LGBTQIA+

  1. Minority stress model: What it is and why it is important

    The minority stress model is an explanatory theory about the inequalities that sexual minority populations face. Learn more here.

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  2. What to know about scars after top surgery

    Top surgery is likely to cause scars. However, the extent of scarring can depend on the type of surgery. Learn more here.

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  3. How to find safe healthcare spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities

    There are resources and methods available to help people find healthcare professionals who are welcoming toward those in LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn…

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  4. Does hormone replacement therapy stop periods?

    Hormone replacement therapy can stop periods temporarily or permanently, but it depends on the type of HRT and the desired outcome. Learn more here.

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  5. Is hormone replacement therapy right for me?

    Some potential risks of HRT include blood clots an increased risk of some cancers. Learn more about HRT, its risks, side effects, and more.

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  7. What to know about voice feminization surgery

    Voice feminization surgery can help change the pitch of a person's voice. Learn more here.

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  8. Nonbinary top surgery: A guide

    Nonbinary top surgery is a type of gender affirming care that helps the outward chest appearance match how a person identifies. Learn more here.

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  9. How can a person start HRT?

    Whether using HRT as part of gender affirming care or to help manage menopause symptoms, the first step of starting HRT is to speak with a healthcare…

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  10. What to know about gender identity vs. gender expression

    Gender identity describes a person's feelings about what their gender is, whereas gender expression refers to how they communicate their gender…

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  11. What to know about body dysmorphia vs. body dysphoria

    Body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria both involve a person feeling dissatisfied with aspects of their body. However, they are not the same.

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  12. Two-spirit: Definition, history, and more

    Two-spirit is an umbrella term referring to Indigenous people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They can have both feminine and masculine traits.

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  13. Transgender voice therapy

    Transgender voice therapy is gender-affirming vocal training. It can help trans people better align their voices with their gender identity. Learn…

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  14. What to know about transgender and gender-affirming hair transplants

    For some transgender people, hair transplant procedures can be a key step in matching their outward appearance to how they feel on the inside.

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  15. Everything to know about gender-affirming care

    Gender-affirming care consists of medical, nonmedical, surgical, and nonsurgical services, mental healthcare, and social support. Learn more.

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  16. What to know about gynosexuality

    Gynosexuality refers to a person attracted to femininity, including physical and psychological feminine traits. Read more here.

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  18. What are neopronouns?

    Neopronouns are pronouns that fall outside the more common terms that people use in a language. Instead of using "she," "him," or "they," someone…

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  19. What to know about facial feminization surgery

    Facial feminizing surgeries (FFS) are cosmetic procedures that aim to reshape a person’s face to create the appearance of typically "feminine"…

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  20. Tucking: How to do it, tips, and safety

    Tucking helps minimize the appearance of external genitals, such as the penis, under clothing. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but it should never…

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  21. Social transitioning for trans people

    Social transitioning is when a trans person changes how they present or express their gender to others. Learn what it involves.

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  22. Facial masculinization surgery: What to expect

    Facial masculinization surgery (FMS) is a medical procedure in which surgeons reshape the facial features to appear more masculine. Learn more here.

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  23. Orchiectomy for transgender women

    Orchiectomies remove the testicles, reducing testosterone levels in the body. Learn more about orchiectomy for transgender women here.

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  24. Aromantic and asexual: What it means to be both

    Aromantic asexuality means that a person may not experience romantic or sexual attraction. Aromantic asexuals may have no sexual or romantic…

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  25. Do transgender people experience menopause?

    While most transgender people will not experience menopause, they may experience similar symptoms. Learn more here.

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  26. Transmasculine: Definition, in practice, and more

    Transmasculine refers to individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB) but who identify with or experience a significant alignment with masculinity…

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  27. What does transfeminine mean?

    A person may identify as transfeminine if they were assigned male at birth but feel more aligned with femininity than masculinity.

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  29. Pansexuality, what it means, and myths

    Pansexual people can feel attraction to people regardless of their gender or sex. Learn how it differs from bisexuality and the myths here.

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  30. Agender: Understanding gender nonconformity

    Agender is a type of gender identity whereby a person does not align themselves with any gender. Learn more.

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  31. Gender nonconforming: Definition, examples, and more

    Gender nonconforming individuals reject societal expectations of how people "should" look or act based on binary gender roles. Learn more here.

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  32. Misgendering: Why it matters, and why it is harmful

    Misgendering occurs when a person uses the incorrect gender when interacting with another person. It might mean a person uses incorrect pronouns, uses…

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  33. What is the meaning of autosexuality?

    An autosexual person may have a sexual attraction to themselves and may prefer masturbation over sex with a partner. Learn about autosexuality here.

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  34. What is rapid onset gender dysphoria?

    Rapid onset gender dysphoria is a proposed subtype of gender dysphoria. However, the term is not clinically validated, and using it can cause harm…

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  35. Which insurance companies cover gender affirmation surgery and how to apply

    Most insurance companies will provide insurance plans to cover gender affirmation surgery. Learn more here.

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  36. What is penis envy, and is it real?

    Sigmund Freud believed that female children experience penis envy, and that this is a key moment in their development. Learn more here.

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  37. Everything to know about butt plugs

    A butt plug is a sex toy that a person inserts into the anus. People use them both to provide sexual pleasure and to prepare for anal sex. Learn more…

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  38. What does it mean to be apagender?

    An apagender person is apathetic toward their own gender identity. Learn more about what this term means, finding support, and being an ally.

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  40. What does it mean to be genderqueer?

    Genderqueer refers to a group of identities that reject or defy traditional gender norms. Learn more.

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  41. What it means to be polysexual

    A person who is polysexual may choose to have a relationship with a person of any sexual orientation or gender. However, they will not necessarily…

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  42. What does it mean to be aromantic?

    A person who is aromantic experiences little or no romantic attraction toward others. Learn more here.

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  43. What is binding, and how can I do it safely?

    Chest or breast binding is the process of compressing chest tissue to make the area appear flatter. Learn more about binding methods, safety, and more.

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  44. What does it mean to be genderfluid?

    A genderfluid person does not have a fixed gender, so their gender may shift and change. Learn more about what it means to be genderfluid here.

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