The FOLX Trans Joy Guide

Explore this guide on living authentically as your true self and experience your own gender euphoria in being you.

November 5, 2023

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Welcome to the FOLX Trans Joy Guide! We, as a healthcare company built by and for our trans and queer family, want to take a moment to celebrate and uplift the joy that can come with living authentically as your true self. We hope this guide can give you ideas, serve as inspiration, and help you feel comfortable and seen as the beautiful person you are.

What is gender euphoria?

Gender euphoria, the freeing counterpart to the often-discussed gender dysphoria, is flipping the script from deficit to abundance. It’s the moments we connect our bodies with our true selves and feel we are at home. We are ever-changing, evolving more and more into who we are at our core. It is taking the one-dimensional viewpoint that society has pushed upon us and finding our own multi-dimensional creativity to show the world. In short, gender euphoria is the positive emotional state someone experiences when their gender identity is affirmed. This is characterized by a profound sense of happiness and fulfillment resulting from embracing and expressing one’s true gender identity.

Ways People May Experience Gender Euphoria:

👗 Specific styles of clothing

🧢 Clothing accessories (hats, jewelry, purses, heels)

💇 Styling or cutting your hair

🎽 Wearing a binder or packer

🩲 Tucking and/or wearing feminizing underwear

👙 Padded bras or bralettes

📛 Hearing your chosen name and pronouns

🎉 Celebrating milestones

🎤 Vocal tone changing - speaking in higher or lower pitches

🌷 Shaving or removing or not shaving or removing body hair

🥘 Cooking, baking, or domestic hobbies

🛠️ Building things or physical hobbies

💪 Working out, dancing or moving your body in new ways

Trans Joy and Tattoos

Tattoos have always held a prominent role within the LGBTQ+ community. The art of tattooing represents a continually changing means of expressing oneself, establishing identity, and advocating for social change. It has served as an avenue to challenge societal norms, foster creativity, and establish a profound connection with our own bodies. For many of us, adorning our bodies with tattoos is a source of immense euphoria as we reclaim ownership of our physical selves.

As a little treat, we created this trans joy flash sheet just for you with artist V! You are welcome to take these tattoos to your favorite artist and have them tattooed! (Please, send us pics!)

Download the high-resolution tattoo flash sheet at bit.ly/FOLXtransjoy.

Meet the Artist: V Eros (@flesh.cowboy)

V uses they/them pronouns and is a transmasc tattoo artist. Their work focuses on fineline and photorealism. They are one of the co-owners of Sunday School Tattoo located in Atlanta, GA.

Community Voices: Sexuality Changes After Transitioning

Sexuality is fluid, and sometimes after coming into who you are, you may realize your sexuality has changed. You may be attracted (or not attracted) to certain people you didn’t think you were before. Or maybe you didn’t feel much connection to certain body parts, but now you do. Transition can change the way you feel about yourself and your body, which can lead to new discoveries about yourself. Hear from some folks about how their sexuality shifted after starting gender-affirming hormone therapy.

“I'm still asexual but feel arousal more - usually I "take care of it myself" or just ignore it, but I've noticed it's more common and easy to get those feelings.”

“I’ve gotten more comfortable with my front hole. I used to be hesitant to use it. Now I’m just starting to enjoy my body. Pre-transition I wouldn’t dare to use it.”

“HRT has made me feel so sexually liberated. I used to hate being touched by whoever I’d be sexually involved with, but now I feel so comfortable in this body that I want to experience every ounce of pleasure possible. I enjoy the feeling of being desired and having my partner wanting to essentially devour me.”

Trans Joy Wallpapers

Always remember that you are worthy and loved with these phone wallpapers. Download and use as your phone background!

Download the high-resolution phone wallpapers at bit.ly/FOLXtransjoy.

Gender-Affirming Haircuts

Gender-affirming haircuts play a significant role in fostering gender euphoria by helping us align our outward appearance with our true selves. These haircuts are an essential part of the journey toward self-expression and self-acceptance. When we receive a gender-affirming haircut, it can be a powerful and affirming experience, as it can boost self-confidence, promote a sense of authenticity, alleviate feelings of dysphoria, and help us feel seen!

For those seeking resources to find gender-affirming haircuts, Strands for Trans (strandsfortrans.org) is an invaluable platform. This website serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals looking for hair professionals and salons that are experienced in providing gender-affirming hair services. Strands for Trans not only helps people find skilled stylists but also fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring a safe and affirming space for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Gender-affirming haircuts are about self-discovery and embracing who you are. They can be a transformative and empowering step on the journey towards greater gender euphoria and connecting with your true self.