A social media controversy erupted when a transgender man's birthing photographs sparked intense online debates. The public display received mixed reactions, ranging from support to disapproval.
Social platforms buzzed with images featuring Syven, a transgender individual, during the delivery process and post-birth moments.
His spouse, Tori, released the photographs to showcase their family's distinctive experience. The reactions varied significantly across different audiences.
Their decision to go public aimed to increase awareness and challenge conventional expectations. According to The Daily Mail, Syven temporarily discontinued hormone treatments to carry their two children after his transition. Tori captured these moments to show that pregnancy exists beyond gender boundaries.
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Their photographic documentation aimed to showcase relationship resilience and diverse pregnancy experiences.
Numerous individuals commended their bravery, acknowledging the difficulties transgender parents encounter. Well-wishers described the images as genuine displays of family values and inclusiveness.
The couple's message met resistance despite good intentions. Various online users voiced their unease, stating the content conflicted with their established pregnancy and gender perspectives. Some responses contained hurtful remarks, dismissing the father's gender choice.
While some praised Syven's pregnancy journey, Tori noted public mockery when people observed his pregnant appearance.
The Daily Mail quoted Syven describing negative responses questioning his masculinity and parental choices.
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According to Brightside, though Syven felt comfortable with pregnancy, he experienced discrimination during medical visits.
Syven described feeling out of place in prenatal settings, facing skepticism and judgment from other patients who questioned his situation's authenticity.
Despite encountering opposition, supporters defended the couple, promoting tolerance and empathy. LGBTQ+ supporters emphasized the distinction between gender identity and biological capabilities, noting similar previous cases.
This narrative highlights shifting perspectives on gender and family structures. Public reactions reveal ongoing social adjustments to modern family concepts.
The parents continue prioritizing their child's wellbeing, maintaining positivity despite criticism. Their experience generates vital discussions about modern parenting and identity acceptance.
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Society's gradual shift toward inclusivity challenges traditional viewpoints and encourages meaningful conversations about identity expression and relationships... Your thoughts?
A female body modification enthusiast called Toxii has amazed social media users by showcasing her remarkable transformation over just four years.
Toxii now displays almost total tattoo coverage, with the top portion of her body completely blackened with ink. Her extreme alterations go far beyond typical tattoos.
She has surgically removed her nose, added tattoos to her eyes and tongue, inserted horn-shaped implants in her forehead, and bifurcated her tongue.
For those curious - yes, she preserves her extracted body parts in small jars.
In a recent Instagram update, Toxii surprised her followers by sharing a rare comparison photo showing her before and after appearance. Her 2019 self was virtually unidentifiable - featuring lengthy fair hair, subtle elegant makeup, and not a single visible tattoo or modification.
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Currently, with raven-black hair, extensive tattooing, and prominent body alterations, she proudly shows off her appearance in small swimwear and fully accepts her transformed self.
"I prefer being imperfect, and I believe imperfections create uniqueness," she stated when questioned about her motivation, according to The Mirror.
Preserves her nose in a small container
Toxii, who has gathered nearly 160,000 Instagram followers, recently participated in an interview with famous street artist Devon Rodriguez, who inquired about the most painful aspect of her transformation.
"Did those hurt, the ones in the forehead?" he questioned, pointing to her horn implants.
"No, not at all," she responded. "I think that my nose removal was way worse."
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She indicated the recovery process lasted approximately eight weeks. Rodriguez then asked what many viewers wondered: "Did you keep the nose?"
She answered immediately, "I have all my body parts, in like little jars, yeah."
Public responses
While certain individuals applauded her self-assurance, many expressed complete confusion regarding her dramatic transformation.
"You were so beautiful before," wrote one person.
"What on Earth made you do this to yourself?"
Another user commented, "Why do you hate yourself?"
Some questioned her timeline for undergoing numerous procedures so rapidly. "I think these decisions are best made over a longer period," suggested one user. "This quick impulsiveness breeds discontent and regret."
