transmasculine
adjective
trans·mas·cu·line
tran(t)s-ˈma-skyə-lən 
tranz-
: of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is partially or fully masculine and differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth
It [the Australian National University's Gender-Inclusive Handbook] cites a 2019 study by researcher Lauren Dinour, who said that "heterosexual and woman-focused lactation language … can misgender, isolate, and harm transmasculine parents and non-heteronormative families."—
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The policy for transmasculine individuals is comparatively looser.
—James Factora, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Emma Dumont has come out as transmasculine and non-binary and is now revealing a new name to the public.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Because both gender transition and menopause involve a sharp drop in estrogen, many transmasculine men who take testosterone also lose their period, and experience a similar (though more extreme) version of the genital dryness and irritation.
—Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
The creative came out as nonbinary in July 2020, and transmasculine and bi-gender in March 2021.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 June 2023
Enter Trans Joy Fest June 7, 2023 Sometimes that internal rejuvenation looks like taking up space at a local L.A. park with his transmasculine friends, shirts off, basking in the warmth of the sun and one another’s company — along with an array of food on the grill and music flowing.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
Courtesy of Scott Percy In addition to typical powerlifting training, Percy offers services specifically tailored to transmasculine people, such as pre- and post-op chest training for clients who are undergoing top surgery.
—Ro White, Men's Health, 6 June 2023
Sometimes that internal rejuvenation looks like taking up space at a local L.A. park with his transmasculine friends, shirts off, basking in the warmth of the sun and one another’s company — along with an array of food on the grill and music flowing.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
Bryon’s narrative joins a small (but growing) number of recent projects about the transmasculine experience, which include Nicolò Bassetti’s tender Berlin documentary Into My Name and Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s riveting drama Mutt.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2023
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James Factora, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article Emma Dumont has come out as transmasculine and non-binary and is now revealing a new name to the public.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Because both gender transition and menopause involve a sharp drop in estrogen, many transmasculine men who take testosterone also lose their period, and experience a similar (though more extreme) version of the genital dryness and irritation.
—Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
The creative came out as nonbinary in July 2020, and transmasculine and bi-gender in March 2021.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 June 2023
Enter Trans Joy Fest June 7, 2023 Sometimes that internal rejuvenation looks like taking up space at a local L.A. park with his transmasculine friends, shirts off, basking in the warmth of the sun and one another’s company — along with an array of food on the grill and music flowing.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
Courtesy of Scott Percy In addition to typical powerlifting training, Percy offers services specifically tailored to transmasculine people, such as pre- and post-op chest training for clients who are undergoing top surgery.
—Ro White, Men's Health, 6 June 2023
Sometimes that internal rejuvenation looks like taking up space at a local L.A. park with his transmasculine friends, shirts off, basking in the warmth of the sun and one another’s company — along with an array of food on the grill and music flowing.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
Bryon’s narrative joins a small (but growing) number of recent projects about the transmasculine experience, which include Nicolò Bassetti’s tender Berlin documentary Into My Name and Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s riveting drama Mutt.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2023
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“Transmasculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transmasculine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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