What helps transgender dysphoria?
Other ways to ease gender dysphoria might include use of:
- Peer support groups.
- Voice and communication therapy to develop vocal characteristics matching your experienced or expressed gender.
- Hair removal or transplantation.
- Genital tucking.
- Breast binding.
- Breast padding.
- Packing.
How do I know if my child is transgender?
If your child is referring to themselves with gender pronouns opposite of their born gender identity, they could be transgender. Notice if your child feels more comfortable being referred to as the other sex; ask questions about their preferred pronouns.
How do I accept my transitions?
Transition is easy compared to accepting yourself. One of the best ways to start is to see a therapist. They are trained to help you sort out your hopes and fears. Talking aloud about these things can help you get more clear about what you want in life.
What should I do if I’m wondering if I am transgender?
Acknowledge that you are curious. If you are seriously wondering whether or not you might be transgender, you’re probably not fully gender conforming. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are transgender, but it could. It may also mean that you are gender variant in another way. Ask yourself why you are curious.
What does it mean to be accepted in your true gender?
Being accepted in your true gender means nothing if you aren’t OK with who you are. You can change some medical things about yourself with transition if you want, but many things will not change. For example, I am taller than almost every American woman who is not transgender.
Why make a gender transition?
Making a gender transition is a gift that few people will ever know. It’s a chance to find out who you really are as a person. It’s a chance to accept everything about yourself, good and bad. If you can’t accept who you are: