaces?

You see, for me and you, dating women wasn’t the only thing that made us lesbians or gay. It’s an entire culture with a rich history of tradition, identity, protest,…

motti —

Jan 9, 2024

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gender

You Need Help: How To Be A Trans Lesbian

Make sure to be kind and generous to yourself, give yourself plenty of time to process all of these important feelings, and don’t rush it!

Abbie Jones —

Dec 16, 2019

trans radiance

trans visibility

food and drink

Trans Radiance: Sharing Food As An Act Of Love

A common refrain in trans activism is to “give us our roses while we’re still here” instead of just honoring us upon our deaths. Donating to, uplifting, and otherwise supporting…

Abbie Jones —

Nov 20, 2019

trans radiance

transgender

first person

Trans Radiance: What’s in a Name?

For this piece, I talked to some trans women about their names and their experiences changing them legally (or choosing not to), as well as a couple of the incredible…

Abbie Jones —

Oct 14, 2019

gender identity

non-binary

gender

You Need Help: A Non-Binary Woman Working Through the Gender Feels

“Sometimes, when we allow ourselves to open a door, to open a possibility, the weight of that possibility and that choice is damn heavy – and overwhelming.”

Archie —

Aug 12, 2019

gender

3 Cheap and Approachable Starter Packers

A lot of people pack! It’s most commonly talked about and practiced in trans men’s circles, but packing is actually something very accessible for absolutely everyone that feels like doing…

M —

Jun 26, 2019

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gender identity

gender

You Need Help: How Do I Tell If I’m a Butch Cis Woman or a Trans Non-Binary Person?

If I could tell everyone how to differentiate between gender expression feels and gender feels, I’d be Sovereign Ruler of Gender and maybe things would be easier, but probably also…

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 29, 2019

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Lists/Top 10s

gender

30 Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Trans Women Who Make Our Worlds Turn

Queer, bisexual and lesbian trans women exist and thrive and belong here.

The Editors —

Nov 20, 2018

bad behavior

non-binary

gender

The Nothing Between Your Legs

“She’s a tomboy,” your mother says, frustrated. “I’m sure she’ll grow out of it when she gets interested in boys.” “More dolls,” repeats Mrs. Morris. They plan to doll this…

Hamilton —

Sep 4, 2018

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With T4T Care and More Effective Results, Bluebird Is Revolutionizing Hair Removal for Trans Women

FIRST PERSON

Transition Is Allowed To Feel Bad Sometimes

GENDER

Top 10 Things I’m Looking Forward to After Top Surgery

GENDER

You Need Help: As a Transmasc, Am I Welcome in Lesbian Spaces?

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Transition Is Allowed To Feel Bad Sometimes

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Top 10 Things I’m Looking Forward to After Top Surgery

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