#lgbtq resources

[itgetsbetterproject]

National Coming Out Day Round-up!

This is your reminder that you don't have to come out today.

If you don't feel ready, if you're not in a supportive environment, or you just plain don't want to, you don't have to come out.

We're fighting for a world where, in the future, we won't even have to HAVE National Coming Out Day because various sexual and romantic orientations and gender identity will just be expected and accepted.

^ Our 17-year-old Youth Voice Mia wrote this amazing piece for Teen Vogue: "Being a Black-American, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ teen in Texas has been incredibly hard."

^ And LGBTQ+ teacher Sarah wrote up some advice for when you can't be out at home: "Time you can spend in safe situations without hiding who you are will make the moments when you must protect yourself more bearable."

^ Don't forget we've got an entire Coming Out playlist on TikTok with lots of tips, stories, and advice here.

^ And an entire guide to the coming out process here!

[scrumpster]

Jewish Resources (Assorted)

Since my last post seemed to be helpful to a lot of people, I thought I’d make another to share some additional resources. This list includes a bunch of stuff, meant for Jewish people in general. I would definitely encourage you to explore them! There’s a lot of useful stuff here. Goyim are welcome to reblog, just please be respectful if you’re adding tags or comments. Jewish Multiracial Network, an organization for multiracial Jewish families and Jews of Color Sefaria, a free virtual library of Jewish texts Sephardic Studies Digital Library Museum “The SSDC includes key books, archival documents, and audio recordings that illuminate the history, culture, literature, politics, customs, music, and cuisine of Sephardic Jews all expressed in their own language, Ladino.” (from their website) The SMQN, an organization for LGBTQ+ Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews Keshet, a group for LGBTQ+ Jews JQY, a group for LGBTQ+ Jews with a focus on those in Orthodox communities  Queer Jews of Color Resource List (note: this list is way more than just resources, there’s a LOT there) JQ International: “JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities and ensuring inclusion through community building, educational programs, and support and wellness services, promoting the healthy integration of LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities.” (from their website) Jews of Color Initiative, an organization dedicated to teaching about intersectionality in the Jewish community, focuses on research, philanthropy, field building, and community education Nonbinary Hebrew Project: It’s hard to describe, but they’re working to find/create/add suffixes that represent nonbinary genders in Hebrew. If you speak Hebrew/another gendered language, you might know what I mean about gendered suffixes. Jewish Mysticism Reading List  (These are related to our closed practices, goyim should NOT be practicing these things) Ritualwell (you can find prayers and blessings related to specific things here, I personally like that they have blessings related to gender identity)  Guimel, an LGBTQ+ support group for the Jewish Community in Mexico. The site is in Spanish. I’m not a native speaker, but I was still able to read a little bit of it.  SVARA: “SVARA’s mission is to empower queer and trans people to expand Torah and tradition through the spiritual practice of Talmud study.” (From their website) TransTorah is definitely an older website, but there are still some miscellaneous pdfs and resources up on the “Resources” page. Jewish Disabilities Advocates: “The JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates program was created to raise awareness and further inclusion of people with disabilities within Jewish organizations and the larger Jewish community.” (from their website) Jewish Food Society (recipes, have not spent a lot of time browsing here but maybe I should in the future) Jewish Blind & Disabled, an organization that operates mainly in providing accessible housing and living. Jewish Braille Institute International: “The JBI Library provides individuals who are blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped or reading disabled with books, magazines and special publications of Jewish and general interest in Audio, Large Print and Braille formats.” (from their website) Their services are free!)

[textk4kira]

I've noticed several queer folks describe their 'concerns' over certain demographics 'infiltrating' the queer community and taking up queer resources.

Most of the individuals I see making this claim are usually unable/unwilling to share 'resources' with their fellow queers, such as queer literature, history of the queer community (esp. non-US centric information), info on accessing HRT and other gender affirming care, or where to find homeless shelters for LGBTQIA+ youth (40% of homeless youth are LGBTQIA+), etc.

Usually, these biases are directed toward groups such as:

Asexuals (esp. cisheteromantic aces)

Aromantics (esp. cisheterosexual aros)

Bisexuals in 'straight-passing relationships'

Trans-hets

Literally, anyone who isn't a cis, white gay man or lesbian.

Note: This isn't an exhaustive list, they are just my observations.

