Definitions.
Some Gender Terminology
used above comes from the following sources :
Ref letter, reference
Definitions,
(harry s. Benjamin) standards
of care the document that outlines the medical and psychiatric standards for working
with transsexuals. Major points include (1) three months of therapy before being
recommended for hormones; (2) one year of hormone therapy before surgery; (3) one
year of cross-living before surgery; and (4) two psychiatric or psychotherapist's
evaluations recommending surgery, one of whom must be a psychiatrist, and one of
whom must have had an extended therapeutic relationship with the client., f
A.s.srs: alt.support.srs,
a usenet newsgroup known more for flame wars than support. Also appropriately abbreviated
a.s.s., e
Acceptance- is the holy
grail for all transvestites. Every man who dresses as a woman, whether or not he
is a genuine transvestite, has a compulsion to be accepted by the world "for
what he is." he has no need to worry - if he takes time and trouble with his
appearance, then he will often - not always - be accepted as a woman; or at least
afforded a certain degree of doubt. Conversely, if he looks like a ridiculous pantomime
dame, he will definately be accepted by people as just that. Either way, there is
a definate compulsion amongst transvestites to brave the outside world in their
new persona. The best advice is to suppress that compulsion until they are certain
they are ready to be seen in public., g
Ada: americans with disabilities
act: a law passed to ensure the rights of the physically and mentally challenged.
Transsexual people were specifically written out of this act. This decision was
condemned by some and praised by those who do not see gender variance as a disability.,
e
Admirer: someone who is
attracted to transgender people. Used to describe someone whose sexual orientation
leans towards people who are gender-different, and who may be attracted to such
a person based on their combination of sex characteristics, or is attracted to the
very essence of gender in that person, regardless of their combination of genitals
or secondary sexual characteristics., e
Aegis: american educational
gender information service, an advocacy group active in the 1990's. Some of their
materials are available on gender.org, notably their advisories about medical and
cosmetic procedures., e
Agp: see autogynephilia.,
b
American psychological association
(apa) : a us-based professional organization of psychologists (ph.d. Professors
and helping professions of mental phenomena). Though this group also includes scientists
who do not necessarily advocate pathological terminology, this group is dominated
by helping-professionals who endorse the american psychiatric associations model
of mental health., e
Androgyne : (androgynous)
and (androgyny) person who has gender traits of both masculine and feminine. Lacking
of a clear or specified singular gender trait. Person identifies as both genders
or neither of the two culturally defined genders; and/or who expresses and/or presents
merged culturally / stereotypically feminine and masculine characteristics, or mainly
neutral characteristics. May or may not express dual gender identity., a
Androgyne: a person who
live without appearing or behaving particularly male or female., e
Androgynous this describes
a person who chooses to live on the borderline between male and female, instead
of living full-time in a culturally-accepted gender role. This is as good a place
as any to mention that lifestyles among the transgendered can be very fluid. People
move in either direction according to changing self-image, their degree of comfort
with that image, and with other issues that may be unrelated to gender. In particular,
movement that seems "backward" needs to be handled with care and compassion.
I know of one transsexual who dropped out of transition and stopped taking hormones,
after watching two close friends self-destruct when their transitions went badly.,
f
Androphilia: attraction
to males as sexual partners. Often a characteristic of early-transitioning transwomen.
Considered a counterpart to "autogynephilia" in some models of gender
identity., e
Anti-androgens: also called
androgen blockers, these drugs block the effects of testosterone in transwomen.,
e
Apa : two seperate doctor
based associations which have the same 3 letter abreviation. American psychiatric
association and american psychological association. Psychiatrists use the "diagnostic
and statistical manual" a manual of disorders of the mind. This manual lists
both "gender identity disorder" (transsexuality) and "transvestic
fetishism" (cross dressing) as mental illnesses., a
Assigned gender role: at
birth, an assigned gender is determined by appearance of sexual anatomy. This determines
the role a child is raised in either male or female. Documented by a doctor who
assists in the birth., a
Attraction, like beauty,
is in the eye of the beholder. Many a plain or ugly person has been considered beautiful
by at least one person in their life. Generally, heterosexuals find members of the
opposite sex attractive, whilst homosexuals find members of their own sex attractive.
So whom do transvestites find attractive? The answer is they themselves! No matter what they look like,
transvestites subconsciously try to look like the sort of women they find most attractive,
and therefore wish to emulate in appearance. Perhaps that is why many transvestites
adopt the slutty look; an echo of the paradoxical heterosexual desire to date sluts
but eventually marry a virgin., g
Autogynephilia (controversial
term, also agp, and misrepresented as autogyne. I prefer the term male to female
crossdreaming). Term coined in 1989 by ray blanchard to refer to "a man's paraphilic
tendency to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of himself as a woman."
on this blog i do not necessarily consider the condition a paraphila (see paraphilia).
Blanchard operates with four types of autogynephilia: transvestic autogynephilia
(at this blog called crossdressing): arousal to the act or fantasy of wearing women's
clothing behavioral autogynephilia (at this blog called crossenacting): arousal
to the act or fantasy of doing something regarded as feminine physiologic autogynephilia
(at this blog called nothing at all): arousal to fantasies of female-specific body
functions anatomic autogynephilia (at this blog called crossdreaming): arousal to
the fantasy of having a woman's body, or parts of one bdsm (or bondage, domination,
sado-masochism) sexuality characterized by the consenual exchange of power. This
is echange of power can be either physical (e.g., spanking), psychological (e.g.,
teasing), or both. Often bdsm involves gender-related play when the partner with
power adopt a male role and the partner without power adopts of female role. There
are m2f crossdreamers (see crossdreaming) who take part in (or fantasize about)
role playing where the dominant is a strong woman or a she-male and where the crossdreamer
takes the submissive female role (see shemale)., b
Autogynephilia: a paraphilia
proposed in 1989 by ray blanchard, who defined it as "a man's paraphilic tendency
to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of himself as a woman." part
of a controversial behavioral model for transsexual sexuality informally labeled
the blanchard, bailey, and lawrence theory. The model is an attempt to explain transwomen
(male-to-female transsexual and transgender persons) who are not exclusively attracted
to males, including lesbian (or "gynephilic"), bisexual and asexual transwomen.
The model claims that transwomen (called "gender dysphoric males" by blanchard)
who are not sexually oriented toward men are instead sexually oriented toward the
thought or image of themselves as women. Most of the attention paid to blanchard's
work on gender dysphoria focuses on what he calls "nonhomosexual transsexuals"
or "autogynephilic transsexuals." he calls those transwomen who are exclusively
attracted to males "androphilic" or "homosexual transsexuals."
while some transgender people self-identify with this term most transsexuals vehemently
oppose it because it does not apply to them. Transsexuality is inborn with symptoms
being manifested by the age of 4 or 5 years of age while autogynephillia does not
and those who identify with it report it ocurred in their teen years and beyond.
Sexual orientation has nothing at all to do with transsexuality., a
Ba: breast augmentation.,
e
Bdsm: bondage, domination,
sado-masochism, a consensual exchange of power, usually with erotic overtones. Some
bdsm activity may also involve gender roleplaying., e
Benjamin, harry: a pioneer
in the medical treatment of transsexuals and author of the transsexual phenomenon
and the original standards of care. The hbigda is named in honor of him., e
Bi: bisexual, e
Bi-gendered : person who
can shift between masculine and feminine gender behaviour. This differes from the
androgyne in that an androgyne keeps their gender role at all times whereas bi-gendered
shift or change their role to suit the situation at that moment., a
Binary gender system : culturally
defined code of acceptable behaviors, teaching that there can only be male or female
roles. Where it comes to transgendered individuals this system becomes flawed, as
transgendred individuals fall under a multi-gendered system, beyond the binary gender
system., a
Bind : (binding) to wrap
or tape the female breast tissue to make it appear to be flat like a male chest
area. Action is performed by female-to-male transsexuals. This is also performed
by use of a binder, which is a rigid corset like item designed to flatten the female
breast tissue so as to make it seem like a male chest area., a
Biogirl also bio-girl, a
non-trans woman. Some do not consider this a preferred term (see gg), because it
implies a trans person has no biological basis for identifying as female., e
Bioguy also bio-guy, a non-trans
man. Some do not consider this a preferred term, because it implies a trans person
has no biological basis for identifying as male., e
Biphilic (also bi-philic):
see bisexual., b
Biphobia : (also homophobia)
the irrational fear of love, affection, and erotic behavior between people of the
same gender. Expressed as negative feelings, attitudes, actions or behaviors against
those perceived as non-heterosexuals. Often directed at those perceived as expressing
or presenting culturally stereotypically non-heterosexual characteristics and or
blurred gender roles. Biphobia also includes refuting the existance of bisexuality
by believing every individual is either homosexual or heterosexual., a
Birdsnest - term given to
a wig badly-worn by a transvestite. Often, an aspiring transvestite believes all
he has to do to look like a woman is plant a cheap wig on his - often balding -
head. The result is a "birdsnest" where the wig is perched on the top
of the head, invariably with a parting, leaving the face below looking like an inverted
egg. Definately a practice to be avoided!, g
Bisexual : (bi) a person
who is emotionally, sexually, spiritually, or physically attracted to persons from
both the male and female genders., a
Blanchard, ray: the researcher
that coined the term autogynephilia. See these posts for more information., b
Body dysphoria: see gender
dysphoria., b
Bottom surgery : term used
for genital surgery performed below the waist. Term is most often used by female-to-male
persons and referring to creation of a penis and simulated testicals in their case.
Term is also used by some male-to-female persons for the surgery to create a neo
vagina. Not all transsexual persons from either case opt for this surgery. For some
due to cost, some due to health, some simply due to personal choice., a
Boy mode: living as male:
"i worked in boy mode while i finished my electrolysis.", e
Boydyke : a "female
bodied" person who intentionally or non-intentionally presents or expresses
what is culturally sterotypical male or masculine, boyish characteristic. Some wish
to pass as a male while remaining female., a
Boy's love (also bl or yaoi,
terms taken from japanese culture): female-oriented fictional media, especially
japanese style manga comics, that focus on
homoerotic or homoromanticmale sexual relationships, usually created by female authors.
Given that both female writers and readers identify with the male characters it
is fair to say that much of this material can be considered crossdreamer fiction.
The term "yaoi" (short for "yama nashi, ochi nashi, imi nashi",
meaning "no climax, no fall , no meaning". Is sometimes understood as
synonymous with boy's love, sometimes as a more sexually explicit sub-category of
bl. Boydyke: a biological female who intentionally or non-intentionally expresses
and/or presents culturally/stereotypically masculine, particularly boyish, characteristics.
Also, one who enjoys being perceived as a young male (passing)., b
Brain sex: the concept that
male and female brains have distinct characteristics that lead to differences in
thoughts and behavior., e
Breast augmentation surgery
: (ba) this surgery technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical
procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast. The male-to-female
individual may seek breast augmentation if they desire a larger bust size than is
achieved through hormone therapy. Standard augmentation involves one or the other
of two types of implants, either saline or silicone., a
Breast forms/breast enhancers
: often an individual who is a cross dresser or a male-to-female transsexual will
use a breast form such as those made for and most often used by ladies who have
had mastectomies performed due to cancer. Most of these consist of silicone shaped
to look like a female breast and to have weight like a genuine natal breast would
have. Also, there are some forms made out of foam rubber, which while giving a general
appearance of a breast do not have the weighted bounce effect of a silicone breast
form. Some mtf whom have achieved some breast growth via hormones but are not satisfied
with size of their breasts, opt for a breast enhancer such as the style that go
in the bra below the breasts to sort of push up the breasts and make them appear
larger than they in reality are., a
Brick: a derogatory term
for someone who isn't accepted as female., e
Brickhouse [noun]: a derogatory
term used to describe gender conventions by people who probably would never consider
attending one of them., e
Bricklayer-in-a-dress is
a term used to describe a man who thinks he is a transvestite solely by virtue of
his putting-on one of his wife's dresses - or worse, one of her nighties. He then
takes a photo of himself in what he considers to be an alluring pose and facial
expression invariably composed of pursed lips, from which anyone viewing the photo
wisely averts their gaze, preferring rather to conjure-up images of the rain-forest
as suggested by the aspiring transvestite's copious growth of chest-hair., g
Bum-pads - these are hilarious,
but are surprisingly bought by quite a few transvestites. They are marketed by the
specialist transvestite-supply companies as a means of acquiring a female rounded-buttock
look. In actuality. They make the transvestite look like a grotesque pantomime dame.
Transvestites would do well to remember that the women they seek to emulate in appearance
come in all shapes and sizes, as do their bottoms. In over 40 years as a transvestite
i have never worn bum-pads and never will. Their sole use is to turn one upside
down and sit on it when you have piles., g
Butch : term used to describe
or identify a person who often self identifies or presents and expresses what is
culturally sterotypical male or masculine, boyish characteristics. Term can be used
in both positive and negative ways., a
Castration: removal of the
testicles. The medical term is orchiectomy., e
Cd : (cross dresser) : person
who wears clothing and items normally worn by the opposite gender from their own
biological gender. An outdated older term for a cd is the term transvestite. The
majority of persons who cd are of heterosexual orientation, many even being happily
married. However, there are also many whom are of a gay orientation. While for some
this is a way of simply experiencing a temporary role as the opposite gender in
which they feel free from the rigours of their day to day life in their assigned
gender, for others this also presents a sense of auto arousal by the wearing or
the clothing of the oposite gender., a
Chicks with dicks: another
term from pornography used to describe transwomen. Considered highly offensive.,
e
Chondrolaryngoplasty : surgery
involving adam's apple reduction or trachea shave. The surgeon reduces the cartilage
in the throat to make the shape more feminine., a
Cis-sexual : person who
is not transgendered and has one of the two binary genders as simply either male
or female., a
Clock (verb): to be recognized
as transgender., e
Clocked : (getting read)
being detected as a person who is cross-dressed., a
Clone: [noun]: a transsexual
woman or man who attempts to fit into the mold of the "classic transsexual"
scenario, i.e. Uses pre-scripted cliches like "woman trapped in man's body,"
"known from my first memory," etc... Can be used to objective describe
someone, or it can be used derogatorily., e
Closet where transgendered
people hide before coming out. This is also the place where we hang our favorite
clothes., f
Closeted (or in the closet):
not disclosing (coming out) or being secretive about an individual's own sexual
orientation and/or gender identity., b
Cogiati: an unscientific
online test for determining your gender. I don't recommend this or other gender
tests., e
Colovaginoplasty : this
method of creating a vagina for the male-to-female individual, involves cutting
away a section of the sigmoid colon and using it to form a vaginal lining. This
surgery is also sometimes performed on females with androgen insensitivity syndrome,
congenital adrenal hyperplasia, or vaginal agenesis, mayer-rokitansky syndrome,
and other intersexed conditions, where non-invasive forms of lengthening the vagina
cannot be done and, mostly, it is used on male-to-female transsexuals as an alternative
to penile inversion with or without an accompanying skin graft taken usually from
either the thigh or abdomen. Due to numerous potential complications most surgeons
will use or recommend a colovaginoplasty method only when there is no other alternative.
The use of this on male-to-female patients is generally reserved for those whom
have attempted removal of their male genitals and have made the general standard
recognizable reassignment surgery methods unusable.., a
Coming out : the process
of becoming aware of, understanding and accepting one's own sexual orientation or
gender identity. This also consists of the decision making process of identifying
oneself openly in disclosure of this to another., a
Conversion therapy : dangerous
attempt to "cure" homosexuals or transsexuals by homophobic religious
groups. Loosly based on reparative therapy declared outmoded by the american psychiatric
association. Practice usually done by unlicensed church "counselors".
Methods used include extreme guilt, hellfire, bible text, non-acceptance and damnation.
Electrodes often placed on genitals to measure reactions. Church members are more
interested in their own homophobic fears than the welfare of their patients. As
one exodus "counselor" told a gay man "you would be better off to
commit suicide than go back to the homosexual lifestyle". What therapy encourages
death as an alternative? Upon completion members must sign a statement they have
been "cured". There are few long term followups and members questioned
later often admit lying to their questioners. "cures" are almost always
short term and for transgender people amount to nothing more than temporary purging.
The danger afterwards is increased suicide attempts as evidenced by users in our
crisis rooms here. This therapy is not recommended as it is dangerous and deadly.,
a
Corset : a corset is a very
constrictive ladies undergarment worn by some cross dressers and male-to-female
transsexuals in an atempt to mold and shape their torso into a desired female shape
for the aesthetic purposes of more readily appearing curvy and female, by reducing
the waist, and thereby lifting the bust if any and more readily showing the hips.
There are some corset tops which are designed with a mini corset as an outer part
of the garment. Often these are designed to cater to goth cultural fashions. Historically
a corset has lacing to hold it together at the back. Sometimes it is at the front
instead. Tightening or loosening the lacing produces changes in how firm or rigid
the corset will be. Most full size corsets with back lacing are almost impossible
to be properly laced by the wearer alone, thus normally requiring a second person
to tighten the lacing and tie it off. Button or hook front busks on some corsets
allow a wearer to remove them without untieing them and re-place them on their body
at a later date all by themself. It should be noted however, that this process can
seriously damage the busk of the corset. This is because it is under extreme pressure
in most cases. Corsets are most often comprised of flexible materials such as coutil
cloth, or leather and stiffened with boning also referred to as ribs or stays, inserted
into channels in the cloth or leather. Plastic is now the most commonly used material
in lightweight corsets, whereas spring or spiral steel is preferred for stronger
corsets. Corsets preferably should be fitted to the individual wearer., a
Cosmetic surgery any other
surgery needed to enhance appearance in the new gender role. Frequent m2f choices
include liposuction, rhinoplasty, trachea shave, and breast implants., f
Crossdreaming (or cross-dreaming,
also xd, covers some of the same phenomena as autogynephilia/autoandrophilia): term
made by me to describe the act of dreaming about having the body of the opposite
sex. These feminization fantasies (in case of biological men) and masculinization
fantasies (in the case of biological women) are often found sexually arousing. Male
to female crossdreamers, for instance, often imagine themselves having breasts and
female genitalia. Often, but not always, crossdreamers will play the culturally
defined role of the opposite sex in these fantasies. Female to male crossdreamers
will for instance fantasize about taking the proactive, dominant, thrusting, role
when having intercourse. Crossdreaming is often, but not always, expressed through
crossdressing, role playing and/or transgender erotica. It seems that most crossdreamers
are attracted to persons of the same sex as the target sex of their fantasies. M2f
crossdreamers are attracted to women. F2m crossdreamers are attracted to men. Research
indicates, however, that there are also androphilic (man loving) m2f crossdreamers
and gynephilic f2m crossdreamers. Most crossdreamers identify with their biological
sex, at least partly and in public. Studies of m2f crossdressers indicate that close
to 20 percent of them may consider sex reassignment surgery, however, and some of
them do transition. The term crossdreaming is based on the concept of autogynephilia
(see autogyenphilia) which was developed by ray blanchard. However, the term autogynephilia
(or autoandrophilia for f2m crossdreamers) indicates that the conditions is caused
by autoerotisism (autoin the meaning of "self") whereby the person has
internalized the external love object, becoming sexually attracted to the idea of
him or herself having the body of the opposite sex. The term crossdreaming does
not entail such an explanation. Personally i think crossdreaming is at least partly
caused by a biologically based gender dysphoria. The term crossdreaming can also
be considered a parallel to harry benjamin's types 1, 2, 3 and 4. They may develop
into type 5 and 6., b
Cross-dresser (cd) this
is a person who enjoys dressing in clothes appropriate to the "opposite"
gender. This is different from a transsexual who has not completed transition to
the point of being full-time. Cross-dressers have little or no interest in changing
gender. Most people who self-identify as cross-dressers are comfortable with this
part-time status; however, many transsexuals go through a stage of being "only"
a cross-dresser until they are ready to accept all the implications of being a transsexual.
As with transsexuals, estimates about the number of cross-dressers vary wildly.
One percent of the population is probably a good midpoint, but i have seen estimates
as high as five percent. Many more people have experimented with cross-dressing,
but that is not the same as being a cross-dresser. The keys are repetition and incorporating
cross-dressing into one's lifestyle, publicly or privately., f
Cross-dressing is a term
mostly used by north americans to describe what the rest of the world calls transvestism.
