Finding the right terminology to describe these nuanced experiences has definitely been (and will continue to be) a process, and there's not necessarily a clear-cut way to handle it, Olson-Kennedy says. (And, actually, he thinks we need a more accurate term than "gender dysphoria.") One thing everyone can agree on is that it's important to be an ally. If you want to help someone with gender dysphoria, your best bet is to just ask them what you can do to be supportive, Erlick says. "Everyone is different, and it's always a good idea to know what kind of help they want — if any," she says.