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The reactions extended beyond personal opinions - some individuals proposed darker, supernatural explanations.
"The only explanation for this is the fact that she's possessed and has a deep strong poltergeist possessing her," claimed one commenter.
Another added, "There is no other need for this much body modification and Satanic rituals to be done without attachment of the Unknown."
Concluding thoughts
Despite the controversy, Toxii continues to embrace her extreme appearance and unapologetic self-expression.
While internet users debate whether her transformation inspires, shocks, or suggests something otherworldly, one fact remains evident—she fully commits to being HER version of unique.
Is Toxii's transformation an empowering statement of self-expression, or does it raise deeper questions about body modification culture?
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Trans actress Hunter Schafer furious as new passport lists her as 'male' after Trump's executive order
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Transgender performer Hunter Schafer is discussing the "wake-up call" she encountered following Donald Trump's January inauguration. The 26-year-old actor, recognized for performances in 'Euphoria' and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', recently uploaded an eight-minute video to her social accounts. This video detailed the apparent consequences of the President's gender-related executive order, according to The Express.
When assuming leadership, Trump promptly signed an order acknowledging just two genders and establishing a person's sex as male or female determined by birth assignment - effectively removing legal safeguards for transgender people. Due to this new regulation, Schafer indicated her replacement passport now identifies her as "male" rather than "female."
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Schafer Describes 'Tough Reality Check' After Viewing New Passport Gender Designation
Euphoria''s Hunter Schafer 'Shocked' Her New Passport Has ... (Source: people.com)
Schafer explained that thieves stole her passport in Barcelona, necessitating a replacement document. Despite completing the application in her usual manner, when the new passport arrived, it designated her sex as "male."
In her social media update, Schafer stated, "I seldom post anymore but I received quite a tough reality check today and believed it was vital to share with those who might be listening."
She added, "I believe most people recall that during Trump's first presidential day, he authorized an executive order establishing just two genders, male and female determined at birth."
"Because of this action, the Bureau of Consular Affairs has suspended passport applications seeking gender marker alterations or renewals or new requests with gender indicators differing from an applicant's birth-assigned gender," the actor pointed out.
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Previously, American citizens could indicate their gender for passports and opt for an "X" designation, available for non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming persons.
"My first thought about this, since our president talks extensively, was that I needed to see proof before believing it, and today I witnessed that proof on my new passport," noted the 'Cuckoo' performer.
Hunter Schafer attends the 'Kinds Of Kindness' Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2024, in Cannes, France (Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
"Male, so...," divulged Schafer, then musing, "For clarity, my gender identifiers first changed during my teenage years when I initially received my driver's license, and every passport afterward has shown female. This has never created issues before."
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After explaining her need for a replacement passport, the 'Kinds of Kindness' performer mentioned she marked "female" on her application form. Yet, she felt shock when her newly issued passport arrived with her gender designation altered to "male."
"This makes me think that the offices handling passports and similar documents must now verify original certificates," Schafer explained, then added, "I'm not certain what exactly changed in the processing procedures, but this represents the first occurrence since I modified my gender marker."
She commented dejectedly, "It's been almost ten years now, and I strongly suspect this directly results from the leadership currently governing our country."
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Schafer States Her Video Aims Not to 'Spread Fear' or 'Gain Sympathy'
Hunter Schafer reveals that her new passport now lists her sex as male instead of female, following Trump’s instatement:
“I’m not making this post to fear-monger, or to create drama, or receive consolation, I don’t need it. But I do think it’s worth posting to sort of note the… pic.twitter.com/C9DDJEtf4u
Later in her recording, Hunter Schafer emphasized that her purpose for sharing the video was not to "spread fear, generate controversy, or receive sympathy" but instead to highlight the transgender community's current circumstances under the present administration.
She also expressed worry for individuals who don't match the description of a "well-known transgender woman who is white and slim and meets current beauty expectations."
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"I feel somewhat frightened by how these policies gradually take effect because events simply start occurring, similar to what we've observed in historical increases of authoritarian control and everything this new leadership somewhat embodies," Schafer expressed.