The normal use of the word "transvestite" relates to a person who dresses
fully as a woman, and "cross-dresser" to a fetishistic person who wears
articles of women's clothing such as underwear. In the u.s. the meaning of the terms
are reversed, which makes it easy to see how confusion can arise. Having said that,
many american terms and expressions have meanings opposite to the english ones,
and so this particular linguistic anomaly is not that unusual., g
Crossenacting: arousal to
the act or fantasy of doing something regarded as feminine (in the case of men)
and masculine (in the case of women). Blanchard calls this behavioral autogynephilia
in the case of men (see autogynephilia)., b
Crossexuality: term coined
by me to describe a hypothetical condition that can lead to crossdressing and crossdreaming
(see autogynephilia). Crossexuality is the cause, crossdreaming and crossdressing
are the effects., b
Cross-living : act of cross
dressing full time 24/7 living in the role of the opposite gender full time, perceiving
oneself as the opposite gender but not transsexual as the person does not wish to
physically change gender., a
Ct: see classic transsexual.,
b
Cut: [verb] to have genital
surgery performed upon an individual (as in, 'yeah, she said she was cut in 1999.'),
e
Deep stealth: someone whose
trans status is not known by anyone they interact with on a daily basis, esp. A
sex partner., e
De-transition : to return
to living as a member of one's biological sex after extended full time living as
one's target sex., a
Detransition: halting or
reversing a decision to change sex., e
Dg: see drag queen., b
Diagnostic and statistical
manual of mental disorders: the guideline that the american psychiatric associationpublishes
which details what is and is not a psychiatric illness. "gender identity disorder"
is currently listed., e
Dilate: to use a dilator.,
e
Dilator: a device used after
vaginoplasty to maintain depth and width of the vagina., e
Dl: driver's license. One
of the documents people often get switched immediately after transition., e
Dq: dairy queen, i.e. A
drag queen who's had breast implants., e
Drag : (f : drag king, m
: drag queen, female or male impersonator) individuals who exaggerate cross dressed
gender roles often for purposes of performances at gatherings or on stage. Some
drag queens even get breast implants to help with their performance role. Some live
the role full time., a
Drag is a name for clothing
of the opposite sex, as worn by a transgendered person. For male to female person,
it usually involves dresses, skirts, tops, stockings and underwear. Unfortunately,
many aspiring transvestites forget that dressing in drag does not in itself make
them a transvestite: they have to do whatever they can to actually make themselves
at least look female - if not feminine - by the selection of a suitable wig and
by acquiring basic make-up skills., g
Drag queen: a person, usually
a man, who dresses, and usually acts, like a woman often for the purpose of entertaining
or performing. Drag queens often identify as homosexual (androphilic) males, as
opposed to crossdressers, who are most likely gynephilic males (see crossdresser,
androphilic and gynephilic)., b
Drag queens are usually
not transvestites, but homosexuals who dress as women for a living. Rather than
emulate women, they take pains to parody them. Ironically, many women find drag-queens
very entertaining, not realising that they as women are being viciously parodied
by these drag queens who by virtue of their homosexuality feel nothing but contempt
and distaste for women. As may be seen: an entirely opposite approach to women than
that of genuine transvestites., g
Drag: a type of expression
that typically involves exaggerated performance of gendered characteristics. A performer
is called a drag queen if they perform as a woman or a drag king if they perform
as a man., e
Dragzilla: a derogatory
term for someone who isn't accepted as female., e
Dressing the act of wearing
the clothes, makeup, accessories, etc., of one's gender of choice--in short, being
cross-dressed. M2f transgendered people also refer to this as being en femme., f
Dsm: diagnostic and statistical
manual of mental disorders, the guideline that the american psychiatric association
publishes which details what is and is not a psychiatric illness. "gender identity
disorder" is currently listed., e
Dude out (verb): to be read:
"i got duded out on the street by some kids.", e
Dyke : (femme dyke, bi dyke,
butch dyke) terms used from both negative view and positive view. A "female-body"
person or woman identifying with other women as their interest. Historically the
terminology was used in the negative to identify lesbians expressing male culturally
stereotypically masculine characteristics, but has been used in the positive view
of self identification by many modern lesbians. (femme) more feminine version. (bi)
may show some interest in men but is primarily interested in women. (butch) acts
more male like and is normally only interested in women., a
Effeminate : term used often
in negative context, to identify a person usually of male origin who expresses or
presents what are stereotypically culturally feminine characteristics., a
Electro: electrolysis, e
En drab: dressed as a male.,
e
En femme: dressed as a female.,
e
Endo(crinologist) : a doctor
who deals with the endocrine glands and their hormones. This doctor is the one who
prescribes estrogen and progesterone in one form or another for the male-to-female
individual, and prescribes testosterone for the female-to-male individual. This
is also the doctor who monitors the persons endocrinological functions on hormones
via bloodwork., a
Endo: short for endocrinologist,
e
Endocrinologist: a doctor
who specializes in the endocrine system, which produces and regulates hormones.,
e
Erections - definately something
that most transvestites want to hide when they're in drag. Some use tape to secure
their genitals between their legs, but a far better way is to wear tight panties
and foundation garments. This will usually prevent the transvestite resembling a
woman with a tent-pole., g
F2m / ftm : (female-to-male)
term used to identify a person of female biological birth whom identifies as male.
Lives in the male role and identifies as masculine. Most will try for testosterone
to take on male secondary sexual characteristics. Most opt for top surgery to reduce
the female breasts to male size. Some opt for the hysterectomy and bottom surgery
involving creation of a penis from the clitoris and creation of a scrotum with testicular
shaped implants. Some do not go for bottom surgery for reasons ranging from cost,
health, or personal choice. Many prefer the newer term transman., a
Fag : derogatory term that
historically has been used in the negative by society, but is also positively used
as a self identifier by some persons. A male bodied person or man who identifies
with other men as their attraction. Historically used in negative context of labeling
gay males who express or present a cutural stereotipically feminine set of characteristics.,
a
Fantasy - for many, transvestism
is a fantasy - a fantasy of feminity. For these people, it will always remain as
a sexual quirk. Transvestism is actually a reality - a very strong reality. Those
who only feel the need to dress as a woman periodically, in order to obtain sexual
satisfaction, are not real transvestites. Okay - no harm done - good luck to them.
But to be a real transvestite, one has to look and feel the part in everyday life.
One has to adopt the persona, or alternatively, be adopted by it., g
Female bodied : (fembody)
a person who was assigned to female gender at birth, or whom has had their genitals
surgically altered to be a woman or girl, either by personal choice or often by
parental choice in many cases of an intersexxed child., a
Female: in biology, the
sex of an organism that produces ova, or the larger gamete., e
Female-to-male (ftm): describes
the trajectory of a person who is changing or has changed their body and lived gender
role from a birth-assigned female to an affirmed male. Also, trans male, trans man,
or transman., d
Feminine: characteristics
of behaviors associated with females in a culture., e
Femininity - is a concept
largely unknown to many transvestites. It is a common misconception that all one
has to do to emulate a woman is to dress as one. The result is a bizarre amalgam
of quasi-female appearance and male facial expressions and body posture. No-one
seems to tell transvestites that they not only have to look female, they also have
to act in a feminine way., g
Feminization: adapting mannerisms
or a phenotype deemed feminine in a culture., e
Femme : term used for a
person whom identifies with being a woman, who understands the power and seduction
of the feminine spirit, and or one whom is powerful as a woman. Can be used to identify
a person whom expresses and or presents culturally stereotypically feminine characteristics.
Dependant on context, it may be used as a positive or a negative term., a
Femme: (may be understood
as derogatory) used to identify a lesbian (biologcial female) who expresses and/or
presents culturally/stereotypically feminine characteristics., b
Fephe: also fifi. [rare]
female phenotype. A non-transsexual woman, the emphasis is on the typical female
body morph rather than the chromosomes (see also gg)., e
Fetish: (on this blog used
for sexual fetish) the sexual arousal brought on by any object, situation or body
part not conventionally viewed as being sexual in nature. If you follow the official
definitions of fetish, as found in the psychiatric manuals, crossdreaming cannot
be understood as a fetish. Some crossdreamers seem to think that the term has a
wider meaning, including any sexual desire that can -- presumably -- be explained
as the end result of a personal psychological development (as opposed to being caused
by an inborn, biological, factor). In my opinion this use of the word can only cause
unnecessary confusion an further stigmatization of crossdreamers., b
Ffs: facial feminization
surgery., e
Fi: female illusionist (or
not as preferred, female impersonator), e
Fish: 1. A very derogatory
term used by some to refer to non-trans women. Often considered highly offensive.
