1./ In a hugely important piece @AbigailShrier argues many young people are receiving what is, in effect, highly experimental surgery at too young an age: before they’ve had a chance to experience their adult body. Many may have gone on to become LGB.👇
https://twitter.com/HJoyceGender/status/1445124872389210112
2./ This concurs with this often overlooked insight from 2018 by the leading trans author and thinker Jack Halberstam where he counsels against radical physical change before a young person has had the chance to experience sexual function in their adult body. 👇
3./ We want the best possible health care for young trans and LGB people but Jack Halberstam points out these kids may not understand the full implications of loss of sexual function which may be a result of puberty blockers followed rapidly by surgical or hormonal transition.
4./ In Scotland, 51 transboys -born female- under 18 were approved for breast removal in 6 years. Jack Halberstam suggests these kids may not be able to appreciate the loss of something they never fully experienced. Isn’t this worth considering? 👇thetimes.co.uk/article/scotti…
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