TransForming Science

Abstract

The YouTube video “TransForming Science” was inspired by my personal experience of trying to find accurate information about testosterone therapy online. Despite my science background, I struggled to discern reliable information amid a sea of conflicting and misleading content. Platforms such as Reddit, YouTube, and Discord are highly popular spaces for transgender and gender-diverse individuals (TGDI) to seek information on trans healthcare. First-hand accounts, in particular, are a widely favoured source of health information (Augustaitis et al., 2021). While such content is valuable for reducing feelings of isolation and providing general insights, anecdotal evidence alone is insufficient for comprehensive medical understanding. Both the video and this report aim to explore how combining personal experiences with science-backed information – delivered with humour – can create a more balanced, accessible, and reliable source of trans healthcare education online. Show more