My question for my fellow queers is:

What constitutes a queer resource, and how do the aforementioned groups STEAL resources from the rest of the lgbtqia+ community?

[never-forget-viva-la-pluto]

TW:transphobia, murder, transmisogyny, death, suicide mention

this is mostly a rant that i just need to get off my chest

Trans women are censored, harassed and ignored, stalked, and another trans child has been murdered. its a bad time to be trans in many countries rn

If you think that those things dont go hand in hand then you are wrong. Ignoring a trans women when she reports harassment and stalking is how trans women get killed. when a trans man gets excluded from lgbt spaces bc he is transitioned and people think that men=bad, it leaves him without support if he is suicidal or being harassed. When a child is seen as something other than human because they are non binary, officials don't call an ambulance when they are injured and thats how kids die. What happened to Nex was murder.

The ceo isnt committing murder, but he is contributing to the culture that gets people killed and i hope he feels bad about it, especially since tumblr is the one place where a lot of trans people feel safe being themselves.

@photomatt when the statistics have the faces of your friends it is very hard to take you seriously when you have been so glib about the experiences of the trans women on this site. Trans women are some of the most brutalized and murdered people in the world so sorry if I find the car hammer explosion joke funny. Against @predstrogen you look pathetic. I can guarantee she has gotten real death threats. How do i know? bc I have too, as most of the trans people online have.

Enough of that. FELLOW TRANS!! FELLOW QUEERS!!!

LINK TO TRANS RESOURCES INCLUDING SUICIDE HOTLINES:

Don't give up, and dont stop being angry. We deserve to exist and we deserve to be treated like human beings!

[marxism-leninism-meowism]

Binding Resources (2022)

So, I think we’ve all noticed by now: GC2B’s loss of quality has led to many people desperate for better and safer options for chest binding. In the past few years, their quality has dipped significantly, sizing is unreliable, binders are cheap and low quality so they start to fall apart rather quickly. Not great for daily use, right?

Because of this, more people have been seeking out alternative options. I’ve tried to gather up all the best options (based on word of mouth, as is tradition in our community) into one post. I’ve only tried a few methods personally, but for reference, I am very much plus size and my chest is currently DD cup, historically C cup (when I tried some options).

If anyone has any resources, advice, or personal experience with any of the companies/brands I’ve already included to add, I definitely encourage you to reblog with additions.

Keep reading below the cut for more info!

Tape Binding

TransTape

Price: Recurring Purchase. $20-$25 for starter kit (incl. 1 roll, nip patches, small removal oil, small salve), $13-$17 for single rolls, ~$90 for ultimate kit (incl. 3 rolls, nip patches, large removal oil, large salve). Subscriptions available.

Wearability: Very good, especially for those with existing health conditions such as asthma that limit the use of traditional binding methods.

Binding: Best for D-cup and lower. Success with larger chests vary from person to person.

Purchase Options: US Based. 3″, 4″, 5″ widths. Four skin tones available, plus four colors and one “inked” design.

Risks: Adhesive reactions, cutting off circulation in chest if done improperly, removal can cause irritation and skin tearing.

I've seen a lot of hype around TransTape. First off, the positives: TransTape is amazing at binding without causing breathing issues or back pain. You can wear it constantly, and it’s super helpful on hot days because you can go shirtless and not worry about your chest. It’s waterproof, as well, so it can last through showers and swimming just fine. BUT you need to know the possible downsides before investing in this method. TransTape is rather expensive, so keep the cost compared to how much you’ll be using each time you bind in mind—you’ll have to keep buying it, as well, so it’s not a long-term investment like binders are. This will take trial and error to know how much you’ll use and how long it lasts, because those things are different for everyone—this is not a low budget option.

This option does not come without it’s major issues, though. TransTape can be very harsh on your skin, even if you do the removal process correctly. This isn’t a universal problem, but even if you’ve never had issues with adhesives, test a strip on the thinnest skin on your chest, NOT your arm or somewhere else with thicker skin, specifically your chest. Leave it on for a few days before removing. TransTape has really good adhesives but even for me (someone who has never had negative reactions to adhesives) the TransTape ripped off a whole layer of skin and caused a lot of red rash-like irritation and some bleeding no matter how carefully I removed it. The adhesive also sticks to your skin for a bit, which is a horrible feeling. I know many people that haven't had all these issues with skin irritation but you need to test it before putting it all over your chest.

