It that time of the season to be thankful and grateful. How would you like to play a game. Think of this game being part gratitude and part strip poker. You need two players with a reasonable amount of clothing. Such as underwear, pants, shirts, socks, and maybe shoes. The first player says what they […]
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Littered across the landscape, any of us could find a good old strip club probably within a twenty-minute ride of our homes. But a high-end gentlemen’s cabaret is a little harder to find and indeed caters to fans of a more refined kind of entertainment. One of the clubs on the high end of this […]
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The term “foreplay” has been a prominent buzzword in sex advice, often burdened with misconceptions and stereotypes. Foreplay has sometimes been treated as a gender-specific issue, perpetuating the belief that men and women desire different things from sexual encounters. This not only oversimplifies the complexities of human desire but also neglects the experiences of queer […]
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Whether you are an old hand at scribbling flowery prose or long screeds or just trying your hand at getting down some thoughts, sometimes we come to be quite surprised at what can come ejaculating out of our metaphorical pens. But what happens if the stuff you happen to write is naughty? No worry. There […]
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Have you heard of Transgender Awareness Week? The week leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)—a day meant to honor trans lives lost to violence—it’s a time to raise visibility and awareness of transgender people as well as celebrate trans pride and advocacy.
Unfortunately, progress has been slow at times. One important area which has been under attack is gender-affirming care, which remains restricted or banned in parts of the U.S. When it comes to transgender awareness, knowing about gender-affirming care is a good start. For starters, it includes services that support teens both physically and emotionally in aligning with their gender identity.
In honor of Trans Awareness Week, I’ll be taking a look at why gender-affirming care is so important to trans folks.
You may be asking, what exactly is gender-affirming care? Well, it spans a wide variety of medical and therapeutic services intended to support physical, mental and emotional health. The American Medical Association and American Psychological Association both support age-appropriate, evidence-based gender-affirming care, in consultation with professionals.
In essence, it helps transgender people—who identify as a different gender than the one they were assigned at birth—feel comfortable in their own skin. This can be crucial to their well-being. “Everyone deserves to feel comfortable when they look in the mirror,” says Ajay (she/her), 17, of Columbus, OH. “At the very least, everyone deserves to not hate the body they are in.”
Unfortunately, many of these treatments have come under fire in recent years, even being banned in much of the U.S. “Three in ten trans youth aged 13-17 live in states that have passed bans on gender-affirming care,” according to the Human Rights Campaign.
The negative effects of restricting gender-affirming care are significant. Trans teens often suffer from gender dysphoria—where there is a disconnect between their gender assigned at birth and what they feel is their true gender—to the extent that they may begin to experience depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide.
Gender-affirming care is medical treatment, and denying anyone treatment based on their gender identity is a violation of their human rights. “Gender-affirming care can be the difference between life and death, especially for people who are from unsupportive households or families,” says Katie (she/her), 19, of Boston. “It’s imperative that trans youth have an outlet for relief.”
Trans teens truly benefit from gender-affirming care, in different ways. “I received testosterone hormone therapy at 17, and had a bilateral mastectomy at 19,” says Matt (he/him), 19, of Buffalo, NY. Matt explains specifically how these interventions helped him. “Taking testosterone was essential for me to feel comfortable in my own skin, and also allowed me to finish my last year of high school without harassment from other students, since I passed as a cisgender man,” he says. “During the first two years of high school without it, I had only been able to socially transition, and really struggled. Top surgery made a huge difference in my confidence, and allowed me to not be limited by having to wear a binder every day. If I didn’t receive this care, I would not be here today, and would not have been able to succeed in any areas of my life that I thrive in today.”
These sentiments are echoed by other trans young people. “Gender-affirming care makes me feel like there’s hope for me in the world,” says Bina (she/they), 20, of Brooklyn, NY. “Without the care I have received, I doubt I would have made it past my teens. Medical intervention was vital in allowing me to build a life worth living.”
Transgender Awareness Week is a time of reflection. We’ve made some progress in protecting the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ folks, but still have a long way to go, and gender-affirming care for transgender teens is essential.
How can you celebrate Trans Awareness Week? Even if you don’t identify as trans, be an ally. Support people you know who are going through or considering gender-affirming care, and continue educating yourself about the issues so you can stay informed. Spread awareness about what gender-affirming care really is, and don’t let misinformation hurt the people you care about.
Don’t just be aware, be an advocate!
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The power of breath in pleasure and mindfulness cannot be understated, as it serves as the gateway to a more present, centered, and peaceful state of mind. I have taken this understanding into my world of increasing orgasm intensity, and in doing so releasing those beneficial whole-body hormones that we thrive from. The necessity for […]
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In her book: Healing From Loss & Abuse: Loving Solutions to Live Your Life to the Fullest for Victims of Grief, Trauma, Assault & Sexual Harassment, Dr. Ava Cadell, details her own survival from sexual abuse, rape, and sexual trafficking, as well as her work with clients and offers powerful exercises and tools for survivors. […]
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Do I need to purchase a sexy doll? It is a question many people have to answer while trying to improve their relationship. It isn’t easy to find the perfect person. Some choose to purchase real-life dolls for sex instead. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having authentic, loving beauty on this site. […]
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