Tag Archives: youth

No, not all trans people “always knew” since childhood

Previously: Timing of identity development and disclosure in LGBT youth (September 2018) New study on trans women’s developmental milestones: Self-awareness precedes disclosure by several years (August 2019) Trans people’s awareness of their gender long precedes disclosure to others (September 2019) … Continue reading

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Once-yearly implanted puberty blockers may last for two years or more

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. GnRH agonists are a class of medications that reversibly block the progression of natal puberty both in cis youth with precocious (early) puberty and in trans adolescents, … Continue reading

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Don’t go bananas over spironolactone and potassium

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. Spironolactone has recently been in the news due to apparently unfounded concerns that taking it could increase the chances of contracting pandemic coronavirus or suffering from more … Continue reading

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We the Mudbloods: J. K. Rowling and the Trans-Exterminationists (Book 3)

Previously: J. K. Rowling and the Trans-Exterminationists, Book 2 Rowling goes on to cite her own experience with domestic violence and sexual assault as representative of “huge numbers of women” who supposedly share her views: I’ve been in the public … Continue reading

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We the Mudbloods: J. K. Rowling and the Trans-Exterminationists (Book 2)

Previously: J. K. Rowling and the Trans Exterminationists, Book 1 Once again, the reality of trans lives is exactly the opposite of what Rowling suggests. Does she have any better evidence? No – it just gets worse from here: The … Continue reading

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