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Chest binding is an important aspect of the transition process for many transgender men. It involves the use of binders, which are specially designed undergarments or compression garments that help flatten the chest. In this article, we will explore the significance of chest binding for transgender men and address some of the most frequently asked questions about binders and their …

If you are questioning your gender identity and are unsure if you are a trans man, it is important to remember that only you can determine your own identity. However, there are some common experiences and feelings that many trans men share. Here are some things to consider if you think you may be a trans man: You have a …

Trans men and trans women are individuals who identify as a gender that is different from the one they were assigned at birth. For example, a trans man is someone who was assigned female at birth but identifies as male, while a trans woman is someone who was assigned male at birth but identifies as female. Both trans men and …

Transgender surgery, also known as gender-reassignment Surgery, gender-affirming surgery or gender-confirmation surgery, is a surgical procedure that is used to help transgender individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Transgender surgery can be an important part of the transition process for many transgender individuals, as it can help them feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies. There …

Layering, wrapping, compressing, binding is a process that many female-to-male transgender (FTM) people engage in to reduce the appearance of breasts. It involves the compression of chest tissue through a number of methods (such as layering sports bras, using commercially made breast binders, and wrapping ace bandages). In fact, one study of 1,800 FTM participants found that 51.5 percent reported …

The following steps are those taken by other male-to-female transgenders who have completed transition. Because every transition has it’s own unique twists, it’s best to consider this a checklist of things to do, rather than a rigid plan. That means that although each of the following steps is numbered, your situation might require you to follow a different order. Or …

Gender reassignment surgery is no longer the novelty it once was. Thousands of transsexuals, both male-to-female and female-to-male, worldwide have now undergone this procedure. But it is still true that only a small fraction of those people who consider themselves to be transgendered actually go this far. The cost is a major barrier for many people. Others find ways to …

Transgender persons exist in a subculture within a subculture, one that, in the mainstream, is not always well-accepted or even simply understood. To be a trans ally, to be considerate of the lives and social experience of trans individuals, might require that you reevaluate your relationship with the transgender individuals in your life. Trans men, specifically, have a distinct experience …