As sexuality and gender identity issues continue to emerge in national conversations, many terms used to describe these topics may be unfamiliar. Here's what some of the most commonly used gender ...

Removing women’s breasts is the least complicated part of gender reassignment surgery, and even this can result in serious complications. The more significant problems are associated with genital ...

We recently received an email from friends informing us that their son (who I’ll call Andy) revealed that, for several years, they had been experiencing gender dysmorphia —persistent distress caused ...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Freedom to live authentically is what transgender people hope for, but the lives of some have been cut short due to violence. And right now is Transgender Awareness Week.

DURHAM, N.C. >> "I'm about to do something terrifying, which is I'm coming out to you as a non-binary person," Maria Munir, a 20-year-old student, told President Barack Obama at his recent town hall ...

March 31 is the Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual, worldwide event focusing on the lives of transgender people and the issues they face. Here are a few ways you can help foster understanding, ...

Trans people make up under 1% of the population, though this could change in the future. Transgender people are more common than you might think. Being transgender is not a trend, and it’s not new.

CHICAGO — Dan Carmichael had barely taken his first breath when a doctor announced his gender: “It’s a girl.” That’s where gender identity begins for most. A pronouncement at birth, a quick glance at ...

Gender socialization is a fundamental development aspect, shaping how people perceive themselves and interact with the world. Gender socialization is the process of a person learning and internalizing ...

State Sen. Melanie Scheible, D-Las Vegas, described herself as an ally of the transgender community during a Nevada Newsmakers interview, saying there's a general lack of public understanding when it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jason with the family dog, Daisy, on Monday, Jan. 13. Jason Kolb prepares to release his book ÒDown the MountainÓ about his ...