safe space

Safe space for closted LGBT+ folk ~ terfs/homophobes/maps do NOT interact ~ submissions and asks open ~ dm's always open!

[arovaricious]

support ur local nonbinary femmes

support ur local nonbinary butches

support ur local nonbinary people who are femme and butch

[we-stand-as-one]

Happy Black History Month!

As a black man, I am very happy to wish you all a happy Black History Month, take some time this month to learn about our Black Siblings in history! I hope you all are doing okay! x

[ya-pride]

Happy Black History Month, readers! Check out our LGBTQIAP+ YA Books by Black Authors Book List! The list features 20 recent and upcoming books that you don’t want to miss!

[duwang-flags-inc]

Two Spirit Bi Combo Flags for @snozzzz

[isthistoomuchblack]

WE ARE HUMAN

[mrdeepdick]

[profeminist]

Puberty blockers can be 'life-saving' drugs for trans teens, study shows

When transgender youths have access to a puberty blocker, their chances of suicide and mental health problems in the immediate term and down the road decline significantly, a new study finds.

“Transgender youth have a much greater risk of suicide, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, if they have access to a puberty blocker, their chances of suicide and mental health problems in the immediate term and down the road decline significantly, a new study finds.

The study, the first of its kind to examine access to pubertal suppression and suicidality, was published Thursday in the medical journal Pediatrics. The research comes as a handful of states are considering placing restrictions on transgender health care.

One state, South Dakota is considering a law that would make it a felony for health care providers to prescribe medication to stop puberty, among other gender affirming health care treatments. South Carolina and Missouri are also considering similar restrictions.

Those who underwent the puberty-blocking treatment had lower odds of lifetime suicidal ideation and past-month severe psychological distress, compared to those who wanted the treatment but did not receive it.

Researchers reached that conclusion by analyzing data from the 2015 US Transgender Survey, involving 20,619 people between the ages of 18 and 36 years old.

Some smaller studies in the past have shown that people who have undergone puberty-blocking treatments early in life, along with psychological support, have better mental health outcomes later in life.”

Read the full piece here

[wizardlovingwomen]

There is no shame in changing labels!! No matter how long you identified as one thing, it's okay to find that you don't fit that label anymore. People are always growing and changing and realising new things about themselves, and that should be understood and accepted.

[queerplatonicpositivity]

[ ID: Four images with the same design: a navy blue background with a six-pointed star at the top and simple outlines of dreidels, doves, and bagels at the bottom.  Here is the text for the images: #1. “Protect Trans Jewish Youth” #2. “Trans Jews are wonderful” #3. “Respect Trans Jews” #4. “Trans Jews Belong in our communities” ]

Image Set #5: Trans Jews

Image Set #1: Queer Jews

Image Set #2: Ace Jews

Image Set #3: Aro Jews

Image Set #4: Gay Jews

This is true all throughout the year, but I want to highlight these affirmations this Hanukkah.  The phrases on these sets are based on a set by @genderqueerpositivity​ about trans lesbian women.  I have a different identity set for each night of Hanukkah, so if you don’t see your identity here, please be patient. =D

And because I’m not Jewish and I want to center Jewish voices, I’ll be featuring a link to a different @shiraglassman story each night.

Featured Shira Glassman story: The Olive Conspiracy (Mangoverse Book Four, link here)

[magicalshopping]

♡ It’s OK! ♡ 

Please don’t remove this caption! ☆

[bering-strait-deactivated202005]

the world is a better place with trans women in it. trans women are valuable and important members of our communities. trans women deserve safety and protection and love.

[itgetsbetter]

🌈✊ YOUTH ACTIVISM SERIES - THE IT GETS BETTER PROJECT 🌈✊

THE IT GETS BETTER PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR OPENLY LGBTQ+ YOUTH ACTIVISTS TO SHARE YOUR STORY IN A WEB DOCU-SERIES.

Our goal is to give viewers around the world a hopeful, affirming glimpse into the lives of activists who identify as LGBTQ+ around the world (including outside of USA) and a respect for the intersectionality of many forms of activism. We’re looking for young people between the ages of 14-24 who are comfortably “out” as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer and who are involved in intersectional causes that aren’t necessarily directly about LGBTQ+ equality.

Maybe you’re part of a group of young queer activists working to end gun violence or fight for change in immigration policy. Maybe you’re creating a space for other LGBTQ+ youth to join you in advocating for global climate change or local workers rights. Maybe you’re creating art as activism related to racial inequality or reproductive justice. Maybe you are just a young person who is passionate about a particular cause and want to see a change in the world. We’re looking for young people between 14-24 who are changing the world…or even your own community. No cause is too small!

Does being openly LGBTQ+ impact your view of the world? Why are you so passionate about the cause you’re fighting for? The time commitment is limited- filming would take place over 1-2 days in your area based on your availability.

What’s your story? Please email us ASAP and let us know! [email protected]

PLEASE REFERENCE “ACTIVISM” IN THE EMAIL AND TELL US ABOUT YOU!

[modernpendu]

Please do a regular checkup on your friends. They won’t ask for emotional support.

[plannedparenthood]

Today we mourn, honor, and remember the transgender people who were murdered because of their gender identity or expression.

[coloured-braids]

Trans day of rememberance

[trans-parenting]

6 Ways Cis Folks Can Actually Help on Trans Day of Remembrance

Dear cis folks, please take these Ls.

For allies, today.

[gaywrites]

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Honor those killed in anti-trans acts of violence; mourn the lights in our community that have gone out; say their names and tell their stories; and vow to fight for those still with us.