THE LIBRARY
From the "What's Whats" to the "How-To's," discover answers to your queer and trans healthcare questions from FOLX clinicians, team, and community.
The articles contained in the the FOLX Library consist of generally available information and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, treatment.
How to Find a Trans-Competent Therapist
Trans folx deserve to have a therapist who is not only validating of their identity, but is fully competent.
Read moreHormones
All Things HRT
For folx on estrogen and testosterone, or those supporting them, find helpful info on hormone replacement therapy.
All Things Hormones
Helpful info on hormone replacement therapy
HRT
How to Find a Trans-Competent TherapistTrans folx deserve to have a therapist who is not only validating of their identity, but is fully competent.
HRT
Tips to Allies from FOLX’s Trans and Nonbinary StaffSo your loved one just came out as trans and/or nonbinary. Let us help.
HRT
7 Tips For Overcoming Fear of Self-InjectionSelf injecting can be scary. In fact, needle fear or trypanophobia, is one of the most common phobias in America.
HRT
How To Self-Inject HRT: Subcutaneous (SubQ)A quick and visual guide to subcutaneous injection for Estrogen and Testosterone HRT, helpful for anyone starting, interested in, or just in need of a refresher.
HRT
How To Self-Inject HRT: Intramuscular (IM)For those starting, interested in, or just in need of a refresher, we've got your quick and visual guide to intramuscular injection for Testosterone and Estrogen HRT.
HRT
SubQ or IM: The Difference Between Subcutaneous and Intramuscular InjectionsSubcutaneous injections and intramuscular injections in hormone replacement therapy achieve the same result but slightly vary in method & equipment
HRT
HRT & PrEP: Ensuring Safe Sex in a Body You Can Call HomeLet’s start here: anyone, any gender, can get HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), but certain folx are more at risk than others.
HRT
HRT & Birth Control: Giving Every Body the Control They WantFirst thing’s first: hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not a substitute for birth control. Not testosterone, not estrogen, nada.
Helpful info on hormone replacement therapy
HRT
How to Find a Trans-Competent TherapistTrans folx deserve to have a therapist who is not only validating of their identity, but is fully competent.
HRT
Tips to Allies from FOLX’s Trans and Nonbinary StaffSo your loved one just came out as trans and/or nonbinary. Let us help.
HRT
7 Tips For Overcoming Fear of Self-InjectionSelf injecting can be scary. In fact, needle fear or trypanophobia, is one of the most common phobias in America.
HRT
How To Self-Inject HRT: Subcutaneous (SubQ)A quick and visual guide to subcutaneous injection for Estrogen and Testosterone HRT, helpful for anyone starting, interested in, or just in need of a refresher.
HRT
How To Self-Inject HRT: Intramuscular (IM)For those starting, interested in, or just in need of a refresher, we've got your quick and visual guide to intramuscular injection for Testosterone and Estrogen HRT.
HRT
SubQ or IM: The Difference Between Subcutaneous and Intramuscular InjectionsSubcutaneous injections and intramuscular injections in hormone replacement therapy achieve the same result but slightly vary in method & equipment
HRT
HRT & PrEP: Ensuring Safe Sex in a Body You Can Call HomeLet’s start here: anyone, any gender, can get HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), but certain folx are more at risk than others.
HRT
HRT & Birth Control: Giving Every Body the Control They WantFirst thing’s first: hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not a substitute for birth control. Not testosterone, not estrogen, nada.
The T on T
Testosterone
Informed Consent Considerations for Testosterone HRTEverything to know to make an empowered decision with testosterone HRT.
Testosterone
The Deal with Testosterone LabsThe why's and the how's for FOLX testosterone HRT lab requirements, and what exactly it is those labs are looking for.
Testosterone
The Testosterone Routes Less TraveledThere are some methods of Testosterone that FOLX doesn't directly offer, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth knowing.
Testosterone
Testosterone Routes Offered by FOLXEach individual body has its own best route and dosage of receiving Testosterone HRT.
Testosterone
Expected Physical Changes with Testosterone HRTEach and every body is different, and the effects of Testosterone HRT are just as unique per body. Lower doses correlate to slower changes, and higher doses correlate with faster changes, though exact timing is depending on the person!
Testosterone
Testosterone HRT & AcneThe effects of hormones, no matter when someone starts, prompt a body's first or second round of puberty. And for some bodies, especially those starting testosterone, that means...acne.
Testosterone
Testosterone HRT & FertilityFor some folks, this may not be a consideration, but for those exploring or interested in family planning visions, read on.
The T on T
Testosterone
Informed Consent Considerations for Testosterone HRTEverything to know to make an empowered decision with testosterone HRT.
Testosterone
The Deal with Testosterone LabsThe why's and the how's for FOLX testosterone HRT lab requirements, and what exactly it is those labs are looking for.
Testosterone
The Testosterone Routes Less TraveledThere are some methods of Testosterone that FOLX doesn't directly offer, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth knowing.
Testosterone
Testosterone Routes Offered by FOLXEach individual body has its own best route and dosage of receiving Testosterone HRT.
Testosterone
Expected Physical Changes with Testosterone HRTEach and every body is different, and the effects of Testosterone HRT are just as unique per body. Lower doses correlate to slower changes, and higher doses correlate with faster changes, though exact timing is depending on the person!
