A healthy approach to sex and gender
Our international organisation includes professionals, trans people, detransitioners, and parent groups who work together to advocate for a non-medicalised approach to gender-related distress.
What we do
- We advocate for a non-medicalised approach to gender-related distress.
- We publish research and analysis to inform better responses.
- We educate professionals and media with evidence-based resources.
- We support families and those harmed by medical transition.
- We unite organisations across 25 countries for change.
Genspect supports…
Latest event
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Announcing Detrans Awareness Day 2025
Detrans Awareness Day on Capitol Hill Genspect is proud to bring together medical professionals, policy makers and members of the public together to meet detransitoners face-to-face to help facilitate...
5th December 2024
We're in 25 countries
Uniting over 25 different organisations across the world, we don't just speak for a few: we speak for thousands.
We campaign for high-quality care for gender-related distress
We offer support you can trust
Providing resources, education, and support to anyone who has been impacted by gender dysphoria.
Latest articles
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One Strategy to Rule Them All: The EU’s Descent into Queer Activism
While commentators in the UK and US celebrate what they see as a turning tide against gender identity ideology, the European Union appears to be swimming doggedly in the...
10th January 2025
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Eyes, Ears, and Knows
18 years on testosterone. Almost one year off of it now. I still have facial stubble. I shave in the morning and have a 5 o’clock shadow by, well,...
9th January 2025
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The Genspect Parents’ Survey: How It All Started
Hermes Postma, a filmmaker and the Dutch author of the Genspect Parents’ Survey, is looking cinematic. A technical issue with the “zoom” causes him to appear in flickering black...
8th January 2025
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Swindled!
I was recently doing a 24-hour stopover at Dubai on my way from Brisbane to Cambridge. I found myself wandering about the concrete and steel laced streets of this...
7th January 2025
Latest from our podcast "Gender: A Wider Lens"
In this podcast, now in its fourth year, therapists Stella O’Malley and Sasha Ayad take a deep dive into the psychological and cultural forces impacting the social changes around “gender.” Through interviews with researchers, doctors, therapists, parents, detransitioners, and others, Sasha and Stella’s podcast is a “must listen” for anyone trying to navigate the current gender landscape. With their sharp analytical minds and deep compassionate hearts, Stella and Sasha have also become known throughout many parent networks as lighthouses in the midst of some very stormy seas. Previous guests include Helen Joyce, Jesse Singal, Leor Sapir, Kathleen Stock, Jamie Reed, Peter Boghossian and more.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.widerlenspod.com
The emotional and mental toll of navigating a child’s struggles with gender dysphoria can be profound. Parents often confront feelings of helplessness, confusion, and even grief as they face the rapid progression of medical interventions or societal pressures that seem at odds with their instincts or values. This journey is undeniably challenging, but it’s crucial for parents to prioritize their own emotional well-being in order to provide the steady, loving support their children need.
Self-care is not a selfish act; it is a necessary foundation for maintaining the strength and clarity required to guide and advocate for a child in such a complex, personal struggle. Amid overwhelming challenges, it’s easy to feel isolated. However, it’s important to remember that no parent is alone. Building a network of like-minded individuals, seeking professional support, and tapping into community resources offers not only practical advice but also emotional sustenance, providing the reassurance and solidarity needed to persevere.
In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Lydia emphasizes the need for a balance of compassion and boundaries, encouraging parents to listen attentively to their child’s experiences and feelings while maintaining a clear sense of their role as guides and advocates. She highlights the importance of hope and connection and underscores the value of fostering open communication within the family.
Watch our full length episode with Lydia: https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-200
For instructions on setting up a private feed to listen to our premium content in your favorite podcast app, visit https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/how-to-listen-to-our-full-premium.
Beyond Trans
Offering free therapeutic programmes to people who feel distressed or ambivalent about their transition.
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Stats for Gender
Collating gender-related data in intuitively categorised, simply phrased, jargon-free terms.