Prudence's Trans Resources
General Resources
These resources cover a lot of ground. They don't focus on one thing, or they deal with more general concerns.
- LGBT Near Me
- That's Gender Dysphoria FYI
- Transfem Science
- A Self Defense Study Guide for Trans Women and Gender Non-Conforming/Nonbinary AMAB Folks
- Queering the Map
- Trans Lifeline
This site helps you locate Trans and other Queer resources in your area.
This resource is best for questioning trans folks. Does a good job providing an inside look at the trans experience.
Provides good summaries of the scientific literature concerning MTF transitions.
A guide for self defense based on common scenarios faced by trans and non binary people.
A map with a compilation of queer experiences submitted anonymously on a map. Wherever you are, find people with experiences like yours.
Emotional support hotline and microgrants organization by and for trans people.
Medical Resources
The most obvious type of resource. These resources help connect trans people with the health care they need.
- Erin's Informed Consent HRT map of the US
- TransHealthcare.org
- TransHealthProject.org
- Gender Affirmative Letter Access Project
- Plume
- QueerMed
A map of Informed Consent Trans Healthcare providers in the United States.
A website for finding Surgeons to perform a variety of surgeries for trans people.
A resource for navigating insurance barriers to gender affirming care.
A project to help connect trans people with letters for Gender Affirming Care. Often useful for navigating insurance as well as legal name changes.
A telehealth service for accessing HRT. Accepts some insurance plans or requires direct payment in the form of a subscription for their services.
A telehealth service for accessing HRT. Accepts some insurance plans.
Surgical Resources
Provides resourses for transgender people connecting to surgical healthcare. Inclusion is not endosement of surgical performance.
Informational site on Phalloplasty. Overviews of different surgery techniques and technologies.
Informational site on MTF Surgeries. Overviews of different surgery techniques and technologies.
Informational site on Metoidioplasty. Overviews of different surgery techniques and technologies.
Provides the most deataled overview of Gender Nullifcation Surgery. Contains some graphic medical photos.
Provides a first person account of Gender Nullifcation Surgery.
Funding Resources
Transition can be expensive.To help those who can't afford it, these organizations help people access gender affirming care.
- Plume HRT Access Fund
- Jim Collins Foundation
- Point Of Pride HRT Access Fund
Fund to help trans people with financial need to access telehealth HRT.
- Dr Rizi's Trans Surgery Grant
- Point Of Pride Trans Surgery Fund
- Genderbands Transition Grants
Plume's Grant Fund for accessing HRT
Helps Trans people to fund gender-affirming surgeries that they otherwise could not afford.
Fund to help trans people access gender affirming surgeries that they otherwise could not afford.
Fund to help trans people access gender affirming surgeries that they otherwise could not afford.
Fund to help trans people access gender affirming care and legal resources of various types that they otherwise could not afford.
Voice Training
Find your authentic voice with these resources for vocal training.
- Trans Voice Lessons
- Alyssavt
- Trans Vocal Training
- Your Lessons Now
- Voice Tools
Youtube channel that teaches trans people to direct their own vocal training.
Provides text and audio instructions for trans people to direct their own vocal training. Also provides a community through discord for people undergoing voice training to help each other as well as private lessons.
Provides Group and one on one vocal training, as well as a self study course.
Provides Group and one on one vocal training.
Helps track pitch and intonation and provides guidance in moving them into a feminine or masculine range. Does not provide guidance on resonance which is required for effective voice training.
Style and Hair Removal
Making adjustments to your style can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help!
- Strands For Trans
- Enfemme Style
- Bra Size Measurement
- How to Shave
- Types of Razors
- Leaf Shave
- How to Epilate
- Robert Welsh
- ThredUP
A website for finding trans friendly hair stylists.
A clothing brand for trans women and feminine people.
For people who have been on HRT for a while, going bra shopping can be a lot. This is a quick guide for anyone to get their size at home.
A quick guide on how to shave. This should be generally applicable to every part of the body, but there are more specific guides out there for particular parts of the body.
A rundown of the different types of razors. One note, I don't ever recommend using a straight razor as it is very easy to injure yourself with little benefit.
A hybrid between a cartridge razor and a safety razor. Prudence's weapon of choice.
A guide on how to epilate. If you have the pain tolerance for it, its a fantastic option for longer lasting hair removal compared to shaving.
A guide on how to do makeup from a professional artist, covers picking products and fundamental techniques.
ThredUP is an online consignment and thrift store.
Trans Sex Education
A cause close to my heart. Taking ownership of your sexuality is a daunting task, especially for transgender people. These resources can help you navigate your own unique sexuality. Some content may be 18+, please follow site policy and local laws.
- Trans Sex by Lucie Fielding
- Fucking Trans Women by Mira Bellwether
- Trans Sex Zine
- The Back Pocket Guide for Trans Men and the Men who Dig Them
- Sexplanations with Dr. Lindsey Doe: Trans Sex
- Bedsider
One of my favorite books. Written for clinicians, but providing enough guidance and clear language for everyday people to understand and explore themselves. This book guides readers to understand their own unique relationship with their body
This Zine guides trans women through alternative ways to explore their bodies, as well as providing guidance on how to communicate with partners. Also provides guidance on genital anatomy.
A Zine exploring several perspectives on trans sexuality. Useful for inspiration in combination with other resources.
A sexual health guide for trans men and the gay men who want to enter a relationship with them.
The episode of Sexplanations on Transgender Sexuality. Contains useful ideas for partners. This channel in general is a great resource for eclectic topics in sex education.
A informational resource on birth control and STI protection methods and their advantages and drawbacks. Note that gender affirming hormone therapy is not birth control.