Hand gestures or tone of voice can give an instant impression about someone, and for transgender women, that can be especially important. “Living in the society we live in, there are gender expectations for what a feminine communicator sounds like or looks like,” said Teresa Hardy, an instructor in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of […]
The prevalence of type 1 diabetes among transgender and gender diverse patients is higher than in the general population, research suggests. This has been reported by three groups. In two studies, the cohort comprised children; in the other, older adults. One article documents a nearly fivefold higher rate of type 1 diabetes among youths who […]
On Monday, NPR reported that South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem signed two executive orders that would prohibit anyone from participating in an all-women’s sport team unless they were assigned female at birth. Related story Mississippi's Anti-Trans Legislation Won't Protect Anyone, But It Will Unfairly Impact Black Trans Kids The executive orders were created in […]
Words to describe the spectrums of gender and sexuality and the experiences of being LGBTQ are ever evolving. Insider has compiled a comprehensive list of terms regarding sexuality, gender, and gender expression. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. The list of LGBTQ-related terms is always evolving to encapsulate every queer identity. Insider has put together […]
The first ever set of specific recommendations to support transgender autistic young people was co-created by these youth and their families working hand-in-hand with clinical experts. The resulting model offers clinicians a set of concrete ways to provide this unique population the support they need. The recommendations, A Clinical Program for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Neurodiverse/Autistic […]
Nicky Monet, a transgender drag performer known for her appearance on "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," told Insider doctors said she probably has the novel coronavirus. Monet, who is immunocompromised due to a blood disorder called thalassemia, said she developed severe symptoms of the virus 11 days into a self-quarantine. "I go through some crazy […]
