Transgender and nonbinary people experience higher levels of stress due to societal challenges. As such, finding joy can be a powerful tool in maintaining mental and physical health.

Trans joy refers to the happiness, euphoria, and positive emotions experienced by transgender and gender diverse individuals, often as a result of embracing their true selves and finding community and belonging.

It's a concept that counters the common narrative of trans experiences being solely defined by struggle and hardship, highlighting the positive aspects of being trans.

We spoke to two trangender women, Yaya Mavundla and Iyanda Ndlovu about what trans joy means to members of the trans community and how to find gender euphoria during a transition.

Transgender and nonbinary people experience higher levels of stress due to societal challenges. As such, finding joy can be a powerful tool in maintaining mental and physical health.
Trans joy refers to the happiness, euphoria, and positive emotions experienced by transgender and gender diverse individuals, often as a result of embracing their true selves and finding community and belonging.
It's a concept that counters the common narrative of trans experiences being solely defined by struggle and hardship, highlighting the positive aspects of being trans.
We spoke to two trangender women, Yaya Mavundla and Iyanda Ndlovu about what trans joy means to members of the trans community and how to find gender euphoria during a transition.

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