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Information for transgender teens.

How Does Sexual Orientation Work When You're Transgender ?

Here's how sexual orientation works for people who are transgender.

What Causes a Transgender Identity?

No one knows exactly what causes a transgender identity, but there are a few theories.

Am I Transgender or Transsexual?

Some teens know that they are transgender or transsexual from early childhood. For others, the question, "Am I transgender or transsexual?" is one they struggle with for a long time.

Should Transsexual Teens Be Allowed to Transition?

The term transition refers to going through the process of changing genders, and it's something that is on the minds' of a lot of transsexual teens.

Transgender Pronouns

Sometimes people are confused about which pronouns to use when someone is transgender. Here is a helpful guide.

Transgender Teen Body Image Issues

Transgender teens may have body image issues that a both related to being trans and also related to being a teen.

Straight Female Attracted to FTM Transgender Man - I'm a Straight Fem…

A straight female attracted to a FTM transgender man wants to know if her feelings are normal.

Transgender Teens

Whether it's finding role models, seeing a doctor or making friends, there's a lot of important information transgender teens need to have.

Transgender Terminology: Defining Commonly Used Words

There are many different words used to describe different aspects of the transgender community. So it is important to understand transgender terminology.

Public Bathroom Use for Transgender Teens

Most people take going pee for granted. But transgender teens can find it really challenging to just to use a public bathroom.

What's it Like to Be a FTM Transgender Teen

I had the chance to ask Casey, a 17-year-old FTM transgender teen some questions about his life.

Separating Sex, Gender & Sexual Orientation

Sex, gender and sexual orientation often get confused even though they are three different things.

Genderqueer

Genderqueer refers to people who do not adhere to strictly male or female identities and roles. A genderqueer person often chooses to present as neither clearly male, nor clearly female, but rather as a gender-free individual.

Transgender Life

Transgender individuals may have the genitals of one sex, but a gender identity usually associated with the other. There have been many notable transgender people throughout history, yet individuals who do not conform to rigid gender roles often face transphobia and legal challenges.

What is Gender Identity Disorder?

Gender Identity Disorder (GID) is a controversial psychological diagnosis that may be given to a transgender person.

7 Transgender Role Models You Should Know About

A lot of kids feel alone in the world. This can be particularly true for transgender kids who may not know anyone else in their situation. But there are actually a lot of transgender role models, out there. You just need to know where to look!
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