02 6 / 2013
Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Health Care Providers
Following are the health issues GMLA’s (Gay Lesbian Medical Association) healthcare providers have identified as most commonly of concern for transgender persons. While not all of these items apply to everyone, it’s wise to be aware of these issues.
(Source: health.ny.gov, via mylifeisquestionable)
02 6 / 2013
Gender identity is a person’s internal sense of where they fit on the gender spectrum.
And thus not determinably by anyone but themselves, trans*, cis, or otherwise.
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02 6 / 2013
Transcending Anatomy: HIV and AIDS in trans* communities: what do you want to know?
Breaking a long silence with some exciting news: I’ll be presenting an HIV and AIDS 101 workshop at the Philly Trans Health Conference! Here’s the session description:
Want to expand your knowledge about HIV prevention and care? Start here! This workshop is a comprehensive overview of the…
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02 6 / 2013
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The TGEU map [above] shows countries in blue that require no sterilization, orange for countries that require sterilization and red for countries where trans people can not legally change their gender.
More at the source link.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b1a53e8df7deb979bb208c343b9ba08/tumblr_mn5x8xdK7T1qgo5q0o1_500.jpg)
The TGEU map [above] shows countries in blue that require no sterilization, orange for countries that require sterilization and red for countries where trans people can not legally change their gender.
More at the source link.
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02 6 / 2013
:: BUSINESS :: INVESTMENT :: STYLE ::
Did you know that the word “tip” is derived from the 18th century and was shortened to an acronym T. I. P. which meant, “To Insure Promptitude”?
Recent conversations gave me pause to think about tipping etiquette. We found this nifty illustration and thought we’d share. We know that tipping can be confusing but it doesn’t need to be. Take some time to read through the tips above to be reminded of how much to tip on different services.
And yes, we all have to take into consideration our own financial circumstances and in so doing be our own best determining factors about what our limits are.
Remember, paying for a good service reaps good returns!
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02 6 / 2013
Tips on Breast/Chestfeeding for Trans*parents from Milk Junkies
Milk Junkies is a rad website/blog about parenting and breast/chestfeeding from a transgender perspective!
Here is a simplified list of tips from Trevor, a trans*parent who has successfully chestfed.
For the complete post, with all the helpful details, click the link provided in this post!Tip One: Simply know it is possible.
Tip Two: Know that latching will be particularly tough.
Tip Three: Be aware that in the case of a trans guy who has not had any chest surgery he may have practiced years of breast binding to flatten his chest, and this, of course, may affect milk production.
Tip Four: Watch out for postpartum depression even more than usual. Feelings of guilt, body discomfort, or gender discomfort may arise and need to be addressed.
Tip Five: Trans*parents may find it helpful to have allies act as a go between when setting up with groups such as La Leche League. It can be intimidating for a cis*parent to attend these groups or meetings, and even more intimidating for a trans*parent.
A final word from Trevor: Be prepared to learn, innovate, and improvise. Have fun!
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02 6 / 2013
I like that this lulls you into thinking it’s going to equate sex with gender and then doesn’t. Thank God.
(Source: thelyonrampant, via mylifeisquestionable)
02 6 / 2013
Here’s some info about getting trans services at our Ithaca Health Center!These handy-dandy cards will answer all of your burning questions, like:How do I get hormones from Planned Parenthood in Ithaca?How can I transfer my records to Planned Parenthood?How to get a letter for surgery or document changes if needed?And will answer your questions about payment, billing, or insurance?Here’s all the info you need! Help spread the word!Oh, and were you wondering about gender marker changes or how to legally change your name? Yeah, we’ve got you covered on that, too.
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29 5 / 2013
You cannot learn if you are not vulnerable: It's Perfectly Normal: A Book Review
“It’s Perfectly Normal” is a book about “changing bodies, growing up, sex & sexual health”. It’s aimed primarily at pre-teens just entering or about to enter puberty, although younger curious children could read it as well. It’s filled with comics and…
29 5 / 2013
This article looks at states that have protections for transgender high school athletes. I was amazed to see my state is one of them, especially since I work hard to stay on top of policies. I hope others may find this article useful.
-Ryan
Someday I want to see all of these state by state breakdowns put together so that we can compare them. I think it’d be really interesting.
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29 5 / 2013
TW: Abuse/sexual abuse/rape/stalking
Next week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The Violence Recovery Program at Fenway Health is highlighting the experiences of LGBTQ victims of violent crimes.
Look for this Ad in Boston’s Metro this week.
4 in 10 lesbian women, 6 in 10 bisexual women, 1 in 4 gay men, and 4 in 10 bisexual men have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. Transgender survivors are almost twice as likely to experience sexual violence by an intimate partner than non-trans people.
It’s also worth talking about how race and disability can also increase your chances of being abused.
Lifetime rate of rape /attempted rape for women by race:
* All women: 17.6%
* White women: 17.7%
* Black women: 18.8%
* Asian Pacific Islander women: 6.8%
* American Indian/Alaskan women: 34.1%
* Mixed race women: 24.4%women with disabilities are abused at the rate of at least double that of able bodied people.
(via mylifeisquestionable)
29 5 / 2013
Advocates push for New York trans non-discrimination law
Joined by Council Speaker Christine Quinn, LGBT activists rallied in New York this week to demand the passage of GENDA, or the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act.
GENDA would protect transgender people statewide against discrimination in housing, employment and public assistance programs, and also expand hate crimes law to protect trans people. The bill has passed the State Assembly six times but never made it through the Senate.
“In light of the rash of all the anti-gay incidents that have happened, including the murder of a young man just this weekend, now is the time to pass GENDA,” said City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez of Queens. “We are long overdue.”
“GENDA not being part of our state law is sending a message that transgender citizens of this state are second class, and we need to put an end to it,” Quinn said.
Let’s get this done. There’s no reason to stall equal treatment.
(via transawareness)
27 5 / 2013
Trans* Talk Forums
Trans* Talk Welcome to Trans* Talk! A free interactive community for trans* folk of all ages to talk about anything and everything!a forum and safe space for trans people
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