KT Tape / kinesiology tape

Price: Recurring purchase. $5+ depending on where and how much you purchase. Generic available.

Wearability: Very good, especially for those with existing health conditions such as asthma that limit the use of traditional binding methods.

Binding: Best for B-cup and lower. Success with larger chests vary from person to person.

Purchase Options: Worldwide. Available in multiple skin tones and non-skin tone colors. Many more brands and purchase options available for kinesiology tape than TransTape, so I can’t get more specific, but there’s plenty of options available.

Risks: Adhesive reactions, cutting off circulation in chest if done improperly, removal can cause irritation and skin tearing.

Using KT Tape for binding has roughly the same benefits and downsides as TransTape. Binding with tape does not restrict breathing or cause back pain, which is a huge improvement from standard binding, especially for people with preexisting health issues. KT Tape, however, has a few differences from TransTape. It’s cheaper, which could be a major plus, but it’s kind of taken away by the fact that KT Tape is typically narrower than TransTape, which means the chest size it can effectively bind is going to be lower unless you’re using a lot more of it and being very clever about placement. The only people I personally know that have success with KT Tape have very small chests.

It’s possible to have similar issues with the adhesive as TransTape, so I highly recommend doing the same strip test on the thinnest skin of your chest, same as you’d do with TransTape. I don’t know the specific adhesives used by each company, but I recommend doing a strip test even if you’ve already done it with TransTape, or if you’re buying a new brand of kinesiology tape. I know people who have had skin irritation with TransTape but none with KT Tape, and vice versa. It’s always best to be sure before causing rashes and skin tearing over your entire chest.

Traditional Binders

Underworks

Price: $32.99 (tri-top)

Wearability: Very good, fairly comfortable

Binding: Very good compression, seen recommended up to H cup.

Purchase Options: US based. White, black, and pale beige skin color. Size XS-3X available. (XS: 28-30″, 3X: 49-52″)

Risks: All the risks of traditional binding—back pain, breathing constriction, pain from wearing the wrong size.

I, of course, remember the old days when people warned against Underworks and touted GC2B as the best binder on the market. Those days are long past, however—and Underworks binders have become one of the most recommended brands. The company and its binders are primarily geared toward cis men with gynecomastia, but include trans folks in their descriptions. (In my opinion, the cis male models of their binders do a bit to boost gender euphoria, but that might just be me). Underworks binders are comfortable and tend to be good at compression, depending on the one you get (tri-top seems to be the best at compression, but others are looser and more comfortable.) Underworks binders also have a lower neckline than some other binders, so if you often wear shirts with lower necklines that’s definitely a plus. The main downsides are that their binders only come in three colors, their only skin tone being a pale beige, and they do not carry sizes over 3X. The company is also not queer-run.

**This review is mostly about the Tri-top Chest Binder, as that seems to be the option that binds the best, but the website has other options, including full-length binders and tank binders.

Spectrum Outfitters

Price: $45 / £38.00 GBP / €43.33

Wearability: Very good, very comfortable

Binding: Very good compression, even for large chests (have not heard specific cup sizes for this one, just recommendations from other plus size trans folks)

Purchase Options: UK based. Offered in four skin tones and a large assortment of colors. XXS-7X sizes available. (XXS: 25-27″, 7X: 47.5-49″)

Risks: All the risks of traditional binding—back pain, breathing constriction, pain from wearing the wrong size.

Spectrum is a UK-based company with incredibly comfortable binders that bind well. I’ve only heard good things about this company’s binders, especially in terms of comfortability. The most common sentiment is that they’re more comfortable or equally comfortable than pre-quality dip GC2B, and bind similarly. Their diversity in skin tone is a definite plus, and their non-skin tone colors are all very pleasing to the eye.

However, please keep an eye on the size chart—I’m not making a fuss about the XXS-7X sizing for a reason. The size 7X is equivalent to Underworks’ 3X, so it’s a bit of faux size inclusivity there. I generally fit into 2X/3X clothing, and based on my measurements, a 7X Spectrum binder would very likely be slightly too small for me, which is pretty disappointing.

Shapeshifters

Price: $85 minimum. Additional $22 for zipper in location of choice, $25-32 for a hood, and $1 for a taper-in at the waist. $115 minimum for custom print binders with ANY design—create your own fabric via Spoonflower or pick one another user already created.

