Are You A Sexual “Pervert”?
A psychologist is interviewed about the variety of sexuality in human expression: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/videos/3690835678001-Festival-of-Dangerous-Ideas-2012-Jesse-Bering-Interview Minute 7:00 quote: “I do think if we are going to use a term like say ‘immoral’ it needs to be reserved to causing distress or harm on an actual subjectively experiencing organism, (e.g. human being or animal). I think that to refer to somebody... Read More
Boy or Girl, We’ll Get Back to You
Here is a short series of documentary video clips called “one in 2000”–the title of the film series refers to one in 2000 births being intersex. “If I had known that there was a whole movement of people working to end things that people who were born with different bodies have to go through, it would have been amazing for me.” First video: One in 2000 Congratulations We’ll Get Back to You http://www.logotv.com/videos/misc/278633/one-in-2000-congratulations-well-get-back-to-you.jhtml Second... Read More
LGBT questions in Florida
For legal questions within the state of Florida on LGBT issues, I recommend: http://www.eqfl.org/home Locally, I like to inform people about Cathy Blackburn’s LGBT-informed law practice: http://www.lifeplanlaw.com/ and Metro Wellness at a “go to” starting place for LGBT issues: http://www.metrotampabay.org/ [On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in... Read More
Think OUTSIDE the box
picture credit to Eric Peacock Take a few minutes and Consider These Three Short Videos: 1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/15/debi-jackson-transgender-child_n_5588149.html 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5P9kUz0yO0 3. this boy who likes dresses: Read More
Transgender: Know Your Rights
Health Care Rights: click Health Care Rights for Transgender March 2012 Employment Rights: click Employment Rights for Transgender Sept 2013 (Email me: [email protected] if you need a good, local lawyer who is aware of your rights who comes recommended by the LGBTQ community) Transgender People and the Law: 18 page booklet of frequently asked questions from the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation: click Laws related... Read More
Professionals seeking Transgender Information
GENERAL: Guide to Transgender Terminology: click Glossary_of_Gender_and_Transgender_Terms THERAPISTS: Two-page sheet with tips for a therapist working with a transgender client: click things to know for therapist working with transgender Transgender client saw three therapists, three page letter on how a therapist can be successful: click gender identify tips for therapist best treat client MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: Surgical options... Read More
Transgender Resources
Transsexual Roadmap with good resources and links: http://www.tsroadmap.com/index.html Good information: Transgender Resources for Yourself, Friends, Family Transgender free phone support, hotline run by trained transgender people for transgender callers: http://www.translifeline.org/ hotline phone #: (877) 565-8860 Hudson’s Female to Male Guide: http://www.ftmguide.org/ Gender Spectrum: Promoting Gender Sensitivity to Children... Read More
Imfromdriftwood.com
Awesome website titled, “I’m from Driftwood: the LGBTQ story archive” click here http://imfromdriftwood.com/ Read More
