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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Anatomy of trans women
Trans women anatomy: how genitals change with hormone therapy and vaginoplasty. Clear and respectful scientific explanation.
Missing trans rights in Italy: future battles
Gender self-determination in Italy: missing trans rights, necessary reforms, Zan Bill and legislative proposals on healthcare, parenthood and discrimination.
Paris Is Burning: the documentary on New York's ball culture
Paris Is Burning (1990) by Jennie Livingston: the documentary about New York's ball culture of the 1980s, featuring voguing, houses, and the trans and queer community.
Sexual Intercourse with a Trans Man
Sexual intercourse with a trans man: anatomy, effects of testosterone, pleasure, communication, and safety. A respectful, science-based guide.
Transgender History by Susan Stryker: The History They Didn't Tell Us
Transgender History by Susan Stryker (2008, 2017): the definitive academic text on the history of the trans movement in the US, from the 19th century to today.
Gender surgery for minors in Italy: what the law says
Gender surgery for minors in Italy: the law prohibits transgender surgery for adolescents. What Law 164/1982 provides, the actual clinical pathway, WPATH and Endocrine Society guidelines.
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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.