Gender dysphoria is when someone feels distress regarding their gender. A highly subjective experience, an individual's gender dysphoria will influence what they do or don't decide to do regarding their transition.

Gender dysphoria can be difficult to recognize. When someone has spent their whole life trying to fit in the wrong box, it can be hard to figure out what the right one is. Seeking out gender euphoria via gender-affirming clothing, experiences, etc, can make it easier to figure out what would make someone more comfortable.

Following are some examples of types of dysphoria and ways in which euphoria can be sought out. Note that this is not a checklist by any means. Every individual has their own prefrences in what they do or don't decide to do.

This refers to dysphoria regarding how one is percieved socially. A common example is one's pronouns. Trying out a new name and/or pronouns is a common first step in someone's transition. Wearing gender-affirming clothing & accessories, voice training, trying out a new hair style, or seeking out bodily hair removal are other simple ways one can update how they are seen by others. Playing around with non-permenant aspects of self can make it easier to figure out what makes you more comfortable.

When feeling dysphoria about one's body, there are various paths available. Non-permanant garments such as; binders, breast forms, gaffs, packers, and trans tape are great gender-affirming items to look into.

Hormonal treatments such as going on estrogen or testosterone are fairly common ways used to deal with body dysphoria.

Sometimes, clothing items and hormones aren't enough for many trans people. Thankfully, plenty of surgeries exist for those who seek them. Surgeries include but are certainly not limited to; top surgery, metoidioplasty, phalloplasty, vaginectomy, and vaginoplasty.

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