FOR TRANS PEOPLE
Resources marked with a star symbol are considered especially clear or thorough, as rated by A Transgender Council (my friends). If you have better and more expansive resources, please email me at webmasterclownfred@gmail.com!
General
The Trevor ProjectAn American organization which runs help hotlines, as well as hosts additional resources for transgender people.
PFLAG
An American LGBTQ+ organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people.
An American LGBTQ+ organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people.
Advocates For Trans Equality
An American organization of advocates that fight for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
An American organization of advocates that fight for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
Gender Spectrum
An organization founded as a response to the limited resources and support available for families and educators interacting with gender-expansive children and teens.
An organization founded as a response to the limited resources and support available for families and educators interacting with gender-expansive children and teens.
TWOCC: Trans Women of Color Collective
An organization created to "cultivate economic opportunities and affirming spaces for trans people of color and our families, to foster kinship, build community engage in healing and restorative justice through arts, culture, media, advocacy and activism".
An organization created to "cultivate economic opportunities and affirming spaces for trans people of color and our families, to foster kinship, build community engage in healing and restorative justice through arts, culture, media, advocacy and activism".
TRANSATHLETE.com
A resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about transgender inclusion in athletics.
A resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about transgender inclusion in athletics.
BOCA Recovery Center: LGBTQ+ & Substance Abuse Guide
A useful guide covering substance abuse in the LGBTQ+ community. Contains information on substance abuse trends in the LGBTQ+ community, guidelines on gender-affirming treatment for substance abuse, and information on how to help an LGBTQ+ person with an addiction.
A useful guide covering substance abuse in the LGBTQ+ community. Contains information on substance abuse trends in the LGBTQ+ community, guidelines on gender-affirming treatment for substance abuse, and information on how to help an LGBTQ+ person with an addiction.
Self-discovery, Coming Out, & Social Transition
For Questioning PeopleAn article on questioning gender identity, the kinds of questioning, discussing transition, comments, and resources.
How To Figure Out If You're TransA scientific method based approach to figuring out whether or not you're transgender.
(VIDEO) Are you transgender? Female to Male / FTM
A video with questions to help determine whether or not you are transgender, if you're questioning.
A video with questions to help determine whether or not you are transgender, if you're questioning.
(VIDEO) Are you transgender? Male to Female / MTF
A video with questions to help determine whether or not you are transgender, if you're questioning.
A video with questions to help determine whether or not you are transgender, if you're questioning.
(REDDIT) What Is a “Must Have” for a Coming Out Letter?
A reddit comment with helpful tips on coming out and explaining being transgender to relatives or friends.
A reddit comment with helpful tips on coming out and explaining being transgender to relatives or friends.
Coming Out: Living Authentically as Transgender or Non-Binary
A PDF file made by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, which covers coming out for transgender youths.
A PDF file made by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, which covers coming out for transgender youths.
(REDDIT) L's Voice Training Guide for MTF Transgender Vocal FeminizationA Reddit post providing a helpful guide on transgender vocal feminization.
(VIDEO) Voice Feminization for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
A video covering feminizing voice training for absolute beginners.
A video covering feminizing voice training for absolute beginners.
What Is Voice Masculinzation, and How Does It Work?
An article on vocal masculinization and why it may be helpful.
An article on vocal masculinization and why it may be helpful.
(REDDIT) Ellie's Shaving Guide for Body HairA Reddit post providing a helpful guide on full-body shaving.
Gear
Binding
Binding: Creating Male-Looking ChestContains educational info on safe chest binding practices, as well as resources for finding a binder, measuring your chest, tips on comfort, shopping resources, etc.
Point of Pride: Binding
Contains educational info on safe chest binding practices, as well as resources for finding a binder, measuring your chest, tips on comfort, etc.
Contains educational info on safe chest binding practices, as well as resources for finding a binder, measuring your chest, tips on comfort, etc.
Chest Binding: Tips and Tricks For Trans Men, Nonbinary, and Genderfluid People
Article containing more educational info on safe chest binding practices.
Article containing more educational info on safe chest binding practices.
(REDDIT) Binding a Large Chest Effectively, With Pictures
A reddit thread containing helpful information and pictures on binding with a larger chest.
A reddit thread containing helpful information and pictures on binding with a larger chest.
Packing
Packing: Creating a Realistic BulgeA very in-depth guide on packing, which includes shopping resources.
