The Asclepiade convalescent home celebrates its 15th anniversary!
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by GrS Montréal
1y ago
GrS Montreal is the only center specializing in gender affirmation surgeries in the world to have its own convalescent home. The Asclepiade convalescent home is 15 years old! The Asclepiade (french word for milkeweed) convalescent home, founded in 2007, offers care and accommodation to our trans clientele who have had genital gender affirmation surgery. Why did we choose this name? Because milkweed is the only plant that welcomes the monarch caterpillar to allow it to turn into a beautiful butterfly. It is an inspiring metaphor for what the convalescent home means to our patients. We have also ..read more
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Polyamory lexicon
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
In this article, we will try to demystify what polyamory is in all its variations. Alex Simon Special collaboration: Alex Simon is an American-born and Montreal-based student interested in LGBTQ+ and trans realities. They themselves being non-binary, they proposed the idea to GrS Montreal of writing articles on their blog TransAvenue. Often when we refer to the types of relationships that exist, we usually think of the sexual orientation of the people involved, such as heterosexual or LGBTQ+ people. On the other hand, there is also what is called “relational orientation“. This is the structu ..read more
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Trans Trenderz: The Rise of a New Musical Empire
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
The label first started as a mixtape curated and produced by Cxsper, bringing together over a dozen trans and non-binary artists of color. Alex Simon Special collaboration: Alex Simon is an American-born and Montreal-based student interested in LGBTQ+ and trans realities. They themselves being non-binary, they proposed the idea to GrS Montreal of writing articles on their blog TransAvenue. A project with humble beginnings started with a concept: what if trans artists, particularly those of color, were given a platform for their music and their art? What if trans lives were celebrated, individ ..read more
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COVID-19 – Coronavirus
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
You will find on this page the most recent information concerning GrS Montreal in connection with the COVID-19 coronavirus. October 27, 2021 – Vaccination obligation for transport by plane and train Following the announcement of the Government of Canada, here are the vaccination requirements you must meet to board an airplane or take a train when traveling in Canada as of October 30, 2021. You will understand that these requirements are beyond our control. Mandatory Vaccination for Boarding As of October 30, 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to: board a plane for a domestic flight from a Ca ..read more
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My complex mental process to prepare for surgery
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
Right after genital surgery, and over a year and a half post-op by now, I’ve had a great relationship with my neo-vulva. Franches Franches is a former patient of GrS Montréal et of Dr. Pierre Brassard. She is a strong proponent of self empowerment through knowledge and experimentation. Franches is also the author and publisher of HolaSoyYo.com (‘Hello, it’s me’ in Spanish), a blog where she shares her experiences and thoughts on changing gender expression. www.HolaSoyYo.com Not long ago, a close friend of mine asked me how to have a natural relationship with a neo-vagina? She was considerin ..read more
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The duration of a surgical intervention
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
Many patients mistakenly believe that the longer the operation, the better the healing results, and that short surgery is a sign that the surgeon is in a hurry or is not meticulous. These myths can be a major source of anxiety for patients. However, the opposite is true: the longer the surgery time, the more the healing time and the risks associated with the intervention increase. While it is true that operating time is an important indicator of risk factors and possible complications, the type of surgery and procedural complexity are also determining factors. Although often independent, these ..read more
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Consent 101
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
Although consent is a concept that is important in all aspects of our lives, consent is essential when it comes to romantic and sexual relationships. Alex Simon Collaboration spéciale: Alex Simon est un.e étudiant.e Montréalais.e d’origine américaine qui s’intéresse aux réalités des personnes trans et LGBTQ. Ellui-même non binaire, iel a proposé à GrS Montréal de composer quelques articles pour le blogue TransAvenue. Consent is an agreement to participate in sexual activities. You and your partner(s) must be comfortable, willing, enthusiastic and freely given to participate in any given activ ..read more
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Black and POC LGBT celebrities
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
Although Black History Month has passed, it’s important to continue to highlight the contributions of people of color, celebrities and everyday individuals alike. In the context of this article, a non-extensive list will outline some of activists and influencers of today and of recent history. Special collaboration: Alex Simon is an American-born and Montreal-based student interested in LGBTQ+ and trans realities. They themselves being non-binary, they proposed the idea to GrS Montreal of writing articles on their blog TransAvenue. Don Lemon is CNN News anchor and journalist. He came out as ga ..read more
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LGBTQ+ Pride
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
Nowadays, Gay Pride is seen as a week-long celebration of gay culture, but in its early days, Pride was about giving gay people a voice to advocate for their rights. It is easy to forget that what led to parties and parades were, in fact, acts of resistance from marginalized people, trans people, and people of color. So we may never take the rights of LGBTQI+ community members for granted, let us remember the history of Pride and the events that led to these celebrations. Fifty years ago, in the early hours of June 28, 1969, police raided a New York tavern called the Stonewall Inn. It was a ti ..read more
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Trans and non-binary representation in mainstream drag TV
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by GrS Montréal
2y ago
Drag is an art form spanning decades, its reason for existing and forms of existence varying over time. Special collaboration: Alex Simon is an American-born and Montreal-based student interested in LGBTQ+ and trans realities. They themselves being non-binary, they proposed the idea to GrS Montreal of writing articles on their blog TransAvenue. Once a form of survival for gender non-conforming individuals, it now also serves as a form of expression and entertainment. And while popular shows such as Rupaul’s Drag Race and its numerous spin-offs have encountered issues over the years due notably ..read more
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