What is the difference between sex and gender?
Sex is often used to talk about the difference between male and female things. Often, but not always, the things we call female produce eggs and get pregnant, while the things we call male produce...
View ArticleWhat is gender?
When we were born, the doctor or midwife who helped deliver us looked at our genitals to decide whether we were a girl or a boy. Based on that decision, we are treated a certain way from that point on....
View ArticleComing out as trans
If you wish, you could talk to a professional who has expertise in dealing with trans and non-binary people. This may help you prepare for telling loved ones who will probably have lots of questions....
View ArticleGender: a few definitions
Most importantly, it is a personal thing; you may have your own definitions of some of these words, or you may come across people using others. Not everyone will want to be known by the same terms so...
View ArticleFind trans support near you
Use this list to find support near you, as well as a few online. GIRES (the Gender Identity Research and Education Society) have an excellent TransWiki which collates all support groups across the UK....
View ArticleSupporting a trans partner: Emma’s story
So about 3 years ago I didn’t think I knew any trans people, I didn’t know anything about trans issues and I had never really considered that I might identify as anything other than straight – then my...
View ArticleHomophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying
Whatever form it takes, bullying is always wrong and is never your fault. Bullying of any kind can include anything from name-calling and spreading rumours to physical, sexual or emotional abuse. The...
View ArticleTransitioning
The word ‘transitioning’ refers to the process of someone coming out and living in their gender identity, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth. Transitioning can involve many different...
View ArticleLooking for ‘The One’: Em’s Story
Content warning This page has discussion of mental health problems and abusive behaviour. Who doesn’t love a good rom-com or a romantic song that makes your insides melt like butter? I sure did....
View ArticleOnline spaces helped me discover my identity: Lois’ Story
Hi, I’m Lois, I’m 19, and I’m still figuring out who I am too! Being born in 2002 I’m part of the infamous Gen Z – the first generation to be raised with technology and the internet throughout the...
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