Wearability: Very good due to being made to your measurements. Their optional additions, such as the zippers and relaxed fit, make these binders very accessible for folks with disabilities and/or preexisting health conditions.

Binding: Very good compression. Again, I have no recommended cup size, but due to being custom made they tend to be good at binding large chests.

Purchase Options: US based. Custom-made for your measurements with eight free fine-tuning options. Tons of options to customize since they’re made to order.

Risks: All the risks of traditional binding—back pain, breathing constriction, etc.

Shapeshifters is definitely one of the companies I’ve heard recommended most. Aside from being custom tailored to your measurements, they also use relatively comfortable fabrics, and you can even get mesh binders for breathability, or lace binders for the aesthetic. Since they offer a relaxed fit option, as well, I’d recommend Shapeshifters as one of the best traditional binders for those with asthma or other conditions that might prevent other traditional binders. Their zipper add-ons are also very good if you have limited range of motion.

The main downsides are both due to the nature of custom tailored garments: price point and timeframe. The price point is definitely out of range for a lot of low-budget trans folks, but if you have the ability to splurge for a custom-fit binder, it’s definitely a great option. I don’t believe the price point is unreasonably high, because it’s a small queer-run business, but it just isn’t in budget for many. As for the timeframe, you have to keep in mind that these binders are made to order so they will not be getting to you as fast as a pre-made binder from another company.

GenderBender

Price: $61 for half binder, $69 (cue funny number giggles) for full length

Wearability: Good, especially for plus size folks or those with large chests

Binding: Very good, especially for large chests

Purchase Options: US based. White, black, light skin tone, dark skin tone. XXS-6X sizes available. (XXS: 26-29″, 6X: 59-64″)

Risks: All the risks of traditional binding—back pain, breathing constriction, pain from wearing the wrong size.

Now, GenderBender is a new recommendation to me, so I don’t have much to say about them out of a lack of personal experience and lack of specific recommendations from other trans folks. I do want to point out that their sizing is actually size inclusive, unlike Spectrum—GB’s 6X is ten inches bigger than Spectrum’s 7X. GenderBender also offers zipper binders for a very small upcharge (to clear up possible confusion: unlike the regular binders, the zipper binders are split into two listings on their site—plus sizes are under the “zip plus” listing.) Definitely consider getting one of the zipper binders if getting in and out of binders is an issue for you!

They only have two skin tone options and no fun colors for their regular binders, so that’s a bit of a downside. They do, however, offer swim binders in additional colors, and zipper swim binders, which are worth checking out as well.

If anyone has any more information on GenderBender’s quality and fit, feel free to reblog with your experience!

ForThem

Price: $48

Wearability: Comfortable

Binding: Not great—fits like a high impact sports bra.

Purchase Options: US Based. No skin tones, about ten colors. Seem to offer sizes for up to 60″ chests and be custom designed.

Risks: All the risks of traditional binding—back pain, breathing constriction, pain from wearing the wrong size. 

ForThem’s The Binder has been all over social media ads lately, so of course I had to include a section on it. From what I’ve heard, The Binder is comfortable, but does not bind well—rather, it fits like a high impact/compression sports bra, which is not going to give the compression and flattening most trans folks are looking for.

The website is also hellish to navigate. It took me forever to figure out how their sizing works, due to the “aesthetic” names they’ve given sizes and the way the site is almost impossible to navigate. They also require your phone number to even see the size you need. I could not find out if they offer upcharges for sizes or if they even offer add-ons, either.

I don’t personally recommend this brand, even without having tried it myself—judging by the experiences of others who have tried it, it’s just not worth it. Also: flash/strobe and eyestrain warning for the website, if you plan on checking it out.

Special Mentions

Paxsies - I know very little about this brand, so any personal experience with them is welcome. Only offer up to size 2X.

TomboyX - Offers compression tops, but I don’t believe they are proper binders. Potentially a good option for those that can’t handle traditional binders due to breathing problems. There’s also the issue with TomboyX’s branding being a potential dysphoria point for some.

Binding Info

Now that you’ve got a good picture of all the binding options available, I’m going to take this time to note all the risks and tips I’m personally aware of. These may all be a given for those experienced with binding, but if you’re new to it, please make sure to keep these things in mind!

