gender identity
How do I talk to a psychiatrist about sex?
Anonymous asks:
I'm turning 18 soon and I have a myriad of problems regarding sexuality. I have a few guesses as to their origins, and it's incredibly complicated with too many different factors. it's something very complicated that could only be managed with years worth of mental health counseling, but so much as talking about it in real life (as opposed to texts) sends me into panic attacks....
A Series of Letters I Wish I Could Send to My Younger Queer Self
Letters from the author to himself in his teens and early 20s, as he tries to sort out multiple facets of his identity.
Queer Grace
An online encyclopedia for LGBTQ and Christian life.
How do I define my sexual orientation if I like a trans man?
Anonymous asks:
I've always self-identified as bisexual because I think there are types of male and female that I fall in love with. But I never thought I would fall in love with trans people before. How do I define my sexual orientation if I like a trans man? Is it heterosexual if I like a trans man and treat her as a male?...
Use Your Words: The Language We Use to Describe Ourselves Matters
The words we use to talk about sexuality and gender matter, but do they have to be so complicated?
An Interview With Jiz Lee
Jiz is a nonbinary performer, speaker, author, and the driving force behind Coming Out Like a Porn Star, a collection chronicling how different porn performers have "come out" to family, friends, and loved ones. I asked Jiz their thoughts on identity, ethics, and the realities of making porn.
Trans Summer School: Am I Trans Enough?
In the final chapter of Trans Summer School, we take on a tough question many trans people encounter: Am I trans enough? (Spoiler: You are!)
Trans Summer School: The Magic of Hormones!
The ins, outs, whys, and what fors of hormone replacement therapy.
Trans Summer School: Say My Name, Doc, and the Administrative Side of Coming Out
Who would have guessed that coming out involved so much paperwork? The deets on changing your records from the doctor's office to school files.
Trans Summer School: Let's Bust Out of This Closet!
Coming out as trans doesn't have to be scary, as long as you have a little help from your friends.