2. A compliment among some, too: "you look so fish.", e
Fistula: a rare but very
serious complication of vaginoplasty, where a hole develops between the colon and
the vagina., e
For some cross dressing
can be part of a complex about their sexual orientation - some people cannot accept
themselves to be bisexual or gay and so cross dress because the thin veil of the
woman's role allows them to act out fantasies that their own mental conditioning
is at odds with. It's basically like saying to yourself it's ok for me to be having
sex with a man because at the moment i'm a woman., c2
Ft: full-time, living full
time in one's chosen gender., e
Ftm: female-to-male., e
Full-time this describes
a person who is cross-living "full-time" in an adopted gender role, professionally,
socially, and privately. These usually do not change all at once; typically, private
and social living in the new role provides a practice period for the more critical--and
risky--change in professional role. If this is done to satisfy a pre-requisite for
surgery, it may also be called the real-life test (rlt)., f
Gaff : a type of panty designed
to hide the male bulge by tucking it away in a pocket or pouch within it so as to
hold the penis between the legs giving the appearance that there is no penis at
all. This item is often worn by individuals who cross dress, or by pre-op male-to-female
transsexuals., a
Gag (verb): to show extreme
jealousy: "i was gagging when i saw how good she looked.", e
Gagging (adjective): looking
good enough to cause jealousy: "she is absolutely gagging now that she had
her nose done.", e
Gain: gender advocacy internet
news, a subscription service that delivered world news headlines related to anything
that are relevant to the gender community., e
Gatekeeper [noun]: any professional
caregiver who actively regulates access to body modification methods for gender-different
people, e
Gay : term used to describe
a person whom is emotionally, spiritually or physically attracted primarily to persons
of the same gender. A person (normally a male) whom accepts same gender attraction
and identifies as gay., a
Gcs: gender confirmation
surgery. Another term for vaginoplasty., e
Gd: gender dysphoria. A
form of intense emotional distress where someone is unhappy with living in the role
of their assigned gender. It is currently classified as a symptom of "gender
identity disorder." gender dysphoria itself used to be a medical diagnosis
but was replaced by gid., e
Gea: gender education and
advocacy: a support organization., e
Gender aschematic: behavior
that does not consider gender an important factor in one's behavior. If your responses
to a person are the same regardless of gender, you are "gender aschematic",
e
Gender bender : (gender
blender) term used for a person who merges characteristics of all genders either
in subtle ways or whom intentionally flaunts merged or blurred cultural stereotipical
gender norms for purpose of shocking others, without a concern for passing., a
Gender binary (controversial
term): classification of sex and gender into two distinct forms of masculine and
feminine. At the moment i tend to believe that some cisgendered and transsexual
people more or less follow the dichotomy of the gender binary, while others don't.,
b
Gender community : (transgender
community) a loose association of individuals and organizations who transgress gender
norms in a variety of ways. Celebrating a recently born self awareness, this community
is growing fast across all lines. The central ethic of this community is unconditional
acceptance of individual exercise of freedoms including gender and sexual identity
and orientation., a
Gender disphoria - is a
much-abused term. It relates to people who feel that they are born in the wrong
body. Although there are females who feel this, more often than not it is felt by
males. It is true that there are a small number of people to whom this may apply,
and gender-reassignment surgery is appropriate. Unfortunately however, a great number
of men who put on one of their wife's dresses and buy a cheap wig, convince themselves
that they "were born in the wrong body." wrong! They are just fetishists
who use the concept of gender disphoria in order to justify aberrant behaviour.,
g
Gender dysphoria : term
used to describe the intense continuous discomfort resulting from an individuals
belief in the inappropriateness of their assigned gender at birth and resulting
gender role expectations. A clinical psychological diagnosis, which is offensive
to many in the transgender community, but is required to receive hormone replacement
therapy and or sexual reassignment surgery. (srs, grs)., a
Gender dysphoria: a condition
where a person feels that he or she is trapped within a body of the wrong sex. Dysphoria
is defined as an unpleasant or uncomfortable mood, such as sadness (depressed mood),
anxiety, irritability, or restlessness. See also gender identity disorder. Recently
i have started using the terms "sex dysphoria" or "body dysphoria" instead, as this suffering is primarily about
the body, and not about cultural gender roles., b
Gender expression: the physical
manifestation of one's gender identity, usually expressed through clothing, mannerisms,
and chosen names (see gender identity)gender identity or core gender identity (controversial
terms): the gender a person self-identifies as (see gender 1)., b
Gender identity : an inner
sense that one is or belongs to a particular sex., a
Gender identity disorder
(controversial term): formal diagnosis used by psychologists and physicians to describe
persons who experience significant gender dysphoria (discontent with the biological
sex they were born with). Some argue that there is no disorder, as they understand
gender as a social construct. I am pretty certain that there is a biological basis
for classic transsexuals (see classic transsexual women). Given that their gender
identity is different from their biological sex, that would meant that the word
disorder is appropriate. I also believe crossdreaming has a biological basis, but
this has in no way been proven (see crossexuality) . I have recently started using
the term "sex identity" instead of "gender identity", as this
-- in the case of gender dysphoric transgender -- is more about alienation from
the sex of one's birth body than from cultural gender roles., b
Gender identity: the sense
of one's self as male or female., d
Gender nazi [rare]: (1)
a derogatory term assigned by gender-different people to gender caregivers (e.g.,
"gatekeepers") who insist that their patients jump through a series of
soc hoops to affirm their existence as gender-different people. (2) a derogatory
term applied by some gender-different people to other gender-different people who
adamantly follow the socword-for-word, argue vehemently on its behalf and pedestal
gatekeepers as modern-day saviors., e
Gender phobia : (transphobia)
the irrational fear of those who are perceived to break and or blur cultural stereotypical
gender roles, often assumed to be queer. Expressed as negative feelings, attitudes,
actions or behaviors against those perceived as breaking and or blurring cultural
stereotypical gender roles., a
Gender presentation: the
expression of gender. People may present or express gender in a variety of ways
that may or may not correspond with their gender identity. If a person says they
are transgender, the gender they are expressing through their dress, hairstyle,
mannerisms, or other behaviors may or may not correspond to the gender an observer
might perceive through their presentation. Most people who are not transgender dress
and comport themselves in ways that reinforce their gender identity. Transgender
people usually do the same, but often they are unable to do so without social and/or
medical support, so the first time (or first several times) they are encountered,
particularly if they are pre-transition, they may be presenting their gender as
they believe they are expected by others to present, rather than as they would feel
most comfortable, or as they would if they felt they were free or otherwise able
to express their gender identity., d
Gender queer : term which
is used by some individuals whom may or may not fit on the spectrum of trans, or
be labeled as trans, but whom identify their gender and sexual orientation to be
outside the assumed norm., a
Gender reassignment surgery
- is the technical name for having a sex-change. There are only two valid reasons
for having this medical proceedure. One is that the person genuinely feels that
they were born in the wrong body. The other is that they want to be a woman so much,
usually for passive sexual purposes, that it presents as an option. For either of
these, the results can be very rewarding. The downside is that the side-effects
of the hormones needed to partly facilitate a sex-change have the unwelcome result
of shortening the life span. Therefore many questions need to be asked by the prospective
changer, so that a fully-informed decision can be reached., g
Gender reassignment surgery
: (grs, sex reassignment surgery-srs) : permanent surgical refashioning of genetalia
to resemble the genetalia of the desired gender. Sought to attain congruence between
one's body and one's gender identity., a
Gender role: the behaviors,
traits, thoughts, and dress expected by a culture of members of a particular sex.,
e
Gender roles : what one's
society and culture says that males and females are like. The socially constructed
and culturally specific behavior and appearance expectations imposed on females
(femininity) and males (masculinity)., a
Gender schema: an internalized
pattern of responses based on gender roles., e
Gender schematic: behavior
that considers gender an important factor in one's behavior. That is, if you immediate
classify a person as male or female and respond to them accordingly, you are gender
schematic., e
Gender therapist : licensed
therapist who follows the hbigda (wpath) transgender standards of care. Encourages
legal prescription hormone use prescribed usually by an endocrinoligist with a letter
recommendation by the therapist. Obtaining horomones illegally without medical testing
can and has led to death most notably from "thrombobis" or dangerous blood
clots. The therapist provides guidance during rle and provides recommendation letter
for grs. Many object to hbigda as "gatekeeping" however it is the safest
alternative now available. Others argue that transsexuality is not a mental illness
as outlined in dsm iv and that it is a medical condition. Perhaps this will change
in dsm v due out in 2011., a
Gender (controversial term):
(1) in social studies: the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and
attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. (2) in
biology: the state of being male or female. The biology of gender is a scientific
analysis of the physical basis for behavioural differences between males and females.
In this blog i will use the term in both ways, trying to remember to tell you which
is which., b
Genderfuck: someone who
appears visibly gender variant. A form of gender identity or gender expression,
using parody and exaggeration to call attention to its transgression of gender roles,
seeking to expose them as artificial, often by manipulating one's appearance to
create gender dissonance or ambiguity in stark opposition of the gender binary.
Used for crossdressing with contempt for any concern about passing; e.g., a male
wearing a skirt, but with a beard and unshaved legs. As i have noted elsewhere:
while there is clearly many facets of the gender roles that are culturally determined,
i strongly believe there is a biological core to gender identity., e
Genderpac: a national advocacy
group fighting gender stereotypes., e
Genderqueer [adjective]:
any individual that doesn't -- or won't -- adhere to the expectation of the only
two gender presentations that which our culture allows, as based upon one's ministerial
and external 'birth sex'. (as in, "when patrick was a kid, he didn't realize
the extent of how genderqueer he was, despite his inherent tomboyishness on the
playground."), e
Genetic female (gf), genetic
woman (gw), or genetic girl (gg) a non-transgendered female., f
Genetic girl (also genuine
girl or gg): natural born woman (see cisgender)., b
Genetic male (gm) a non-transgendered
male., f
Genetic sex : term used
to refer to chromosomal makeup of a individual. Often used to refer to assigned
gender at birth., a
Getting read : (clocked)
being detected as a person who is cross-dressed., a
Getting read being detected
as a person who is cross-dressed. Occasionally, this is called getting clocked no
transgendered person likes to get read, but the reality is that passing requires
extensive practice, and sometimes training, hormone therapy, electrolysis, and cosmetic
surgery. Much of this practice must be done in public, where the transgendered person
will get read when he or she makes mistakes. A person who is prepared to accept
this fact will be much more comfortable in public. One transsexual i know simply
starts out from her home with the assumption that everyone will read her, and that
that's ok. Even for her, though, this attitude is easier said than felt. Getting
read can be the occasion for abuse. It happened to me several months ago at a mall
in greensboro. I was in a store looking at earrings, when i heard a voice shouting
from the front of the store, "that's a dude, man; that's a dude!" i imagined
a group of teenagers crowding the small store entrance, none of them holding any
goodwill toward me. I did not look at them, but i did glance at the shop clerk,
who was looking at me. I waited until a couple of minutes until after the commotion
died down, looking at jewelry in which i had absolutely no interest, then left the
store., f
Gg: genetic girl, sometimes
used as a term to describe non-trans women (as opposed to tg). Sometimes considered
derogatory by women who were raised as girls from birth onwards and by some transwomen
who feel that chromosomes are not the defining characteristic for womanhood., e
Gid : (gender identity disorder)
according to the dsm .. A mental illness where one believes they have a gender identity
that is incongruant to their biological gender. (see gender dysphoria above.).,
a
Gid: gender identity disorder.
A diagnosis of a mental disorder sometimes given to transwomen. Not everyone agrees
that transwomen are mentally disordered., e
Girlfag: a biologically
female individual who feels a strong romantic or erotic attraction towards gay males
or male bisexuals or their milieu. A girlfag might partly or wholly feel "like
a gay man trapped in a woman's body". I guess this this group could be called
f2m crossdreamers., b
Glbt: gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender. An overarching term for anyone outside gender norms., e
Groin job [rare]: a de-medicalized,
casual way of describing genital surgery, without inferring that it reassigns sex.
"groin job" is not popular by people who subscribe to the philosophy that
being gender-different is an illness or a disorder., e
Grs: gender reassignment
surgery. Another term for vaginoplasty., e
Gw: genetic woman, sometimes
used as a term to describe non-transsexual women., e
Gynephilic: attracted to
women, the opposite of androphilic, e
Harry benjamin syndrome
(also hbs, controversial): also known as hbs this is purported to be an intersex
condition that is said to occur in the womb in the first twelve weeks after conception.
It is based on the brain sex theory by harry benjamin for transsexuals. Other studies
done though do not agree. The creator's of hbs are not medical professionals and
it is not accepted by the american medical association. While the theory is an excellent
thesis it is not accepted as fact in the medical community. These unqualified lay-people
have written their own unauthorized standards of care which are not medically valid
or accepted. The only accepted transgender standards of care are hbigda (wpath)
which is signed by medical professionals. The hbs soc has no medical signatures
on it., a
Hbigda: harry benjamin international
gender dysphoria association, an professional organization involved in gender variance.
