@HelenWebberley

Gender specialist & medical educator. Challenging misinformation and showcasing the beauty of gender diversity. Ask Sammy anything - free & private.

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The regret rate of gender-affirming surgery is 0.3%. The regret rate for knee replacement surgery is 6-30%. "Transition regret" is a false narrative being pushed by the media to prevent people from getting access to life-saving, gender-affirming healthcare. However... Let's address that 0.3%. Many outside factors contribute to a trans person's regret: 👉Unsupportive families. 👉Transphobic environments. 👉Normal post-op distress. Just because that 0.3% of people regret their surgery doesn't mean they're not transgender. The fear of regret shouldn't stop thousands of trans people from getting access to the healthcare they deserve. Regret rates exist - but not for the reasons the media are trying to push.
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I have wished for a simple test myself: a scan, a blood draw, one clear answer. But nobody asks for a scan to prove someone is straight, do they? So what is the demand really about? My full take is here: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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What does gender-affirming surgery actually involve, and why is so much said about it by people who have never watched a reveal day? I sat down with surgeon Dr Sidhbh Gallagher for a frank conversation. Come and hear it: youtube.com/watch?v=09u2tDGs…
What does gender-affirming surgery actually involve, and why is so much said about it by people who have never watched a reveal day? I sat down with surgeon Dr Sidhbh Gallagher for a frank conversation. Come and hear it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09u2tDGsPh4

ALT What does gender-affirming surgery actually involve, and why is so much said about it by people who have never watched a reveal day? I sat down with surgeon Dr Sidhbh Gallagher for a frank conversation. Come and hear it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09u2tDGsPh4

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A federal judge called the trans military ban "soaked in animus". Now the Supreme Court is being asked to treat it as a policy about a "medical condition". I've written about what that relabelling is for, and where it travels next. My full take: helenwebberley.com/news/trum…
A federal judge called the trans military ban "soaked in animus". Now the Supreme Court is being asked to treat it as a policy about a "medical condition". I've written about what that relabelling is for, and where it travels next. My full take: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/trump-supreme-court-transgender-military-ban?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_728&utm_term=1805

ALT A federal judge called the trans military ban "soaked in animus". Now the Supreme Court is being asked to treat it as a policy about a "medical condition". I've written about what that relabelling is for, and where it travels next. My full take: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/trump-supreme-court-transgender-military-ban?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_728&utm_term=1805

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Two sentences cut out of a longer talk on integrated care, set side by side and passed round as a gotcha. It only works if you remove the context. I have written about what the post leaves out. Read my full take: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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A case on the Supreme Court's shadow docket could bar trans women from women's sport in every US state, even those that chose inclusion. The Alliance Defending Freedom picked it deliberately. Here is what I think is really being decided: helenwebberley.com/news/supr…
A case on the Supreme Court's shadow docket could bar trans women from women's sport in every US state, even those that chose inclusion. The Alliance Defending Freedom picked it deliberately. Here is what I think is really being decided: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/supreme-court-trans-women-sports-ban-2?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_742&utm_term=1781

ALT A case on the Supreme Court's shadow docket could bar trans women from women's sport in every US state, even those that chose inclusion. The Alliance Defending Freedom picked it deliberately. Here is what I think is really being decided: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/supreme-court-trans-women-sports-ban-2?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_742&utm_term=1781

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Imagine waiting years for healthcare, only to discover your referral was never received in the first place. In my latest piece, I talk about the unacceptable waiting times for gender-affirming healthcare, why more doctors need to be equipped to support trans patients, and the important steps you can take to make sure your referral hasn't been lost. Find more below: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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We would never shrug at racist slurs, so why do we shrug at transphobic abuse? I have written about what online hate does to trans people, to their communities and to what everyone else thinks they know. Come and read my full take: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
We would never shrug at racist slurs, so why do we shrug at transphobic abuse? I have written about what online hate does to trans people, to their communities and to what everyone else thinks they know. Come and read my full take: https://www.helenwebberley.com/insights/online-hate-trans-people-not-acceptable?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insight&utm_content=insight_9010&utm_term=1793

ALT We would never shrug at racist slurs, so why do we shrug at transphobic abuse? I have written about what online hate does to trans people, to their communities and to what everyone else thinks they know. Come and read my full take: https://www.helenwebberley.com/insights/online-hate-trans-people-not-acceptable?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insight&utm_content=insight_9010&utm_term=1793

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Gender affirming surgery is a subject people ask me about constantly, and so often the questions are simpler than the noise around them. I have put my take into a video. Come and watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=2NY5tUi-…
Gender affirming surgery is a subject people ask me about constantly, and so often the questions are simpler than the noise around them. I have put my take into a video. Come and watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NY5tUi-0S0

ALT Gender affirming surgery is a subject people ask me about constantly, and so often the questions are simpler than the noise around them. I have put my take into a video. Come and watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NY5tUi-0S0

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Masked, on the ground, in front of the cameras, then removed by security. I have been thinking about what it takes to do that, and what the people on that red carpet are so tired of. My full take is here: helenwebberley.com/news/tran…
Masked, on the ground, in front of the cameras, then removed by security. I have been thinking about what it takes to do that, and what the people on that red carpet are so tired of. My full take is here: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/trans-protesters-harry-potter-premiere-red-carpet?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_733&utm_term=1779

ALT Masked, on the ground, in front of the cameras, then removed by security. I have been thinking about what it takes to do that, and what the people on that red carpet are so tired of. My full take is here: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/trans-protesters-harry-potter-premiere-red-carpet?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_733&utm_term=1779