Testosterone
Testosterone HRT & AcneThe effects of hormones, no matter when someone starts, prompt a body's first or second round of puberty. And for some bodies, especially those starting testosterone, that means...acne.
Testosterone
Testosterone HRT & FertilityFor some folks, this may not be a consideration, but for those exploring or interested in family planning visions, read on.
Everything Estrogen
Estrogen
Informed Consent Considerations for Estrogen HRTEverything to know to make an empowered decision with estrogen HRT.
Estrogen
The Deal with Estrogen LabsThe why's and the how's for FOLX estrogen HRT lab requirements, and what exactly it is those labs are looking for.
Estrogen
Estrogen Routes Offered by FOLXEach individual body has its own best route and dosage of receiving Estrogen HRT.
Estrogen
Anti-Androgen & Progesterone Routes offered by FOLXBeyond choosing a specific route of estrogen, most people take anti-androgens, and some also choose to take progesterone.
Estrogen
Estrogen HRT & Sexual FunctionSexual pleasure looks different for everyone. For those with a penis who may be exploring or taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there are some important things to know about how HRT can affect function down there.
Estrogen
Expected Physical Changes with Estrogen HRTEach and every body is different, and the effects of estrogen HRT (and anti-androgens or progesterone, if also taking) are just as unique per body. Lower doses correlated to slower changes, and higher doses correlate with faster changes, though exact timing depends on the person!
Estrogen
Estrogen HRT & FertilityFor some folks, this may not be a consideration, but for those exploring or interested in family planning visions, read on.
Everything Estrogen
Estrogen
Informed Consent Considerations for Estrogen HRTEverything to know to make an empowered decision with estrogen HRT.
Estrogen
The Deal with Estrogen LabsThe why's and the how's for FOLX estrogen HRT lab requirements, and what exactly it is those labs are looking for.
Estrogen
Estrogen Routes Offered by FOLXEach individual body has its own best route and dosage of receiving Estrogen HRT.
Estrogen
Anti-Androgen & Progesterone Routes offered by FOLXBeyond choosing a specific route of estrogen, most people take anti-androgens, and some also choose to take progesterone.
Estrogen
Estrogen HRT & Sexual FunctionSexual pleasure looks different for everyone. For those with a penis who may be exploring or taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there are some important things to know about how HRT can affect function down there.
Estrogen
Expected Physical Changes with Estrogen HRTEach and every body is different, and the effects of estrogen HRT (and anti-androgens or progesterone, if also taking) are just as unique per body. Lower doses correlated to slower changes, and higher doses correlate with faster changes, though exact timing depends on the person!
Estrogen
Estrogen HRT & FertilityFor some folks, this may not be a consideration, but for those exploring or interested in family planning visions, read on.
Sexual Health
The joys of pleasure and safety
Read through to make sure you’re up-to-date on the ways to make sex even sexier.
All Things Sexual Health
Erectile Dysfunction (& Function)
ED
Estrogen HRT & Sexual FunctionSexual pleasure looks different for everyone. For those with a penis who may be exploring or taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there are some important things to know about how HRT can affect function down there.
Erectile Dysfunction (& Function)
ED
Estrogen HRT & Sexual FunctionSexual pleasure looks different for everyone. For those with a penis who may be exploring or taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there are some important things to know about how HRT can affect function down there.
Get PrEP'd for pleasure on your terms
PrEP
HRT & PrEP: Ensuring Safe Sex in a Body You Can Call HomeLet’s start here: anyone, any gender, can get HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), but certain folx are more at risk than others.
Get PrEP'd for pleasure on your terms
PrEP
HRT & PrEP: Ensuring Safe Sex in a Body You Can Call HomeLet’s start here: anyone, any gender, can get HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), but certain folx are more at risk than others.
FOLX
From the FOLX team
Answers to our members and our community on why we do what we do.
All Things FOLX
From the FOLX team to you
FOLX
Healthcare Access for Rural Queer & Trans FolxQueer & trans people are everywhere, but healthcare is still catching up for them.
FOLX
On FOLX CostsOur current healthcare system incentivizes insurance companies to skimp on care and providers to make decisions on behalf of patients based on how they get paid. FOLX is different.
FOLX
Yes, FOLX is VC-FundedFOLX was founded to reinvent the healthcare experience for the Queer & Trans community.
FOLX
Informed Consent: The FOLX WayWe believe in radical transparency and empowerment. We aim to offer information that is clear, up to date, informed by evidence-based studies as well as community knowledge.
From the FOLX team to you
FOLX
Healthcare Access for Rural Queer & Trans FolxQueer & trans people are everywhere, but healthcare is still catching up for them.
FOLX
On FOLX CostsOur current healthcare system incentivizes insurance companies to skimp on care and providers to make decisions on behalf of patients based on how they get paid. FOLX is different.
FOLX
Yes, FOLX is VC-FundedFOLX was founded to reinvent the healthcare experience for the Queer & Trans community.
FOLX
Informed Consent: The FOLX WayWe believe in radical transparency and empowerment. We aim to offer information that is clear, up to date, informed by evidence-based studies as well as community knowledge.
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