A cisgender lesbian does not need a doctor’s letter to be recognized as a woman. A trans lesbian often does. This distinction is the central tension and the central point of allyship.
Today, the transgender community is not just a part of LGBTQ+ culture; it is the primary target of conservative backlash. In 2024-2025, over 500 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in the U.S., with over 70% specifically targeting trans people (bans on gender-affirming care, drag performance, school pronoun usage, and sports participation). shemale cums