Dating can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people. If you add being transgender into the mix, it can feel like you need a survival guide just to get through dinner. From awkward first dates to outright disrespect, trans folks face a unique set of challenges in the dating world that most people don’t even think about. This makes spotting toxic behavior early very important and necessary. Maybe they’re super sweet at first and then suddenly distant. Or maybe they…

If you’ve ever been scrolling through a dating app, you probably notice that every profile starts to blur together like a never-ending playlist of the same song. But once in a while, you stumble on someone who really sticks out. Their photos are real, their bio is memorable, and something about them just clicks. That’s the beauty of a well-crafted dating profile. And if you’re a trans individual, presenting yourself in an authentic, unique way is important, because let’s face…

It’s not always easy to be in a long-distance relationship. Sure, it it’s nice to be dating that special someone, but dating them long-distance takes patience, effort, and a whole lot of trust. That being said, being trans and dating long-distance comes with a whole new set of challenges – things most people in such situations never have to contend with. For example, how do you navigate gender dysphoria when your partner isn’t physically there to comfort you? How do…

Whether we want politics to be part of our lives or not, it has a way of infiltrating into our everyday lives. For those that identify as transgender, especially around Trump and transgender rights, the impact of political decisions can be quite personal. You see, policies don’t just exist on paper. They decide who gets healthcare, who can keep their job, who has the right to an education, and even who is allowed to risk their life for their country.…