Do trans men have a right to know?

Nobody has a right to know simply by virtue of being curious. 3. All trans men want genital reconstruction. This misconception emerges in part from a cultural logic that says that no man would consider himself whole without genitals that most closely resemble those of the average cis male.

How does media portray transgender people as seeking “sex-change” surgery?

Media portrays transgender people as seeking the surgery — you know, that one, single “sex-change” operation? The reality, however, is that trans people seek many gender-confirming surgeries, and the most popular among men — chest reconstruction — does not even have to do with the genitals.

Do men attracted to transgender women think they’re alone?

Then discover the word “transgender” for the first time. It must come with profound relief to know you’re not alone. The same is true for men attracted to transgender women. They think they’re alone.

Do transwomen ever have long-term relationships with men?

“Transwomen-male long-term relationships are actually rare,” Melody Moore said. “Often transwomen form long-term relationships with other transwomen or with women, who are usually more accepting.” Rare, yes, but they do happen: “We met on RSVP,” explains Dana Trang, a 27-year-old from Western Sydney. “But, gee, do people even still use RSVP?”

Is having a vagina a part of being transgender?

But having a vagina is only one small part of it. Transgender life experience encompasses so much more than any one body part could ever summarize. I felt conviction that I was female when I was very young. I felt that same conviction when I was an adult, before medical intervention.

Is vaginoplasty important to all trans people?

The truth is, surgery isn’t important to all trans people, and not all trans women consider vaginoplasty to be imperative to their life path. I think all people, of any background, should be allowed this same freedom with how much and in what ways they identify with their bodies.

Is there a right or wrong way to treat vaginal dysfunction?

Still, there’s no right or wrong way to go about it. There’s no right or wrong way to feel about your body, no right or wrong path to medical intervention, and no right or wrong relationship with your vagina or your gender.

How do transgender people experience their transitions?

Transgender people experience their transitions in a variety of ways, with many opting to transition only socially, only hormonally, or opting for a combination of hormonal transition and surgery.

Can a transgender person change their gender on legal documents?

Historically, proof of “sex-change” surgery was required for a transgender person to be able to change their gender on legal documents in the U.S. However, according to the National Center for Transgender Equality, about half of U.S. states have nixed that requirement, and more are expected to do so.

How long did it take you to transition to a new life?

To have it broken down that simply took so much of the pressure away. For most people, transitioning is a matter of years — in my case, three. It’s not a single process, it’s 1,095 days of little decisions that you have to take on individually until you’re happy.