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āš ļø It's a trap āš ļø (please boost for reach)

I was just informed that the Guardian (UK) is prepping to do a story on DIY HRT and is looking to interview trans folk, particularly teens.

The story will almost certainly be weaponized by conservatives to argue for removing access to the necessary materials.

Just like with the police, anything you say can and will be used against you by mainstream media.

Be safe out there fam   

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Update #2: God dammit Guardian US, I retract my kudos to you. This is why we can't have nice things.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/11/the-guardian-view-on-the-cass-report-rising-numbers-of-gender-distressed-young-people-need-help

Update #1: I wanted to share this article that was brought to my attention. The US Guardian wrote a piece that really gets to the heart of why I'm sounding a warning, while also helping to frame that this isn't directed at the .com Guardianā€”they seem to have a healthy viewpoint on how trans people should be treated.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/nov/02/guardian-editorial-response-transgender-rights-uk

#HRT #DIY #LGBTQIA #Trans #Warning #Boost

The Guardian view on the Cass report: rising numbers of gender distressed young people need help

Editorial: The review of Englandā€™s child transgender health service is not a full stop in the debate but part of a continuing conversation

The Guardian
Show threadZomkaApr 19, 2024
@alice Iā€™m not on HRT and not knowledgeable about it at all but isnā€™t DIY HRT really risky? I donā€™t know much about it but thatā€™s what I heardā€¦ 
Would be glad to learn more about it.
Show threadSyphist 
@zomka @alice it's riskier I would say, but honestly if you do your research, stay informed on sources, and get blood tests regularly to know and adjust your levels, it should be fine. Obviously if you can get your HRT without DIYing it that is preferred imo (at least here in a good part of the US). Regardless it's always good to know what you want even if you aren't DIYing it so you can tell if your Endo is not giving you enough of something.
Apr 19, 2024 at 8:46pmWeb