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Sexuality

“Why can’t you just be gay?” Why I, a trans lesbian, can’t just be a gay man

On an astonishingly frequent basis, trans people who come out are met with a peculiar reaction. Those who come out…

“Rapid onset gender dysphoria” study omits historical context of transgender narratives and medical gatekeeping

Previously: “Rapid onset gender dysphoria” study misunderstands trans depersonalization, ends up blaming Zinnia Jones Meet the unbiased, reliable, not-at-all-transphobic parents…

Blaire White and Arielle Scarcella don’t want cis people to love trans women

A few months back, Blaire White and Arielle Scarcella had some thoughts to offer on the subject of cis people’s…

Your mileage may vary: Trans women and erectile function

One common question asked by trans women considering hormone therapy is how this may affect their ability to have penetrative…

Entitled to Sex? Says Who?

by Penny Robo A spectacularly widespread claim is that of the aggressive trans woman demanding sex, lest the demandee be…

The “Lesbophobia” Scam

By Heather McNamara Those of us who have been in the trans activism game for a while are familiar with…

Sex with trans women: A frank discussion with Zinnia and Penny (NSFW)

Previously: Why some trans people don't date cis people, Reclaiming our transgender sexualities Zinnia and Penny sit down and discuss…

At the gates of lesbianism

by Heather McNamara Welcome to lesbianism! And congratulations on your decision to give up dating men. They can be fun…

Reclaiming our transgender sexualities

Consider this: How do you feel sexy when half of the country thinks you rape people in public bathrooms? As…

Mistaken identity: How a cis queer identity obscured my trans womanhood

Trying to be a gay man didn't help me - it only estranged me from my gender and sexuality as…