People from the LGBTQ community often struggle with being comfortable with their own identity or even accepting their own gender identity, let alone having people around them accept who they are. This is not an unknown fact. However, there is a major difference when the origin of the struggle stems from sexuality and gender identification. […]
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One of the things that I see happening a lot within the trans community is a lot of people who are unable or unwilling to see themselves as “trans enough.” This can range from denying their own gender or claiming that they’re not “trans enough” to qualify as trans. Those who believe themselves to not […]
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For a lot of trans people, one of the major goals is to pass. Basically, to be at a point where people will look at them and not see a trans person…
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So you want to change your name as a transgender. Awesome! This is a big step to take in your transition. But before you go about getting it changed, there are various factors that you have to consider. Some states are easier, while other states are much harder. When it comes to changing your name, […]
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Gender identity is one’s personal experience of one’s own gender. Gender identity can correlate with assigned sex at birth or can differ from it. All societies have a set of gender categories that can serve as the basis for the formation of a person’s social identity in relation to other members of society. In most […]
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“Transgender” is an umbrella term used to capture the spectrum of gender identity and gender-expression diversity. Gender identity is the internal sense of being male, female, neither or both. Gender expression — often an extension of gender identity — involves the expression of a person’s gender identity through social roles, appearance, and behaviors. Transgender people […]
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For Trans Men, it may be difficult at first to understand what exactly is happening. You are in the middle of an identity crisis and you don’t know where to turn to or what to do. Some days are okay but other days you’d rather be anything but alive. Don’t worry you are not alone. […]
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Isis King is an American actress, fashion designer, and top model. Isis was assigned male gender at birth. However, she has stated that individuals may allude to her as transgender. She was the first transgender female to content on the show and became one of the most visible trans individuals on TV. Isis King had […]
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If you are an MTF transgender woman or are in the process of transitioning, looking good is probably high on your list of priorities. In fact, a transgender woman has a reputation for being fashion icons. They push the envelope when it comes to beauty and style. If you are an MTF trans woman and you […]
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There is no cookie cutter path to become a confident MTF Trans Woman. You will at times find yourself stumbling in your quest to embrace your femininity. When you stumble, find yourself envious, or compare yourself to other cis-woman, know that you are not alone. Many MTF Trans Women fall into the pit of comparing […]
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In this world, there are people who are born female but identify as male. Such people yearn to transition to the gender they have always identified with. If you are a female who identifies with the male gender, understand that you are not alone. Thanks to the advancement of technology, you can physically transition to […]
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One of the biggest challenges transgender women face is how to behave femininely. This is usually because they were brought up as males. Nevertheless, in order to transition to the woman you always were, you need to learn womanly etiquette. As a trans woman, you need to realize that the way you behave is just […]
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As a trans guy, there are several things that should always be in your metaphorical survival kit. Confidence is the most important. Every step of your transitioning period should be punctuated with confidence, and a lack of confidence can negatively affect your ability to embrace your manliness. However, if you are having trouble building your […]
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Like any transition, whether it be female to male or male to female, is a long process. After accepting oneself and letting their peers know about their feelings, it is a complete fact to say that their lives will not be the same. They will gain and lose support, from people who do not understand […]
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Gender Fluid Awareness of multiple genders and sexual orientation has recently taken a limelight in the media, however misconceptions and stereotypes still linger because of this. Before we start to dive into this subject matter, it is important to know simple terms such as gender, sex, and sexuality. Gender is what people feel within themselves, […]
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Two-spirit is a gender that is found in only North American who fulfills one of many mixed gender roles found traditionally among many Native Americans and Canadian First Nations indigenous groups. The mixed gender roles encompassed by the term historically included wearing the clothing and performing the work associated with both men and women. This […]
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A few seconds after delivering a baby the medical practitioner is able to identify the physical orientation, behaviour and gender of the newborn baby. From that moment the baby is described as either male or female, but in some unfortunate circumstances, the child can be called neither due to the absence of the reproductive organs […]
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