First, no matter what binder you choose to get, you MUST make sure you buy the right size. Do not downsize with binders—there are so many dangers, from breathing restriction all the way to breaking ribs (yes, that last one has happened). You may, however, size up with little detriment to the binding capability of the binder, and sometimes it makes a world of a difference for comfort. Do not layer binders, as well: that’s a recipe for disaster.

Remember that your comfort comes first, and you do not have to sacrifice comfort for a good bind. Pain does not mean the binder is making you flatter. In fact, it could be just the opposite, depending on the binder.

Give yourself frequent breaks, and do not bind for more than eight hours. If you can, carry a sports bra with you if you plan on leaving home with your binder, so you can quickly change if the binder begins to cause breathing problems, begins to cause pain, or you’re required to run/exercise for any reason.

For large chested folks: I highly recommend zipper binders. Your binder size does not typically change based on cup size, but it WILL be more difficult to get in and out of the binder—a problem that is typically solved with zipper binders.

Keep in mind that if you have a large chest (as in, larger than C or D cup, typically) you will most likely not achieve a perfectly flat chest. Binders can’t make the tissue disappear—they just redistribute it to appear much flatter. Do not downsize if you can’t achieve a flat chest. It will not help, it will just cause you pain and potentially injury. If it helps, look up cis men without shirts—they are rarely flat, whether it be a product of exercise creating buff pectorals, or plus size men having extra chest tissue due to their weight.

Final Notes

These are ONLY the companies I’ve heard frequent mentions of and know enough about to include. Again, if anyone has any more recommendations or additions, PLEASE reblog with your experience—I highly value all input from other trans folks. Even if your experience is contradictory to what I’ve written here, your experience is valuable to give everyone the most information possible to make an informed decision.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this! I hope this post can help at least a few of you with your binding journeys. You all deserve all the love and respect in the world, so know that you are loved, appreciated, and affirmed, even if the people currently in your life don’t.

-bjorn

[queeryouthassemble]

Join QYA's Let Trans Athletes Play Movement!

Send us an ask or see our website for more information :)

[ID: Six illustrated people stand over a beige box. Blue and pink words in large all-caps text inside thee box read "Let Trans Athletes Play" with smaller white all-caps text reading "Visit queeryouthassemble.org to learn more." People are of diverse heights, races, and clothing. One is using a wheelchair, and one holds a progress pride flag, others hold sports equipment. The background has various sports balls and pucks. End ID.]

[ID: Four illustrated people stand facing one another at the bottom-center of the page. They are of diverse heights, races, and clothing, and some hold different sports equipment. Three people are standing, and one is using a wheelchair. Three lines of all-caps text above the people read "This is a nationwide movement to end transgender sports bans by playing sports." End ID.]

[ID: Black text fills the page, reading "As transgender athletes, we have been forced into silence over an issue that affects us personally: our participation in sports. There are some who believe that simply being transgender creates an unfair advantage, others who say that is not the case, and many who do not know what to think. While opinions are divided, what is a fact is that transgender athletes are being unfairly discriminated against through these bills. That is why throughout the summer, we are inviting everyone, regardless of your identity, to play sports with us at Let Trans Athletes Play events across the country." In the bottom right corner, a small illustrated femme person sits with a skateboard in their lap. End ID.]

[ID: Black all-caps text covers the top half of the page. It is a quote from QYA volunteer and athlete Xander Grey, who uses he/him pronouns. Text reads "I've been told I can't compete because I refuse to wear a female swimsuit. It would be amazing to be a part of a community that celebrates and uplifts me rather than refuses to let me compete. I've been so many firsts in my community and I hate having all that pressure put on me. For once, I'd like to be a part of a bigger first." In the bottom left corner, three people of varying heights, races, and clothing face each other. One is using a wheelchair, while the other two stand. Two people hold sports equipment. End ID.]

[ID: Large white all-caps text at the top of the page reads "LTAP Overview." Below, there are four quadrants, each with an illustration. In the top-left, three people of varying heights, races, and clothing face each other. One is using a wheelchair, while the other two stand. Two people hold sports equipment. Below them is the word "sports." In the bottom-left there is a person with blue hair holding a sign that says "I love being trans." Below them is the word "protests." In the top-right, a person with purple hair holds some toys. Below them says "games." In the bottom-right, a person with red hair holds a pamphlet that has a trans flag and binder drawing on it. Below them says "learning." End ID.]

