Category Archives: Sexuality

New study quantifies trans women’s changes in sexual response on HRT

Trans people’s firsthand experiences of sexuality and its changes throughout transition have typically received less attention in scientific literature than topics such as our experiences of intimate partner violence and our sexual behavior in the context of HIV/STI risk. The … Continue reading

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New study examines HRT’s effects on sexual desire in trans people

One of the most unexpected changes experienced by trans people after starting HRT can be its wide-ranging and sometimes drastic effects on almost every aspect of our sexuality. Psychologically, achieving a better alignment with your own self often seems to … Continue reading

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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 these children, one key component is the assertion that their parents would prefer to have a child who isn’t attracted … Continue reading

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Debra Soh is really bad at trans science (part 3)

Her alarmist claims of affirming care for trans youth functioning as anti-gay “conversion therapy” present a scenario wildly at odds with current evidence. Part 1 — Part 2 — Part 3 Soh continues: Why would this be the case? Along … Continue reading

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Debra Soh is really bad at trans science (part 2)

Her alarmist claims of affirming care for trans youth functioning as anti-gay “conversion therapy” present a scenario wildly at odds with current evidence. Part 1 — Part 2 — Part 3 Soh continues: Another phenomenon that points to homophobia as … Continue reading

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