Learning to Talk Like a Woman (or Man)

Some transgender men and women are turning to Speech Language Pathologists for help with feminizing or masculinizing their voices.

from The New York Times

Just as some transgender women and men choose to take hormones or have surgery, or choose neither, some seek to feminize or masculinize their voices. Many say they want a voice that matches their appearance or that the change allows them to escape unwanted attention. There’s also a growing recognition among health professionals who have transgender patients that altering one’s voice can improve quality of life and reduce distress.

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