Yik Yak icon
Join communities on Yik Yak Download
Not trans but seeking advice/suggestions! I've recently started dating a trans man, Im honestly not the most educated on being trans/how I can support him, and he has some acceptance anxiety from a past relationship. Any resources or advice appreciated <3
upvote 21 downvote

default user profile icon
Anonymous 2w

i found it helpful with my ex to ask about terms he liked to use for his body/during sex (using a neutral word like "spot" or dick, for example), and being considerate of bathroom situations is appreciated too. other than that, there's not really much to think about. our family situations tend to be bad, though it's great if his isn't, so listen and take in what you hear before responding when they come up.

upvote 5 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 2w

Just treat him like you would any other man! Maybe ask him if he has any dysphoria triggers or anything like that If you want more insight into the trans experience maybe read the Gender Dysphoria Bible. It’s meant to help trans people find out if they’re trans, but also it just works as a great way to educate cis people

upvote 3 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 2w

Little extra context; Im a queer, cis woman so Im not completely in the dark, but I want to do all I can to alleviate atleast some of his anxiety and be better informed so I can support him properly 🙂‍↕️

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

Thank you!! Ill look into that book 🫶

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Oh it’s a website, you can read it for free! It’s pretty short too so it’s only an hour of reading tops

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

Even better lol, thank you!!

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

Thank you!!

upvote 2 downvote