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Texas abortion law could have 'traumatic' consequences for trans and nonbinary people who are forced to carry out a pregnancy, experts say
The legislation only refers to women. Pregnancy is defined as "the human female reproductive condit…
Yelena Dzhanova
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3 tips on how to feel less self-conscious about your appearance during constant video calls
As the country shuts down, many people are video-chatting more than ever, and that can make some bo…
Shira Feder
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5 ways to handle everyday gender dysphoria
Affirming yourself with positive phrases, how you dress, and gear can help with everyday anxiety ab…
Canela López
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I delayed getting my first tattoo because I didn't feel like my body belonged to me. After my gender transition, I fell in love with tattooing my new body.
Summer Tao always wanted a tattoo but felt uncomfortable in her skin. Once she transitioned, she go…
Summer Tao
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Why a UK ruling on gender-affirming care for kids could impact youth in the US, threatening access to treatment
The UK High Court ruled people under 16 are too young to consent to gender-affirming care after Kei…
Canela López
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'Wolf' star George MacKay spent months 'crawling around and howling' to get into character as a man with 'species dysphoria'
MacKay told Insider that he worked with a movement coach and watched "a ton of videos of wolves" to…
Debanjali Bose
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How to know if you're experiencing gender dysphoria — and why it's important to address your feelings in 3 ways
Gender dysphoria is when your assigned gender at birth doesn't match the gender you identify as. He…
MK Manoylov,Ravi Iyengar
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As a trans person, I'm sometimes envious of my cisgender brother's body and his privilege. I feel guilty for my anger toward him.
When my brother tried on one of my old shirts, I became envious of his flat chest and how easily cl…
Miki Ratsula
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Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost your dignity
Iran funds gender-affirming surgeries. While that may seem progressive, BI's investigation reveals …
Joshua Nelken-Zitser,addition…
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Before transitioning, I struggled with disordered eating. Hormone-replacement therapy helped me overcome it.
Abby Jo Morris never liked her body growing up because she was experiencing gender dysphoria. HRT h…
Abby Jo Morris
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I'm transgender and have decided I don't want children. Instead, I'm prioritizing my physical and mental health.
L Brinks says having children would worsen their gender dysphoria, so they're prioritizing their me…
L Brinks
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What it means to bind your chest after 'The Last of Us' actor Bella Ramsey said she did it on set
'The Last of Us' actor bound her chest for 90% of her time on set, "which probably isn't healthy, l…
Amber Middleton
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As a trans woman in my 20s, 'Gilmore Girls' made me realize just how much of my girlhood was stolen from me
I started watching "Gilmore Girls" as a 20-year-old, and as a trans woman, I found myself really re…
Sarah Guinevere Smit
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I always hated my breasts, but I can't get top surgery because the surgeon said I'm too fat. I'm enraged.
Some surgeons have BMI requirements for top surgery, making it difficult for someone who is "too fa…
Robin Zabiegalsk
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How doctors create a penis from a vagina and why one trans man changed his mind about which surgery to get
There are options for gender-affirming care. Each process involves multiple surgeries and mutual de…
Kelly Burch
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Missouri's attorney general opened a new front in the GOP's attacks on transgender people: banning treatment for any adult with depression
The rule prohibits patients from seeking care unless they've met various requirements, including ha…
Chris Panella
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I came out as trans while at Goldman Sachs. Here are 5 things I learned that can help make workplaces more welcoming for transgender people.
Maeve DuVally transitioned while working at Goldman Sachs. She says common sense goes a long way to…
Maeve DuVally
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As a trans masculine person, my period doesn't trigger feelings of anxiety - until I have to buy menstrual products labeled 'for women'
From period panties to tampons, products labeled "for her" or "feminine care" can trigger feelings …
Canela López
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GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files legislation that would make it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical care to minors
"This practice should never happen," Greene said before delving into surgeries that some transgende…
John L. Dorman
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I'm a trans person who recently started testosterone, and Reddit was more helpful than my doctor
Insider reporter Canela López said trans Reddit forums became a haven of support when so many of th…