The transgender community, often referred to as trans community, comprises individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This can include people who identify as male or female, as well as those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or genderfluid. The transgender community is a vital part of the broader LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) community.

A gay man knows who he wants to go to bed with . A trans person knows who they want to go to bed as . You can be a straight trans woman (attracted to men) or a gay trans man (attracted to men). In fact, according to the US Transgender Survey, the transgender community is roughly split between straight, bi/pan, and gay/lesbian identities.

According to a 2020 report by the Human Rights Campaign, trans individuals face a wide range of challenges, including: