Coalition for Gender Awareness (CoGA)

Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Health Care Providers

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:45:11 -0400

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.

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legallylane: genderspectrum: Gender identity is a person’s...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:44:08 -0400

legallylane:

genderspectrum:

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.

Transcending Anatomy: HIV and AIDS in trans* communities: what do you want to know?

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:43:52 -0400

Transcending Anatomy: HIV and AIDS in trans* communities: what do you want to know?:

transcending-anatomy:

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…

qbits: The TGEU map [above] shows countries in blue that...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:43:33 -0400

qbits:

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.

queerbois: :: BUSINESS :: INVESTMENT :: STYLE :: Did you know...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:43:08 -0400

queerbois:

:: 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!

Tips on Breast/Chestfeeding for Trans*parents from Milk Junkies

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:42:57 -0400

Tips on Breast/Chestfeeding for Trans*parents from Milk Junkies:

lesshumansmorecats:

mamala-doula-care:

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!

coleytangerina: I like that this lulls you into thinking it’s...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:42:35 -0400

coleytangerina:

I like that this lulls you into thinking it’s going to equate sex with gender and then doesn’t. Thank God.

outforhealth: Here’s some info about getting trans services at...

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:42:22 -0400

outforhealth:

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.

You cannot learn if you are not vulnerable: It's Perfectly Normal: A Book Review

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:41:35 -0400

You cannot learn if you are not vulnerable: It's Perfectly Normal: A Book Review:

fuckyeahsexeducation:

“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…

fuckyeahsexeducation: ryansallans: This article looks at...

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:41:17 -0400

fuckyeahsexeducation:

ryansallans:

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.

fuckyeahsexeducation: TW: Abuse/sexual...

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:40:29 -0400

fuckyeahsexeducation:

TW: Abuse/sexual abuse/rape/stalking

fenwayhealth:

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.

Advocates push for New York trans non-discrimination law

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:40:14 -0400

Advocates push for New York trans non-discrimination law:

gaywrites:

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.

Trans* Talk Forums

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:57:12 -0400

Trans* Talk Forums:

blackandyellowdoodles:

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

Mission: Equalize Warped Tour 2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:56:53 -0400

Mission: Equalize Warped Tour 2013:

themegs:

Equalize educates music fans about LGBTQ issues. Last year, we met over 1500 new Equalizers on Warped. This year, we’re going to double that with your help!

To our knowledge, Equalize is the only trans*-run organization to ever go on Warped Tour. With 12 days left they are less than halfway to their fundraising goal to get them back on Warped Tour this year. DO SOMETHING!!

Gender Odyssey Professional Seminar – Conference for Professionals & Providers

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:56:33 -0400

Gender Odyssey Professional Seminar – Conference for Professionals & Providers:

genderodyssey:

GO Professional Seminar

Gender Odyssey Professional Seminar
Dates: July 31 to Aug 1, 2013 – 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Location: 3rd Floor, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle WA
Who Can Attend: Professionals and Students

In conjunction with the Gender Odyssey and Gender Odyssey Family conferences, Gender Diversity Education and Support Services is offering a two-day seminar, GO Professional.

This two-day conference, for those professionals or students seeking to advance their understanding and knowledge of gender variance and transgender identities, serves as a prelude to Gender Odyssey (GO) and Gender Odyssey Family (GOF) or as stand-alone conference. Attendees may opt for one or two seminar days and also secure a discounted registration for either of the subsequent Gender Odyssey conferences.

Register Now »

mydaywithd: (via Feminism / Prominent women’s colleges...

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:55:18 -0400

mydaywithd:

(via Feminism / Prominent women’s colleges unwilling to open doors to trans women)

sleepingwithpiercethemice: serotonical: How to break out of a...

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:49:18 -0400

sleepingwithpiercethemice:

serotonical:

How to break out of a zip-tie- potentially life-saving information

You guys, please share it. You never know when someone is going to need this information.

isaia: It’s hard to be called out on shit you did wrong! Most...

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:48:59 -0400

isaia:

It’s hard to be called out on shit you did wrong! Most people become hideously defensive and would rather dismiss it. But acknowledging it is the first step.