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Using my experience to help others

During my transition, I discovered packing boxers. I loved the idea and knew they would provide me with immense gender euphoria. However, every reputable brand was located overseas. My dysphoria used to be crippling and having to pay extortionate shipping fees for something I already hated myself for needing, intensified my discomfort.

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How can trade unions show solidarity with the trans community in the face of the far right attacks?

This is a transcript of a speech given by Chay Brown, TransActual’s Director of Operations, at the 2023 TUC LGBT+ Conference. Please note that this is what Chay planned to say, and would have said had he not got side tracked!

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Autism Health Inequalities

A view from inside the system

by Elliot I recently started a medical role working in the NHS. As a black, queer, non-binary person with autism, I’ve found it a strange yet eye-opening experience.  Learning how […]

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Health Inequalities

Disabled, trans and accessing Welsh healthcare

by Emory For my first appointment at Tavistock GIC in October 2018, I took a day off school to go. I had been waiting for 2 years for this appointment […]

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The alien world of fertility clinics

by Ivy Taylor I’m at that age now where all of the cisgender and straight people in my life are having kids. Siblings and friends alike just seem to be […]

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Reversing trans rights would be a constitutional nightmare – hopefully that’s enough to stop the Government from trying

The last few years have been dire for British trans people, with a constant churn of governments proposing whatever policies they can think of to make our lives harder.

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