Since everyone’s gender identity is unique to them, there is no one perfect way to come out. It can be tricky to figure out how to come out, but it is an important step in getting to be yourself.

Find information about coming out to potential partners, consent, limits and boundaries, and the signs of an unhealthy relationship.

The Out4STEM Internship Program provides Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA youth with healthcare and STEM-oriented instruction, mentorship, academic support, and college/career preparation in an inclusive, safe space. It aims to promote resilience, peer support networks, and diverse educational experiences.

It is always OK to ask for help. Find information about mental health services for transgender youth, crisis hotlines and support groups.

Gender is not binary, but more akin to a spectrum, with “male” and “female” being either endpoint or pole of the spectrum.