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The way trans women in particular are expected to adhere to the gender binary so thoroughly...I have a trans woman friend who is afraid to show up to a medical appointment without a full face of makeup, because in the past it's gotten doctors to question whether she's serious about transitioning.

I have never worn a dab of lipstick to a medical appointment and have no idea who would!

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Jennifer R. Povey
Jennifer R. Povey

Written by Jennifer R. Povey

I write about fantasy, science fiction and horror, LGBT issues, travel, and social issues.

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