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Transgender
Transgender is a term used to refer to a variety of individuals, groups, and behaviors involving tendencies to depart from traditional gender roles. It is the state of one's self-identification (as man, woman, neither or both) not matching one's physical/genetic sex.
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What is The difference between a shemale and a hermaphrodite?
A shemale is mostly a transgender. A shemale will be dressed like a woman and may also have breasts but no vagina.
An Hermaphrodite is born with the two sexes and may also have breasts.
No, only men do. That includes male-born transgendered persons who choose live as females and never get surgery to create a vagina.
Now a man born with female-to-male transsexualism who has this surgically corrected will have a penis analog that is created from the vaginal tissues and other grafts. However, it will not function in the same way as a genetic male's penis. Despite being born with a female body, this person has always been a male inside.
The term transsexual is only used for person who will eventually get surgery. The purpose of the surgery is to treat or cure the transsexualism and get rid of it. So after the surgery, the person is only called a man or a woman, depending on their social role and genitalia obtained. If someone is never going to get surgery, they are simply called transgendered. Often, a person is born with transsexualism and seeks to get rid of it and become a part of mainstream society, while transgenderism is often thought to be more of a choice and a type of LGBT behavior.
You can't stop people from shortening transgender and transsexual into trans. There's no reason to do this either, transgender and transsexual people are part of the same community and face the same issues.
If you are biy and you have a strait boyfriend shoyld you tell him?
Yes, honesty and open communication are essential in a relationship. It is important to discuss your sexual orientation with your partner so that both of you can have a better understanding of each other. This conversation can help build trust and strengthen your relationship.
This really goes back tothe definition of crossdressing: is it the intent to appear to be the opposite of our "normal" sex or is the actual wearing of clothing marketed as "male" or "female"? If the intent is the answer then when a female actually chooses to emphasize male features, dress only in mens' clothes, "act masculine"**, even enters the bathroom of the 'opposite sex' is a description of female crossdressing.
If the actually wearing, then a lot of women are crossdressers because they wear clothing marked "for men" but don't actually intend to appear to be a man.
It is a little tougher to find a female crossdresser since the 'rules' now say women can wear almost anything a man can.
** Exhibiting 'typical' male behaviors: not caring for other's feelings, being action based, lack of communication, basically being misogynistic.
Will your mom think you're crazy if you tell her that you're a girl in a boy's body?
She may not understand and she may be disappointed, which is a normal first reaction with parents, and doesn't mean they love you any less. But if you truly believe you are a girl in a boy's body, then you need to talk to her about it. If you feel she won't be receptive to listening, then you may want to discuss it with another family member first, someone whom you feel may be able to help you explain it to your mom.
But before you talk to anyone about it, you first need to research and study it and learn as much about this as possible. Also, depending on your age, it may be best to wait until you are a bit older before talking to your mom, or anyone else, about it.
Don't talk to friends about it yet either, for several reasons. For one, no matter how much you trust your friends, they may not be willing to accept this, at least not at first. Also, they may not honor that confidentiality, which would most likely lead to others teasing you and making your life hell. Lastly, you need to be absolutely positive this is how you feel before talking to them about it. There is always a slight chance that you may be confused right now, and may even change your mind later.
Once you have researched and learned all you can about it, and if you still feel you were born in the wrong body, then you can talk to your mom about this. That is part of the reason you need to research and learn as much about it as possible. The more you educate yourself about this, the better you can help your mom to understand, and the better you can understand it yourself, and be absolutely certain this is how you feel and what you want.
I also strongly suggest you check into counseling and/or support groups in your area, or online support groups, who can help you understand all aspects of the feelings you have about this. It will also help you to realize and know you are not crazy, because you aren't. And you are certainly not alone in this because there are thousands and thousands of others just like you, both male and female who feel they were born in the wrong body, too.
Why can girls crossdress but boys can't?
