Understanding Transitionists: A Guide to Gender Identity and Transitioning

Transitionist is a term used to describe individuals who are in the process of transitioning from one gender identity to another. This can include people who are transitioning from male to female, female to male, or non-binary to male or female.

Transitionists may undergo hormone therapy and/or gender-affirming surgeries as part of their transition. They may also change their legal name and/or gender marker on official documents to align with their gender identity.

It's important to note that not all individuals who experience gender dysphoria or identify as transgender will choose to undergo hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries as part of their transition. Some may choose to socially transition, which means they will live as their preferred gender without medical interventions. Others may identify as non-binary or genderqueer and do not feel the need to transition to another gender.

Overall, the term "transitionist" is used to describe individuals who are actively working to align their physical body with their gender identity, whether through hormone therapy, surgery, or other means.