How to Support a Partner Through Gender-Affirming Surgery: A Guide to Recovery, Intimacy, and Emotional Support

Your partner is pursuing a gender-affirming surgery. You know this could be a life-changing experience for them, and want to be there throughout the process. But what does being supportive actually look like? How do you prepare for recovery, navigate changes in intimacy, and show up for your partner when you aren’t entirely sure what they need?