A female-to-male (FTM) transition encompasses a variety of changes, tailored to the individual, to align with their gender identity.
The appearance of an FTM transition is highly individualized, but generally includes a combination of social, legal, and medical steps.
Aspects of an FTM Transition
An FTM transition can be broken down into several key areas:
Social Transition
- Pronoun Usage: Adopting "he/him/his" pronouns.
- Name Change: Legally changing one's name to a masculine name. (Reference: 03-Feb-2022)
- Presentation:
- Clothing: Wearing traditionally masculine clothing. (Reference: 03-Feb-2022)
- Hairstyle: Adopting traditionally masculine hairstyles. (Reference: 03-Feb-2022)
- Coming Out: Informing family, friends, and colleagues of one's male identity. (Reference: 03-Feb-2022)
Physical Transition
- Chest Binding: Compressing the chest to create a flatter appearance. (Reference: 03-Feb-2022)