[ID: Large all-caps white text at top of page reads "get involved." Two smaller white all-caps subtitled read "host an event" and "attend an event." Smaller black text below "host an event" reads "We're looking for organizers and organizations to host Let Trans Athletes Play events across the country this summer! Visit our website (queeryouthassemble.org) to learn how," and text below "attend an event" reads "Regardless of if you're an athlete, non-athlete, transgender, or cisgender, we encourage you to attend an event near you. There's something for everyone, regardless of athletic ability!" End ID.]

[ID: Black all-caps text covers the top half of the page. It is a quote from QYA art consultant and former athlete Jesse Young-Paulson, who uses they/he pronouns. Text reads "Even considering the competitive nature of the games, being able to see other people like me on the field was a moment of radical inclusion and visibility—the type of visibility where you don’t feel hypervisible, but seen for yourself and part of a queer sports community." At the bottom of the page are five people, of diverse heights, races, and clothing. One person has visible top surgery scars, and holds a ball. Another person holds a progress pride flag. End ID.]

[hippolotamus]

Every year I have this idea that I'm going to plan this out and write something profound. But it really just comes down to a few things, doesn't it?

❤️ There is no timeline (or requirement!) for coming out. Some people shout it from the rooftops immediately and some people keep it as their business forever. Both are valid and correct.

Ask yourself: Do I want to? Do I feel safe to do so? Do I have a plan if it all goes sideways?

🧡 Perhaps the most important point: nobody, and I mean NOBODY, gets to make that decision for you. That choice is yours and yours alone. Family, friends, partners, coworkers, teachers should never pressure you to come out.

💛 There is no timeline for “figuring it out”. Some folks just know and others figure it out later. Neither one is wrong. There’s zero shame in learning your sexuality in your 30s, 50s, hell even your 80s. The only “correct” time is when you say so.

💚 That being said… it can change! And that’s perfectly fine. No one would blink an eye because one day you declare you now like brownies instead of chocolate chip cookies. Or both. You learn more about yourself, you grow, you make more informed decisions. It’s all a process.

💙 Labels not required. Am I Gay/Lesbian? Bi? Queer? Aro? Whatever you decide, and are comfortable with, is a-ok. Even if that means no label at all. First and foremost you’re you. Not your preferences.

💜 A Special Lil note for the allies and supporters and others: This goes for anyone, but particularly those who didn’t figure things out (or feel like they could be open about it) until later. I say this as something of a late bloomer myself. Crying over Heartstopper? Suddenly adding all kinda rainbow merch to their house/vehicle/wardrobe? Going to Pride events? Making or sharing more pointed social media posts?

Yeah, they figured out they’re [insert label here]. Great, good for them but you’re sooooo over it. They’re X years old, why do all this now??? Like chill already.

Nope. You chill. Some of us are legit getting to experience this side of ourselves for the first time ever. And sometimes that is decades in the making. We’re unpacking a lot. So please hold your shaming and judgement. If it’s not hurting you or anyone else, for the love of everything just let them have this.

🩷 Resources! 🩵

The Trevor Project - thetrevorproject.org (Bonus: they have a Quick Exit feature built into their site for desktop or mobile in case you need to get out of their site pronto)

suicide.org - resources for US and International suicide hotlines http://suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html http://suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

GLAAD- glaad.org

OK2BME - https://ok2bme.ca/

PFLAG - pflag.org

[reverse-queer-dictionary]

Queer Dictionary Carrd

I ran a poll a week or two ago about the carrd I’m working on, and the majority of people said they wanted to see it!

Updates as I add things will be posted on this blog under the tag #queer dictionary (feel free to block that tag if you’re not interested)

You can submit any suggestions/glitches/errors through this blog’s ask box as well!

Moving on…

Here is the link!

Here is a list of what I currently have finished:

Everything under the sexuality tab (juvelic orientations, multisexual spectrum, monosexual spectrum, asexual/aromantic spectrum, and miscellaneous sexualities)

The binary section and non-binary sections under the gender tab

I plan on working on the fluid gender tab next!

[systemserendipity]

Thinking about this post and just thought I'd share some resources for my fellow queers. :3 And a plurality infographic for flavor. 🤌

[scullyseviltwin]

Calling all queers (because I do know how we all LOVE an interactive map!)

