Allyship in Action: Practical Steps to Support the LGBTQ+ Community
Being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is not just about good intentions; it requires ongoing effort, education, and tangible actions. If you're committed to standing in solidarity and advocating for equality, here are some practical steps you can take to be a better ally.
Being an Ally: Why It Matters for LGBTQ+ Equality
In the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance, allies play an indispensable role. Allies are individuals who actively support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, even if they do not identify as part of that community themselves. Their commitment to standing in solidarity and using their voices to amplify the call for equality is crucial in creating a more just and inclusive world.
PRIDE Storytime!
The Free Library of Philadelphia invites families to come dressed in rainbows for a special Pride Month storytime. The library will be reading books by LGBTQ authors and having fun with bubbles during this festive event.
Uncovering Hidden Queers in Old Rare Books
Learn about the queer history and stories hidden amongst the rare books and graphics at the Library Company of Philadelphia.
Drag Group At The Attic Youth Center
A safe space for youth (ages 14-23) to explore their drag royalty.
Pros and Cons: What to keep in mind when considering HRT
HRT and You: A blog series by Arrive Therapy
Benefits of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) include:
Improvement in Psychological and Social Well-being: GAHT can improve psychological and emotional well-being, reduce gender dysphoria-related distress, and enhance satisfaction with one's body and gender identity35.
Physical Alignment with Gender Identity: For individuals seeking a more aligned physical appearance, GAHT helps develop secondary sex characteristics that are consistent with their gender identity. This can include the development of breasts, softer skin, wider hips (feminizing therapy), or a deeper voice, increased body and facial hair (masculinizing therapy)123.
Key Types of Hormone Therapy and Their Effects
HRT and You: A blog series by Arrive Therapy
The overview:
Feminizing Hormone Therapy: Estrogen
Estrogen: Promotes feminine characteristics such as breast development, softer skin, and wider hips.
Anti-androgens: Blocks the production and effects of testosterone, aiding in the reduction of masculine features. 1,2.
Masculinizing Hormone Therapy: Testosterone 1,2.
Testosterone: Induces masculine characteristics including a deeper voice, increased body and facial hair, and a more muscular appearance. It also halts menstrual cycles
Gender Fluid Hormone Therapy:
Hormone therapy may be taken in small doses by individuals who don’t identify as strictly male or female, resulting in a more androgynous appearance.
Hormone therapy may be taken in small doses by individuals who don’t identify as strictly male or female, resulting in a more androgynous or feminine appearance. 1.
Five teenagers of varying genders and colors, expressing their unique personalities
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