Being a Transgender ally takes effort, growth, and understanding Here are some tips and resources to help start that journey

Tips on how to talk about Transgender topics and issues:

Don’t make assumptions
Many transgender people don’t appear “visibly trans”, you cannot tell if someone is trans just by looking at them, transgender people don’t look a certain way or come from any one background

Understand there is no “Right” or “Wrong” way to transition
Some trans people will never physically transition and that's ok! Some transgender people get medical care like hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries as part of their physical transition. Some trans people can't access healthcare due to cost, or lack of trained providers. A transgender person’s gender is not dependent on medical procedures or how they look. Accept that if someone tells you they are transgender, they are

Don’t ask about genitals, surgical status, sexuality, or sex life
It's not appropriate to ask a cisgender person about the appearance or status of their genitals, this applies to trans people too! Don’t ask if a transgender person has had “the surgery” or if they are “pre-op” or “post-op.” Is also isn't appropriate to ask a cisgender person about how they have sex, so the same courtesy should be extended to transgender people

Ask questions in a respectful way
Don’t be afraid to admit when you don’t know something! Reach out to trans people in your lives, or resources in your community, and tell them you would like to learn more. Let them know you are just starting your journey of allyship and want to know more