Happened to me today, and it made me feel soooo affirmed

2026-05-08 05:26 UTC

I went to Planned Parenthood for an STI check, and I, a trans woman, was asked when I last menstruated. I had a light chuckle before clarifying I was a trans woman, and she said “Oh, guess we don’t have to worry about that then!” Felt incredibly affirming, because I passed well enough even after 15 minutes of conversation that she didn’t realize I was trans! Especially funny because it was at Planned Parenthood of all places, so she’s obviously dealt with a lot of trans women. I struggle to think I “pass” to other people, but I’ve had these kinds of things happen enough that I’m maybe starting to believe that cis people really can’t tell lol.

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@isleepinahammock@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-05-08 07:12

So…when exactly was your last period?

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@craftrabbit@lemmy.zip 2026-05-08 08:20

Wooo congrats! 🥳

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@SquishedFly@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-05-08 10:45

I recently got asked by the dentist if i’m pregnant just in case because of xrays :3

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