Syd Young

Meet Syd Young (they/them), the owner of OutWellness! They are dedicated to the health and wellness needs of the LGBTQ+ community, especially those undergoing gender-affirming surgeries and managing chronic pain. Follow OutWellness on Instagram @outwellnessatx or swing by and say hi if you're in Austin, TX!

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What to Do If a Healthcare Provider Refuses to Treat You: Your Rights in Texas Right Now

What to Do If a Healthcare Provider Refuses to Treat You: Your Rights in Texas Right NowBy / LGBTQ+ Politics and Health

If you’ve ever left an appointment replaying exactly what was said, wondering whether you were just treated differently because of who you are, this post is for you.   A provider hesitates. A receptionist’s face changes when you say your name. A doctor suddenly finds a reason to refer you somewhere else. You know the […]

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Is It Safe to Exercise in a Chest Binder? What the Research Actually Says

Is It Safe to Exercise in a Chest Binder? What the Research Actually SaysBy / Strength Workouts

If you’ve ever skipped a workout because you weren’t sure your binder made it dangerous, this one’s for you.   For years, the standard advice was blunt: take your binder off before you exercise, no exceptions, no questions. That advice came from somewhere real — binding does put real, measurable pressure on your ribs, your

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How to Find an LGBTQ+-Affirming Doctor in Austin: A Vetting Guide for Right Now

How to Find an LGBTQ+-Affirming Doctor in Austin: A Vetting Guide for Right NowBy / LGBTQ+ Politics and Health

If you’ve ever sat in a waiting room rehearsing how you’ll explain your own body before a doctor even walks in, this post is for you.   This year has given LGBTQ+ people a genuinely reasonable question to ask before every appointment: will this provider still be treating people like me next year, and will

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Hormone Therapy and Bone Health: What Trans and Non-Binary People Should Know About Osteoporosis Risk

Hormone Therapy and Bone Health: What Trans and Non-Binary People Should Know About Osteoporosis RiskBy / Insights on Gender-Affirming Care

If someone has ever told you hormone therapy is quietly wrecking your bones, this post is for you.   It’s a fear that gets passed around a lot, sometimes by well-meaning providers who read one outdated study, sometimes by people who just want another reason to make you doubt your own care. Here’s the more

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Chronic Pain and the Nervous System: What Physical Therapy Can Actually Do for Queer and Trans Bodies

Chronic Pain and the Nervous System: What Physical Therapy Can Actually Do for Queer and Trans BodiesBy / Physical Therapy

If you’ve spent years chasing an explanation for pain that never quite added up, this post is for you.   If you’re queer or trans and you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably had a provider tell you it’s “probably stress.” Maybe more than one. You’ve probably wondered whether they were dismissing you, or whether

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The Biggest Strength Training Update in 17 Years — And What It Means for You

The Biggest Strength Training Update in 17 Years — And What It Means for YouBy / Strength Workouts

If the phrase “strength training” makes you think of confusing programs, an intimidating gym floor, or workouts that were never built with your body in mind, this post is for you.   In March 2026, the American College of Sports Medicine published its first major update to resistance training guidelines in seventeen years. The last

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HRT in Texas: What Adults Need to Know About Accessing Hormone Therapy in 2026

HRT in Texas: What Adults Need to Know About Accessing Hormone Therapy in 2026By / Insights on Gender-Affirming Care

If you’re trying to start or stay on hormone therapy and the noise online has you scared, this post is for you.   Let’s start with the thing you actually need to hear: as of 2026, HRT in Texas is still legal for adults. Despite a steady stream of alarming headlines and a lot of

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Austin: Care for Every Body, Not Just “Women’s Health”

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Austin: Care for Every Body, Not Just “Women’s Health”By / Physical Therapy

If you have ever dealt with leaking, pain, or pressure “down there” and felt like every resource was written for someone else, this post is for you.   Pelvic floor physical therapy is one of the most useful — and least talked about — kinds of care your body can get. For a lot of

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Trauma-Informed Physical Therapy in Austin: What It Means When Care Actually Feels Safe

Trauma-Informed Physical Therapy in Austin: What It Means When Care Actually Feels SafeBy / Archives

If you’ve ever braced yourself before a medical appointment — jaw tight, already rehearsing how you’ll explain yourself — this one is for you.   Trauma-informed physical therapy is care built around a simple idea: your body has a history, and that history is allowed in the room. For a lot of queer and trans

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