Introduction Finding out your partner is transgender (“trans”) can bring a mix of emotions, ranging from surprise and confusion to concern. Navigating this journey together requires empathy, communication, and a commitment to understanding one another. For clarity trans individuals are people who have a sense of gender that is different from the one assumed at…
Public restrooms are spaces that many of us take for granted, but for transgender folks, these spaces can be a source of unique challenges, discrimination, or even affirmation. In this article, we delve into the diverse experiences of three trans individuals using public restrooms, shedding light on both the struggles and triumphs they encounter. Qing,…
In today’s increasingly anti-trans environment, finding affirming and inclusive information about gender-affirming care can be a challenge. As a nonbinary Nigerian, the prospect of undergoing top surgery initially seemed distant from my reality. However, finding, pictures, and stories of individuals who’ve undergone this procedure reinforced my belief in the possibility of one day experiencing gender…
Becoming: At 28, I am Agim GeeJay—a Safety and Security expert, community organiser, Human Rights Activist, and a proudly out trans man living in Nigeria. The journey to understanding and embracing my identity unfolded gradually, sparked by my attendance at an event organised by the Women’s Health and Equal Rights Initiative celebrating women’s day. I,…
Transgender Awareness Week serves as an important celebration, drawing attention to the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender individuals worldwide. As this week concludes, it is crucial to reflect on the purpose and impact of this observance. Throughout the week, numerous events, discussions, and educational initiatives have taken place, aiming to promote understanding, awareness, and…
In observance of Transgender Awareness Week, The Rustin Times engaged in conversations with transgender individuals, asking for insights they wished they had at the beginning of their transition and things they’ve learned on their journey. We’ve compiled some of the responses we received. “I wish someone had told me that taking testosterone is not a…
Trans issues are sensitive in Africa and even more sensitive in the gay community. The LGBT community is made up of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and for some time now, there has been some Transgender identifying individuals who don’t feel properly represented by the T in LGBT and they have expressed their desire…
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