The 26-year-old continued, "Much discussion happens, then actual changes begin, and we gradually accept our new conditions."
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
"And I simply feel compelled to communicate that these aren't just statements, this reflects reality happening now, and nobody, regardless of their situation - no matter their wealth, race, appearance or other factors - remains unaffected. This represents our actual situation," Schafer emphasized about current developments.
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She explained that although she hasn't used her new identification yet, she expects to "explain myself to immigration officers and that entire process much more frequently than I'd prefer, or is actually needed" once she begins traveling again.
"I also want to mention that I honestly don't care that they marked an M on my passport," stated the 'Euphoria' star, then clarifying, "It truly changes nothing about my identity or transgender status. Still, it creates additional obstacles in daily life."
Hunter Schafer arrives at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
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"And thinking about other transgender women experiencing similar situations, or other transgender individuals, the challenges multiply when considering all the difficulties this introduces into actual daily circumstances," the performer noted.
"Transgender individuals are magnificent. Our existence will continue forever. My transgender identity remains permanent. A symbol on official documents cannot alter that fact. This leadership deserves criticism," Schafer expressed, before ending with, "I lack specific solutions for this situation, but I believed sharing this information was essential. This situation exists in reality."
Heavily tattooed dad faces backlash before wife reveals the truth
The familiar adage "don't judge a book by its cover" requires frequent reinforcement. When parents don't fit conventional appearances, snap judgments can be tremendously unfair.
Critics labeled him an unfit father because of his facial ink, but his spouse later revealed something unexpected. Continue reading to discover the full story...
Personal expression forms the core of authenticity. Tattoos offer people a creative outlet to display their individuality through artwork. Richard Huff, 51, chose tattoos as his method of self-expression and now sports over 240 designs.
This self-described tattoo enthusiast has a household with five children and his spouse. His wife regularly shares videos and images of him with their children, which often receive negative reactions from viewers.
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The 51-year-old Huff emphasizes that their family operates "just like" any other. However, he admits that online strangers frequently ridicule him due to his appearance.
He explained his tattoo journey: "It became an addiction. I began with my legs and gradually moved upward," Huff explained. He revealed that tattoos now cover 85% of his body. His collection includes his children's names and an impression of his daughter's lips.
"I aim to achieve complete body coverage within approximately four years," Richard disclosed. "I can't determine if it's the sensation or the designs you apply, but it becomes captivating once you start."
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He acknowledged that extensive tattoos create unique challenges. He mentioned how students at his children's school found his appearance frightening. His daughter defended him: "They say, 'he looks scary' and I respond, 'no, my dad isn't scary, his tattoos are beautiful.'"
His wife Marita admitted initial reservations: "I prejudged Richard based on his appearance, but after getting acquainted, I discovered he has an incredibly generous heart."
She regularly posts about how her husband shows love unlike anyone before. She highlights his positive qualities and how he excels as a husband and father. Marita brought three children from earlier relationships into their marriage and describes how Richard surpasses expectations as a father figure by consistently supporting them.
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Richard stated, "I join the PTA and attend all my children's activities."
Despite abundant information about his kind nature, critics persist. One comment stated, "I don't oppose tattoos, but truthfully, are facial tattoos really necessary?"
Defenders also speak up for Richard. One supporter remarked, "People keep focusing on his face tattoo. He enjoys it. He chose it. He's an excellent father. Accept him as he is."
Richard has addressed these negative remarks saying, "When people make such critical comments, they likely have personal issues causing them to judge others." He added, "This represents our choices and we're content. We've maintained our relationship for six years, our children are thriving, and that's what we consider important."
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Richard was photographed prior to getting his first tattoo.
Richard mentions that while negative feedback can sometimes feel overwhelming, it doesn't diminish his family's love. "My tattoos don't frighten my children or make me an inadequate parent. Instead, they give my kids a broader outlook on life," he explained.
