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External Resources

This is a list of organizations outside of the Trans Guy Archive that can be of benefit to trans guys everywhere. Some of the resources on this page are not trans guy-specific, but still serve as a good reference.

Items on this page are sorted alphabetically by name. Want to add to this page? Let us know!

This is a list of organizations outside of the Trans Guy Archive that can be of benefit to trans guys everywhere. Some of the resources on this page are not trans guy-specific, but still serve as a good reference.

Items on this page are sorted alphabetically by name. Want to add to this page? Let us know!

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Akanni Mentoring

EmpowerHIM provides Akanni, a structured comprehensive mentoring program crafted by [black] transmen for transmen of all ages and stages of the transition, targeted to define and achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Amor Sensory

Amor Sensory offers sensory-friendly and size-inclusive clothing, innovatively designed by an actual autistic trans person with YOUR COMFORT in mind. So you can comfortably celebrate and affirm the true you, feel confident in your body, and have fun!

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BIENSTAR

Bienestar is a community-based social services organization serving Greater Los Angeles. [Their] focus is on identifying and addressing emerging health issues faced by Latinx and LGBTQ+ populations.

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Black Trans Men

Black Transmen Inc. sponsors a new black trans equality movement, that includes the power and admiration of black transmen living life in spite of societal and/or traditional expectations of gender identity. We affirm and celebrate the beauty, strength and uniqueness of the transmasculine community.

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Black Trans Men Top Surgery Grant

Black Trans Men Inc. is offering a grant of up to $1000 to assist with the  financial obligation for undergoing elective gender affirming top surgery for Black and African American trans men.  Please note that grants are only available to U.S. residents.

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Brown Boi Project

The Brown Boi Project is a community of masculine of center women, men, two-spirit people, trans people, and our allies committed to changing the way that communities of color talk about gender.

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Bruthas Rising

Brutha's Rising is an Oakland/Sacramento/San Francisco-based group for Trans Men of Color to practice intersecting practical aspects of healing. They host in-person events and community engagements.

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Dem Bois

Dem Bois Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to provide charitable financial assistance to trans-masculine people of color—including those who identify as FTM—for access to chest reconstruction and/or genital affirmation surgery.

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Digital Transgender Archive

The DTA is an international collaboration among dozens of colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and private collections. By digitally localizing a wide range of trans-related materials, the DTA expands access to trans history for academics and independent researchers alike in order to foster education and dialog concerning trans history.

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Drag King History

Drag King History "showcases the extensive history of female-born performers who donned men's attire for theatrical purposes from breeches roles to en travesti, variety to vaudeville, male impersonation to drag kings, and drag kings to the gender free." Also sells tea and offers educational lectures. Updated regularly. ​

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FTM-Portal.net

FTM-Portal.net is the largest German-language information platform for trans men and transmasculine individuals. Regularly active.

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FTMsurgery.net Forums

Forum website for people to discuss different surgeries for trans guys, such as top surgery and metoidioplasty. Updated regularly.

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For Them

Run by queer people, for queer people. They are a queer, Black and trans owned and operated business with the mission of supporting queer folks to live authentically and find their voices in a vibrant, inclusive space. According to their site, they use eco-friendly fabrics, dyes, and sustainable production methods.​

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Free Chest Binders!

Point of Pride provides free chest binders (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one.

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Gender Bender

Founded in 2017 by Xander Shepard who wanted to make a binder for a FTM friend who couldn't afford one. They make sensory and chronic pain-friendly binders as well as swimwear.​

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Hudson's FTM Resource Guide

A guide to provide information to curious trans guys. Contains information on testosterone, presenting as male, surgery, and clothing. Last updated 2017.

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KT Tape

Founded in 2008 for athletes (not necessarily trans people) suffering from sports injuries. Based in Utah, USA.​

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Otherness Archive

Otherness Archive defies the historic censorship of homosexual, trans and racial themes, and instead highlights them as representations of otherness that deserve equal, if not greater, recognition. Otherness acts as a route into complex narratives and subjectivities that make for richer cinema.

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Phallo.net

A comprehensive website detailing methods of phalloplasty (one kind of bottom surgery), as well as information on insurance, local surgeons*, and before and after photos, etc.

*the list of surgeons is outdated. Consult the guide on TransHealthCare (below).

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SAGE USA

SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) offer supportive services for all LGBTQ+ elders, including meal services, social work, tech help, and housing support. They offer specific support for transgender and transsexual elders.

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Sock Drawer Heroes

At Sock Drawer Heroes, "we stock some of the best chest binders on the market. We stock our own Sock Drawer Heroes chest binder range which are size inclusive and sensory-friendly chest binders designed in Australia by the trans and gender diverse team at Sock Drawer Heroes."

