Read the first two chapters of ‘Trans Teen Survival Guide’ by Owl & Fox Fisher
This is the book all trans teens have been waiting for. A fully comprehensive guide to trans teen survival, written by two trans icons who…
Category: Gender Diversity
Raising an intersex child
Eric and Stephani Lohman are the authors of JKP’s first book on intersex—Raising Rosie. Here Stephani gives a brief introduction to some of the hurdles…
Why are some gay men turning to chemsex?
Rusi Jaspal is Professor of Psychology and Sexual Health at De Montfort University, Leicester. His new book is a practical guide for clinicians working with men…
Why did the NHS fail this young transgender woman?
Transgender campaigner, Jane Fae, exposes the institutional and societal discrimination that a young trans woman, Synestra de Courcy, faced before her untimely death aged just…
“Boys are strong and girls are pretty…” Why we need books like ‘A House for Everyone’
This is the second book from Jo Hirst, author and mother of a trans child. She is a board member of the group Parents of Gender…
Life after “He’s Always Been My Son”
Janna Barkin is the proud mother of a transgender son, and a passionate transgender youth rights advocate. She writes regularly for the Huffington Post and…
‘Hey presto world, I have my vagina, let the pleasure begin.’
There is currently a lack of practical information and advice available for trans women (and trans men) who have undergone realignment surgery. In this extract from…
Win 2 tickets to see Juno Roche & Kate O’Donnell in conversation
To be in for the chance of winning two tickets to see Juno Roche in conversation with Kate O’Donnell on Thursday 19th April, just sign…
Why Gender Diversity in Children’s Books Matters
Alice Reeves and Phoebe Kirk discuss the importance of gender diverse children’s books as a way of helping them to understand that expressing our gender…
“Being a transgender professional gives me a very unique insight into issues that young people face.” Talking to trans youth worker, Matt Waites
There is currently a lack of information available regarding the specific needs of young transgender men, and the barriers that they face. This can lead…