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Trans community celebrates ‘Hijra Day’ in Dhaka, Bangladesh to mark one year of recognition (x)

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Photographer Braden Summers traveled to several diverse countries to showcase that no matter who you are, love is love.  Because there is a misconception of what being gay looks like he went out to photograph only gay couples. 

You might find this answer helpful. It has information of how to get or make a binder, but I also included a portion on how how there is no correlation between binding and increased risk of breast cancer. It says:"If you feel it would be helpful at all, your parents may benefit from knowing that binders do not cause cysts or breast cancer. While there are no binder-specific studies, several studies have been conducted on tighter bras and sports bras to see if there have been links between compression of the chest and abnormal breast tissue and they’ve come back with no correlation. The cause of cancer is not yet fully understood but compression of the chest would not cause gene mutations leading to cells dividing suddenly and rapidly. They’re playing into fear mongering tactics, though it’s important to understand that they are concerned for you and while it’s not helpful or supportive in the way you need it to be they do care.”Your parents might be concerned about other health risks, though. In that case the honest answer you is that binding is never going to be an entirely safe thing. Putting prolonged pressure on the ribcage does come with risks, but binding in a safe way reduces that risks severely, which is what we aim for. But keep in mind that everything we do comes with risks - driving a car is not 100% safe but that doesn’t mean we can’t do it. The difference here is that binding safely is like driving a car with a seat belt, proper alertness, and proper education, on an empty road with no one else around - there is a very low risk of anything going wrong, but it’s still there. Binding in a dangerous way is like driving under the influence on a busy street - there’s a chance you won’t get hurt but it’s low. Everything we do in life carries a risk.If you think it would be effective to them, demonstrate that you know the proper ways of binding and of reducing your risk. Explain to them the difference in risk between binding with ace bandages and using a proper binder. Explain the safety precautions and the rules that you need to follow when binding. If they understand that you are well informed and will be responsible then they may be more likely to allow you to bind. You might also encourage them to follow the Binding Health Project, which recently conducted the only known survey on how binders affect health (the results have yet to be published) for future information.

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LETS DO THIS BY THE MILLIONS.

Breast cancer awareness ads in India feature trans women/hijra as spokespeople.

No, testosterone does not cause osteoporosis. Not having any hormones or having too little hormones in your body causes this. So after a hysterectomy and oopherectomy you need to supply the body with some kind of hormone, whether it be testosterone or estrogen, or else you will begin to develop this. Cis men developing osteoporosis due to low hormone levels are prescribed testosterone to combat it.Testosterone is safe. This has been tested and proven. The risks associated with hormone replacement therapy for trans men are only considered risks because they put our bodies in the same place that a cis man’s body is. Cis men are at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases because testosterone increases blood pressure, red blood cell count, and cholesterol, so when we go on testosterone we are warned that this will happen to us to. Many people make it sound like we’re going to be impacted at a much higher level but the reality is that our risk for a cardiovascular event is generally exactly on par with any other man. There are outliers in this and some people are at a higher risk, but this is something to speak to a doctor about and is very individualistic.The other health risks associated with testosterone are generally mild and temporary in nature and include but are not limited to:Acne, mood swings (in the beginning), allergic reaction to the oil it is suspended in (so you switch the kind you use), soreness of the injection site, potential weight gain, abnormal liver function (only for oral testosterone), fluid retention, suppressed clotting function (generally only a big deal if you take anticoagulant medication), and higher risk for UTI and yeast infections (which is associated with vaginal atrophy, how to treat that can be found here).

Passing with Nate! Did a longer video because I pass 100% now and I just wanted to share knowledge and experience :]

and i hope the world is good to you because you deserve it