Cade Hildreth

While LGBTQ people have existed for as long as straight people have, we’re getting more recognition than ever before. Today, an estimated 4.5% of U.S. residents identify as LGBTQ, and that statistic is only based on those of us who are “out”.

Other estimates place the percentage of LGBTQ folks at 10% or higher. Plus, recent studies have found that as many as 20% of millennials identify as LGBTQ.

One thing’s for sure, we’re gaining more visibility. Nonetheless, many people still wonder what the LGBTQ acronym stands for. [Read more…] about What Does LGBTQ Stand for?

Transmasculine and nonbinary individuals have a number of personal decisions to make about their gender presentation. If you would prefer a flatter or masculine appearing chest, an important choice is how to pursue this goal.

For some, chest binding is a long-term or permanent solution to gender dysphoria. For others, the idea of having breast tissue permanently removed by undergoing top surgery is more appealing.

Different types of top surgery will work best on different people depending on their chest size. There are many options to choose from, distinguished by their incision type. [Read more…] about Keyhole Top Surgery: The Procedure, Ideal Patient, and Recovery

In this interview with Patrice Palmer (they/them/theirs), we discuss their identity as a black, queer, and transgender (non-binary) individual.

We dig deep into their path toward self-discovery and acceptance. We unpack the profound significance nature of entering a space to listen, rather than to interact or impact—a skillset that facilitated Patrice’s own coming out experience. [Read more…] about Patrice Palmer on Being Black, Queer and Trans (Non-binary)