TransWiki
Scientific facts and stories of those who are changing the world.
148 articles, 1749+ scientific sources. The most comprehensive Italian-language resource on trans topics.
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Redefining Realness by Janet Mock: a memoir that made history
Redefining Realness by Janet Mock (2014): the bestselling memoir about the life of an African American trans woman. Themes, impact, and intersectionality.
Is Biological Sex Binary? What Science Says
Is biological sex a spectrum? Beyond the XX and XY binary: intersex, chromosomal, and hormonal variations that reveal the complexity of human biology.
Anatomy of trans women
Trans women anatomy: how genitals change with hormone therapy and vaginoplasty. Clear and respectful scientific explanation.
Attraction to trans women
Why are some people attracted to trans women? Is it normal? What science says about attraction, stigma, and the difference between preference and fetishism.
Physical changes from hormone therapy
Effects of testosterone FTM and estrogen MTF: timeline of physical changes, before and after hormone therapy, and what to expect based on research.
Exploring Your Gender Identity: What No One Tells You
How to explore your gender identity: what is normal, what research says, available options, and where to find support in Italy.
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Trans people are playing key roles in society. We tell their stories, backed by facts.
Frances Thompson: the trans woman who testified before Congress
Frances Thompson, a Black transgender woman who in 1866 testified before the U.S. Congress after the Memphis massacre. A pioneer of civil rights.
Alan L. Hart: the physician who saved thousands of lives
Alan L. Hart (1890-1962), transgender physician and pioneer of X-ray screening for tuberculosis. One of the first trans men in American history.
Christine Jorgensen: the woman who changed the world
Christine Jorgensen (1926-1989), the first famous American transgender woman. Her transition in 1952 changed public perception worldwide.
Coccinelle: the star of the Carrousel de Paris
Coccinelle (1931-2006), French transgender artist and star of the Carrousel de Paris. A pioneer of trans visibility in Europe during the 1960s.
Lili Elbe: a pioneer of medical transition
Lili Elbe (1882-1931), Danish transgender painter and pioneer of one of the first medical transitions. Her story inspired the film The Danish Girl.
Lynn Conway: the scientist who revolutionized computing
Lynn Conway (1938-2024), transgender computer scientist who revolutionized VLSI microelectronics. Fired by IBM, she became a pioneering figure.