In 2006, they implemented a name change to wpath (world professional association
for transgender health)., e
Hbs: see harry benjamin
syndrome., b
Hb-soc: harry benjamin standards
of care, a consensus of mental health professionals the appropriate way to treat
transsexuals., e
He, him, and his the correct
pronouns for referring to any f2m transsexual, or for a f2m cross-dresser who is
presenting as male. The same rules of appropriate choice of pronouns applies as
for m2f transgendered people., f
Herbals: dietary supplements
purported to have feminizing effects. Most have no clinical proof they work as claimed,
e
Hermaphrodite : outdated
term for an intersexxed person. (see intersexxed below in list.)., a
Hermaphrodite: an organism
with primary or secondary sex characteristics of both sexes. Though formerly used
to describe people as well, the preferred term is "intersexed person.",
e
Heteroflexible : (straight-ish,
homo-flexible). Individuals who are mostly attracted to another gender, but have
had or are open to having same sex relationships or behaviors., a
Heterosexism : the institutionalized
assumption that everyone is heterosexual and that heterosexualism is inherently
superior to and preferable to homosexuality or bisexuality., a
Heterosexual : an individual
who is emotionally, spiritually, physically, and or sexually attracted to those
of the opposite gender., a
Heterosexuality or homosexuality
- often it is asked whether transvestites are heterosexual or homosexual. Transvestites
and transvestite groups spring into defensive mode, and declare that - although
they like dressing as women - they are really heterosexual, without a homosexual
thought in their heads. Total rubbish! If one dresses as a woman, then it follows
that the normal, albeit restrained, agressiveness needed to acquire and maintain
an erection when making love to a woman, is absent. The two feelings - that of passive
femininity and that of masculinity - cannot exist side-by-side. It follows therefore,
that transvestites are not heterosexual; they are homosexual, or at the very least
- bisexual., g
Hir : a gender term used
by some in place of him or her, a new pronoun for those folks who stand outside
the binary gender system that we have in society., a
Hold-ups - are hold-up stockings.
These are much better than tights, and less trouble than suspenders and stockings.
They give the right look, and also leave the transvestite ready for sex when needed,
without having to pull off tights., g
Homophobia : (also biphobia)
the irrational fear of love, affection, and erotic behavior between people of the
same gender. Expressed as negative feelings, attitudes, actions or behaviors against
those perceived as non-heterosexuals. Often directed at those perceived as expressing
or presenting culturally stereotypically non-heterosexual characteristics and or
blurred gender roles. Biphobia also includes refuting the existance of bisexuality
by believing every individual is either homosexual or heterosexual., a
Homosexual : romantic or
sexual attraction or behavior among members of the same sex. On this blog an m2f
transsexual woman is homosexual if she is attracted to women, an f2m transsexual
man is homosexual if he is attracted to men. To avoid confusion i use the word androphilic
(attracted to men) and gynephilic (attracted to women) instead. Blanchard uses the
term homosexual transsexual (hsts) to describe m2f transsexuals that are attracted
to men. I find that very confusing., b
Hormone replacement therapy
: (hrt, hormonal sex reassignment). Administration of hormones to affect the development
of secondary sex characteristics of the opposite assigned gender. This process that
is lifelong, of using hormones to change the internal body chemistry. For male to
female estrogens are used, and for female to male androgens are used (testosterone).
Hormone use without medical supervision is strongly discouraged as it has resulted
in thousands of transgender deaths. Herbal concotions taken in large doses not approved
by the fda have also resulted in deaths and disabilty as well as having poor results.
Don't be fooled by herbal companies marketing to transgenders for profit with exaggerated
claims. Save your money for prescription hormones., a
Hormones estrogen and progesterone
(female sex hormones) for the m2f transsexual, and testosterone (male sex hormone)
for the f2m transsexual. This is a major topic on its own, but as a quick reference,
there are a few points to mention. First, these are powerful drugs, and should only
be used with medical supervision. This supervision is available for transsexuals
who work within the framework of the standards of care. Major effects of hormones
(breasts for m2f; lower voice, and facial and body hair for f2m) are not reversible.
Significant side effects of long-term usage include sterility, and impotence for
genetic males. Hormone therapy is necessary for transition, but starting hormones
is a decision that must not be made lightly., f
Hrc: human rights campaign,
an activist organization for gay and lesbian advocacy. Their early lack of trans
inclusion has softened in recent years, most notably in their inclusion of transpeople
in the employment non-discrimination act (enda)., e
Hrt: hormone replacement
therapy, e
Hsts (controversial term
used by ray blanchard): homosexual transsexual male. The real meaning of this term
is androphilic m2f transexual woman (see homosexuality). Blanchard does not use
this term for gynephilic f2m transmen., b
Humour - it is absolutely
essential for a transvestite to have a sense of humour, and above all to have the
ability to laugh at herself. It will help her keep her feet on the ground, and to
retain a sense of reality which will enable her to make informed decisions about
her activities when dressed as a woman. Many occasions will occur when the make-up
turns-out wrong, and the end result is more like coco the clown rather than a woman.
It is at times like these that a transvestite must be able to laugh at herself.,
g
Hysterectomy : operation
performed to remove the uterus. In cases of the female-to-male individual this operation
also includes removal of the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes., a
Ifge: international foundation
for gender education, a non-profit advocacy organization, e
Illusionist: a drag performer,
as in female illusionist., e
Impersonator: a drag performer,
as in female impersonator. Consider offensive by some, especially showgirls who
live full-time as women., e
Implants: breast implants,
e
In drab wearing the clothes
appropriate to one's gender of birth. When a transsexual has reached a point in
transition where this becomes psychologically uncomfortable, or where the person
is unsure about being able to pass in the gender of birth, it may be referred to
as being in drag., f
In the closet : not disclosing,
(referenced to coming out) being secretive about an individual's own sexual orientation
and or gender identity., a
Incorrect gender assignment
(iga): a proposed term that moves the "error" from the trans person's
mind or body to the assignment at birth., e
Insanity is a transvestite
in full-drag, but whose make-up leaves a lot to be desired, going to a rugby match
and coming-on to a bunch of drunken supporters - especially the losing team. Definately
something to be avoided., g
Internalized homophobia/transphobia
: the belief that same-gender sexual orientation and or gender identity is inferior
to heterosexual orientation and or masculine or feminine gender identity. The internalization
of negative messages, feelings about oneself and one's group, and beliefs about
how people like you should be treated, which often leads to self-hate and difficulty
with self-acceptance. Also irrational fear of breaking cultural or stereotypical
gender roles., a
International classification
of diseases (icd): an international version of the dsm, with close parallels. Often
used by insurance companies., e
Intersex(xed) : an individual
born with full or partial genetalia of both genders, or with underdeveloped genitalia.
Some are born with internal organs of a female with no external signs of female
but with male external genitalia. Surgery is common in infancy, when a singular
gender is assigned. Many who are assigned such without self choice develop a sense
or feeling of a loss of (an) essential part(s) of themself. Often the person so
assigned to one sex by surgery in infancy wishes to be the gender opposite the one
chosen for them., a
Intersexuality: in humans
refers to intermediate or atypical combinations of physical features that usually
distinguish male from female. This is usually understood to be congenital, involving
chromosomal, morphologic, genital and/or gonadal anomalies, such as diversion from
typical xx-female or xy-male presentations, e.g., sex reversal (xy-female, xx-male),
genital ambiguity, sex developmental differences. An intersexed individual may have
biological characteristics of both the male and female sexes. If transexuality and
crossdreaming/autogynephilia have biological (brain) foundations it could be argued
that these conditions also are intersexual. In this blog, however, i will not use
the term in that way, in order to avoid unnecessary confusion., b
Is: intersexed, e
Jobs for transvestites who
insist on wearing drag to work, are few and far between. Many employers are tolerant
of the peccadilos of their staff, but the distracting element of a fork-lift driver
in drag is not condusive to peaceful staff relations., g
Juice [noun]: any external
hormones used to appropriate certain secondary features (either ftm or mtf). Also
juice cocktail, e
Knickers are essential wearing
for transvestites, preferably the tighter the better. Most women's panties are insubstantial
things, so a better alternative is bikini-bottoms as these tend to be tighter and
hold the genitals in better., g
Labiaplasty : this surgery
for the male-to-female individual is normally only needed in cases where a surgeon
uses a two-stage vaginoplasty procedure.it is the stage where labia and the clitoral
hood are created., a
Lava: laser-assisted voice
adjustment, an experimental voice altering procedure with mixed results., e
Lbgt (also glbt and lgbtq)
: refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (and queer) people. Lgbt emphasize
a diversity of sexuality and gender identity‐based cultures and is sometimes
used to refer to anyone who is non‐heterosexual instead of
exclusively to people who are homosexual, bisexual, or transgender. Some classic
transsexuals as well as intersexed people resist being included under the lgbt umbrella,
as they feel they have nothing in common with homosexuals and crossdreamers/autogynephiliacs.,
b
Lesbian : a person who identifies
as a woman who is emotionally, spiritually, physically, and or sexually attracted
primarily to members of the same gender. A female who accepts her same gender attraction
and identifies as lesbian., a
Lesbigatr: lesbian, bisexual,
gay, transgender. An overarching term for anyone outside gender norms, e
Letters: two letters from
qualified therapists for getting vaginoplasty., e
Lhr: laser hair removal,
e
Lighting - is a crucial
aspect of transvestism. Few of us - no matter how good we are at it - are literally
in our best light in daylight. Perhaps for that reason we could consider ourselves
creatures of the night. The general rule i have found is that the dimmer the light,
the more realistic - or, more correctly, the less unrealistic - we are. Indeed,
lighting, or lack of it, is a transvestite's best friend., g
Lipo: liposuction, e
M2f, mtf, male-to-female
: term used to identify a person who was male gendered at birth but whom identifies
as female, lives as a woman, or identifies as feminine. Some prefer the term transwoman.,
a
Ma'am (verb): to be referred
to as female, usually when you want to be: "i got ma'amed at the store today.",
e
Makes this a close to useless
term in my book., b
Make-up is the bane of transvestites'
lives, as the struggle to find just the right sort to mask one's male features is
an arduous one. Often, it is better to take make-up lessons from an expert, who
can suggest various alternatives for the individual's complexion., g
Male bodied : a person who
was assigned to male gender at birth, or a person who has had their genitals surgically
altered to be a man., a
Male-to-female (mtf): describes
the trajectory of a person who is changing or has changed their body and lived gender
role from a birth-assigned male to an affirmed female. Also, trans woman or transwoman.,
d
Mammaplasty : a surgery
performed to increase or shrink the size of the breasts. (see breast augmentation
surgery, above)., a
Mammogram : (mammography)
a cancer screening performed on females. This screening is one which individuals
whom are male-to-female transsexuals should partake of yearly after 40 years of
age. It involves x-raying of the breast tissues for earliest detection of breast
tumors before they can be otherwise seen or felt., a
Mary kay girl [noun]: a
derogatory term made by some gender-different people to describe others who may
be perceived as crossdressers; as having a deficiency in in fashion or makeup skills;
or simply poorly-transparent, transgender or transsexual people. (alternate term:
dermablend girl), e
Mastectomy : the surgical
removal of the female breast tissue. For female-to-male transsexuals. This surgery
which is often referred to as top surgery, allows the individual to no longer have
need of a binder, (see bind, above) as from that point on the individual has male
sized breasts. This surgery is also performed on natal females in cases of cancer.,
a
Metamorph : (shape shifter)
used by some people who choose not to identify as transsexual, to express their
belief that they are not changing their gender, but rather changing their body to
reflect their inner feelings and gender identity., a
Metaoidioplasty : this surgery
for the female-to-male individual involves the freeing of the enlarged clitoris/penis
from the underlying labia minora and dropping it via release of the suspensory ligament.,
a
Metrosexual: a heterosexual
man (especially one living in a post-industrial, capitalist culture) that has a
strong concern for his appearance or a lifestyle and who displays feminine attributes
stereotypically associated with homosexual men., b
Mf: male-to-female, e
'Mones: hormones, e
Mtf: male-to-female, e
Mwmf: michigan womyn's music
festival, a gathering which has drawn fire for its policy of excluding transsexuals,
e
My t: my trans identity,
also my history, my legend, my situation, my deal, my function: "i don't tell
anybody my t.", e
Nakedness literally strips
away all the hard-work a transvestite has put into looking like a female. Ironically
however, most men who use transvestites prefer them to be naked except for wigs
and stockings when they have sex with them., g
Name change: legal documents
documenting a court-ordered name change., e
Natal woman: a term used
by some to exclude transsexuals from the definition of femininity. See also woman-born
woman, e
Neoclitoris : the created
clitoris for a male-to-female transsexual individual during sex reassignment surgery.
