Fourteen years ago today, my partner was headhunted for a technical writing job with a weapons and armoured vehicles manufacturer. We had a lot of tough conversations about it. He was tempted—we had never seen that kind of money before, had lived our entire adult lives below the poverty line.

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Good! Nobody should have peace while they destroy our healthcare.

I know Teen Vogue’s heel turn has been pretty hard but if this is true it’s indefensible. Alice Wong was a force and I will miss her voice 💔

Can I throw my own in the ring? I'm the founder of @well.beings.news — queer trans health and wellness journalism written particularly for care providers, practitioners and professionals. well.beings.news

I'm doing research for an article about post-op care for folks who have travelled for gender-affirming surgery, and I would love to include the perspective of some other trans folks beside myself. (I travelled out of state but recovered there for 2 weeks after.)

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I'm doing research for an article about post-op care for folks who have travelled for gender-affirming surgery, and I would love to include the perspective of some other trans folks beside myself. (I travelled out of state but recovered there for 2 weeks after.)

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In a wild turn of events, we've had SEVEN people subscribe to the Big Chungus tier at $1000 each. This is so amazing and way more than we expected! If we could get FIVE more Big Chungus subscribers, that'll cover our freelance writers budget for the whole of next year.

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Reposting over and over until y'all wake up because Rebeka's life is worth way, way more than the $2500 they need for cancer treatment ‼️ Days go by & everyone keeps scrolling past their posts. Give something now while they have a fighting chance.

Psychiatrists/NPs/therapists who could provide off-the-books, no-fee, Zoom-based care for individuals in crisis in ICE-targeted Chicago communities, please email me: [email protected]. Include whether you can prescribe, speak Spanish (or other languages), and available hours per week/month.

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The Lifetime Membership tier will be going back to regular price at the end of this week, so... If you also want access to weekly research roundups, original reporting, and interviews featuring queer trans professionals and LGBTQ+ care providers... The time is now! well.beings.news/upgrade

Republicans are threatening a government shutdown to ban ALL federal funding for gender-affirming care—including for adults. This would strip millions of people of their access to lifesaving care.

What folks need to know about the pending government shutdown and what it means for trans people. www.erininthemorning.com/p/shutdown-d...

Voices to follow for this fight for trans lives and freedom.

Brutal week: Alberta threatens to override the constitution, US feds raid patient records, Trump demands $1.2B from UCLA or an end trans care. Check out the weekly roundup, and upgrade to paid for the curated links section of all 24 new published studies! well.beings.news/p/the-monday...

73% of trans youth avoid public bathrooms, which can lead to UTIs, kidney infection, chronic constipation, and pelvic floor dysfunction. "Bathroom bans turn a basic human function into a site of risk," says Dr. Syd Young. This is public health, not politics. Read this month's free feature story!

73% of trans youth avoid public bathrooms, which can lead to UTIs, kidney infection, chronic constipation, and pelvic floor dysfunction. "Bathroom bans turn a basic human function into a site of risk," says Dr. Syd Young. This is public health, not politics. Read this month's free feature story!

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If there is actually a correlation between using painkillers during pregnancy and autism, you know what I bet it is? There is a known correlation between autism and hypermobility, and I can only imagine that being hypermobile and pregnant fucking hurts.

I know we call a lot of things Nazi shit these days but this is pure Nazi shit. "Don't show the Fuhrer in an unflattering light!!!"

Systems frequently only acknowledge hormones, top, and bottom surgery, and treat everything else as cosmetic. There are procedures many providers don't even know exist: - Voice feminization or masculinization - Hairline restoration or feminization - Scarless tracheal shave procedures

This week's trans health research reveals a prevalent genetic clotting disorder, unique cardiovascular patterns and new quality of life measures. Plus essential reads on state protections, transfem fertility science and the psychology of transphobia. Full roundup: well.beings.news/p/the-monday...

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After a week of "creators need to get paid" and "get dark money out of the news" in the zeitgeist, this Back Indie Media drive timing is perfect. Well Beings News does not have any outside funding. I rely on subscribers to cover costs and hopefully someday soon, pay myself for this important work.

