Transgender Resources
Below are basics for Transgender persons who are looking to transition. If you have any additions, please submit information to our submission page.
Transmasculine Resources
Binders:
What is a binder? A binder is generally a crop-top or full shirt that compresses your chest to give you a flatter look. The only thing that you should use to bind is a binder. NOT ace bandages. Do NOT use anything except binders created by trans people, for trans people.
Safe Binding Guides:
Binding 101 how to bind safely
Packers
Packers are any object used to create a ‘bulge’ in a person's pants. Packers are basically a prosthetic to give you the body part that is missing! Some packers range from a basic shape all the way to a stand-to-pee build. Here is a link to a more in-depth article on differing types of packers.
Sizing Guidelines for Female to Male charts
Transfeminine Resources
Gaffs
What is a Gaff? A gaff is an undergarment specially made to give transfeminine people a smooth look for their lower region. Below is a link to a Gaff website along with other safe tips for tucking if a Gaff is unaffordable.
A Youtube video made by a transwoman on safe tucking
An article on the pros and cons of tucking by a transwoman
You can purchase a gaff here
Bra Measurement Guide
With diagrams and written explanations, this is a definite must-go-to for any trans feminine who is looking to try out finding her first bra! Link
General Transgender
Resources
Resource List for Your State
Find many organizations in your immediate area for help covering all sorts of things you may need. Link
Gender neutral Bathroom App
Never worry about needing to find a gender neutral bathroom again. On Google Play and Apple Play Store. Link
Singular They/Them Article
Having ornery family members, teachers, or even acquaintances that are a stickler for 'grammatical correctness' will find that unfortunately for them, the singular pronoun they/them has been embraced. Link