Social Affirmation

Coming Out

Bathrooms

Refuge Restrooms – Website/App to find gender neutral and TGD safe bathrooms.

Social Affirmation at School

Transcend– Resources and information for affirming your gender while at school.

Transition and Family

‘How To Explain A Trans Family To A Kid‘ by Kendra Gayle Lee.
‘For Many Queer People, Cutting Off Family is Hard but Vital’ by Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

  • Special Topics in Being a Parent: A Queer and Tender Guide to Things I’ve Learned about Parenting, Mostly the Hard Way by S Bear Bergman
  • Like a Boy But Not a Boy: Navigating Life, Mental Health, and Parenthood Outside the Gender Binary – Andrea Bennett
  • From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea – Kai Cheng Thom
  • Introducing Teddy: A Story About Being Yourself – Jessica Walton

Binding

Amor Binders – Sensory and size inclusive binders.
Sock Drawer Heroes – Australian store selling binders, binding tape and more.
Transform Transwear – Australian store selling binders, post op compression binders and swimwear.
Tuck & Bind – Australian store selling binders. They provide in-store fitting in Melbourne or will ship Australia wide.

‘15 Tips For Chest Binding As A Plus Size Person‘ by James Hale.

Breast Forms and Bras

Sock Drawer Heroes – Australian store selling lingerie, bra padding and more.
Tuck & Bind – Australian store selling a range of breast forms and lingerie. They provide in-store fitting in Melbourne or will ship Australia wide.

‘So, You’re A Trans Woman Looking For A Bra‘ by Mey.

Packing and STPs

Sock Drawer Heroes – Australian store selling packers, STPs, packing underwear and more.
Tuck & Bind – Australian store selling packers and STPs. They provide in-store fitting in Melbourne or will ship Australia wide.

‘A Guide to Packers for TransMen/FTMs‘ by Thomas.

Tucking

Sock Drawer Heroes – Australian store selling tucking tape, tucking underwear, lingerie and more.
Tuck & Bind – Australian store selling tucking underwear and more. They provide in-store fitting in Melbourne or will ship Australia wide.

‘All The Questions You Had About Tucking, But Were Afraid to Ask‘ by Meredith Talusan.
‘The Girl’s Guide to Tucking Your Dick‘ by Diana Toujée.

Clothes

‘Interview: Out of the Closet with Plus Size Trans Guy‘ by DapperQ Team.
‘Finding Your Style, Part I: Shape & Silhouette‘ by Johannes T. Evans.
‘You Need Help: Dressing Like a Grown Ass Trans Woman‘ by Mey.