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Arizona's Prop 318 would reach trans people sitting in the stands at a school game. Spectators, not athletes. I've written about what this measure is really for, and what it means to put anyone's rights to a public vote. My full take: helenwebberley.com/news/ariz…
Arizona's Prop 318 would reach trans people sitting in the stands at a school game. Spectators, not athletes. I've written about what this measure is really for, and what it means to put anyone's rights to a public vote. My full take: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/arizona-prop-318-trans-rights-ballot?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_744&utm_term=1775

ALT Arizona's Prop 318 would reach trans people sitting in the stands at a school game. Spectators, not athletes. I've written about what this measure is really for, and what it means to put anyone's rights to a public vote. My full take: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/arizona-prop-318-trans-rights-ballot?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_744&utm_term=1775

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You don't need a higher voice to be a woman. Women come in all different shapes, sizes and voices, and that includes trans women. In my latest piece, I talk about voice dysphoria, the effects of testosterone puberty, and why we need to move beyond narrow expectations of what a woman should look and sound like. I've written more about this on my website. Come and find me below: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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NHS gender care is in crisis, and trans people are the ones paying for it, waiting years for care that should be routine. I have recorded my take on what is going wrong and who is responsible. Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=jbGfQIKE…
NHS gender care is in crisis, and trans people are the ones paying for it, waiting years for care that should be routine. I have recorded my take on what is going wrong and who is responsible. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbGfQIKEbcE

ALT NHS gender care is in crisis, and trans people are the ones paying for it, waiting years for care that should be routine. I have recorded my take on what is going wrong and who is responsible. Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbGfQIKEbcE

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We're told trans sports bans are about protecting women. So why does support for them rise with hostile sexism? A survey of 1,000 American adults has a gap that is hard to explain away. Find out what I think: helenwebberley.com/news/tran…
We're told trans sports bans are about protecting women. So why does support for them rise with hostile sexism? A survey of 1,000 American adults has a gap that is hard to explain away. Find out what I think: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/transgender-sports-bans-sexism-survey-data?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_743&utm_term=1774

ALT We're told trans sports bans are about protecting women. So why does support for them rise with hostile sexism? A survey of 1,000 American adults has a gap that is hard to explain away. Find out what I think: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/transgender-sports-bans-sexism-survey-data?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_743&utm_term=1774

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A teenager joined her school's girls' cross-country team. Adults then named her, staged a protest and built a state ballot campaign around her. She hasn't said a word publicly. Read my take on who is really behind it: helenwebberley.com/news/cama…
A teenager joined her school's girls' cross-country team. Adults then named her, staged a protest and built a state ballot campaign around her. She hasn't said a word publicly. Read my take on who is really behind it: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/camas-trans-runner-cross-country-protest?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_740&utm_term=1766

ALT A teenager joined her school's girls' cross-country team. Adults then named her, staged a protest and built a state ballot campaign around her. She hasn't said a word publicly. Read my take on who is really behind it: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/camas-trans-runner-cross-country-protest?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_740&utm_term=1766

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There is no right or wrong timeline for transitioning. Whether you're taking your first step or need a little more time, your journey is yours. In my latest piece, I talk about the emotional experience of transitioning, finding the confidence to live authentically, and why every small step towards being yourself deserves to be celebrated. Come and find the rest here: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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Protecting women and girls from what, exactly? Finish that sentence honestly and see what the argument needs you to believe about trans women. My full take is on the site: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
Protecting women and girls from what, exactly? Finish that sentence honestly and see what the argument needs you to believe about trans women. My full take is on the site: https://www.helenwebberley.com/insights/protecting-women-trans-women-reality?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insight&utm_content=insight_9021&utm_term=1771

ALT Protecting women and girls from what, exactly? Finish that sentence honestly and see what the argument needs you to believe about trans women. My full take is on the site: https://www.helenwebberley.com/insights/protecting-women-trans-women-reality?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insight&utm_content=insight_9021&utm_term=1771

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When you have to create fake AI videos to make trans people look like a threat, what does that say about your argument? In my latest conversation, we discuss AI-generated videos portraying trans women as threats in public bathrooms, the fear these narratives create, and why misinformation about trans people in women's spaces is so damaging. Find the full piece below: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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When the waiting list runs to years, some people go it alone. I have made a video on the dangers of DIY, and on why so many are pushed towards it. Watch my full take: youtube.com/watch?v=fLDsGbXu…
When the waiting list runs to years, some people go it alone. I have made a video on the dangers of DIY, and on why so many are pushed towards it. Watch my full take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLDsGbXuH2I

ALT When the waiting list runs to years, some people go it alone. I have made a video on the dangers of DIY, and on why so many are pushed towards it. Watch my full take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLDsGbXuH2I

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The WHO says being trans is not a disorder. So why are trans people still made to prove it before a doctor will treat them? My take on what would actually change lives is on the site: helenwebberley.com/news/tran…
The WHO says being trans is not a disorder. So why are trans people still made to prove it before a doctor will treat them? My take on what would actually change lives is on the site: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/trans-depathologisation-right-to-health?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_736&utm_term=1765

ALT The WHO says being trans is not a disorder. So why are trans people still made to prove it before a doctor will treat them? My take on what would actually change lives is on the site: https://www.helenwebberley.com/news/trans-depathologisation-right-to-health?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=news_736&utm_term=1765

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Trans young people in New Zealand had medication they were already receiving cut off. Now they and their families are taking the government to the High Court. Here is my take on Patha v the Crown, and why it matters well beyond NZ: helenwebberley.com/insights/…
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