Monthly Archives: July 2017

At the gates of lesbianism

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

by Heather McNamara Welcome to lesbianism! And congratulations on your decision to give up dating men. They can be fun sometimes, but I can tell you from experience that lesbianism is way way more fun. For starters, there are boobs. … Continue reading →

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“Degrading military readiness”: Trans servicemembers speak out on Trump’s ban

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

President Trump’s July 26 tweets stating his intention to exclude all transgender people from the U.S. armed forces, citing “tremendous medical costs and disruption”, were met with surprise and alarm from many quarters. Most immediately, in the nine minutes between … Continue reading →

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Four low-cost alternatives to puberty blockers for transgender adolescents

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

Related: How to find doctors for HRT, Myths about youth transition, Ethics of treatment for trans youth Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision. Puberty suppression … Continue reading →

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Fresh trans myths of 2017: “rapid onset gender dysphoria”

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

If, like me, you make a habit of trawling through the darker side of opinion pieces on trans issues, you might have come across a peculiar new term: “rapid onset gender dysphoria”. This supposedly recent occurrence is described by the … Continue reading →

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