Trans Reproductive and Sexual Health Justice, Embodiment and Agency

Focusing on reproductive and sexual justice, this important book explores in detail both the challenges that trans people face when negotiating reproductive and sexual health in restrictive social contexts, and their agency in advocating for change. Chapters cover a breadth of topics such as intimacy, sexual violence, reproductive intentions, sexuality education, oncology, and pregnancy, introducing readers to the latest research in the field as well as key emerging concepts. The authors identify core principles for trans reproductive and sexual justice, providing a broad overview of what is currently succeeding and what can be built on going into the future. Trans Reproductive and Sexual Health offers a comprehensive exploration that is essential reading for academics and students in psychology, sociology, gender studies, and related areas, as well as clinicians and policy makers, offering direct implications for professional audiences working in health and social care.

1. Introduction Damien W. Riggs, Jane M. Ussher, Kerry H. Robinson and Shoshana Rosenberg2. Why pleasure?Shoshana Rosenberg3. Violating bodily boundaries: Sexual violence experiences of trans womenJane M. Ussher, Alexandra J. Hawkey, Janette Perz and the Crossing the Line Study Team4. Transgender men and pregnancyRosie Charter, Jane M. Ussher, Janette Perz and Kerry H. Robinson5. “We need to be heard, respected and supported”: The impact of sexual health care interactions and discrimination on the mental health of trans and gender diverse peopleJane M. Ussher, Bella Bushby, Chantell Sheehan, Alexandra J. Hawkey, Janette Perz, Eloise Brook and Jane Costello6. Holistic sexuality education and fertility counselling for trans children and young peopleKerry H. Robinson, Cristyn Davies, Jane M. Ussher and Rachel Skinner7. Erasure of identity or gender euphoria: The impact on cancer on trans embodimentJane M. Ussher, Rosalie Power, Kimberley Allison, Samantha Sperring, Chloe Parton, Janette Perz, Christyn Davies, Alexandra J. Hawkey, Kerry H. Robinson, Martha Hickey, Antoinette Anazodo, Colin Ellis and Teddy Cook 8. Views on fertility preservation amongst trans young people and their parentsDamien W. Riggs and Clare Bartholomaeus9. Men, trans/masculine and non-binary people’s views about pregnancyDamien W. Riggs, Carla Pfeffer, Francis Ray White, Sally Hines and Ruth Pearce10. ConclusionDamien W. Riggs, Shoshana Rosenberg, Jane M. Ussher and Kerry H. Robinson

Damien W. Riggs is a Professor in Psychology at Flinders University and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow. He is the author of over 200 publications on gender, family, and mental health. Jane M. Ussher is Professor of Women’s Health Psychology, at Western Sydney University. She has published 13 books and over 300 publications in women’s sexual and reproductive health, including the health of trans people. Kerry H. Robinson is a Professor in Sociology at Western Sydney University, Australia. Kerry has expertise in childhood, gender and sexuality; sexuality education; and gender and sexuality-based violence and harassment and has written widely in these areas Shoshana Rosenberg is a butch dyke living and working on unceded Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung land in Naarm/Melbourne. Their writing focuses on the intersections of transness, sexuality, health, sonics, and faith.