Packing Heat: The Ultimate Guide To FTM Packers
Contains educational info on different kinds of packers as well as wearing tips.
Contains educational info on different kinds of packers as well as wearing tips.
Breast Forms & Chest Padding
Transgender Breast ProstheticsA helpful guide with DIY options, care and maintenance, and personal experiences.
All About Breast Forms & Breast Form Bras
Article containing information on breast form types, choosing a breast forms and bra sizes, as well as care info.
Article containing information on breast form types, choosing a breast forms and bra sizes, as well as care info.
Guide to Transgender Breast Forms
A guide and tips on picking breast forms, finding the right fit, and different bra options.
A guide and tips on picking breast forms, finding the right fit, and different bra options.
Tucking
How to Tuck: Tips, Tricks, and Safety When Tucking
An in-depth article on tucking, tucking safely, gaffs, and DIY gaff creation.
An in-depth article on tucking, tucking safely, gaffs, and DIY gaff creation.
Hormones
Hormone Blockers
Puberty Blockers for Transgender & Gender-Diverse YouthA medical guide to puberty blockers, the benefits, criteria of use, complications, etc.
Testosterone Hormone Therapy
UCSF Transgender Care: Information on Testosterone Hormone TherapyA guide on testosterone hormone therapy.
(REDDIT) What Do You Wish You Knew Before Going on Testosterone?
A reddit thread discussing what you should know before going on testosterone HRT.
A reddit thread discussing what you should know before going on testosterone HRT.
(REDDIT) What Are The Effects of Testosterone That Noone Talks About?
A reddit thread discussing less talked about side effects of testosterone HRT.
A reddit thread discussing less talked about side effects of testosterone HRT.
Estrogen Hormone Therapy
(REDDIT) Effects of HRT For Trans Women That Nobody Talks About?
A reddit thread discussing less talked about side effects of estrogen HRT.
A reddit thread discussing less talked about side effects of estrogen HRT.
For Adults, With Caution
The DIY HRT DirectoryGuides on DIY HRT, dosing, injection supplies, health, side effects, acquisition, etc. in a safe manner.
(VIDEO) DIY HRT: Everything I Can Legally Tell You
A video discussing DIY HRT, dosing, safety, and ethics.
A video discussing DIY HRT, dosing, safety, and ethics.
Surgery
Masculinizing Chest Surgery
The Ultimate Top Surgery Reference GuideA thorough guide covering masculinizing top surgery types, potential complications, choosing surgeons, preparation, recovery, results, etc.
(REDDIT) I Wrote a Top Surgery Preparation and Aftercare Guide
A guide written by a transgender person with images and tips on scar care.
A guide written by a transgender person with images and tips on scar care.
Breast Augmentation
MTF Breast Augmentation 101 - Everything You Need to KnowA thorough guide on MTF breast augmentation, the procedures, recovery, complications, and finding a surgeon.
Your Introductory Guide to Transfeminine Top Surgery
A guide on breast augmentation surgery types, costs, recovery, finding a surgeon, and frequently asked questions.
A guide on breast augmentation surgery types, costs, recovery, finding a surgeon, and frequently asked questions.
Masculinizing Bottom Surgery
Transmasculine Bottom Surgery
A quick summary of terms related to bottom surgery and the available options.
A quick summary of terms related to bottom surgery and the available options.
Metoidioplasty for Gender Affirming Care
A thorough guide covering metoidioplasty surgery, recovery, aftercare, and complications.
A thorough guide covering metoidioplasty surgery, recovery, aftercare, and complications.
Phalloplasty for Gender Affirming Care
A thorough guide covering phalloplasty surgery, recovery, aftercare, and complications.
A thorough guide covering phalloplasty surgery, recovery, aftercare, and complications.
Feminizing Bottom Surgery
Vaginoplasty Procedures, Complications, and Aftercare
A thorough guide covering the different types of vaginoplasty, post-operative considerations, recovery, and aftercare.
A thorough guide covering the different types of vaginoplasty, post-operative considerations, recovery, and aftercare.
Neovagina Surgery: Types of Vaginoplasty
A guide on the different types of vaginoplasty. Note that some of these are only applicable to cisgender women. If you have a better guide, please send it to me through my email.
A guide on the different types of vaginoplasty. Note that some of these are only applicable to cisgender women. If you have a better guide, please send it to me through my email.
Facial Feminization Surgery
