Enquête LGBT européenne
Experts develop alternative models for trans* health classifications
The experts, many of whom self-identify as trans*, reached agreement that the current classifications are not serving trans* communities around the globe adequately, and can have detrimental effects on trans* people's health and the enjoyment of their human rights. Those classifications pathologize gender identity and gender expression, forcing trans* to clinically prove their sense of self. It also encourages gate-keeping by mental health professionals to the medical treatments that trans* people need. Weiterlesen
Trans et VIH/IST : la fin de l’invisibilité ?
Depuis le début de l'épidémie de sida, les communautés trans sont les grandes oubliées des statistiques officielles sur le VIH et les IST à l'échelle internationale ( Namaste, 2010 ). Pourtant les quelques enquêtes disponibles soulignent la très forte prévalence du VIH dans certains sous-groupes de cette population. Weiterlesen
Die richtige Wortwahl …
... ist manchmal schwierig für den Gesetzgeber. Daher sollten alle Personen die an der Gesetzgebung beteiligt sind Acht geben auf ihre Wortwahl Weiterlesen
The easiest step
We never should undergo such an adventure unaccompanied! We must think of an accompanying person as well. This person will be the most important one to our recovery! And what if this person is undergoing the same procedures as we will? Will she be prepared? Are WE prepared? Are WE able to give MOST of our energy into the recovery of another person, despite the fact, that we really need it all for ourselves? Weiterlesen
A voyage to myself
This article of a small series is about a procedure that is not imposed on us: FFS or Facial Feminization Surgery. Don't expect to see any gory pics. I won't publish any of these. Weiterlesen
TransHealth – Transsexualität ist gesund
Tolle Name für einen Blog. Und ich kann dem nur zustimmen. Denn krank sind wir nur wie andere auch: Husten, Schnupfen, Erkältung und sonstiges weniger Erfreuliches. Weiterlesen
EU LGBT Umfrage
