They usually have to complete multiple sessions with both providers before the providers will attest to their gender identity. At Grindr, we are strong supporters of the informed consent model for adults, and that is how we have set up our program.įor example, when following the WPATH standards, trans people seeking genital surgery are required to see two different and independent mental health providers. While assuredly well-intended in their creation, the application of these standards can make it very difficult, and often harmful, for some trans employees to access care. Many of those plans adopted the WPATH Standards of Care (last updated 2012), which are outlined in a 120-page document. Some pioneering companies created their own programs, which was a big step in the right direction. While some insurance companies say they offer gender affirmation assistance, access to that assistance often comes with so many hurdles that many people give up. Tackling the healthcare issue for trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming employees We wanted to make sure that our employees have best-in-class healthcare and keep them from being one of these statistics, which is why we made some changes. Queer people are 3x more likely to avoid care 50% less likely to get the prescriptions they need and 29% of trans people surveyed by the Center for American Progress reported being refused medical care because of their actual or perceived gender identity. Members of the LGBTQ+ community have much lower participation in the healthcare system than straight people because it’s often hard to find medical providers who are both compassionate and competent in issues they typically face. We hope we can work with other companies to help them follow suit. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with Level, FOLX, and Included Health to provide more holistic and inclusive healthcare options for our employees, with specific focus on gender affirmation assistance for our trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming employees. These are the best to check out in 2021.At Grindr, we believe all companies, including health insurance companies, should move to an informed consent model for all gender-affirming care. Now get to it (with consent!), you dirty animal.
This is for those who want to build upon their base of sexual knowledge, hear from those who have seen the more taboo side of sex, or just enjoy a good ol’ conversation about doin’ the deed.įrom learning about all the sexual opportunities available to explore, to laughing through some naughty storytelling intended to get you in the mood, the world of sex podcasts is only a play button away. This isn’t your grandma’s list of podcast recommendations (unless your grandma is sexually liberated and curious about the deeper aspects of sex, in which case, get yours, granny). That’s where the genre of sex and relationships podcasts come in. But what about hearing? It’s not the most obvious choice, and yet, your sex life could benefit more than you know if you take a moment to listen… in and out of the bedroom. Of course, upon first thought, the most obvious sense you might associate with sex is touch. Sex has a way of tapping into each of your five senses.