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Physical and Mental Health Resources

Find trans-affirming physical and mental health resources:

• - Provides trans and gender affirming care.
• - Hormone therapy and gender affirming care.
• - Free counseling services and support groups.
• - Counseling services.
• - Gender and sexual health services, counseling and support groups, harm reduction, community building.
• - Nonprofit healthcare organization in the U.S.
• – Directory of trans healthcare providers in the Southeastern US.
• – Map of informed consent clinics across the US.
• – Guide for general practitioners on how to best support transgender/gender-nonconforming patients.
• – Definitions and explanations of gender dysphoria.
• – Research on detransition factors.
• – Online store for FTM/transmasculine binders.
• - Gender affirming care.
• - Plastic surgery specialist.
• - Comprehensive directory dedicated to helping individuals find addiction treatment options across the US.

Identity and Self-Discovery

Terms and Definitions

Understanding key terms related to gender identity and expression is essential for fostering inclusivity and respect. Below are concise definitions of several important terms:

• Transgender (Trans): A term for individuals whose gender identity and/or expression differs from cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Being transgender does not imply any specific sexual orientation; therefore, transgender people may identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, etc.
• Non-Binary: A term for people whose gender identity doesn't fit within the traditional categories of male or female. Non-binary individuals may identify as both genders, neither, or a different gender altogether. ​
• Gender Non-Conforming: A term used to describe individuals whose gender expression differs from societal expectations associated with the gender they were assigned at birth. This can include behaviors, clothing, hairstyles, activities, and interests that don't align with conventional gender norms.
• Drag: A performance art form that involves exaggerated gender expression, often through clothing and makeup, to entertain or make a statement. Drag performers may or may not identify as transgender or gender non-conforming. ​
• Intersex: A term for individuals born with physical sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female bodies. This can involve variations in chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones, or genitals. ​
• Gender Dysphoria: Clinically significant distress caused when a person's assigned birth gender is not the same as the one with which they identify. Not all transgender or non-binary individuals experience gender dysphoria, but for those who do, it can be a source of considerable discomfort. ​

Resources for Identity and Self-Discovery

• Maryjane Reese Language, Speech, and Hearing Center - The Gender Affirming Voice Clinic supports individuals in developing a healthy voice that affirms their gender identity. Located in Folsom Hall 2201
• Gender Affirmations:
  • – Transfemme reporting and research.
  • – Extensive trans-related resource guide.
  • - A transwoman's guide to safely navigate questioning one's gender.
  • - A straightforward guide full of articles, research, and step-by-step guide to figuring out one’s gender.
  • - A List of Resources On Navigating Transitioning
  • - A resource developed by Vann Jones to guide transmasculine/FTM individuals through healthcare and fertility.

  More Resources on Gender Dysphoria

  
  
  • - An ongoing guide for what many kinds of dysphoria look like
  • "Gender Dysphoria Isn't What You Think" -
  • "'That was dysphoria?' 8 signs and symptoms of indirect gender dysphoria" -
  • "These 5 Myths About Body Dysphoria Are Super Common – But Also Super Wrong" -

Legal Support

Find advocacy groups and legal support:

• – Legal services and advocacy for trans individuals.
• – Legal aid for name changes, housing, and advocacy.
• ) – Legal guidance and resources for trans individuals.
• - Supports different areas of Expertise such as Employment, Healthcare, Students’ Rights

Coming Out Resources

Coming out is a personal decision. Consider these resources for guidance:

• – A resource for parents and professionals.
• - Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
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Support Networks and Community

• – National LGBTQ+ support and advocacy network.
• – Support for trans youth and gender education.
• – Advocacy and support for trans youth.
• – Network of therapists who provide gender-affirming care letters.
• – A professional trans network.
• - From transgender activist Vann Jones from the Bay Area, CA.
• On Campus:
  • The Pride Center
  • Inclusive Excellence
  • Department of Women's and Gender Studies
  • Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services
  • Queer and Trans Faculty and Staff Association (QTFAS)

Clothing and Fashion Resources

• – Custom swimwear and lingerie for trans individuals.
• - California-based trans clothing designer.
• – Free femme shapewear for transfeminine individuals.
• – Colorful underwear for tucking.
• - Underwear and binding.
• – Custom trans and disability-inclusive clothing.
• - Australian trans underwear designer.
• – Online consignment store for wardrobe updates.
• - A global network of hair, beauty, and wellness industries and organizations that seek to create and inspire safe and positive experiences for all guests, especially guests from the trans community.
• On Campus:
  • The Pride Center's Rainbow Wardrobe

Makeup

• A Beginner's Makeup Tutorial -
• General Makeup tips:
  
  • For coverage of a facial hair shadow some people use orange lipstick. It can cancel out blueish tones according to the colour wheel. Others use stage makeup underneath.
  • Eyebrows can play a big role. Some people thin them out over months, others recommend to have them shaped in a female style by a professional. Trimming them from below can look more feminine and lift them optically. Take your time and check the results a few times. Possible pattern for eyebrow trimming:

Voice Training

• – Voice training services.
• – Guide for vocal training.

Advocacy and Policy Organizations

Trans Authors

You can learn more about the trans experience and support trans individuals by reading books by trans authors such as Margaret Killjoy, Zoe Reed, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Imogen Binnie, Casey Plett, Charlie Jane Anders, Neon Yang, and .

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Trans Actors and Musicians

You can learn more about the trans experience and support trans artists by checking out these actors and musicians.

Actors:

• Elliot Page
• Maddie Blaustein (Voice of Meowth in Pokémon Indigo League)
• John Cameron Mitchell
• Laverne Cox
• Divine
• Lilly and Lana Wachowski
• Marsha P. Johnson

Musicians

• Wendy Carlos – Composer (A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Tron)
• April Harper Grey
• Awfultune
• Noel Mansbridge
• Patricia Taxen
• Ash Bricky
• Cavetown
• Laura Les
• Elliot Lee

Trans- and Drag-Affirming Youtube Channels