As sexuality and gender identity issues continue to emerge in national conversations, many terms used to describe these topics may be unfamiliar. Here's what some of the most commonly used gender ...

We recently received an email from friends informing us that their son (who I’ll call Andy) revealed that, for several years, they had been experiencing gender dysmorphia —persistent distress caused ...

Removing women’s breasts is the least complicated part of gender reassignment surgery, and even this can result in serious complications. The more significant problems are associated with genital ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you’re not part of the LGBTQ+ community, understanding gender-related terms is a key part of ...

Navigating the path of supporting a transgender child is both a deeply personal and transformative journey for any parent. It ...

Gender socialization is a fundamental development aspect, shaping how people perceive themselves and interact with the world. Gender socialization is the process of a person learning and internalizing ...

According to the Human Rights Campaign, half of the U.S. states have passed measures restricting treatment for young people with gender dysphoria. But the legislative debate has often been short on ...

Before classes start for the school year, Andy, a senior at the University of Minnesota, emails their professors to ensure their name and pronouns are respected. But this isn’t always effective.

Over the past few weeks, the Alaska State House Judiciary Committee has heard three different bills that affect transgender youth in Alaska. To better understand what it means to be transgender in ...

"I want to use my pain now to help make change," Katherine Prescott said. — -- A California mother is calling for broader, better support for transgender, genderfluid and non-gender-confirming ...