Raun, T. (2016). "Out Online: Trans Self-Representation and Community Building on YouTube."
: Many creators use "the tube" (YouTube) to document their hormone replacement therapy (HRT) progress, surgical recoveries, and daily life. These serve as both personal archives and educational resources for others in the community. Advice & Mentorship : Channels like The T-Time Podcast and creators like Maya Henry Tube Tranny Pissing
: A central figure in this space, Madison transitioned from internet fame to mainstream success. She made history with The Ts Madison Experience (2021), becoming the first Black transgender woman to executive produce and star in her own reality series. Raun, T
The "entertainment" aspect of this movement was multifaceted: Transition Timelines and Vlogs: These serve as both personal archives and educational
The existence of this specific category highlights a complex tension for transgender individuals in media: Fetishization