There are two ways to create a neoclitoris for the transsexual woman. The most common
method is to remove the head or glans of the penis, and use some of that tissue
to function in the position of a natal female's clitoris. Some transsexual women
have the entire penis head used as their clitoris. This partly depends on the doctor
performing the surgery. Some have spongiform from their urethra's used to function
as the neoclitoris. Most transsexual women's bodies readily accept the relocation
of glans penile tissue in the area of a biological woman's clitoris., a
New woman a post-op m2f
transsexual, legally certified to be a woman. After surgery, the doctor gives the
new woman legal papers which can be used to change gender on documents such as birth
certificates and drivers licenses. A post-op f2m transsexual, of course, is anew
man., f
Ngltf [noun]: national gay
and lesbian task force, an activist organization for glbt advocacy, known for its
1997 inclusion of transgender people into its mission statement., e
Non-labeling : individuals
who find the existing labels too constrictive and or choose not to identify within
a particular category., a
Non-op : individuals who
have not attained and may not desire to attain gender reassignment surgery, and
may or may not take hormone replacement therapy. For many individuals, self-identification
and self expression, through cross living or other methods of gender identity achieve
harmony or congruence between one's body and one's gender identity and there is
no need felt for surgical reconstruction. Or in some cases it is for medical reasons
that one is forced to remain non-op. Also there are some for whom monitary reasons
prevent the surgery thus making them remain in a non-op mode either temporarily
or for extended periods of time and in many cases for life., a
Non-op (non-operative):
someone who lives as female but does not plan to have vaginoplasty., e
Non-op: transsexual who
has not and will not have sex reassignment surgery. May also refer to transgendersists
and autogynephiliacs. (see transsexual, sex reassignment surgery, transgendersits
and autogynephiliacs)., b
Non-ts: women who are not
transsexual. A preferred term used by this site., e
Ntac: national transgender
advocacy coalition, an american national lobby group for transgender people., e
Obgyn(ecologist) : (gynecology)
a doctor trained in the branch of medicine dealing with treatment of diseases of
the female reproductive system, including the breasts. After sex reassignment surgery,
many male-to-female transsexuals opt to visit a obgyn to have the doctor check that
they are healing correctly. Also it is recommended that the mtf post op visit an
gynecologist at least once yearly to be sure that she is healthy. While the mtf
on has no cervix or uterus it is always possible to get cancer of the vagina. This
type of doctor can make sure that the mtf postop individual is checked foer this
in the yearly checkup., a
Olive oil - is a must for
transvestites who are desirious of changing their voice to more closely resemble
a female one. Women's voices are softer, with fewer harsh resonances than men. Swallowing
a tablespoon of olive oil just prior to talking, has the effect of diminishing the
harsher resonances and also making the voice much smoother. Try it out - it may
taste horrible, but it does work. If the taste is too harsh, add a squirt of lemon
juice., g
Omnisexual : a term used
along with pansexual. (see pansexual below.)., a
Oral sex - is something
that transvestites - like men or women - do, or don't do. The reason it deserves
a mention is that a few fundamental issues need to be addressed before doing it
for the first time. Firstly, the risk of infection has to be born in mind, although
strictly speaking there is far less risk with oral sex than with penetrative sex.
If you're worried, there are a range of flavoured condoms on the market. My personal
favourite is banana, although strawberry is a close second. Avoid lime - it always
makes me gag. Secondly, whatever you do - don't bite. Imagine what it feels like
if some idiot bites you down there. Ouch! So if you bite someone, you can't be surprised
if they give you a slap., g
Orch: short for orchiedectomy,
e
Orchie or orchy: short for
orchiedectomy, e
Orchiectomy : surgery to
remove the testes. This is opted for by some male-to-female individuals in order
to reduce testosterone and stop the need for testosterone blocking medicines. This
procedure can be used as both a step towards reassignment surgery or as a final
procedure for those individuals who do not desire grs., a
Orchiectomy: a medical term
for castration, e
Orchiedectomy: a medical
term for castration, e
Out: living openly about
one's trans status, e
Pack : item placed in the
underwear of a ftm pre-op to suggest the prescence of a penis there. Some use a
rolled up sock or a dildo to produce this effectively., a
Pansexual : an individual
who is emotionally, spiritually, physically, and or sexually attracted to those
of any gender or physical makeup. (also sometimes referred to as omni-sexual, flexual,
or multi-sexual)., a
Passing : the ability for
a person to present themselves in another gender than that which they live full
time or which they were assigned at birth., a
Passing privilege: the belief
that those who "pass" enjoy greater acceptance in society., e
Passing the ability to be
accepted as a member of one's gender of choice. Yes, choice can be a loaded word;
none of us "chose" to be who we are, but we do choose how we deal with
it. In that sense, it is appropriate for a transgendered person to choose whether
to go out as male, female, or in between. We also have strong preferences about
which gender we'd rather be, and which gender presentation we are more comfortable
with. Depending on the situation, these may or may not be the same., f
Penetrative sex - as to
the wisdom of penetrative sex, although anal penetration is the only option open
to a transvestite, it is well to remember that it hurts - a lot. If you're masochistic,
okay. If you're not, decide whether the role-fulfillment that being penetrated affords
you, is worth the pain and - in some cases - worth the anal rips that can occur.,
g
Pflag: parents and friends
of lesbians and gays, and advocacy group that also works on behalf of trans people.,
e
Phalloplasty : operation
for construction of a male genitalia (penis). Some procedures involve flaps of skin
taken from the groin and abdomen, but more recent versions of this surgery involve
the free forearm flap method of which involves a segment of skin from the forearm
being bisected and used to form the penis. This method allows for sensitivity during
intercourse in the constructed penis, as well as standing urination., a
Post-op (post-operative):
had vaginoplasty. Sometimes used as an objectifying adjective by transfans: "post-ops
don't interest me at all.", e
Post-structuralist (related
to post-modernist): poststructuralism denies
the possibility of a truly scientific study of "man" or of "human
nature", as all belief systems are believed to be socially constructed through
language and semiotics. This means that all meanings and intellectual categories
are shifting and unstable. The term is relevant for crossdreamers as we from 2011
onwards have seen a few crossdreamers argue that crossdreaming is a social construct
based on the psychological development of the individual crossdreamer. Personally
i find poststructuralist methods very useful for analyzing the social context of
crossdreaming, but since the philosophy has no tools for asserting the effect of
biology on mental possesses, it cannot be used to study the interaction between
body and mind., b
Pre-op (pre-operative):
haven't had vaginoplasty, but plans to. Sometimes used as an objectifying adjective
bytransfans: "i only like pre-ops." many people feel that categorizing
by surgical status places too much emphasis on a procedure that can be difficult
to obtain for many transpeople., e
Presentation : the totality
of one's appearance when dressing, including voice, behavior, appropriateness of
clothing for the situation, etc., a
Primary sex characteristics
: male=penis and testes, female=vagina., a
Pshrink: therapist, e
Psych: a psychologist or
psychiatrist: "i got my psych letters.", e
Pt: part-time, living part
time as a female, e
Pumped: to be injected with
free silicone, a cheap but illegal way to change your body shape., e
Punk (verb): to be read:
"somebody punked me at the bar last night.", e
Queer : used to identify
someone who aligns themselves with the trans, bisexual, lesbian, and gay (lgbt)
community, a term which sometimes now is used in a positive self identification
way by some amongst our vast community, but which historically was used only in
the negative context to ridicule and label anyone not conforming to heterosexual
persons and societal gender norms., a
Quick-change. The art of
quick change is essential for transvestites who are likely to have visitors turning
up when they are in drag. Having ready a track-suit to slip into in a hurry is a
good idea. For the make-up, cleansing wipes or wet-wipes are very good in removing
make-up in a hurry. But make sure you check yourself in the mirror before answering
the door., g
Rape is a very real aspect
of transvestism, when one engages in meeting men for sex. Only a very small percentage
of women victims report rape - a far lesser percentage of transvestites report when
they have been raped, out of fear of being exposed to friends and family. Quite
a few transvestites - me included - have been raped several times., g
Read (verb): 1. To be recognized
as transgender, esp. By a non-trans person. 2. To insult someone, as in, "i
had to read her after she was acting shady.", e
Real girl: a very loaded
term used to describe non-transsexual women. Considered highly offensive., e
Real life test : (rlt or
life test) a period of time required of individuals seeking reassignment surgery
during which they must live full-time expressing and presenting the gender in and
of which they identify as. Many doctors require a real life test of two or more
years before advancement to srs (surgery). This real life test period is necessary
to be sure that an individual can capably adapt to the sought after gender role.
Also known as rle or real life experience. Check with your surgeon for rle time
requirements as there are variations between them., a
Rle: real-life experience.
