Butch/femme, F2M, pregnant man, tranny-boi: Gender issues in the lesbian community

The author discusses issues pertaining to transgender women and girls. Women identifying as male or transitioning to becoming male are often ignored in the scientific and lay literature on transgender people. The many newer terms for transgender women and girls are discussed, as well as new ways for transgender girls to express their identities. The importance of family and community supports is discussed, and common issues that young transgender people bring into mental health treatment are elucidated.