Transgender

It would be nice, for once, if actual transgender people were given a platform to actually say that we exist, on our own terms. It would be refreshing if there was an acknowledgment that fixing the problems we face is going to take more than pride and proclaiming that we exist.

"It's not life-or-death," "It's cosmetic," "You need therapy, not surgery," and "It will burden taxpayers" are among the many toxic myths in need of exploding. So -- with the caveats that this list is not exhaustive and I am no medical expert -- it's time to bust some myths!

We speak often on the importance of communication when it comes to straight kids, but often, parents assume that there's no need to talk with their LGBTQ kids about sex and love. We find out best ways to have the talk with your non-hetero teen.