Inge Hansen, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
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Co-authored Articles (26)
How to Become a Woman: Male to Female Transition
What you need to know about an mtf transition You’re ready to finally step out into the world as a woman, and we’re here for it. Your transition from male to female may take years to complete, but you can achieve bi...
How to Wear Feminine Clothing as a Trans Woman
Expert fashion and styling tips for transitioning womenWhen you’re first starting to express your gender as a trans girl, finding the right look can feel tricky and maybe a little overwhelming. You want to show off you...
How to
Know if You Are Transgender
While there are biological differences in the brains of transgender and cisgender people, there still isn't any simple test to take to say if the gender you were assigned at birth is correct. Nonetheless, with some soul-...
What Does It Mean to Be Aroace? Your Questions Answered
Not sure if you’re aroace? This guide can help Aroace is a lesser-known LGBTQ+ label that’s short for aromantic asexual. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what aromanticism and asexuality are, what the a...
How to
"Pass" As a Woman
What does it mean to be a woman? Our appearance isn’t determined by our chromosomes. Some men have typically feminine traits, and some women have masculine features, too. Our gender is made up of a variety of beliefs, ...
How to
Figure Out Your Gender Identity
It takes time to understand yourself, so it's natural to be unsure about their gender identity. People generally know their gender identity from a young age and find it difficult to think of themselves in any other way. ...
How to Deal With Gender Dysphoria: Mental Health, Gender Expression & Medical Treatments
If you identify as transgender, genderfluid, or nonbinary and experience gender dysphoria, know that there are many ways to cope and overcome it. Gender dysphoria is defined by feelings of distress over your assigned gen...
How to Bind Your Chest Comfortably and Safely
Learn easy and effective methods for reducing the size of your bust Breast binding is a way to minimize or flatten your chest and for people of all sorts of identities and situations. So whether you're transitioning, nee...
How to
Come Out to Your Parents
Coming out to your parents can seem intimidating and daunting for many LGBTQ+ individuals. For many people, your parents have spent more time around you than any other person, and coming out may shatter their perception ...
How to
Deal with Mean People
It’s a relevant question in school hallways, the comments sections of social media posts, and the meeting rooms of companies both large and small: “why must you be so mean?” No matter who you are, you probably have...
How to
React when Insulted or Teased
Good-natured teasing and insults can easily become bullying, which is something you never deserve to experience. Fortunately, there are several positive ways you can respond to and stop unwanted teasing. We'll walk you t...
How to
Deal With Homophobic Parents
Living with homophobic parents can be a painful and difficult situation. Whether you are gay yourself, have a close loved one or friend who is, or just support the LGBT movement in general, dealing with intolerance is to...
Transphobic Parents: How to Deal with Them, Coming Out, & More
Helping you find support and acceptance as a trans person If your parents are scared or uncomfortable with the fact that some people are transgender, it can be hard to be yourself around them. Dealing with your parent’...
What It Means to Identify as a Demigirl & How to Tell If You Are One
A comprehensive breakdown of the demigirl identity & its significance Are you wondering what the term “demigirl” means in terms of gender identity, or if there’s a chance it could apply to you? You’ve come to the...
How to
Deal With Being Hated
Most people experience being hated at some point in their lives. In cases where you've wronged someone, you should apologize and do your best to make amends. However, if someone hates you for other reasons that don't aff...
How to Pick a New Name as a Trans Person
Learn to navigate an FTM, MTF, or nonbinary name change Many transgender people choose a new name when they transition, and for many different reasons. Some want to distance themselves from an old identity, while others ...
How to
Live As an Agender Person
Figuring out your gender identity is a difficult but rewarding process, and we’re proud of you for finding a label that makes you feel safe, valid, and comfortable! But now that you’ve officially identified as agende...
How to
Cope with Not Being Able to Transition
Get started on the road to finding support with this guide on living with gender dysphoriaThere are various reasons you might not be able to use hormones and/or have surgeries at this stage of our life. Maybe, you're dea...
How to
Deal with Puberty As a Trans Teen
Puberty can be an extremely tough time for trans people. You might dysphoric, upset, or stressed about all the unwanted changes in your body. You might also feel isolated from friends and family. It's possible you may al...
How to
Get More Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced in large amounts by males (and a little bit in females), in the testes and adrenal glands. High testosterone levels are associated with sexual performance, reproductive function...
