A contemporary reading of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from the perspective of a transitioned woman, examining queer liberation, transsexual erasure, femininity, power, relationships and the cultural appropriation of transsexuality
A structured audit of sexual violence support services in Wales, designed to help transitioned women assess accessibility, inclusion clarity, and safeguarding risk before approaching a service.
Safeguarding audit of sexual violence services in Scotland, helping transitioned women identify safe support and guiding trauma-informed service design.
A detailed analytical report examining systemic safeguarding and protection pathway failures affecting transitioned women who experience domestic and sexual violence. The analysis focuses on service design, referral pathways, and the consequences of prioritising administrative categorisation…
When restriction is framed as care, and control is dressed up as safeguarding, it becomes harder to see the harm being done. This essay traces the logic behind gender-critical ideology – not to argue with…
By: Liora Wren (Transiness Admin) transinessadmin@protonmail.com Date: 5/10/25 Foreword: If this Sussex Police policy were framed so that cis women could be stripped and searched by men, the outrage would be deafening. Women’s groups, unions…
When we first wrote to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in February, we hoped for a response that would acknowledge the harm being done to trans patients and healthcare workers. The letter was clear,…
Recently, the UK Supreme Court delivered a decision that’s caused considerable anxiety among trans women across the country. Headlines shouted that we’ve been “banned” from women’s toilets, hospital wards, and domestic violence refuges – but…
Introduction When we talk about medical chaperones, what are we really talking about? Officially, a chaperone is someone present during medical examinations, particularly intimate ones, to safeguard both patient and healthcare professional. They’re there to…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is entrusted with upholding the integrity and professionalism of nursing and midwifery in the UK. Yet, recent events have exposed a disturbing trend: the weaponisation of the nursing profession…
Trans women in the UK face numerous challenges, including limited access to healthcare, pervasive discrimination, and significant mental health impacts. These issues are compounded by systemic biases and lack of awareness about the specific needs…
Disclaimer: This does not constitute medical advice, consult your medical practitioner if you have concerns. Useful links are provided below. Last update 06/2024. Two of the leading Urology journals recently released information regarding prostate cancer…