The period of time living full-time required for vaginoplasty, designed to ensure
you can function in society., e
Rlt: real-life test. The
period of time living full-time required for vaginoplasty, designed to ensure you
can function in society., e
Roger: a post-vaginoplasty
transsexual woman who does not pass and has given up trying to pass. See also brick.,
e
Rubbers in these days of
virulent sexual diseases are essential if a transvestite allows men to have sex
with them. If you don't care, that is your choice, but be sure to inform th eman
you're with at the time, so that he can make an informed decision for himself as
to whether or not to have sex with you., g
S.s.t: soc.support.transgender,
a usenet newsgroup known more for flame wars than support., e
Secondary sex characteristics
: the changes that appear when a person reaches puberty. They include, but are not
limited to : facial hair and body hair, muscle mass development, and voice changes
for males. Breast development and curves for females. In both genders fertility
or ability to reproduce. This also refers to the body changes brought on by taking
hrt in cases of breast development, curves and emotional changes for mtf. Body and
facial hair, muscle mass, voice depth changes, and agressive tendancy for ftm.,
a
Separatist transsexual persons,
mainly m2f transwomen, who argue they are not part of transgender culture. There
are separate schools of separatism: (1) classic transsexuals, who believe that there
is a clear and distinct biological difference between being a woman who is born
in a man's body and men who get aroused by imagining themselves as women (like crossdressers,
autogynephiliacs, transgenderists and feminine gay men). (2) harry benjamin syndrome
supporters follow a philopsopy similar to classic transsexuals, but are more prone
to gender stereotyping. (3) transkids are transwomen who follow the theories of
ray blanchard, considering themselves to be "homosexual transsexuals"
and therefore -- apparently -- more feminine than autogynephiliacs. (4) some crossdressers
and transgenderists, argue -- based on the philosophy of crossdresser virginia price
-- that they have nothing in common with transwomen and gay men. 1,2 and 3 believe
the transgender movement is run by crossdressers and autogynephiliacs, while group
4 believes it is run by transwomen. All separatist groups fight each other and whatever
remains of the transgender movement. It could have been funny in a monty python
life of brian kind of way, hadn't it been for all the suffering this bickering is
causing., b
Sex assignment : the declaration,
by a doctor, based on what your external genitalia look like, as to what gender
you are, and that therefore you are supposed to grow up to exist within a certain
set gender role., a
Sex dysphoria: see gender
dysphoria. , b
Sex identity (also sexual
identity, although the term sexual identity more often refers to sexual orientation):
the inner feeling or conviction of being
male or female. See also gender identity disorder., b
Sex reassignment surgery
(srs) the most common term for surgery which changes physiological gender. It is
sometimes referred to as corrective surgery,reconciliation surgery, or simply surgery.
F2m transsexuals have top surgery (double radical mastectomy) and bottom surgery
(hysterectomy and reconstructive surgery)., f
Sex: (1) in social sciences
sex refers to the biological differences between men and women, as opposed to gender
which refers to the cultural expressions of the roles given to biological males
and females. (2) in biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits,
often resulting in the specialization of organisms into a male or female variety
(known as the two sexes). , b
Sexual orientation: a pattern
of emotional, romantic and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both genders.
Subcategories are : heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. Some argue that heterosexual
and homosexual are exclusive categories, others that these orientations exist along
a continuum that ranges from exclusive heterosexual to exclusive homosexual, including
various forms of bisexuality in-between. Some people identify as asexual. To avoid
confusion i will often use the words gynephile and androphile in this blog (see
gynephile and androphile)., b
Shape shifter : (metamorph)
used by some people who choose not to identify as transsexual, to express their
belief that they are not changing their gender, but rather changing their body to
reflect their inner feelings and gender identity., a
Shapewear : padded panties,
girdles, or bras designed to help enhance or produce a female figure. Often used
by cross dressers and male-to-female transsexuals., a
She, her, and hers the correct
pronouns for referring to any m2f transgendered person. These are always appropriate
when the person is presenting as female, and are usually the safe bet when discussion
gender issues related to that person. A post-operative transsexual, who is still
married to the same woman she married as a male, tells of an incident in which her
daughter called from another room for help with her homework. Before she could reply,
her wife called back, "don't bother daddy; she's doing her nails.", f
Shemale : derogatory term
coined by the porn industry to describe mtf's who keep the genitals they were born
with. Incorrectly described as transexuals (note spelling). Transgenderist is now
the correct description used by therapists. Most take female hormones and may obtain
facial or breast enhancement surgery but almost never srs., a
She-male a genetic male
who has physical characteristics of both male and female. This differs from a hermaphrodite
in that a she-male has these characteristics by choice (due to hormones), while
a hermaphrodite has these characteristics from birth. The term accurately describes
most m2f transsexuals during transition, but it is also used (with different implications)
for a genetic male working as a show-girl, or otherwise exploiting her physiology.,
f
Showgirl: someone who performs
drag shows, e
Sigmoid vaginoplasty: a
controversial vaginoplasty procedure where part of the colon is used., e
Significant other : an individual
who is either the girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, or life partner of a transgendered
person and who may or may not be supportive of the inner feelings and gender identity
of their partner. In cases where the partner of a transgendered individual first
finds out about their partners gender issues or wishes to cross dress many can not
cope with the issues surrounding their partner. Some choose to leave their partner
for good while others find this new aspect of their partner to be a side they can
either learn to cope with or actually support. Some even find the new aspects to
be desireable in their partner., a
Sil: abbreviation for injectable
silicone, e
Silicone pumping party :
illegal practice of pumping industrial silicone into the face, breasts, hips and
buttocks of transwomen by unlicensed persons. This often ends in "death"
or "extreme disfigurement". Not recommended as it is dangerous., a
Silicone: an illegal substance
injected into the hips, breasts and face, usually to make the appearance more feminine.,
e
Sir (verb): to be referred
to as male, usually when you don't want to be: "i got sirred at the store today.",
e
So: significant other, a
partner, e
Soc: standards of care,
a guideline for treating transsexuals put out by hbigda., e
Soffa : term means (significant
other, friend, family, or ally) of a person who identifies as transsexual, transgender,
cd or gender varient., a
Spill my t: to have your
identity divulged by someone: "someone i used to work with spilled my t at
my new job.", e
Spook (verb): to read, e
Srs : (sex reassignment
surgery) see gender reassignment surgery above., a
Standards of care : a set
of minimum guidelines originally formulated by the harry benjamin international
gender dysphoria association, inc. (hbigda) for care of transsexual individuals
and providing requirements for consumers and service providers. Other standards
also exist under world professional association for trans health (wpath)., a
Stealth : the act of living
in plain site without being seen as transgendered or being read. To blend in., a
Stent: a medical term for
a dilator., e
Straight : an individual
who is emotionally, spiritually, physically, and or sexually attracted primarily
to members of the opposite gender. A person who accepts their opposite gender attraction,
and whom identifies as straight. Also used to identify a mtf attracted to a male
or a ftm attracted to a female., a
Submission is a big part
of a transvestite's persona. The main reason a transvestite wants to dress as a
woman is so that he can have passive sex with men. The submissive aspect often doesn't
stop there - it stretches to allowing men to do anything to them, because only in
that way can they feel fulfilled in the passive female role they have embraced.,
g
T [noun]: any testosterone
regimen., e
T*: an overall abbreviation
for transgender, e
Target sex : the desired
sex of a transsexual or transgendered person which is opposite of one's biological
sex., a
Target sex or target gender:
the sex or gender someone wants to embody or express., e
Tcr: thyroid cartilage reduction,
also called a trachea shave, e
T-friendly: a group or person
which accepts transgender people., e
Tg: transgender, e
T-girl: a transgender female.
There are mixed feelings regarding the use of this term., e
There are also cultural
differences in this term. In north america, the word crossdresser can essentially
be the same as transvestite; it needn't necessarily connotate for sexual purposes.
However in europe there are clear examples of this connection. For example if a
celebrity or politician was found in some sex scandal where they were dressed it
would be described as a "crossdressing shocker" rather than a "transvestite
shocker". This is why i prefer to split the terms transvestite and crossdresser
to refer to two different motivations., c3
Throw shade: to read (as
in insult), e
Top surgery : surgery "above
the waist." breast auugmentation for the mtf and breast reduction for the ftm.
There are many different issues that cause each person to make the decision to either
have or not have the surgeries. Some factors include: desire, expense, physical
health, age, and access to medical care and information. There are also many difficulties
that can occur with these surgeries, which will factor into each individual's decision
making process., a
Trachea shave or trache
shave: a procedure for removing cartilage from the adam's apple, e
Trannie chaser or tranny
chaser: (derogatory) see transfan., b
Trannie: a term used by
some tg women to describe other tg women. Often considered offensive if used by
a non-tg, e
Tranny / transie: slang
terms for transgender or transsexual. Some people find these highly offensive, while
others may be comfortable with them as a self-reference, but consider them derogatory
if used by outsiders. It is recommended that health care providers avoid using these
terms when speaking with or about transgender patients., d
Tranny: a term used by some
tg women to describe other tg women. Often considered offensive if used by a non-tg,
e
Tranny-chaser: a derogatory
term used to describe someone who is attracted to tgs. Also transie-chaser., e
Trans: shorthand term for
a variety of transgender identities. Also, trans people or transpeople. Avoid using
this term as a noun: a person is not "a trans"; they may be a trans person.,
d
Trans-: a prefix related
to transgender, i.e. A trans-friendly business, e
Transexual: variant spelling
of transsexual., e
Transfan: (also transsensual, admirerer or derogatory: tranny
chaser) man with a sexual preference for preoperative male-to-female transsexuals
, transgenderists or even crossdressers (see transsexual and transgenderist). Many
argue that transfans are closeted homosexuals. I suspect that many of them are crossdreamers.,
b
Transfolk: also trans folk,
a gender-neutral term for trans people collectively, regardless of gender., e
Transgender : those who
transgress rigid societal gender norms, and who present a breaking or blurring of
cultural stereotypical gender roles. This includes: transsexuals, cross dressers,
androgynes, gender benders, shape shifters, and intersexxed individuals. The word
describes a category and community, not the individual groups under it's umbrella
which are very different from each other. Some intersexed people do not consider
themselves transgender. Others who are changing roles and gender through surgery
identity with it., a
Transgender community :
(gender community) a loose association of individuals and organizations who transgress
gender norms in a variety of ways. Celebrating a recently born self awareness, this
community is growing fast across all lines. The central ethic of this community
is unconditional acceptance of individual exercise of freedoms including gender
and sexual identity and orientation., a
Transgender(ed): [adjective]
(contoversial term, also tg and trans): (1, common use) umbrella term applied to
a variety of individuals, behaviors, and groups involving tendencies to diverge
from the normative gender roles connected to their original biological sex, including
transsexuals. (2, original use) people who want to live cross-gender without sex
reassignment surgery, excluding transsexuals. (3, derogatory) autogynephiliacs and
crossdressers, as opposed to "classic transsexuals" or hbs transwomen.
I use the word as (1).), b
Transgender: literally "across
gender"; sometimes interpreted as "beyond gender"; a community-based
term that describes a wide variety of cross-gender behaviors and identities. This
is not a diagnostic term, and does not imply a medical or psychological condition.
