trans men

for them

trans media representation

the l word: generation q

Daniel Sea on Max’s Return to “The L Word: Generation Q”

“My wish was for Max’s present to reflect more of a life like mine. I don’t hang out with mostly cis people, I don’t hang out with mostly white people.…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Dec 12, 2022

for them

trans men

gender

Myths About Testosterone and Fertility, Told Through Three Perspectives

Many who have taken testosterone have become pregnant and birthed babies, and there is no evidence that testosterone impacts fertility long-term. But the myths about testosterone continue swirling.

Will Betke-Brunswick —

Jul 12, 2021

documentaries

for them

film

What Will I Become? Tackling Trans Masculinities and Nuances of Misogyny

WHAT WILL I BECOME? is a documentary in pre-production on trans masculinities, mental health, and imagining a way forward. We are examining the community’s unique challenges of visibility and nuanced…

Lexie Bean —

Apr 1, 2021

for them

l word season six

the l word

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 604: Leaving Los Angeles With Thomas Beatie!

Thomas: I remember hearing that there was a trans character named Max, and that he gave birth and that possibly he was inspired by my actions. Riese: A hundred percent,…

Riese —

Mar 15, 2021

butch

for them

first person

When Other People Get to Give Away Their Binders

Getting top surgery with my butch identity is no longer some unattainable fantasy. Now the question firmly rests with me: do I want to go ahead with it or not?

Shoshana Raphael —

Sep 29, 2020

for them

l word season five

the l word

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 505: Lookin’ At You Kid With Zeke Smith

“I saw how they reacted to Max and I was like, ‘ohh, I’m gonna transition and I’m gonna be shunned from this community that I’ve longed for for 18 years,…

Riese —

Sep 7, 2020

for them

l word season three

podcasts

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 308: “Latecomer” With Rhys Ernst

Feast your eyes upon the chaotic screencaps of “Latecomer,” which involves Kit recording that song and everybody taking a private jet to a WNBA game. You know the one.

Riese —

Feb 17, 2020

for them

trans media representation

geekery

Be Your Own Dream Daddy in the Dad Dating Simulator of All Our Dreams

Dream Daddy is the game where you can not only be your own Daddy, you can date the Daddy of your dreams as well. This game was made for me.

Ari —

Aug 1, 2017

DADT

Don't Ask Don't Tell

politics + activism

Five Trans Service Members on the Glory and Agony of the US Military

These are stories of trans people who have served or are serving in the US military; their experiences range from the positive to the deeply traumatic and everywhere in between. 

the team —

Jul 31, 2017

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books

The most comprehensive and expansive look at trans representation in American comics you’re likely to find.

Mey —

Nov 17, 2015

trans media representation

trans men

visual art

“Bring Your Own Body” Exhibit Is Really Rad, Showcases Trans Art and Archives

Through an exhibition of both contemporary artwork by a slew of trans artists and a truly impressive selection of archival documents from the Kinsey Archives and the University of Victoria…

Kaitlyn —

Oct 29, 2015

amazon prime video

for them

movie reviews

“About Ray”‘s Director Doesn’t Seem To Understand That Trans Boys Aren’t Girls

Dellal talks about Ray as if he is a girl, and she talks about transitioning as if it’s a costume or an on/off switch. She even uses “she/her” pronouns to…

Mey —

Aug 19, 2015