Originating in the Black and Latine trans communities of New York City, ballroom culture gave us "voguing," "slay," and the concept of "chosen families."
| Myth | Reality | |------|---------| | "Being trans is a choice or a mental illness." | The American Medical Association and World Health Organization affirm that gender diversity is not an illness. Gender dysphoria is a treatable condition, and transition is the evidence-based treatment. | | "Trans people are just gay or lesbian." | Gender identity and sexual orientation are separate. A trans woman attracted to men is straight. A trans man attracted to men is gay. A non-binary person may be bisexual or queer. | | "Kids are being rushed into surgery." | Medical transition for prepubescent children is not performed. Care for minors involves social transition (name, pronouns) and, for adolescents, puberty blockers (reversible) with extensive mental health support. | | "Trans women are a threat in bathrooms." | There is zero credible evidence of this. Trans people are far more likely to be harassed or assaulted in bathrooms than to harm others. | shemale ass pics hot
This historical truth establishes the first critical point: Originating in the Black and Latine trans communities
