If you are trans+, this section provides vital information, help, support, and ways to find trans-specific services, to help support your mental health, sexual health and sexual wellbeing.
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Sexual wellbeing isn’t just about sex, it’s about how safe, confident and comfortable we feel in ourselves and our bodies. Read more
Gender dysphoria is the distress or discomfort someone may feel when their gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. Read more
Gender dysphoria can be difficult to manage, but gender affirming wear can help to ease this discomfort. Binders, packers, STPs, tucking, gaffs, breast forms, and plates can give trans and nonbinary people gender euphoria. Read more
For trans people, sexual self-esteem can be shaped by additional factors such as gender dysphoria, gender affirmation, stigma, misgendering, fetishisation, dating rejection... Read more
For trans people, body image can be deeply linked to gender identity. Body image is how we see our appearance and our bodies, but it can also include how we feel about gendered features... Read more
Stigma is when people hold negative attitudes or prejudices about a distinguishing characteristic, whether that be gender, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, mental health or sexual health. Read more
If you have a sex life, then it’s important to know your HIV status. HIV transmission rates are higher among trans people than cisgender people, particularly trans women who have sex with cisgender men. Read more
Anyone can get an STI, however trans people are more likely to pick up an STI for many reasons, which can include a lack of access to or lack of information about prevention methods and testing services... Read more
One method of HIV prevention all trans people should be aware of is PrEP. PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It's a pill that HIV-negative people can take that can stop you getting HIV. Read more
DoxyPEP (Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medication that helps reduce your chances of getting bacterial STIs like syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea. Read more
PEP is an emergency medication that you can take that can prevent HIV if you think you have been exposed to it. Read more
Trans people are often subjected to abusive behaviour which can make establishing relationships more difficult than for cis people. Read more
The Trans+ Sexual Wellbeing Workshops are a safe, affirming, community-led series designed for trans+ people living, working or socialising in Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham. Read more
For anyone who identifies as part of the Trans+ community or identifies as trans, non-binary or gender diverse. Read more