A first-of-its-kind study by the University of Michigan, published in Pediatrics journal, found many trans and gender diverse young people experience difficulties regarding dating and relationships, with some reporting being misgendered by partners or experiencing transphobia on dating apps.
The report, titled Romantic Relationships in Transgender Adolescents: A Qualitative Study, interviewed 30 trans identifying adolescents to discuss engagement in romantic relationships, disclosure of gender identity in romantic relationships, experience with abusive relationships, and perceived impact of gender-affirming hormone care on romantic experiences.