Find your queer community aka “How do I find a group of queer people who hang out in daylight?”

[itgetsbetterproject]

It's really easy to say things like "Mental health matters" and "make sure you're taking time for self care!"

But it's harder to actually do something about it.

So on #MentalHealthAction Day, we wanted to give you something actually tangible you can do to support yourself, right now, or from anywhere: check out imi.guide!

It's a free, online mental health tool made with and for LGBTQ+ youth - our own Youth Voices even got to have an input in creating it, so you know it's legit. It has:

🟣 Guides on stress, queerness, stigma, & gender

🟣 Real stories and videos from LGBTQ+ people

🟣 Mental health tips & resources

🟣 A quick exit button!

A study even indicates that imi "boosts positive coping skills and mindsets that are important for supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth." Yeah, we've got that data.

Take this as your sign it's time to stop scrolling and explore imi.guide here.

[scrumpster]

LGBTQ+ Jewish Resources and Organizations

Happy Pride! Here's a few links I've collected to hopefully reach whoever in the Jewish community may need them. If you're considering donating a bit of money or volunteer time this Pride, please consider looking into these efforts (at your own discretion, as many of these may be local to specific areas). Please feel free to add on to this list, and any queer Jews reading are welcome to link their personal donation posts in the comments.

The SMQN, an organization for LGBTQ+ Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews

Keshet, a group for LGBTQ+ Jews

JQY, a group for LGBTQ+ Jews with a focus on those in Orthodox communities

Queer Jews of Color Resource List (note: this list is way more than just resources, there’s a LOT of helpful stuff in here) JQ International: In their own words, "JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities and ensuring inclusion through community building, educational programs, and support and wellness services, promoting the healthy integration of LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities."

Ritualwell (check out their blessings related to gender identity!) 

Guimel, an LGBTQ+ support group for the Jewish Community in Mexico. The site is in Spanish. I’m not a native speaker, but I was still able to read a little bit of it. 

SVARA: In their own words, “SVARA’s mission is to empower queer and trans people to expand Torah and tradition through the spiritual practice of Talmud study.”

TransTorah is definitely an older website, but there are still some miscellaneous pdfs and resources up on the “Resources” page.

SOJOURN: In their own words, "The Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender & Sexual Diversity (SOJOURN) is the American South's resource for Jewish & LGBTQ+ programming, education, support, and advocacy."

[confuzzled-humors]

RESOURCE: FREE LEGAL NAME CHANGE (SCOTLAND)

Hey everyone!

I made a guide on how to change your name FOR FREE in Scotland via statutory declaration, 16 and above.

Here is the carrd! It would mean a lot if you could reblog EVEN if you aren’t in Scotland!

[catmexi]

Transgender Resources in Chicago

I’ve seen posts by people leaving their home states with anti-transgender laws for Chicago. Here’s (hopefully) useful links:

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QYA is sending free birthday cards to queer and trans people 25 and under!

[ID: A pale yellow square; outlined in black is a large white rectangle with rounded corners in the center. To imitate a letter, the top left corner of the white rectangle has a pink rectangle with a design of three queer people and the words "Queer Youth Assemble. QYA Office Headquarters. United States of America" formatted like a return address. The top right corner of the white rectangle has a birthday cake stamp. Instead of an address in the center, the envelope reads "Free birthday cards for queer and trans youth" in all-capital, pink and blue bubble letters. Underneath in plain black text it reads "visit queeryouthassemble.org to learn more and request a card!" End ID.]

[ID: A pale yellow square; outlined in black is the same large white rectangle with rounded corners in the center. At the top in pink bubble letters it reads, "You deserve a happy birthday" in all caps. Underneath, in plain black font it reads, "Birthday Cards for Queer and Trans Youth is a program from Queer Youth Assemble (QYA) to provide extra support for yourself or someone close to you on birthdays. Any queer and trans youth under 25 can request one! We believe that small acts of kindness with a more personal aspect can go a long way, especially in stressful times. We hope you enjoy!" The part from "Birthday Cards" to "Trans Youth" is bolded. At the bottom right, like the signature of a card, black text reads "Love, Queer Youth Assemble." End ID.]

QYA is giving free birthday cards for queer & trans youth! Visit our website to request one/learn more!