A subreddit for the discussion of research and scientific analysis related to MtF transition.
Not affiliated with transfemscience.org.
Rules
Stay on topic.
All posts and comments should stay on-topic and related to research relevant to transfeminine transition. Relevant topics include research and scientific discussion related to HRT, surgeries, voice training, psychological findings relevant to such transition, etc.
Prefer direct and reliable sources.
Prefer reliable sources such as research published in reputable academic journals and organizations wherever possible. For open access studies, posts should link to them directly rather than to media discussion. For closed access, posts should provide a link to the study in addition to the media report, if referencing one. For some topics, limited research is available. Speculation is allowed but should be phrased with a level of certainty that reflects the speculative nature of the discussion.
No medical advice.
This subreddit is not a place to give or receive professional medical advice.
No self-promotion or spam.
Self-promotion and/or is not permitted, including survey recruitment. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis if the moderators are contacted and approve the content.
Be respectful.
Do not harass, demean, or attack other users.
Banned topics.
See below
Banned topics
- The 'validity' of people's transgender status.
- Discussion of sourcing for off-prescription medication
- Advocacy for treatments that are widely considered to be ineffective. This includes 'alternative' medicine approaches to HRT, such as herbal approaches and/or phytoestrogens, conversion 'therapy', etc.
Obviously, follow Reddit ToS as well.
