Author Archives: Lily Maynard

About Lily Maynard

Shamelessly gender critical. There's no such thing as a pink brain, a lesbian with a penis or a gender fairy. Transitioning kids is child abuse.

Butterfly- a view from the cocoon

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Lily Maynard

I watched the first episode of the new ITV drama ‘Butterfly’ with interest and growing discomfort. From the opening credits, where Max removes his lipstick and pink nail polish, to the firm handshakes dolled out by his bearded father, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Young People, Investigative | 8 Comments

Gender is harmful. My views are not hateful.

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Lily Maynard

Yesterday I was told my writing could be seen as hateful. The accusation stems from my belief that men cannot ‘become’ women, & that ‘woman’ is a biological descriptor. Nor do I believe a child can be born in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion Pieces | 26 Comments