I think it makes the point quite clearly that as a trans woman, when I’m interacting with places…

tpwrtrmnky: > tpwrtrmnky: > >> tpwrtrmnky: >> >>> I think it makes the point quite clearly that as a trans woman, when I’m interacting with places that do facial hair removal, it’s to my benefit when they assume I have a hormonal condition rather than a penis. >> >> Norwegian healthcare system covers electrolysis for medically significant unwanted facial hair in women EXCEPT for trans women, btw. >> >> Like they specifically say “this does not apply for persons with a diagnosis of gender incongruence.” > > Same problem, unwanted facial hair as a consequence of elevated testosterone levels at some point in life > > Same solution, burn the hairs away with a needle > > Different treatment, specifically discriminating on the basis of being trans. > > Because one woman’s problem is medically defined in terms of the unwanted facial hair, while the other woman’s problem is medically defined as “wants to be a woman.”