By Dr. David Smith The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced a blanket ban on all transgender women and athletes classified DSD (Differential Sex Development), also commonly known as “intersex” from competition. This comes in the lead up toward the LA2028 games and at the behest of the current US government which has become increasingly … Continue reading While the International Olympic Committee gives in to discriminatory political ideology, it is time for LGBTQ+ sports to step up and challenge it.
Strength Training for Top Surgery, Tips for Trans Men and Non-Binary People
For a lot of trans men, top surgery is recognized as one of the major guiding points in gender affirming care. During top surgery, the surgeon will remove the breasts, remove excess skin, and if necessary, reposition the nipples. For most trans men, this is a generally positive, life changing experience and goes a long way toward enhancing gender identity by adjusting appearance to fit more in line with a masculine gender identity. Chest-focused weight lifting can enhance the contour of your chest and improve your final results over time.
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