The BBC is promoting a trans doctor who seemingly only affirms patients' dysphoria

[jadefinch]

BBC Three has created a film, made a Twitter thread and put together a website promoting 'Dr Ronx', a trans doctor who seems to affirm patients with severe problems' gender identity issues rather than offer independent and potentially helpful advice.

In the footage shown here a young patient says their chest binder is causing them severe spinal pain and breathing difficulties. Dr Ronx offers the advice to keep using chest binders but try different ones.

At no point is it even suggested that the patient could have counselling so they can stop hating their body, or that the spinal, rib and breathing problems are serious issues.

What is the BBC playing at?

twitter.com/bbcthree/status/1233180011487612928

The thread ends with a link to websites such as Mermaids for children to contact if they have issues:

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5zvRZW3yRHjqczdwd0gv3S0/information-and-support-gender-identity

Apparently the average breast size today is 36DD but this is based on bra sales. People often wear ill-fitting bras, usually too big round the chest and too small in the cup so it wouldn’t surprise me is 34F was nearer the mark.

But, as an owner of ample boobage let me think for a moment, might there be another reason why a young girl might be uncomfortable with largish breasts rather than gender dysphoria? Male gaze? Annoying bras? Exercise? Changing body shape? Sexual harassment?

Agree wholeheartedly Dr Ronx is a poor role model for impressionable young people. I have no problem with their life choices. BUT they are however very vocal in their views, often undignified and too descriptive at times. On Twitter they were graphic in detail re their period. I pointed out they were a role model for young people and the topic was too detailed and personal, I am blocked now, although I didn't follow them and their account can be accessed easily. Safe to say I'm not a fan 💚