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You wake up and feel off. Not in a “bad sleep” way. More like something important slipped away in the night. You brush your teeth and check your phone. You walk past the mirror, but the reflection doesn’t land. The face looks like yours, but only sort of. That empty kind of distance between whoRead more

Affirming menstrual care for trans and nonbinary people is crucial for providing inclusive and respectful healthcare. Some individuals in these communities face challenges when accessing menstrual products and care that align with their gender identity. These challenges often stem from a lack of understanding, miscommunication, and non-affirming practices in healthcare settings. However, by focusing onRead more

We live in a world where the gender binary—categorizing individuals strictly as male or female based on physical characteristics—has long been the prevailing norm. This binary perspective often overlooks the complexities and diversities of human biology and identity. Intersex individuals are born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit conventional classifications of maleRead more

It’s no news that people in LGBTQ+ communities face a distinct and often larger set of challenges compared to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. We’ll name just one instance of this distinction. Various research studies have proven that LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk for developing mental health concerns and conditions. This disparity is often dueRead more

Gender diverse youth face unique challenges in navigating their identities in the midst of peers, families, and current political climates. These conditions have the power to shape the way gender diverse youth interact and present themselves to the world. Access to supportive environments while undergoing gender affirmation is crucial to how these youth maneuver bothRead more

Introduction to SB 923: A Critical Step for Inclusive Healthcare Senate Bill 923, or the Transgender, Gender Diverse, or Intersex (TGI) Inclusive Care Act, mandates that health plans in California take essential steps to ensure healthcare systems are accessible, affirming, and inclusive for TGI communities. The legislation reflects a growing recognition of the disparities facedRead more

For the most part, many cisgender gay men experience various forms of self-deprecation throughout their childhood regarding their effeminacy. Aggressions targeted through verbal usage such as: “sissy,” “faggot”, “maricon,” etc., have created internalized homophobia within gay men that are embedded as childhood trauma. Femmephobia, the suppression or rejection of feminine traits, is a persisting issueRead more

People cope with hardships in many ways. Some methods may be helpful but only provide temporary relief. Take alcohol consumption as an example. At first, it seems like everything’s under control – alcohol eases the pain, and life somehow feels more manageable. However, this honeymoon phase doesn’t last forever. Relying heavily on alcohol as aRead more

Relationships come in many beauty forms and labels. Whether you identify as monogamous or consensually non-monogamous, engage in open relationships, or are asexual or aromantic, every identity is valid and deserves respect. One study shows that 1 out of 9 people have engaged in polyamory with high levels among LGBTQ+ communities. A study by the Trevor Project reported thatRead more

The impact of family rejection on LGBTQ+ mental health and substance use can be huge. It’s no secret that deep emotional wounds can result when family members, who we rely on to be providers of acceptance and support, react negatively. This rejection can affect a lot more than just cause short-term emotional discomfort; it alsoRead more