Introduction If you’ve wondered how to access gender-affirming hormone therapy for youth in BC, you’re in the right place. For many transgender and gender-diverse youth, gender-affirming care—like hormone therapy and puberty blockers—can offer immense relief, fostering a sense of alignment between their bodies and identities. These treatments can reduce the...Read More

Introduction: The Lengthening Wait for Gender-Affirming Care Access to timely, compassionate healthcare is a fundamental right, yet for trans+, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals in British Columbia, this right is increasingly compromised. For years, bottom surgery readiness assessments in BC were conducted by qualified, WPATH SOC8 Certified mental health professionals,...Read More

Starting gender-affirming hormone therapy in BC is a deeply personal and transformative step in your gender transition journey. If you’re living in British Columbia, understanding the hormone readiness assessment process is crucial to accessing gender-affirming care. Since 2023, there have been significant updates to the WPATH Standards of Care Version...Read More

Introduction Oakley Phoenix’s The Gender Friend: A 102 Guide to Gender Identity is a refreshing and insightful addition to the growing body of literature on gender exploration and identity. This book, with its engaging mix of personal storytelling, practical exercises, and compassionate guidance, is an invaluable resource for therapists, clients,...Read More

Introduction Gender Magic by Rae McDaniel (2023) offers an innovative, strengths-based approach to gender exploration and transition, centred around the themes of play, pleasure, and possibility. McDaniel, a non-binary therapist, certified sex therapist, and gender diversity educator, integrates their extensive experience in gender-affirming care to challenge the traditional, deficit-based models...Read More

If you’re new to my website after googling gender-affirming care, you might be considering or actively planning to update your legal name and gender marker. Often seen as a practical step in affirming your identity, this process can sometimes be overshadowed by its bureaucratic and legal intricacies. I want you...Read More

Introduction A warm welcome to all our transgender and gender-nonconforming readers who are considering or curious about masculinizing hormone therapy. This blog post is written with you in mind, focusing on the unique needs and concerns of those in the early stages of transition or still questioning their gender identity....Read More

Venturing on a gender transition journey is a profound and life-changing experience, allowing you to live in harmony with your true self. Transitioning is an intensely personal process, and each individual’s experience is unique. It encompasses a wide range of aspects in your life, such as social, emotional, and physical...Read More

Embarking on a gender transition journey is a significant and transformative experience that can align your identity with your true self. Transitioning is a deeply personal process, and your experience is unique. It encompasses various aspects of your life, including social, emotional, and physical growth and change. To navigate this...Read More

Introduction Canada is recognized for its comprehensive healthcare system, but how does it serve Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals seeking gender-affirming care? This article provides an overview of gender-affirming healthcare coverage in Canada and highlights important resources for accessing care. Understanding Gender-Affirming Care Gender-affirming care involves medical and psychological...Read More