Access to gender-affirming care—supported by major medical associations worldwide—remains a critical necessity for mental health and well-being. Simultaneously, social affirmation, such as the correct use of a person's chosen name and pronouns, serves as a simple yet life-saving act of basic human respect.

HRC | Be an Ally - Support Trans Equality - Human Rights Campaign

A fundamental aspect of modern LGBTQ+ literacy is separating who a person is attracted to from who a person is.