The science of sellouts: Why are LGBT conservatives like that?
There’s a certain combination of personal and political identity that proves perpetually puzzling: queer and trans people who support conservative…
One Month Left
As we approach the end of 2019, a meme has been circulating around Twitter: “there’s only ONE MONTH left in…
Spironolactone can be ineffective as an antiandrogen for many trans women
For trans women and transfeminine people who choose medical transition, one of the most common treatments is the use of…
Even more data confirms: Trans people’s awareness of their gender long precedes disclosure to others
Last month, I looked at the findings of Restar et al. (2019) in Transgender Health, which examined the developmental trajectories…
How soon can AFAB trans adolescents expect physical changes from testosterone?
As of this month, it’s been seven years since I started HRT, and I can still recall the excitement, anticipation,…
Contra “ROGD”: A recent cohort of youth evaluated at Amsterdam’s gender clinic does not have less intense gender dysphoria or greater psychological issues
Attempts to legitimize the lay anti-trans narrative-slash-conspiracy theory of “rapid onset gender dysphoria” as a genuine health condition are risky…
Study: Spironolactone with medroxyprogesterone acetate suppresses testosterone in trans women more effectively than spironolactone alone
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. While spironolactone is one of the most…
Case series of trans women suggests HIV drug efavirenz may make oral estradiol less effective
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. Transgender women face a highly elevated prevalence…
So they finally got their straight pride parade
By Heather McNamara Since the dawn of pride parades, homophobes have been demanding to know “why isn’t there a STRAIGHT…
Zinnia’s continued college adventures: summer 2019
A couple months back, I went into some depth about my personal history as a student, my struggles with high…