“you’re just being sensitive” “it’s probably NOT transphobic..” on International Day Against Transphobia, Homophobia & Biphobia I wanted to remind you of the following trans people know transphobia better than anyone else does, we live it daily. unfortunately our lived experience makes us experts at identifying transphobia when it presents itself. no need to questionContinue reading “IF WE SAY IT’S TRANSPHOBIC it’s transphobic”
Tag Archives: trans rights
TRANS KIDS ARE NOT “TOO YOUNG”
kids are absolutely capable of knowing their gender identity. it’s up to us to listen to them. society has done very little for trans youth, for many years. with the common assumption that kids are “too young” to know their gender identities, as well as lack of education & support in place for them &Continue reading “TRANS KIDS ARE NOT “TOO YOUNG””
END CONVERSION THERAPY EVERYWHERE
CONTENT WARNING ⚠️ Slides contain mentions of extreme physical & sexual violence towards LGBTQ+ people ⚠️ although I’m pleased at the news that the UK will be banning conversion therapy, I’m just as upset at how long this has taken us and how far we have left to go. the number of countries that conversionContinue reading “END CONVERSION THERAPY EVERYWHERE”
PRE-T TIPS FOR TRANSMASC PEOPLE
*transmasc TIPS FOR REDUCING DYSPHORIA (pre-hormones) because I get asked a lot. disclaimer – none of these things are necessary to be valid as a trans person. Some people will find some / all of these useful, others will not and THAT’S OK. These are just a few common techniques. Please don’t feel like youContinue reading “PRE-T TIPS FOR TRANSMASC PEOPLE”
LETS STOP TELLING TRANS PEOPLE TO BE PATIENT
since I first remember questioning my gender identity, I’ve had to be patient. I’ve had to wait to connect with myself, to see myself, to BE myself. waiting & being patient is something we, as trans people, often have to do. we spend what feels like LIFETIMES being patient. & although intentions may not beContinue reading “LETS STOP TELLING TRANS PEOPLE TO BE PATIENT”
STOP CAPITALISING OFF OUR RAINBOW
Pride month is FAST approaching & I’m interested to see if any businesses have learned from their mistakes of the past years The amount of logos changed for a month, window displays lasting just for pride. It’s all performative & exploitative, if in reality nothing is being done to support & accommodate LGBTQ+ people. It’sContinue reading “STOP CAPITALISING OFF OUR RAINBOW”
for Knude Society – BUSTING MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND TRANS SEX
Trans* people are often highly misunderstood in the world of sex. Our bodies being seen by society as ‘different’ and ‘shameful’ means that transgender people are often at risk of inappropriate & harmful misconceptions in regards to sex. Not only this but it can be particularly hard for trans people to open up about theirContinue reading “for Knude Society – BUSTING MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND TRANS SEX”
for Women’s Republic LET’S NORMALIZE THIS: TRANS INCLUSION
Recently I answered some questions for Women’s Republic all about transgender inclusion. Read the full article below / via Women’s Republic “ With Transgender Awareness Week in November, how better to celebrate then with a fab Q&A with activist @youcancallmeaz Az has an Instagram platform with a substantial following and aims to spread awareness ofContinue reading “for Women’s Republic LET’S NORMALIZE THIS: TRANS INCLUSION”
AMPLIFY OUR VOICES
#TRANSGENDERAWARENESSWEEK The first 3 steps to being a trans ally: 1. Listen to & share the voices of trans people! There are SO many accounts on the internet including mine, where trans people are pouring free resources out there for you to learn from. SEEK THEM. Follow at least 5 new accounts this week toContinue reading “AMPLIFY OUR VOICES”
DON’T DEAD NAME!
Misgendering & dead-naming are threats to transgender people’s identities. N e v e r use someone’s dead name or pronouns, even when talking about them in the past. The term itself is pretty self explanatory. It’s called a dead name for a reason. The name is dead to this person. I’ve heard in the past,Continue reading “DON’T DEAD NAME!”
azaria franco (he/him) 