Well Beings from @bjthehetheygay.ca Pride is over, but we're still here: cutting through political noise to deliver the evidence-based reporting on queer and transgender health research, policy developments, and clinical best practices Back Well Beings: well.beings.news/upgrade

How to build peer support groups that actually empower communities? Start with self-awareness, add proper training, focus on organic growth. Subscribe and upgrade today to read more about the frameworks and core competencies recommended by experienced facilitators. well.beings.news/p/how-to-sta...

A reader reached out asking about purchasing limited subscription gifts and I thought, hey, Back-to-School is a great time to figure that out! So, ta-da! Perfect for students in healthcare and wellness fields, new and emerging professionals, and your hardest-to-shop-for colleagues!

Monday Roundup drop: 📈 New population data says 2.8M Americans identify as transgender. Research reveals direct links between political attacks and mental health outcomes. 20+ studies covered this week from cardiovascular disparities to fertility preservation. well.beings.news/p/the-monday...

A follow-up on my essay last week about my own dysphoria being misread as "reasonable" discomfort with my weight, this week we're talking about dysphoria, dysmorphia, disordered eating risk, and how practitioners can address each of these issues without exacerbating them.

Almost half of gender-incongruent youth referred for mental health care are at increased risk for eating disorders. But here's what providers often miss: the motivation behind the symptoms matters as much as the symptoms themselves. New piece breaks it down. well.beings.news/p/behind-bod...

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Thank you for sharing this and thank you for putting @well.beings.news into the world, BJ 🏳️‍⚧️

Almost half of gender-incongruent youth referred for mental health care are at increased risk for eating disorders. But here's what providers often miss: the motivation behind the symptoms matters as much as the symptoms themselves. New piece breaks it down. well.beings.news/p/behind-bod...

Chattel slavery was so bad that when we tell you how bad it in fact was most of y'all shut down and tell us we're making it up and pass laws against us ever telling you how bad it was again because your brains literally cannot handle how bad it in fact was.

This week in trans health, among some truly awful developments: ✅ Communities fight back with protests against clinic closures ✅ Massachusetts strengthens protections for care providers ✅ BC College of Nurses & Midwives censure anti-trans posts ✅ New research offers practical tools for providers

This week in trans health, among some truly awful developments: ✅ Communities fight back with protests against clinic closures ✅ Massachusetts strengthens protections for care providers ✅ BC College of Nurses & Midwives censure anti-trans posts ✅ New research offers practical tools for providers

Another week, another reminder that access to trans healthcare is being shaped more by politics than science 📊 The weekly roundup of news and new research is essential reading for healthcare providers and advocates who know that trans lives deserve investment. well.beings.news/p/the-monday...

They made Robbie Starbuck, the guy who calls LGBTQ people groomers and campaigns to get companies to eliminate support for LGBTQ people, an advisor on their AI. Of all the models, Meta's Llama has the most anti LGBTQ bias and especially anti trans bias baked in.

Other outlets are starting to cover this story, but they simply cannot do it like @autonomynews.co. We break down the two far-right activists involved, explain similar lawsuits filed recently, and put it in the context of bills Texas Republicans are trying to pass in their special session

Another week, another reminder that access to trans healthcare is being shaped more by politics than science 📊 The weekly roundup of news and new research is essential reading for healthcare providers and advocates who know that trans lives deserve investment. well.beings.news/p/the-monday...

Legacy healthcare software has binary sex assumptions baked into everything: clinical decision algorithms, lab reference ranges, screening protocols. Retrofitting inclusivity into systems that assumed M/F forever is a nightmare. We dig into it. well.beings.news/p/x-files-th...

Legacy healthcare software has binary sex assumptions baked into everything: clinical decision algorithms, lab reference ranges, screening protocols. Retrofitting inclusivity into systems that assumed M/F forever is a nightmare. We dig into it. well.beings.news/p/x-files-th...

🚨 URGENT: FTC opened a 60-day comment period on gender-affirming care for minors. We can flood them with data. We have nearly a century of it. Submit your evidence. Share your research. Tell your stories. Get the full LGBTQ+ health news + research roundup here: well.beings.news/p/the-monday...

🌈🧠 "Do LGBTQ+ people have a special autism finder on their gaydar?" As Dr. Lee Bess says, "When you are in a neurodivergent space, you are in a queer space." Professional Members get this monthly write-in column exploring intersections of experience and identity.👇 well.beings.news/p/autism-on-...