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Spectrum Outfitters

Based in the UK and by a trans man with comfort and safety in mind. Does also ship to the US and Europe. Proudly uses recycled materials to make binders. For every order they plant one tree.

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TBuddy

Tbuddy is the mental health hub for transmasculine individuals, providing 24/7 peer support, affirming resources, and access to mental health professionals when and where you need them.

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The T-Men Photo Gallery

Established in 1998, the T-Men Photo Gallery served as a space for men who are "transsexual, "FTM", "transmen", and intersexed" to share their personal photos and biographies. The site is no longer active since 2006 and is available for viewing only on the Wayback Machine.​

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TopSurgery.net

A comprehensive website detailing methods of double mastectomies (top surgery), as well as information on insurance, local surgeons*, and before and after photos, etc.

*the list of surgeons is outdated. Consult the guide on TransHealthCare (below).

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Trans Equality Name Change Project

A4TE (Advocates for Trans Equality)'s Name Change Project provides pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary people through partnerships with some of the nation’s most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments.

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Trans Guy Supply

Transguy Supply is a trans-owned brand offering gender-affirming gear, apparel, and accessories for trans men, trans masculine, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people.

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Trans Male Media Resources

Trans Male (Media) Resources serves as a catalog of media (movies, TV shows, documentaries, etc.) featuring heavily implied or canonical trans male/masculine representation; including reviews of each media. The site also features a dictionary of gender-related terms and a guide to chest binding.​

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Trans Media Network

Not specifically FTM-oriented, but they publish a "network of high quality, high traffic websites focused on the needs of transgender and transsexual people. We provide our partners with custom-designed marketing solutions that expand reach instantly and deliver tangible results."

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Trans Music Archive

Trans Music Archive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to record the history of trans music and safeguard its future. In the age of social media and streaming services, our existence is at the whim of corporate oversight and algorithms. [They] aim to empower artists, promote the value of physical music, and preserve the legacy of trans musicians in a time tested and future proof medium - vinyl records.

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Trans Tape

Founded in 2017 by Kaiyote Jackson after realizing he was trans, but didn't like the discomfort of wearing binders. TransTape is waterproof, hypoallergenic, 95% cotton, with medical-grade adhesive.

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Trans Tranderz

The first record label by trans artists, for trans artists. Also on Instagram, @transtrenderz.

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Trans(forming)

Trans(forming) is an inter-generational (with a focus on the aging population over 44 years), metro Atlanta membership-based non-profit organization led by and for trans masculine, transmen, intersex, gender non-conforming and non-binary persons, who were "wrongfully" assigned female at birth.

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TransGuys.com

TransGuys.com is the "Internet's Magazine for Trans Men." Originated in 2009, the website has a variety of articles pertaining to topics like long-term HRT usage, surgery forums, fashion, and music.

The site appears to have been last updated in 2020. They are still active on Facebook.

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TransHealthCare

Since 2011, TransHealthCare is the go-to website for helping trans people find a surgeon in their area. TransHealthCare is the largest and most comprehensive database of 'gender surgeons'. You can also sort by country/region, insurance, and procedure.

Use this website instead of the surgeons listed on phallo.net, topsurgery.net, etc!

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TransIntentional

A new monthly group that provides a safe space for trans masc individuals to come together and engage with educational content that brings visibility, strength, compassion, and integrity to the lives of the trans masc community. We'll dive into meditation, sex education, relationship building, and more. By coming together in fellowship to engage, educate, and communicate, we will rise up to our authentic selves.

Every 3rd Wednesday!

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Transgender Media Portal

The Transgender Media Portal is a hub of feature films, documentaries, and other videos made by and about trans*, Two Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-nonconforming artists.

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Underworks

"At Underworks, we proudly offer compression gear to fit every possible need. Whether you want to look your best in the gym or underneath your work clothes, our compression undershirt can be counted upon to slim your torso and present your best figure possible."

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What to Expect When He's Expecting

What to Expect When He's Expecting hopes to share a "holistic view of transmasculine fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and parenthood with those who may benefit from this knowledge."

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gc2b

Founded in 2015 by a Black and Latinx trans man based in Maryland, USA. gc2b were the first binders to be designed and patented specifically for gender-affirmation.

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r/FTMMen

A support and community oriented space for binary FTM men.

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r/FTMOVer50

A community for FTMs/Transmascs/Trans men/AFABs/etc who are 50+ and wish to discuss the challenges of aging.

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r/FTMOver30

A place for FTM/FTN/FTX folk over 30 to come together for support and discussion. If your life experiences better align with those who are usually over 30, you're welcome here.

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r/TransMasc

/r/TransMasc is a subreddit for all transmasculine people; whether you are FTM, pre-everything, nonbinary, genderqueer, or any other transmasculine identity.

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r/ftm

Subreddit for support-based discussion place focused on trans men, trans-masc individuals, and other people assigned female at birth who are trans.​

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