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The Transgender Health and Intimacy in Community Collaborations (THICC) Lab at the University of Minnesota in Duluth celebrates intersectional Trans Joy through explorations of health and sexuality. My research utilizes a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, often focusing on qualitative research that allows for a robust understanding of lived Transgender experiences.
The Transgender Health and Intimacy in Community Collaborations (THICC) Lab at the University of Minnesota in Duluth celebrates intersectional Trans Joy through explorations of health and sexuality. My research utilizes a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, often focusing on qualitative research that allows for a robust understanding of lived Transgender experiences.
Opportunities exist for both undergraduate and graduate students who have interests in Transgender issues specifically, and queer topics generally. If you are interested in joining the THICC lab, please contact Dr. Nomi Ostrander (nomi@d.umn.edu). For more about me, go here.
Current Projects
Changing Speeds: Transition changes under the Trump Administration
This study explores the transition experiences of transgender individuals under the current federal regime. Are people slowing down, speeding up, or pausing any part of their social, legal, or medical transition? (now enrolling)
Gender-Affirming Health Care Provider Stress
This study examines gender affirming care providers’ experiences within the context of increasing federal and state bans against transgender communities.
Cis- and Transgender Relationships
This project explores the lived experiences of couples that remain intact after one partner transitions.
Sexual Debut post-Transition
This project explores experiences around individuals' sexual debuts since begining their transition.
(Image by Rory Midhani)
Recent Publications:
Ostrander, N. (2025). Co-transitions: Understanding the ways couples navigate gender transition together. International Journal of Transgender Health, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/15532739.2025.2464231
Thompson, A. E., Bensen, L., Theis, R., & Ostrander, N. (2025). The Impact of Sex and Type of Sexual Behavior on Judgments of Hypothetical Men’s and Women’s Sexuality: A Comparison Between Mixed-Sex Threesomes and Dyadic Sexual Behaviors. Journal of Homosexuality, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2512114
Thompson, A. E., Ostrander, N., Osborn, M., & Gooch, K. (2025). Initiating and negotiating mixed-sex threesomes: a qualitative analysis with implications for clinical training. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2025.2595425
Couples in Transition: Clinical Approaches for Supporting Transgender Individuals and Their Cisgender Partners (Routledge) is in preparation and is due out in 2027.
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