Highlights The terms genderqueer, genderfluid, and nonbinary each have a different meaning. The term genderqueer refers to individuals who don’t fit within the male-female binary or who express their gender outside traditional gender norms. Genderfluid refers to individuals whose gender identity isn’t fixed or changes over time. Nonbinary refers to individuals who don’t identify exclusively…
Highlights Gender and sexual orientation are two different aspects of a person’s identity. Being transgender is not a mental disorder. Transgender people can identify as straight, gay, bisexual, asexual, or any other sexual orientation. Transgender people can have happy and healthy long-term relationships. Being transgender doesn’t determine your sex drive. Not all transgender people undergo…
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Highlights Adults report having sex less often since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. New research suggests a link between sexual activity and mental health outcomes during COVID-19. A healthy sex life supports better mental health outcomes. COVID-19 infection and chronic stress place men at risk for erectile dysfunction (ED). Research shows that people have…
Highlights Transgender studies show that transgender (trans) youth and adults have higher rates of suicidality and self-harm than their cisgender peers. Barriers to care, social stigma, discrimination, and harassment contribute to poor mental health outcomes for trans individuals. Gender-affirming care is a life-saving resource for both transgender youth and adults. Social support is important to…
Highlights Virtual reality (VR) porn offers a realistic and immersive experience. Research suggests that VR porn may be useful in sex therapy. Since VR porn is more arousing than standard erotic content, some experts worry it may be addictive. The use of remote devices that allow for simultaneous sexual contact raises ethical concerns. High-quality VR…
Highlights Social transition is a type of gender transition that involves changing the way you publicly express your gender. The process for social transition can look different for each person. Common steps toward social transition include changing your name, sharing your pronouns, and changing the way you dress or groom yourself. Research shows that social…
Highlights Transgender, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming people may undergo a process called transitioning to live in alignment with their gender identity. Transitioning can include a variety of social, legal, physical, and/or medical changes. Gender-affirming care may include hormone therapy or different kinds of gender affirmation surgery. Research shows that trans people who transition tend to report…
Highlights Gender dysphoria describes the distress and discomfort a person feels when their gender identity doesn’t match their assigned sex at birth. Transgender people and other gender-diverse people can experience gender dysphoria. Diagnosis of gender dysphoria requires the presence of two or more of the clinically significant symptoms defined within the DSM-5. Gender-affirming care and…
Highlights Sexual orientation describes your physical, romantic, or emotional attraction to other people. Research shows that sexual orientation can change after a transgender person transitions. Research supports the idea that sexual orientation and gender are more fluid than fixed for many people. Transgender people may be more likely to experience changes in sexual orientation after…