Anyone can crossdress. However, when a girl does it, it is usually out of common sense, that they are doing something to which pants and shirt are more appropriate than a skirt or heels. Why would a boy want to crossdress? What might be a practical reason be that a boy might be better served in a skirt and heels?
Are crossdressers on hormones gay?
cross dressing and hormones are not enough to tell. a girl who likes girls is gay. and a guy who likes guys is gay. so you'd really need to know who she's into. or he.
What does it feel like to be crossdressed?
for those of us who are tg CD and who alot of us really do want to be female then dressing as we see our real selves is the the problem it is quite natural for us because we really are girls in male bodies and so if nad when you have not experienced this then you can not realy know until you just might except that you too are tg CD and then you will finally have figured it al out as for the rest of us when we are dressed as we really feel our true sleves to be then al i can tell you is that it feels oh so wonderful to be free in female clothing because we are realy true girls nd we jsut want our minds and bodies to finaally match up!
What are the positive and negative outcome rates for gender reassignment surgery?
These are up for debate because of the many different polls taken that disagree with each other. Also, the standards for what is "positive" and "negative" may be different to different people. What is often times much more important is the success rate of a particular doctor. Different surgeons have different abilities, different educations, and different experiences.
How do you grow breasts on a male?
Male breast growth, known as gynecomastia, can be caused by hormone imbalances, certain medications, or medical conditions. Consult a doctor to determine the underlying cause and discuss treatment options, which may include medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes.
What is the worlds shemale population?
It is not appropriate to refer to people using the term "shemale." This term is considered disrespectful and derogatory. It is important to use respectful language when discussing individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
What country has the largest trans-gender population?
There is no definitive answer as accurate data on transgender populations is limited and varies by country due to differing cultural and social factors. However, countries with higher levels of awareness, acceptance, and legal protections for transgender individuals tend to have larger visible transgender populations.
What state has the most transgender people?
Since California and Texas have the most population - it's likely they have the highest number of transgendered people:
California has about 35 million people and Texas about 25 million according to 2007 US Census.
If your mom is not understanding and you have no sisters who could you talk to about crossdressing?
A male in the family is NOT the place to go. More men are likely not to understand this situation. If you have a trusted aunt or cousin that is older than you and you know they can keep a secret discuss it with them. If you can't do that and are in school there is a counselor in every school and what you tell them is confidential. Because your cross-dress does not mean you are gay. Good luck
I agree do not go to a man I am 16 and i to cross dress I am also looking for someone to talk to and would really like to have a friend who understands and who could maybe hang out and go shopping with if you would like someone to talk to leave me a private message by clicking on my name. There a few online groups that are, I recommend a yahoo group called 'The Crossdresser's Secret Garden' this is a group started originally for spouses of married crossdressers but has come to be a place for people of all tg forms to meet and talk and just be - it is clean: it is not a place to find a date, get sex, talk dirty or be abusive, it's about living with being different from what society thinks is 'right.' The owner of the group's husband is a long time crossdresser and she moderates the group for bad people. It's a safe place for all.
Is Sandra Bullock transgender?
Sandra Bullock, 47, several years ago told a reporter she'd never get plastic surgery (It's unclear if that meant no injections, either). She said then: "Absolutely not. I love what I have."
Last year, a Daily Mail reporter wrote: "She seems too sensible to go under the knife, but it seems Sandra Bullock has fallen victim to the beauty industry." The actress was seen "with fuller lips than usual, pouting away as she hid behind her shades." And New York dermatologist Dr. Eric Schweiger told In Touch magazine recently, "Not only does it appear that Sandra has had a Botox brow-lift many times, but she hasn't lost any volume in her face, which makes me believe she's likely had dermal filler in her cheeks and mid-face."
Would girls do a guy in the butt?
i had a girl do me with a big black strap on before i loved it too...then i did her in the butt
How does a transgender woman have a child?
A transgender woman can conceive a child through assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI). If she has preserved sperm prior to transitioning, it can be used for conception. Alternatively, she may choose to use a sperm donor or adopt a child. It's important to consult with medical professionals specializing in fertility and transgender healthcare to discuss the available options and determine the most suitable path.
