This session explores and challenges the many ideas we have been socialized to believe about masculinity within queer and trans communities. Attendees can expect to define and debunk toxic masculinity while also identifying healthier ways to express their own masculinity. Shane will facilitate conversations with participants that explore the impacts of how we express our masculinity and its effects on our relationships with our body, our community, our partners, and ourselves. Shane will share stories about how his transition helped him redefine his relationship with masculinity and he will facilitate self-love activities that help participants do the same. Attendees will leave this session feeling liberated from the expectations society imposes on us.

Shane Stinson (@plussizetransguy) is a chubby, queer, trans man who calls the Midwest home. As a model, speaker, and influencer, he is making space for body liberation within the LGBTQ community. Shane started an Instagram called PlusSizeTransGuy to show the world that you can be stylish while also being plus size, trans, and queer. He strives to spread positivity and hopes to empower others to wear themselves proudly and be their authentic selves.