For some, this challenges occur right in the midst of transition, potentially spiraling a person into depression. When it comes to gender transition, I often see people hit rock bottom at different segments.

If you desire on having more than one gender affirming surgery to align your body to your gender, how do you decide which surgery to have first?

But what about hip dysphoria? How does it affect trans feminine, trans masculine and nonbinary folks? Some even wonder if hip dysphoria a real occurrence.

Boundaries are not only essential to your wellbeing, they are a must if you want to preserve your sanity and your mental health. But did you know there are more than one type of a boundary?

What is gender identity? Some say there is no such thing as gender identity but only genders anchored by sex. Most importantly, how is it formed?

Gender dysphoria is a much more complex phenomenon with various roots in origin. Often, we hear folks talk about Gender Dysphoria in generalities, omitting potential typological presentations.

For many, it can be difficult to make decision when to step into medical and surgical transition. A recent viewer asked me at what point dysphoria is severe enough to justify making this decision.

It is common to experience an increase in isolation from others when you struggle with gender dysphoria. Especially if you have not yet started gender transition and feel increased sense of insecurity and lack of confidence.

It is challenging to branch out outside of your comfort zone. Oftentimes it may feel terrifying to cross over to the new frontiers.

“Why trans folks appear to display narcissistic behaviors when they start transition?” is a common question I get asked a lot.

Let’s face it, confidence is an on-going work in progress. And when gender identity issues or transition related challenges surface, it can shatter some aspects of your confidence.

Dysphoria is painful and often intolerable to live with for many trans folks. Numerous factors affect the severity and pain of dysphoria in your life.

Deciding on having gender affirming surgery is a personal and sometimes, challenging decision. Especially when it comes to big surgeries such as genital surgery.

It is natural to engage in pornography to explore both your sexuality and your gender. In fact, many would often imagine themselves in their authentic gender while engaging in self exploration of their body and sexuality.

There is a big demographic difference between older and younger adults and gender transition. One of the differences are challenges that older adults face when it comes to deciding to go through gender transition.

When you start to go through gender exploration or gender transition, you start looking around to see how others have approached it. And before you know it, you find yourself in comparison game!

Gender dysphoria strikes and affects everyone differently. For some people, their dysphoria feels mild. For others, it is more severe.

Getting ready for gender affirming surgery is a big deal! A lot of feelings arise as you get yourself ready for the big day.

Let’s face it, we are all born into privileges whether we want to acknowledge it or not. Skin color, gender, looks, height, finances, intelligence and on and on.

Physical and social dysphoria while often tend to coexist together, are not the same thing. In fact, it is common to have social dysphoria without feeling the physical.