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In the last decade the interest of the scientific community towards transgender healthcare has dramatically increased, with both diagnostic and therapeutic paths under continuous evolution. Surgical techniques to achieve genital gender affirming surgery are sharply improving, along with new technological developments. This special issue of IJIR gives a wide overview on the hot topics related to transgender healthcare. A must read for healthcare professionals who want to keep updated on this fascinating and rapidly evolving field of sexual medicine.