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I’d never ask a stranger about their genitals, soooo why do people feel totally comfortable asking trans folk about theirs? Not cool, friends. Enter this awesome infographic to help you avoid these terrible transphobic faux pas. It explains what transphobic is, gives examples of common transphobic phrases, AND breaks down why each thing is not…

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