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By Mel Van De Graaff

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How to Prepare for and Recover From Masculinizing Top Surgery

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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5 Ways to Care for Yourself if You’re Going Through Medical Menopause

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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4 of the Best Chest Binders to Buy and How to Find the Right One for You

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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Mental Illnesses Are More Common in LGBTQIA+ People. Here’s Why, and How to Find Support

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding a Doctor for Gender-Affirming Care

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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Chest Binding 101: What It Is and How to Bind Your Chest Safely

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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5 Healthy Ways to Cope With Gender Dysphoria

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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Want to Start Testosterone-Based Hormone Therapy? Here's What to Know

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By Mel Van De Graaff

African American Non-binary person and transgender woman doing a telemedicine call at home about estrogen-based hormone therapy

Want to Start Estrogen-Based Hormone Therapy? Here's What to Know

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By Mel Van De Graaff

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Can't Sit Still to Meditate? Try a Walking Meditation Instead

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By Mel Van De Graaff

an illustration of five people of different gender expressions who are smiling because of gender euphoria

What Is Gender Euphoria and How Can It Affect Your Health?

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7 Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care and How to Overcome Them

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