October 11, 2026
Gender 101: A Friendly Guide to Gender Terms
Language around gender can feel like a lot to keep up with, but these words exist for a simple reason: they help people describe themselves.
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About River, in one paragraph
River is an affirming, modular wellness app built for LGBTQ+ people, especially trans and non-binary individuals. River combines transition tracking, inclusive cycle tracking, hormone management, emotional wellness, and body change monitoring into one app that adapts to each person's needs. All data is stored locally and encrypted.
Quick facts
- LaunchiOS and Android, available simultaneously from day one.
- PrivacyEnd-to-end encrypted. Your health data belongs to you, and only you.
- Scope21 body-change metrics across 10 categories, plus 13 lab test types.
- MissionCreated by our community, for our community, to give back to the community.
Latest posts
September 29, 2026
Journaling Prompts for Exploring Your Gender
Whether you're trans, non-binary, questioning, or just curious about your relationship with gender, these prompts are here...
September 24, 2026
Pronouns in 2026: Why They Still Matter
Not long ago, sharing pronouns in an email signature, zoom profile, or a social media bio was becoming a normal part of everyday life.
September 21, 2026
Beyond the Binary: Making Room for Everyone
Many of us grew up learning that there are two genders, and that everyone fits neatly into one or the other.