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Index
Cover
Contents
chapter 1: gender identity
the difference between gender and sex
sex
more about sex
gender
gender identity
gender expression
undoing gender brainwashing
exploring your gender identity
summary
chapter 2: gender expression
my past gender adventures
observing gender
expressing yourself beyond gender
getting ready to experiment with gender
before jumping in the pool
putting it all together!
let’s go swimming!
what’s next?
permanent changes
for youth before puberty
hormone or puberty “blockers”
for people after puberty
to appear in a more feminine way:
to appear in a more masculine way:
for anyone considering medical interventions
what to do if you are considering permanent changes
final note
summary
chapter 3: family
sharing your gender with family members
family openness
conversations with family members
bumps in the road toward acceptance
expressing what you need in family relationships
summary
chapter 4: school and work
advocating for yourself
middle, junior, and high school
college
at work
name and pronouns
bathrooms, locker rooms, and uniforms
harassment and bullying
dealing with ignorance
summary
chapter 5: friends and other peers
should I talk about my gender thoughts and experiences?
am I ready to talk?
where should I start?
who should I talk to?
preparing for different reactions
dealing with negative experiences
summary
chapter 6: dating and sex
sexual and romantic orientations
sexual orientation
romantic orientation
more about sexual and romantic identities
dating
figuring out how, when, or if to come out to potential partners
safety when talking to partners
sex
figuring out what brings you sexual pleasure (and what does not)
communication about sex
summary
chapter 7: balancing multiple identities
privilege
intersectionality
race and ethnicity
religion
socioeconomic status
other identity factors
summary
chapter 8: dealing with the hard stuff
the stress of stepping outside of your “comfort zone”
the tricky brain
gender minority stress
consequences of gender minority stress
signs of stress
dealing with stress
figuring out emotions
when do I need more help?
where can I get help?
group support
hotlines
therapists
when to seek emergency care
summary
conclusion
afterword
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