Transgender representation in films is vital. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that all kinds of representation are helpful in improving the image that trans people have to most people. In a world where a lot of trans individuals are educated and are excelling in their chosen professions, mainstream media still chooses to tell stories about […]
With so many forms of entertainment, it’s very hard to select which one to choose. The pandemic has slowed down the time but it has also left more room for idleness. Books and films share the same requirement to be enjoyed, they entail 100% undivided attention. This is where music and podcasts take over. They […]
The fight for gender equality and the rights of transgender people are far from over. This is why it’s comforting to know that transgender politicians already exist. It is trans people who completely understand the struggle of what it’s like to live as a trans person in today’s bigoted society. This is why trans politicians […]
It seems like there’s a new movement happening every day and if you’re someone who’s into humanitarian causes, it can get easily confusing. There’s a paradox of causes and fights to support and people tend to overlook the fact that not all of these are actually helpful in achieving the goal of achieving equality and […]
One of the factors that propelled TikTok the most was the COVID-19 pandemic. Because it’s a fun and interactive app that anyone can utilize from home, many people have joined its bandwagon. From dances, storytelling, memes, informational videos, short teasers, transitions, lip syncs, etc., any type of content is easily consumable in this mega-hyped app. […]
Menstruation is a common occurrence in cisgender women. People commonly associate periods with having a vagina. Nowadays, transgender women have access to gender reassignment surgery. And many people are curious whether red days come along with a trans woman’s neovagina. But before we proceed in answering this question, let’s first discuss what exactly menstruation is […]
Transgender individuals have been getting a lot of media attention for the past 3 years. But in social media, their names are exploding like wildfire. Even more so in the popular video streaming app website YouTube whereby hundreds of millions of people are subscribed to the new breed of influencers. If you love consuming content […]
Transgender representation in mainstream media has always been problematic, especially since the most common tropes that have been made popular often portray transpeople – and especially transwomen – in a negative light. But there are exceptions to this depressing trope. Some might surprise you, and others you may already know. Late 2018 to 2019 was […]
In the Philippines where there is a large presence of the transgender community, one would be surprised to know that most of the women here still don’t have access to proper hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There are no clear laws in place to protect and help them make an informed decision on how to transition […]
Since many LGBTQIA+ individuals around the world experience coming out every year, we celebrate National Coming Out Day on October 11 annually. My Transgender Date wanted to do something a little different this year, so our team carried out a small study to gauge the coming out experience of trans women and trans-oriented men. For […]
