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title: "Trans Sexualities: A Conversation with Lucie Fielding"
date: 2021-02-15T03:00:00-05:00
author: OBOS Admin
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/gender-stories-trans-sexualities-a-conversation-with-lucie-fielding"
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Trans Sexualities: A Conversation with Lucie Fielding

In this episode of the Gender Stories podcast, host Alex Iantaffi speaks with Lucie Fielding, author of T*rans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments.* Their conversation covers “sex, sexuality, gender, educating providers, the brilliance of trans people, and so much more.”

*Please be aware that in this episode Alex and Lucie talk about sex in a transparent and explicit way. CN: mentions of genitals, dysphoria, and cisgenderism.*

[Listen to the episode ](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trans-sexualities-a-conversation-with-lucie-fielding/id1353717550?i=1000509234345)

SOURCE: Gender Stories • AUTHOR: Alex Iantaffi and Lucie Fielding • LAST UPDATED: February 15, 2021

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- [sexual identities](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexual-identities)
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## "Queer Poetics: How to Make Love to A Trans Person"

An evocative poem by artist Gabe Moses about bodies and having sex with trans people.

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An evocative poem by artist Gabe Moses about bodies and having sex with trans people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/queer-poetics)

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## Why We Say Women and Gender-Expansive People

Our Bodies Ourselves remains deeply woman-centered, while welcoming people with gender identities or expressions other than “woman” who also use our resources.

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Our Bodies Ourselves remains deeply woman-centered, while welcoming people with gender identities or expressions other than “woman” who also use our resources.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/where-we-stand/where-we-stand-women-and-gender-expansive-people)

[ResourcesRead

## Using Birth Control as a Trans or Nonbinary Person

Suzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator and sex/love coach, offers facts and advice for trans and nonbinary people about using birth control.

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Suzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator and sex/love coach, offers facts and advice for trans and nonbinary people about using birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/using-birth-control-as-a-trans-or-nonbinary-person)

[ResourcesRead

## Transgender Women and Menopause

This article addresses how trans women relate to menopause and the importance of trans inclusive health care.

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This article addresses how trans women relate to menopause and the importance of trans inclusive health care.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/transgender-women-and-menopause)

[ResourcesRead

## Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Heart Disease

This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults.

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This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/10-things-lgbt-heart-disease)

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## Understanding My Own Sexuality

MB describes how being asexual, a sexuality less prevalent in the media and discourse, has impacted her life and the relationships she has with others.

![My Story- Understanding My Own Sexuality](data:image/png;base64,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)

MB describes how being asexual, a sexuality less prevalent in the media and discourse, has impacted her life and the relationships she has with others.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-understanding-my-own-sexuality)

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## A Sex Positive and Transformative Justice Approach to #MeToo

This article imagines what accountability for sexual abuse would look like in a sex-positive, anti-carceral world.

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This article imagines what accountability for sexual abuse would look like in a sex-positive, anti-carceral world.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-sex-positive-and-transformative-justice-approach-to-metoo)

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## About the Intersex Rights Movement

A deep exploration of key intersex rights activism -- struggling against a society that incorrectly assumes sexual anatomy is always binary.

![A hand painted yellow with a purple circle on it, appearing to be the intersex flag](data:image/png;base64,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)

A deep exploration of key intersex rights activism -- struggling against a society that incorrectly assumes sexual anatomy is always binary.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/about-the-intersex-rights-movement)