April 18th is National Transgender HIV Testing Day and Here’s Some Facts to Know-TMPlanet

Trans people are among some of the most at-risk groups for new HIV diagnoses, along with young people, gay, bi and particularly trans men whose partners are male and LGBT people of color. What’s more, trans people often face increased stigma and discrimination when attempting to access HIV testing or other preventative treatment or healthcare — creating situations where our people are less likely to be tested or receive prompt care if they are HIV-positive.

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5 Trans Dating Tips for Your Upcoming Spring Love

If you’re cis and reading this, yes it’s true, trans people actually don’t need cis people to date and find love. I know it’s been in the news feeds over the past year about TERF, and gay trans bashers speaking out why they don’t want to date a trans person. If anyone is listening let me say my piece, “Who said I wanted to date you?” Despite these ignorant comments by transphobic, often LGB people, let me clarify; the majority of trans people are pansexual, like gender, sexuality is and can be fluid. So not all trans people are running after cis people, most of us are running from them for various reasons. Trans people are a multitude of sexualities or none at all, so that leaves a smaller percentage than many TERF’s fantasize about, that are seeking relations with cis-gender people. While a lot of issues being trans dating another trans apply as well, it’s safe to say the level of anxiety is greatly reduced, but still, we are here to give ideas on what not to do.

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In Praise of Teas: remembering the ambiance that brings people together

By Lynnea Urania Stuart   The sleepy November sun basked our flight over Hesse in the approach of twilight when the captain announced his welcoming remarks.  Our flight from Frankfurt to Riga would be a short hop, but would stay aloft long enough for Lufthansa to serve our last meal before setting down in the […]

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Lush Cosmetics Launches Latest Charity Pots Campaign; #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Sabrina Samone, TMP Lush is a popular, homemade cosmetic company giving back to the community. They advocate for the environment, animals, and people in need, as well as giving back to organizations locally and around the world, through their Charity Pot program, Sustainable Lush Fund, FunD and our people. This gorgeous self-preserving body lotion does […]

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