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.
Mindful Movement with PRIDE!
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia to discover different methods of Meditation: moving, sitting and sound bath meditation.
Black and Queer in Philadelphia 2 : A Conversation
Join the Free Library of Philadelphia as they continue the conversation around being Black and Queer in Philadelphia. Host Gary Hines will hold a conversation with James Charles Roberts and Sappho Reynan Fulton on the Black Gay experience in Philadelphia.
The Welcome Project PA Hosts Fourth Annual Bucks-Mont Pride Festival
The Welcome Project PA is proud to host the fourth annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival at the beautiful Abington Art Center. The Welcome Project PA is Montgomery County's LGBT+ Community Center, providing support, education, advocacy, and resources since 2017.
Lancaster Pride Announces 16th Annual Festival
Lancaster Pride is thrilled to announce its 16th Annual Pride Festival, taking place on June 15, 2024, at the Lancaster County Convention Center. This year's theme, "Our Streets Are Open to All," celebrates the diverse and resilient spirit of the LGBTQ+ community, with the festival expanding outdoors into the streets along Vine and Queen for enhanced outdoor activities and a festive atmosphere.
DelCo Pride festivals span over two weekends!
The Delaware Valley LGBTQ+ community is gearing up for a series of exciting Pride celebrations in Delaware County this June.
Narberth's Annual Pride at the Park Festival
Pride at the Park is dedicated to creating a youth-led, community-focused Pride Festival each June in Narberth and Lower Merion Township.
Chester County's PrideFest
Chester County's PrideFest, hosted by the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County, is a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and community. June 8, 2024, 12-5pm, Bridge Street Phoenixville
Philadelphia Pride, 2024!
The 52nd Philadelphia Pride Festival is here, and we are beyond excited! Get your rainbows ready, dig up your glitter, we are ready to shake it before we break it, brush off the shade and stride in the sun with our queer siblings, brothers and sisters, fam and family! Don’t forget to stop by the Arrive Therapy booth to say hello and grab your free swag!
Embracing Authenticity: In-Person LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy in Eastern Pennsylvania
At Arrive Therapy, we recognize the distinct challenges faced by the LGBTQ community and are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where individuals, families, and parents can embark on their journey of personal growth and mental well-being.
Gender is a Social Construct: The Role of Chromosomes in Gender Assignment
HRT and You: A blog series by Arrive Therapy
Chromosomes play a significant role in determining biological sex, but the traditional binary understanding of sex as solely male (XY) or female (XX) oversimplifies the complexity of sex determination.
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
Parents Matter: How You Can Help
Parents Matter: How You Can Help Your Trans Child.
Will and Harper; a portrayal of friendship, transition, and America.
Directed by Josh Greenbaum, "Will and Harper" is a travelog documentary about transition and friendship between Harper Steele and Will Ferrell.
These LGBTQ+ Candidates Won Office In PA Last Year!
These LGBT Candidates Won Office In PA Last Year!
Making The Most Out Of 2024
Making the most out of 2024.
Out Pro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking-Philly
Make meaningful connections at the Out Pro networking event.
Love Is Love Gala
Join the Love Is Love gala.
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