There are many ways that folx can alter their bodies to alleviate dysphoria and affirm their gender, but only a relatively narrow number of these are considered "Gender Affirming" medical care. This week, El and Josie discuss some non-standard ways queer folx might express their genders, and why it might be a good idea to expand our idea of gender affirmation.

CW: surgery discussion, body modification, dysphoria

You can check out Josie's article "Tattoos and Transitions" here.

Music for Gender Journeys Composed by Sonia Bourdaghs

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