New study on trans women’s developmental milestones: Self-awareness precedes disclosure by several years
I’ve previously criticized Lisa Littman’s study of the alleged condition of “rapid onset gender dysphoria” – since corrected as “perceived…
The Rule of Mattress-Eaters: Media sensationalism is different for trans people – but it shouldn’t be
Stefonknee Wolscht, a Canadian trans woman who “takes on the persona of a little girl” as part of “reverting to…
Transphobic and homophobic attitudes are so highly correlated they might be the same thing
Within the baseless anti-trans claim that gender-affirming care for trans youth constitutes a form of anti-gay “conversion therapy” applied to…
Trans women may face a higher risk of breast augmentation complications compared to cis women
Breast augmentation is a common gender-affirming surgery sought by transgender women and transfeminine people. Even with feminizing HRT, trans women…
Why anti-trans parents’ testimonies are unreliable as evidence: a response to Jay Keck and the Kelsey Coalition
A recent opinion piece in USA TODAY by parent Jay Keck of the anti-trans Kelsey Coalition offers a disturbing picture…
The burden of representation
By Penny Robo For all the wrong reasons, certain someones have made the news recently and I can't help but…
Minnesota Mom is Just… Terrible. Really Awful.
By Penny Robo Already self-sufficient for years due to parents dealing with substance abuse issues, 13 year old “EJK” came…
North Carolina takes another step in walking back their “bathroom bill”
By Penny Robo North Carolina no longer requiring trans people to amend birth certificates to use public restrooms matching identity.…
Should elderly trans women continue taking HRT?
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. One question frequently asked by trans women…
Acne and body hair growth patterns in trans men on testosterone
Two recent letters to the editor in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shed light on the degree…