Gender Euphoria

Stories of Joy from Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Writers

By: Laura Kate Dale - editor

Narrated by: Laura Kate Dale

GENDER EUPHORIA: a powerful feeling of happiness experienced as a result of moving away from one's birth-assigned gender. So often the stories shared by trans people about their transition center on gender dysphoria: a feeling of deep discomfort with their birth-assigned gender, and a powerful catalyst for coming out or transitioning. But for many non-cisgender people, it's gender euphoria that pushes forward their transition: the joy the first time a parent calls them by their new chosen name, the first time they have the confidence to cut their hair short, the first time they truly embrace themself.

In this groundbreaking anthology, nineteen trans, non-binary, agender, gender-fluid, and intersex writers share their experiences of gender euphoria: an agender dominatrix being called "Daddy," an Arab trans man getting his first tattoos, a trans woman embracing her inner fighter. What they have in common are their feelings of elation, pride, confidence, freedom and ecstasy as a direct result of coming out as non-cisgender, and how coming to terms with their gender has brought unimaginable joy into their lives.

©2021 Laura Kate Dale (P)2023 Tantor

Trans positivity

It was nice to hear some positive stories of trans peoples experiences, this was a breath of fresh air.

Nuanced

I liked the juxtaposition of lovely happy moments with hard parts life throws at you. Life can be hard but it's not just hard, and not being constantly incandescent with joy doesn't mean there isn't good in life.

So Many Ways To Be Trans

Loved the narration. Liked all the different stories, but never felt I had enough to have a good sense of knowing any of the people. I think I may have enjoyed Mxtress Luna’s story the most. I would have liked Laura’s story better if it had been one long piece rather than half a dozen short pieces.
Thank you for writing this book. I will pass it along to others who need to hear stories like these.

simply life changing

I learned I was trans last week and these stories made me so validated. Not looking back!