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Trans-Masculine Author Champions Feminine Past Amid Rising Transphobia

6/20/2026

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Story summary

The trans-masculine author says growing up as a girl gave them freedom.
They note many trans men enjoy makeup, skirts, long hair, feminine aesthetics.
The piece argues broader narratives let trans people arrive at transness at any age, although rising transphobia makes them cautious about femme aesthetics.
They claim embracing girlhood helps trans-masc individuals become allies to women and invite over 10,000 queer readers to the Queer Gaze newsletter.

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Story summary

The trans-masculine author says growing up as a girl gave them freedom.
They note many trans men enjoy makeup, skirts, long hair, feminine aesthetics.
The piece argues broader narratives let trans people arrive at transness at any age, although rising transphobia makes them cautious about femme aesthetics.
They claim embracing girlhood helps trans-masc individuals become allies to women and invite over 10,000 queer readers to the Queer Gaze newsletter.