Debunking Trans Myths

The news cycle is absolutely chock full of trans misinformation. Myths perpetuated by people who feel so insecure they’re going after a minority, to disguise the absolute bullshit they are trying to pull over all of us whilst we’re distracted.

I consider it my civic duty to debunk some of these myths for you!

Being trans means you’re mentally ill

There are going to be so many eye-rolls during this, just imagine I’m doing it at all times, please. Being trans is a natural human aspect, you’re not mentally ill if you’re trans. 

The World Health Organisation has even said so if you don’t believe me! The way other people treat trans people can affect your mental health, and the U.K. transition requirements require you to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria which is deemed a mental health issue, but it is not a tick-box exercise in any way. 

Being trans = surgery 

Wrongo. I was going to leave it at that - but hey I’ll give you a little more - not all trans people seek medical transition. You can be trans with zero medical intervention. End of discussion.

People often regret transitioning 

The stats for this are all I need to say;

A 2022 study found that 97% of transgender people are happy with their decision to transition. 

A 2024 study found that 98% of trans youth who went through gender-affirming healthcare continue their treatment into adulthood.

Trans people are pressuring kids 

When you say this - you have no idea how fucking hard it is to be trans - if you had to put up with being trans you’d never go near the process. The dehumanising nature of it. How badly we’re treated. The abuse and bullying. The lack of legal protection.

Don’t get me wrong being trans is amazing, but if you’re not trans you would never want to do it. There is no social pressure. Trans kids are just trans. 

Gender-Affirming Care is just for Trans people. 

Gender-affirming care covers a myriad of treatments that a lot of cisgender (non-trans) people choose to take full use of;

HRT

Laser Hair Removal

Breast implants/reductions 

Injectables and fillers

Voice therapy 

and so many more.

Gender-affirming Care is not just a trans option. 

If you learned anything today make sure you share it. We need to spread truths and stop the mess of fake news where we can!