ABSTRACT
The author has spoken to both academic and clinical colleagues in the field of trans and sexuality, as well as in counselling psychology, existentialism, and phenomenology who have suggested titles which she has pursued both in reference to other work and to this monograph specifically. As one of the key foci of contemporary Western discourses of trans is the 'psy' professions with sexuality and gender inflecting much of the work. This is followed by an in-depth consideration of sexuality and gender specifically; which leads on to trans people's partners, sex work, and HIV risk. Although most of the literatures concern peer-reviewed work from within the academy, community literatures will also be considered before turning finally to the specifically existential canon regarding trans and sexuality. Trans people have historically been ill-served by health professionals in relation to their gender and sexuality, perhaps especially within gender clinics.
