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The cisgender male partners of transgender women have received little attention beyond their sexual behaviour. This is an issue, as marginalisation and social environments determine sexual behav- iour and subsequent health outcomes. This article assesses in- depth interviews with cisgender male partners of transgender women in Atlanta and Baltimore, USA. Analysis suggests men experience minority stress that may lead to ameliorative coping processes such as coming out and LGBTQ group affiliation. Specifically, the interviews identify stressful, marginalising reac- tions from family and friends concerning men ’ s relationships with transgender women. In turn, men described uniquely supportive ties to LGBTQ communities, which included ongoing relationships with transgender women, having close sexual and gender minor- ity friends, and occupying notably LGBTQ spaces such as Pride events. The LGBTQ social connectivity of the cisgender male part- ners of transgender women could prove critical to future targeted HIV prevention efforts.