Avoid using this term as a noun: a person is not "a transgender"; they
may be a transgender person., d
Transgendered (tg or t*)
this is a blanket term for any person whose internal gender identity differs from
physiological gender. I have occasionally heard this described as bi-gendered.,
f
Transgenderist (tg) this
describes a person who is living full-time in a new gender role, but does not intend
to have surgery. Yes, this double use of the term does get confusing!, f
Transgenderist (controversial
term): transgendered people who derive pleasure from and value their genitals as
originally developed. Like transsexuals, many are interested in obtaining electrolysis,
hormones and even cosmetic surgery to bring their outward presentation in line with
their inner sense of self. However, transgenderists are not interested in sex reassignment
surgery. Transsexual men and women who for health and other reasons do not obtain
srs are not included in this definition. Some deny that transgenderists exist, arguing
that they are either misled classic transsexuals or autogynephiliacs. The term must
not be confused with "transgender", which means something entirely different.,
b
Transgenderist: a person
who lives as their target gender without wishing to change their target sex., e
Transie: a term used by
some transgender women to describe other transgender women. Often considered offensive
if used by a non-transgender person., e
Transition this is the process
of changing gender role, and also the time period in which the change occurs. The
time period starts, more or less, with the decision to change gender, and ends with
surgery. The term is also used in the sense of an event, usually when a person begins
working in the new gender role., f
Transition: a term meaning
the period of time when a transgender or transsexual person is learning how to cross-live
socially as a member of the sex category opposite their birth-assigned sex, or is
engaged in early hormone use. Some people use this term to describe their medical
condition with regard to their gender until they have completed the medical procedures
that are relevant for them., d
Transkid (controversial):
non-technical term for m2f androphilic transsexual, used mostly for political reasons
to have a non-clincal way to refer to androphilic transsexuals as a population rather
then a condition. See homosexual transsexual., b
Transman : some ftm's prefer
this newer term. See ftm., a
Transparency [noun]: [not
congruent with "passing"] [ed. Note: this is a concept proposed by a reader
and not a term i've heard used] the state by which a gender-different person possesses
passing privilege, but doesn't try to cover the fact that they are gender-different
(i.e., not creating false stories about childhood, or subscribing to the "ex-transsexual"
ideology), or doesn't exploit their passing privilege to try to fit into a certain
social expectation of "women" or "men". Where "passing"
infers an effort of "suppressing oneself","acting" or "trying"
to be a certain presentation, "having transparency" is simply a state
of being oneself and letting any nuance of one's personality come through, regardless
whether those personality traits are regarded by some as "feminine" or
"masculine". "transparent" [adjective], e
Transpeople (controversial):
at this blog used for both transsexuals and crossdreamers/autogynephiliacs and crossdressers.,
b
Transphile or transophile:
someone attracted to transgender women., e
Transphilia: attraction
to transgender people., e
Transphilic (also trans-philic):
see transfan., b
Transphobia : (gender phobia)
the irrational fear of those who are perceived to break and or blur cultural stereotypical
gender roles, often assumed to be queer. Expressed as negative feelings, attitudes,
actions or behaviors against those perceived as breaking and or blurring cultural
stereotypical gender roles., a
Transsexual - someone who
feels compelled to turn into a woman - a brave step, for which much courage is needed,
considering the risk to general health in later life. Many men are genuinely transsexual,
and really do need to change sex for their mental and emotional well-being. There
are a great many, however, who want gender reassignment surgery solely in order
to indulge their passive sexual predilictions. , g
Transsexual : mtf, ftm,
pre-op, post-op, non-op. A person that experiences an intense long term discomfort
resulting from the feeling of inappropriateness of their assigned gender role at
birth and the discomfort of their body, and whom as a result adapts their gender
role and body in order to reflect and be congruent with their gender identity. This
may include cross-living, synthesized sex hormones, surgery and other body modification
which may or may not lead to the feeling of harmony between a person's body and
gender identity., a
Transsexual man: a person
who has or has had a biologically female body, but who identifies as/is a woman.
Also known as a f2m transsexual or transman. See transsexual and f2m., b
Transsexual woman: a person
who has or has had a biologically male body, but who identifies as/is a woman. Also
known as a m2f transsexual or transwoman. See transsexual and m2f., b
Transsexual : (also spelled
transexual, controversial term): (1) a condition in which an individual identifies
with a physical sex that is different from his or her biological one. (2) a person
who has undergone sex reassignment treatment and surgery (srs). The main controversy
regarding this term is based on the idea that some argue that there are two types
of transsexual m2f women: (1) classic transsexuals or hbs women (see classic transsexual
women and harry benjamin syndrome) and (2) autogynephiliacs (see autogynephilia).
Some use the term exclusively for classic transsexual women, some for both, and
some for all who have had srs. I use it for both classical pre-op and post-op transsexuals
and for crossdreamers and autogynephiliacs who have changed sex., b
Transvestite- a person who
is more comfortable when dressed as a woman. Normally, he retains a firm grasp of
reality, realising that he is not an actual woman - although has does have close
contact with his feminine side, which transvestism helps him express. There is nothing
wrong with being a transvestite - it is a thing to be proud of. A transvestite regards
himself as a canvass, doing whatever he can to turn himself into his idea of a beautiful
woman., g
Transvestite: a psychiatric
term applied to male-bodied people who wear female clothing, periodically, episodically,
for sexual gratification, and may experience significant distress. Some people who
crossdress will use this term as a self-referent, but others reject its potentially
stigmatizing psychiatric/diagnostic meaning, or use the term crossdresser in its
place because they do not dress for sexual gratification or feel distress about
the behavior., d
Transwoman : some mtf's
prefer this newer term. See mtf., a
Truck: synonym for brick,
e
Ts: transsexual, e
Tuck the technique of hiding
male genitals so that they do not cause an embarrassing bulge under female clothing.
A good tuck is effective in even the tightest of female clothes, such as leotards
and bathing suits., f
Tuck(ing) : the act or process
of hiding male genitalia by tucking them back between the legs., a
Tv: transvestite-- an outdated
term for crossdresser., e
Two-spirit : a term for
both same gender loving and transgendered people that emerged from various native
american traditions. The dineh (navaho) word is nadleehe one who is transformed,
the lakota (sioux) as winkte, the mohave as alyha, the zuni as lhamana, the omaha
as mexoga, the aleut and kodiak as achnucek, the zapotec as ira' muxe, the cheyenne
as he man eh., a
Twr: transsexual women's
resources, the name of a website on medical issues for transwomen, maintained by
anne lawrence., e
Ultimate acceptance is when
a transvestite can go shopping in a supermarket without attracting a second glance.
To achieve this, he has to literally leave his penchant for dressing like a slut
at home, and carefully dress-down, donning the ordinary type of clothing that most
women wear every day. Wearing the absolute minimum of make-up is also a good idea.,
g
Unclockable: describes someone
who is accepted without question or suspicion in her chosen gender., e
Vaginoplasty : in cases
of transgendered individuals this is a surgical method of creating of a neo vagina.
There are two main methods with use of doner tissue from the penis and the scrotum
in both cases. And a third way which is used in only the most extreme cases. The
first entails the following generally used method. After first incisions in the
genitalia the right spermatic cord is ligated (bound so as not to bleed) and clamped.
The primary incision is continued up the ventral (lower) side of the shaft of the
penis. The anterior (top) flap is then developed from the skin of the penis. The
urethra is dissected from the shaft. The corpora cavernosa (two chambers in the
penis which run the length of the penis and are filled with spongy tissue which
blood flows into filling the open spaces in the spongy tissue to create an erection.)
Are separated to assure a minimal stump. Next, the anterior (top) flap is perforated
to position the urethral meatus. (urethra). The skin flaps are sutured and placed
in position in the vaginal cavity. The second method was created by dr. Suporn watanyusakul
in chonburi, thailand and is known as the chonburi pouch method or the suporn technique.
Dr. Suporn's method is quite different from the typical sexual reassignment surgery
as he does not use the penile inversion method. Instead, he constructs the vaginal
vault (canal), with scrotal skin and uses the penile tissues for a labia, clitoris,
and other external features. A full thickness inguinal (groin crease) skin graft
is used for the vaginal lining in rare cases where inadequate scrotal skin is available.
Dr. Suporn's method generally yields a deeper neovagina than the more standard penile
inversion technique. After either method is completed the neo vagina is packed to
insure it keeps its shape as the patient begins the healing process. Some individuals
swear that suporns technique is superior, others feel the penial inversion method
is. The third style of vaginoplasty is called colovaginoplasty and involves a cutting
away and resecting of the cut ends of the sigmoid colon. This leaves a freed section
of the sigmoid colon for use in forming a vaginal lining., a
Vanity is a danger for transvestites.
It is well to remember that just because one thinks one looks good in the mirror,
doesn't necessarily mean that other people will look on you as just a man in drag.,
g
Vgv: visibly gender-variant,
a term used by some to describe anyone whose appearance or actions do not match
their culture's arbitrary expectations for people of their sex., e
Wannabes - are usually crossdressers
- not even genuine transvestites - who have read somewhere the phrase "born
in the wrong body" and adopt it as their own. Essentially, they are just sad
individuals who are incapable of sustaining a normal relationship, and who identify
themselves with transgendered issues whilst doing so behind their wife's back.,
g
Wbw: womyn-born-womyn, a
term used by some to exclude transsexuals from the definition of femininity., e
Woodwork the place where
transsexuals disappear into, after surgery. After transition and surgery, most transsexuals
want to get on with their lives, and they leave the gender community. This is not
necessarily a trip back into the closet, as a post-operative transsexual no longer
has a mismatch between physiological and mental gender. However, some m2f post-ops
choose not to disclose their past. Srs for m2f transsexuals has been perfected to
the point that most people, with the possible exception of gynecologists, cannot
tell the difference between a post-op and a genetic female., f
Woodworking (or stealth
woodworking): for a transsexual to live in a manner that conceals her or his past
sex., b
Wpath: in 2006, hbigda began
implementing a name change to world professional association for transgender health.,
e
X marks the spot. Just as
women do, transvestites have facial imperfections. These, they try to cover-up with
excessive make-up, which leads to totally the wrong effect. A much better alternative
is to use concealer sticks, and just dab them on the offending spot or smear. They
work really well., g
Xd: see crossdreaming (also
used as an abbreviation for crossdressing), b
Youthful looks are what
most transvestites try to attain, often by the use of blonde wigs and clothes normally
only worn by teenagers. This is not a good idea, as the effect will be totally unrealistic.
It is far better for a transvestite to look and dress his actual age. In that way
he will pass much more easily. As it happens, most transvestites look far younger
when they are in drag than their actual age anyway., g
Zap: to get hair removed,
esp. With electrolysis., e
Ze : a newer pronoun used
by some to refer to a person in place of she or he when talking about an individual
whoose gender does not fit into a specific category., a
Zestfulness is often adopted
by transvestites when dressed. Whilst this is not harmful in itself, it does tend
to detract from the femininity that is the transvestite's goal. Most real women
don't walk around in a manic zestful state, unless they are on something they shouldn't
be. Sedateness is a much more realistic goal., g
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