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| Do use / Correct term | Don't use / Avoid | Why | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Transgender (adj.) | "Transgendered" (verb form) | It's a descriptive adjective, not a past tense verb. | | Trans person / people | "A transgender" (noun) | Dehumanizing; use as an adjective. | | Cisgender (cis) | "Normal" or "biological" | Implies trans people are abnormal. | | Assigned male/female at birth | "Born a man/woman" | Reflects that sex was assigned, not innate. | | Transition | "Sex change operation" | Transition is holistic, not just surgical. | | Deadname | "Former name" | Refers to the name given at birth that is no longer used. To "deadname" is an act of disrespect. | | Affirmed gender | "Preferred pronouns/gender" | "Preferred" suggests it's optional; it's who they are. |

Pronouns: Always ask respectfully (e.g., "What pronouns do you use?" or offer yours: "Hi, I'm Alex, I use he/him"). Use they/them as a singular pronoun if you don't know someone's pronouns. Apologize briefly if you misgender someone, correct yourself, and move on. latin shemale cumming

  • Myth: "Transition is a fad or social contagion."
  • Myth: "You need dysphoria to be trans."

    • While trans people have higher rates of depression and suicide attempts, these are not due to being trans — they are due to rejection, discrimination, and lack of access to care. | Do use / Correct term | Don't

    Protective factors:

    What helps: Affirming therapists, peer support groups, gender-affirming clothing, and respecting pronouns. Myth: "Transition is a fad or social contagion