Welcome to our Trans Guys Health Hub.

Welcome to our Trans Guys Health Hub—your place to learn about who trans men are, take charge of your health, explore sex on your terms, and access the conversations and services you deserve. Dive in to bust myths, learn community language, and find tips that help you stay safe, seen, and celebrated.

Language is always changing, shaped by Indigenous histories on Turtle Island and the ongoing growth of our communities. We’ve chosen terms that reflect many identities and experiences, knowing they may shift across ages and groups. Our bodies—and the words we use for them—vary widely. This guide uses common community terms like cock, front hole, and chest, while honoring whatever language feels right for you.

“Sex” means many things: solo or partnered, imagined or lived. You may be sexual or not, and that can change. Whatever your relationship to sex, this guide supports you in keeping it healthy.

This content is adapted from PRIMED4U, a sexual health guide for queer trans men, transmasculine, and non-binary people assigned female at birth. PRIMED4U is now in its fourth edition, created by and for our communities.

We offer deep gratitude to the Gay, Bi & Queer Trans Men’s Working Group; MedsExpert Pharmacy; Rainbow Health Ontario; and the many creators and reviewers—including Robbie Ahmed, Dulja Ranathunga, Zack Marshall, Eliot Newton, Matt Francino, Dr. Jordan Goodridge, Devan Nambiar, and Andrea Zanin—as well as the influential resources that shaped this guide, including Brazen, grunt.org.au, catie.ca, and OntarioPrEP.ca .

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About Trans Guys

Learning about trans guys means cutting through the myths and getting clear on our terms. On the next pages, you’ll find straight-talk myth busters (“Myth vs Reality”) that set the record straight, and an easy glossary of acronyms and words you might see around here. Whether you’re curious or already part of our community, this is your one-stop spot to know what’s true and what every term really means.

Feel free to dive in, ask questions, and use this as your go-to guide for all things about trans guys!

Myths

Let’s address four common myths about trans men, and transmasculine and non-binary people.

Terms and Acronyms

AFAB: Assigned female at birth. This term refers to people whose sex was designated as “female” at birth, most often based on external genitalia. (Designating sex this way wrongly presumes…

Health

Good health means knowing the facts and getting the health care that is right for you. In this section, you’ll find easy guides on STIs (including HIV, Hep A, B, C, and more), tips on pregnancy and birth control, and advice for building healthy relationships. Dive in to learn how to protect your body, plan your future, and keep your connections strong; all in clear, no-judgment language

Sex

Sex can mean many things: solo play, oral fun, penetrative action, kinky scenes, or even mixing sex with work or party-and-play (PNP). In this section, you’ll find quick guides on every kind of sex, simple tips to make sex safer, advice on finding partners both online and off, support and best practices for sex work, and harm-reduction for sex and drugs. Dive in to learn how to enjoy pleasure on your terms, stay protected, and explore what works for you.

All Kinds of Sex

Here’s a friendly, no-judgment guide to different ways of having sex. You can pair this with the safer-sex tips in Making Sex Safer. Solo Sex Masturbation can be some of…

Making Sex Safer

Let’s talk about ways to keep sex fun and safer. We’ll cover why safer sex can miss the mark in real life, easy strategies to try, and the items you…

Sex and Drugs

Some people use substances like alcohol, weed, poppers, meth (Tina), MDMA, cocaine, or GHB before or during sex. You might do this alone, with a partner, or in a Party…

Finding Sex

Online You can meet people on dating sites, apps, or social media. Decide about disclosure: Put your gender identity in your profile or share it later. You can always change…

Sex Work

Some of us do sex work, either full-time or just part-time. Some of us also pay for sex work. It’s a myth that there’s no market for sex workers who…

Key Conversations

Sometimes the hardest talks are the most important. In this section, you’ll find friendly guides on how to share your gender identity with others, ask for consent and talk about sex, tell partners if you have an STI or HIV, and asking for the right tests from your healthcare provider. These conversations help you set clear boundaries, stay safe, and build trust—whether you’re talking with friends, partners, or health providers.

Telling Others About You

It can feel scary to share parts of ourselves, like being trans or having a disability. But talking openly can help you get the support you need. Tips from Our…

Consent and Sex

Great sex happens when everyone is having fun and feels safe. That means we need to check in with our partners before, during, and after any sexual activity. This includes…

Disclosing you have an STI

Let’s talk about what to do if you test positive for an STI. You’ll learn how to let partners know and understand any rules about telling people you have HIV….

Asking for STI Testing

Let’s make sure you get the right STI tests for your body and your sex. Some doctors might not know exactly how our bodies look or the kinds of sex…

Accessing Services

Finding the right care and support shouldn’t feel like guesswork. In this section, you’ll discover where to go for gender-affirming health services, anonymous STI/HIV testing, queer-friendly clinics, legal help, housing, peer support, and more. From local drop-in centers to national hotlines, here’s your toolkit to connect with the services and resources made just for you.