Transgender

32 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

Feb 7, 2025

32 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

Given the deluge of anti-trans and anti-queer legislation that the federal government has flushed through the nation — including executive orders mandating the existence of only two genders and the deletion of critical scientific and medical research from federal websites — it no longer feels like enough to celebrate a couple trans holidays throughout the year and call it a day.

Valentina Sampaio Made History at the VS Fashion Show — in a $17 Body Balm

Oct 21, 2024

Valentina Sampaio Made History at the VS Fashion Show — in a $17 Body Balm

Valentina Sampaio has stamped her name in the history books a dozen times over.

A Peek Into the Trans Bridal Beauty Experience, and Why It Matters

Sep 10, 2024

A Peek Into the Trans Bridal Beauty Experience, and Why It Matters

Corey Rae grew up dreaming of her fairytale wedding.

An LGBTQ+ Therapist Weighs In on Jesse Sullivan's Approach to Parenting and Pronouns

Jul 30, 2024

An LGBTQ+ Therapist Weighs In on Jesse Sullivan's Approach to Parenting and Pronouns

When Jesse Sullivan and Francesca Farago shared their pregnancy news on March 31, it was no coincidence the announcement also fell on Trans Day of Visibility.

Trans Men Are Being Fetishized More Than Ever on the Dating Scene

Jun 27, 2024

Trans Men Are Being Fetishized More Than Ever on the Dating Scene

It's tough out there for singles in the dating world.

For Black Trans Women, Hair Is an Ongoing Journey

Jun 18, 2024

For Black Trans Women, Hair Is an Ongoing Journey

Hope Giselle-Godsey, a Black transgender community organizer and motivational speaker, was on Facebook Live in 2016 with an audience of 120 people when she decided to take a pair of clippers to her hair as an experiment.

Visibility Can Be Dangerous For Trans Folks — They Want Action Instead

Mar 29, 2024

Visibility Can Be Dangerous For Trans Folks — They Want Action Instead

Since the start of 2024, the American Civil Liberties Union has tracked 479 proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the US — the majority of them targeting trans youth.

None of Us Should Have to Be as Brave as Nex Benedict, the Nonbinary Teen Who Died

Mar 13, 2024

None of Us Should Have to Be as Brave as Nex Benedict, the Nonbinary Teen Who Died

Update: NBC reports that Nex Benedict died by suicide, according to a medical examiner's report released March 13.

Jonathan Van Ness Shouldn't Have to Defend Trans Rights; Here's What You Need to Know

Oct 3, 2023

Jonathan Van Ness Shouldn't Have to Defend Trans Rights; Here's What You Need to Know

"I'm emotionally exhausted."

Angel Flores: "I Finally Felt Like I Didn't Have to Hide Myself"

Jun 29, 2023

Angel Flores: "I Finally Felt Like I Didn't Have to Hide Myself"

When the world met powerlifter Angel Flores in season six of Netflix's "Queer Eye", she quickly became a fan favorite of the series.

Dwyane Wade Says Daughter Zaya Was Scared to Come Out to Him: "I Had to Check Myself"

Jun 28, 2023

Dwyane Wade Says Daughter Zaya Was Scared to Come Out to Him: "I Had to Check Myself"

Dwyane Wade spoke to the importance of self-awareness in parenting during a talk at the Creative Artists Agency Amplify event in Ojai, CA, on June 27.

For These Trans Folks, Community Is Everything: "We Can Weather This Storm Together"

Jun 21, 2023

For These Trans Folks, Community Is Everything: "We Can Weather This Storm Together"

With the overwhelming amount of anti-transgender laws rising across the United States that are effectively canceling Pride festivals and drag shows, it's sometimes difficult to carve out space to celebrate trans joy.