Where can you get hormones for transgender?
Usually if you are seeing a therapist that specializes in transgender issues should be able to prescribe them to you. There are also some ways to find them on the black market, though this is not recommended as the hormones will not be regulated. Similar problems occur when buying hormones this way as when buying drugs off the street.
What are some events that start with the letter Z?
The Zimmerman Note, a request from Germany to join allies with Mexico. ~Lawson D.
How much do natural female hormones cost a month?
If you are talking about the various supplements sold on the Internet and elsewhere; they can vary greatly up to several hundred dollars a month with very unproven efficiency. Natural does not mean safe for the body. I can offer you a shovelful of cow dung that is fully natural; would you eat it?
Hormones are best prescribed from a physician who will also track the various levels and the affect on the bodies organs such as the liver and kidneys which can be damaged by inappropriate use of Hormones.
Also, simply taking a female hormone does not necessarily produce results, anti-androgen drugs must also be taken to remove or block the testosterone that exists in the body.
The cost of my prescription anti-androgens and my hormones run me approximately US$180 per month (Jan 2010).
What is the surgical process in Gender Reassignment Surgery?
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Surgery Gender reassignment surgery (GRS; also known as sex reassignment surgery, SRS) is a means of transitioning to a different gender through surgical alteration of the body. Men who are transitioning to female are known as male to female, or MTF, and women who are transitioning to male are known as female to male, or FTM.
FTM (Female to Male) Surgery
Elective bilateral mastectomy (FTM), the removal or reduction of the breasts (also called reduction mammoplasty, or "top surgery"), involves making a small incision near the nipple and removing most of the tissue and fat from under the skin. This results in a chest shape that appears more masculine. Some people also choose to have skin grafted from the existing nipple to create a new male-like nipple.
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Metoidioplasty (FTM) is the creation of a penis by extending the clitoris that has been significantly enlarged by testosterone hormone use. The skin around the clitoris is removed so that the clitoris can extend from the pubic region and appear as a penis. The resulting penis is smaller than the average size of an adult male penis and its use in sexual intercourse is limited. Some people also have the urethra lengthened, which makes it possible to urinate while standing. This requires removal of the vagina. The fat of the pubic area is typically removed and the skin pulled tighter around the area, creating a more male-like appearance. The vaginal opening is closed and the skin of the vaginal labia (lips) is used to create a scrotum. Inflatable expanders are placed in the scrotum either during or after surgery in order to expand the skin of the newly created scrotum. Once expanded, the scrotum can accommodate testicle implants.
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Phalloplasty involves constructing a penis from the inner forearm skin (nondominant side) and vaginal tissue and attaching it to the vaginal area. This is also known as a free flap phalloplasty. The forearm skin is grafted along with its nerves, arteries, and veins and formed around a plastic catheter tube, which will serve as the urethra and allow for urination once connected to the female urethra. The forearm skin is used to create the shaft, glans (head), and urethra. The nerves of the clitoris are attached to the grafted nerves and will grow into the penis after surgery. The skin and tissue of the vaginal labia is used to create a scrotum. The procedure may take 3 hours or more. After 6 to 9 months of healthy recovery, cosmetic testicle implants can be inserted in the scrotum. Erectile implants, those used in men with impotence (erectile dysfunction), can be added to achieve erection in the new penis.
Hardening of the urinary tract and tissue death in the new penis are complications of phalloplasty.
