As the world continues to grapple with issues surrounding sexuality and gender identity, the medicalization of these concepts has become an increasingly prevalent trend in recent years. From hormone...
Transgender people have gained more visibility and acceptance in society than ever before, but their healthcare needs remain complicated. In particular, there are many ethical considerations...
The notion of bodily truth and authenticity is central to many aspects of human life, from identity formation to social interaction. For trans individuals, this concept can be particularly...
Transgender identities are often understood as having to do with gender, but they also have much to teach us about embodiment itself. Trans people experience their bodies differently than cisgender...
"Trans embodiment refers to the process of fully inhabiting one's physical body, including the mental and emotional aspects associated with it, as an essential aspect of personal identity."...
Transgender identity is often conceptualized as an essential and stable quality that people possess from birth.
The idea that transgender people are inherently different or "born this way" has...
Systemic discrimination against transgender individuals is an issue that has been gaining more attention recently, but there is still much to be done to understand its long-term psychological...
The medical community faces many ethical dilemmas when it comes to caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients. One such dilemma is how to balance personal beliefs with...
How do content gaps and biases in medical education reflect cultural homophobia/transphobia, and what implications does that have for clinical practice with LGBTQ+ patients?
As society becomes...
Queer communities have always been at the forefront of exploring new technologies, from the early days of computers to the latest developments in genetics. In recent years, there has been a growing...