Author: Skyler

Transvestite is a controversial word that has held many different meanings over the years. It is closely related to other words that describe people who are atypical in the way they present and identify. A better term for someone who enjoys cross-dressing is a crossdresser, although that word has a slightly derogatory connotation. The Galli… Continue reading What is a Transvestite?

Transgender people may take steps like changing their appearance, clothing, or name to affirm their gender. They may also undergo medical affirmation, such as hormone therapy or surgery. They may use pronouns that align with their gender, and they may refer to themselves as she or they. This can be a painful process for some.… Continue reading Medical Affirmation for Transgender People

Many trans women also serve as caretakers within their communities. Some are mothers and grandmothers; others help raise the children of their transgender siblings. Mass media images of biological males feminizing themselves can function subversively to highlight ways in which conventional femininity is artifice—a point that feminists make all the time. However, this discourse masks… Continue reading What is a Trans Woman?

Transsexual is an umbrella term for people whose assigned sex doesn’t match their gender identity. They often seek medical help (including hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery) to align their bodies with their affirmed sex or gender. The word transsexual can be a source of anxiety, especially when used by strangers. It can also be… Continue reading What is a Transsexual?

Transgender men can feel isolated from their peers. Some of them work in entertainment, such as bars and karaoke clubs, which can include sex work. The next step is hormone therapy, also known as hRT. This can cause their bodies to shift toward the gender they identify as. This can result in facial hair growth… Continue reading Trans Men and Sexual Orientation

Transgender dating sites and apps often prioritize safety and provide a space for people of all gender identities to connect. These platforms offer features like privacy settings and moderation to ensure a positive experience for their users. Unlike the transgender personals of Craigslist and pornhub, transgender dating apps are becoming more mainstream. Here are some… Continue reading Trans Personals

The term transvestite is sometimes confused with cross-dresser, but the two identities are distinct. Unlike transgender people, cross-dressers have a consistent gender identity and only dress for sexual pleasure or arousal. For example, men who dress as women are considered cross-dressers but not transvestites. Male impersonators known as drag queens or drag kings are also… Continue reading What is a Transvestite?

A person’s gender is a personal sense that may differ from the sex assigned to them at birth. They can express their gender in socially visible ways (name, pronouns, clothing) and medically with hormone medications or surgery. Using names and pronouns that reflect their chosen gender is one of the best ways to support transgender… Continue reading What is Transgender?

A trans woman is someone who identifies as female despite their assigned male sex and gender at birth. This can include feminizing hormone treatment, changing legal documents to reflect a new identity, and wearing feminine clothing. Often, media depictions of trans women are sexualized. But this fetishization only devalues the importance of true femininity and… Continue reading What Is a Trans Woman?

Transsexual is a term that refers to people who choose to transition into the sex they identify as. They usually seek medical assistance, such as hormones and surgery, to align their bodies with their gender identity. The introduction of an article should pique readers’ curiosity without giving away too much information. This is done by… Continue reading What is a Transsexual?