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MTF (Male to Female) Surgery * Elective bilateral orchiectomy (MTF), the removal of both testicles, is done through an incision in the scrotum. After each testicle is pulled from the scrotum, its spermatic cord is clamped, double sutured to control bleeding, and cut, releasing the testicle. The end of the cord is then placed back in the body. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under local or general anesthetic, depending on the patient. Transitioning MTFs undergo orchiectomy because it significantly reduces testosterone production. The reduction of testosterone may allow a person with a male body to transition to a woman and to take less estrogen. * Tracheal shave involves surgically reducing the tracheal cartilage (the Adam's apple). A small incision is made at the front of the throat and the cartilage is carved until it is flat. This results in a throat contour that is flatter and more feminine in appearance. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis with local anesthetic. Although uncommon, there is a risk of shaving too much cartilage and affecting the vocal chords that lie just behind the trachea. This may permanently affect the voice. * Vaginoplasty, the surgical construction of a vagina through skin inversion, involves removing the organs and erectile tissue of the penis. The skin and tissue is used to create a vaginal opening, clitoris, clitoral hood, and labia (lips). The urethra is kept for urination and the skin and nerves of the glans (head) of the penis can be salvaged for sensitivity. The procedure takes several hours and is done under general anesthesia. After surgery, the patient must progressively stretch the vaginal opening. This is done with plastic dilation molds, which are supplied by a medical care team. There is a risk for the rectum or urethra to join with the newly created vaginal canal. Although rare, these complications can result in gas, feces, and urine in the vagina. Other complications include hardening of the urethra and death of the vaginal tissue. About 80% of sex reassignment patients are satisfied with their results.
What would happen if men takes estrogen?
Quick Overview of Estrogens and Testosterones:
Estrogens are a type of steroid hormones produced by both men and women. They are the conterpart of the hormone 'testosterone' which is also present in both men and women. Estrogen hormones and testerone hormones are both sex hormones, that is they affect cells of the human body in such a way that gives each of us the characteristics of a man or a woman.
Testosterone stimulates growth of muscle mass, growth of hair (especially facial and pubic), deepens the voice, and stimulates the growth of the penis and testies in children. Men generally have around fourth to sixty times more testosterone than women do.
Estrogen stimulates the cease of vertical growth, decreases the growth of muscle mass, stimulates growth of breasts, heightens voice, etc.
A balance of both these hormones, as well as all other hormones, is necessary not only for sex related reasons but also for overall health and well-being of body and mind. These two hormones "cancel" each other out so to speak. The body produces estrogen to reverse the effects of too much testosterone and vice versa.
To More Specifically Answer Your Question:
A man who takes estrogen supplementation would experience some or all, but not limited to the following:
-Increased breast size and darker nipple color, and loss or slowed growth of body hair.
-Higher voice, reduction of "Adam's apple", decrease in muscle mass, and generally more feminine type features.
-Decreased facial hair growth, slowed alopecia (balding or hair loss).
-Decrease in testicle size (not penis size)
-Decreased aggression and sex drive.
-Changes in personality - this is the most unpredictable of side-effects. Everyone is effected mentally in different ways. Sex hormones play a big role in mood and personality.
Very simply - a man who takes estrogen would gain more feminine features and lose some of his manly features. For the most part, testosterone is what makes men men and estrogen is what makes women women.
Anatomically speaking, males already have breasts. They can get breast cancer, and lactate when given certain hormones. In terms of size, the male breasts can increase to a more feminine size in a variety of ways.
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes men to develop abnormally large breasts. It occurs naturally and is very common.
Chemically, all it takes to develop female breasts is estrogen. It can be administered in pill form to anyone diagnosed with gender identity disorder who has received a prescription for the course of treatment commonly referred to as a sex change. Breast implants may also be an option.
It certain instances of testicular cancer, the testes must be surgically removed. Subsequently, the patient will require hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone. Occasionally, this causes the body to produce more estrogen, and female-looking breasts will develop.
What happens if a man wears a birth control patch?
It would be a waste of money to take both Ortho Evra and birth control pills, as they work the same way and doubling up on them won't increase protection against pregnancy.
Some couples prefer to double up on methods to reduce the risk. If you'd like to consider that option, think about using a hormonal method (like the pill or patch) along with a barrier method (like condoms, the diaphragm, or the cervical cap). Condoms are a great addition, because they have the added benefit of reducing the risk of sexually transmissible infections.
