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Trans youth deserve transition

Four new studies highlight robust benefits of transition care for trans adolescents

Apr 10, 2026

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8 min read

Four new studies highlight robust benefits of transition care for trans adolescents

cw: mental health, disordered eating

ev nichols, phd

Sex is not binary!

Mar 29, 2026

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12 min read

Let's talk about (biological) sex

it's complicated

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Accurate state-issued IDs impact your health, too.

Mar 10, 2026

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9 min read

Accurate state-issued IDs impact your health, too.

on kansas

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I have major ethical concerns about the Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study (AYAGDOS)

Feb 11, 2026

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16 min read

I have major ethical concerns about the Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study (AYAGDOS)

pseudoscience in the making

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How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

Feb 3, 2026

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12 min read

How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

cw: sexual violence, pedophilia, jeffrey epstein

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HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

Jan 22, 2026

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13 min read

HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

padam, padam. i hear it and i know

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Feb 3, 2026

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12 min read

How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

cw: sexual violence, pedophilia, jeffrey epstein

ev nichols, phd

Most Popular

Jan 22, 2026

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13 min read

HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

padam, padam. i hear it and i know

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New study: Trans (and cis) youth have consistent gender identities

Aug 13, 2025

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7 min read

New study: Trans (and cis) youth have consistent gender identities

once again, there is no evidence for rapid onset gender dysphoria

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Utah report finds affirming care for trans youth "safe" and "effective"

May 24, 2025

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6 min read

Utah report finds affirming care for trans youth "safe" and "effective"

will the state repeal its ban on the practice?

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Apr 23, 2025

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17 min read

A guide to HRT self-management.

i wish i didn't have to write this

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The cops may know about your testosterone prescription

Nov 1, 2024

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5 min read

The cops may know about your testosterone prescription

a new JAMA study analyzed state level polices around prescription drug monitoring programs

ev nichols, phd

ev nichols, phd

Four new studies highlight robust benefits of transition care for trans adolescents

Let's talk about (biological) sex

Accurate state-issued IDs impact your health, too.

I have major ethical concerns about the Adolescent and Young Adult Gender Dysphoria Outcomes Study (AYAGDOS)

How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

How the pseudoscience is made: From dark money to an academic journal

HRT aligns your heartbeat with hormonal sex, according to 5 new studies

New study: Trans (and cis) youth have consistent gender identities

Utah report finds affirming care for trans youth "safe" and "effective"

A guide to HRT self-management.

The cops may know about your testosterone prescription

QSL announcement on leaving Substack

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