He Born to Dominican parents, New York local, Laith Ashley propelled his career with a monumental campaign for Barneys New York, shot by Bruce Weber. Making his introduction as one of the primary trans male models to ever show up in a national campaign, was just the start.
A graduate of Fairfield...
It is rare to come across portrayals of trans characters in media. It’s even rarer to come across portrayals that are positive and nuanced. In fact, the media space is notorious for negative and stereotypical representations of transgender characters. The media representation of trans people is steeped in transphobia....
The gender-specific norms and expectations set up by society can wreak havoc on a trans person’s confidence and self-esteem. This is a common problem many transgender individuals face. They just end up thinking they are ‘not trans enough.
Let’s begin by clarifying that there is nothing like ‘not trans enough. If you feel like...
Face Feminization Surgery or FFS for short, is a facial
reconstruction procedure used to give a masculine face a more feminine
appearance. It encompasses a broad range of systems designed to alter typical
male features bringing them closer to a characteristic female feature. Some of
the masculine features developed include various bony and...
For trans women, looking masculine can really take a toll on mental health and overall happiness. The persons around you may knowingly or unknowingly refer to you as "he" or "him" simply because of the way you look. But a beard, large arms or flat chest doesn't make you any less of a woman than a girl with big boobs and broad hips. For...
Eventually, your next step for legal
transition will be to change your gender marker. Now, this part is
significantly more difficult and varies wildly from state to state. Some states
are relatively simple, while others are a right pain in the butt. For example,
I am very privileged to have done all this in Minnesota, which has one of the...
Dating a trans woman is not easy but it is one of the most exciting things you can do. Transgender dating became a lot more popular in the past years and you should definitely jump in this boat if you want to learn more about the rules of dating a trans woman and develop yourself. If you have an account on a trans dating...