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Transgender Alphabet Soup (Isn't this cool)
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Transgender Alphabet Soup (Isn't this cool) Androgynous. Having both female and male characteristics; hermaphroditic. Being neither distinguishably masculine nor feminine, as in dress, appearance, or behavior. Anti-androgen or anti-testosterone. Various drugs which suppress testosterone. Usually taken by MTFs (male-to-females) in addition to estrogen to help feminization. Autogynephilia. In its literal translation means self-love as a woman. Diagnostically, autogynephilia is an "erotic obsession with the image of one's self as a woman." Paraphilias are sexual desires or activities that lie outside the cultural norm, and under some conditions are considered perversions or even mental disorders, though those labels are controversial. Autogynephilia is listed in passing (not as a diagnosis) in the DSM IV. Autogynephilia has caused a firestorm in the transgender commmunity after the release of Michael Bailey's book, "The Man Who Would be Queen." Bio-boy. A genetic-born male. The counterpart to a genetic girl, or natal female (see GG). Crossdresser (CD). Typically, a heterosexual male who expresses his feminine side, and sometimes gets sexual satisfaction, by dressing part-time as a woman. Crossdressers don't want to take hormones (except for experimentation) or have sex change surgery (SRS). Crossdressing is not a disorder and cannot be "cured." It's an innocent, harmless activity. Most experiment with taking on roles of the opposite gender. Clock. To clock. To be perceived by people one is<b> transsexual </font></b>or crossdressing. Not passing as a woman. For example: "I got clocked by some teenage girls today" (teenage girls are very perceptive at reading transsexuals). Opposite of passing. Also see Read. Drab. When a MTF, for whatever reason, has to dress in men's clothes. For example, when one hasn't transitioned at work and must dress in men's clothes while working. Drag King. A woman who impersonates a man through appearance and mannerisms. The counterpart of a Drag Queen. Drag Queen (DQ). Usually a gay male who dresses as a female to attract other gay men and often perform as female impersonators in night clubs. They usually employ garish makeup and exaggerated mannerisms and speech. DSM IV. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition. Diagnostic Criteria for the most common mental disorders including: description, diagnosis, treatment, and research findings. GID (Gender Identity Disorder) is listed as 302.6 in the DSM IV. Though currently listed as a "mental disorder," the latest evidence indicates it's biological and happens prenatally and could have genetic causes. Female brain structures have been found in the brains of transsexuals. I think gender dysphoria is more accurate as it indicates a discomfort with one's born sex, not a disorder. Dysphoria. An emotional state characterized by anxiety, depression, or unease. The opposite of euphoria. See GID. FTM or F2M. Female-to-male<b> transsexual. </font></b>Gender. The two terms, sex and gender, are sometimes used interchangeably in the vernacular. However, in a medical and technically scientific sense, these words are not synonymous. Sex is defined by the gonads, or potential gonads, either phenotypically or genotypically. It is generally assigned at birth by external genital appearance. If an intersex condition is present, one sex is often chosen with the intention of making social interactions and rearing simpler. However, studies have shown this doesn't work in many cases. For example, someone may be surgically assigned as a female, but develop the opposite gender identity later in life, usually at puberty. Gender, on the other hand, is a social construct that places men and women into distinct categories, each with its own attributes, such as dress, hair style, mannerisms, speech and walk. In essence, gender is how we present ourselves to society and not necessarily a reflection of one's sex, or sexual orientation. GG. Genetic Girl or natal female. They are often looked to as sources of knowledge and mentors, especially early in a transsexual's transition, offering guidance in dress, makeup, mannerisms, etc. GID. Gender Identity Disorder. The medical definition of transsexualism. Also known as *gender dysphoria. A more accurate term, in my opinion. GID is still classified as a psychological "disorder" in the DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), though the latest evidence indicates it's a biological condition and could be caused by a mix-up in the fetal hormone balance at critical periods in fetal development, or have genetic causes. One study found that the brains of male-to-female transsexuals had female neuron numbers in the central subdivision of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. *A deep uncomfortableness with one's gender. Dysphoria = opposite of euphoria. All fetuses are female by default. When the gonads kick in if they produce testosterone the fetus develops into a phenotype male, if they produce estrogen it remains female. One theory holds that due to a mix-up in fetal hormone balance at a critical times the fetus develops into a phenotype male with a female brain. There are physical differences in male and female brains. The only successful treatments for transsexuals are cross-gender living, hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery (see SRS). Attempts at changing transsexuals' internal gender identity, using aversion therapy, psychoactive drugs, even shock treatments have been unsuccessful. Gender dysphoria is not caused by a strong identification with the mother or familial adjustment disorder, such as caused by an absent father. Though they may factor in if one has<b> transsexual </font></b>tendencies. GLBT. Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans. A trend towards joining forces and working together to address issues like discrimination and equal rights (not "special rights" that the so-called religious right claims). Unfortunately, it's still legal in most areas of the US to fire a person just for being transgender. Some states, cities and municipalities have adopted gender identity anti-discrimination laws and more are regularly being added. GRS. Genital Reconstructive Surgery, or Gender Reassignment Surgery. See SRS. Hermaphrodite. Intersexed. See IS Homosexual<b> transsexual. </font></b>A "category" of transsexuals coined by Michael Bailey, largely dismissed by the trans community. Bailey defines a homosexual<b> transsexual </font></b>as an "extremely feminine gay man." These are people who had homosexual sex as males before transitioning, who Bailey claims have sex-change surgery so they can have better "gay sex." The term "homosexual transsexual" itself is a contradiction, unless one is talking about a<b> transsexual </font></b>woman who's attracted to women and, in that case, lesbian is the correct term. More on homosexual<b> transsexual </font></b>HRT. Hormone Replacement Therapy. The taking of estrogen, and sometimes progesterone, by a MTF (male-to-female) to feminize the body, i.e. breast development, soft skin, fat redistribution, muscle shrinkage, etc. A FTM (female-to-male) takes testosterone. Transsexuals must take hormones for the rest of their lives. IS - Intersexed. Also, hermaphrodite (an older term). Intersexed is a biological condition in which the person has the internal reproductive anatomy of one sex with ambiguous external genitalia. For example, a person might be a biological female in terms of hormones and reproductive system, but may manifest an enlarged clitoris that may resemble an underdeveloped penis. Chromosomes cannot be used to definitively tell a person's sex. Male babies can be born with XX chromosomes and visa-versa, or a combination of XX and XY cells. There are cases of intersexuals who have been "surgically assigned" a gender shortly after birth or in early childhood and raised as that gender, but develop the opposite gender identity later in life. In some cases this is a deliberate decision on the part of the parents, while in others the parents mistook the external genital appearance for the actual biological sex. Once considered malleable, gender identity is now understood to be hardwired before birth. Male<b> transsexual. </font></b>An inaccurate term coined by Michael Bailey, who refers to<b> transsexual </font></b>women as "males." The correct term is<b> transsexual </font></b>woman. See autogynephilia. MTF or M2F. Male-to-female<b> transsexual. </font></b>Orchiectomy. Castration. Removal of the testes. Some transsexuals have an orchie when SRS isn't in the near future to stop the production of testosterone. This allows the reduction of hormone intake to post-op levels which is safer and the elimination of an anti-androgen if the trans woman is taking one. Pass. To pass is being able to move through society without being detected as<b> transsexual. </font></b>Generally, the younger one starts hormones (teens to early 20s) physical changes are more dramatic and, hence, makes it easier to pass. See Stealth. Phalloplasty. Genital reconstructive surgery for a FTM. A much more involved and expensive surgery than vaginoplasty, typically consisting of a hysterectomy and closure of the vagina. Skin grafts are used to create the penis, the urethra lengthened and prosthetic testicles created. The surgery is usually done over several stages. Post-op. A<b> transsexual </font></b>who has had sex reassignment surgery (see SRS). Post-op's usually report satisfactory to very good sensation in their vaginas, have the ability to orgasm and some self-lubricate. Pre-op. A pre-op<b> transsexual </font></b>is one who has not yet had sex reassignment surgery. Purge. To purge - throwing away, or destroying, one's clothes and effects of the opposite gender, often preceeded by guilt feelings. Sometimes one will then declare themselves "cured" after purging, but invariably the urge to crossdress, or change gender, cannot be suppressed. Read. Being read is when someone realizes one is transsexual, or transgender, and not a genetic male or female. The opposite of passing. Also, to clock. When we see someone in a split-second our mind unconsciously makes a decision whether the person is male or female based on visual and / or audio clues. If one falls outside the expected norms of male or female the individual will sometimes continue looking for more clues. Facial surgery and a convincing voice can go a long way in helping a<b> transsexual </font></b>pass. RLE. Real Life Experience. See RLT. RLT. Real Life Test. A period of time where the individual lives and works full-time as their chosen gender. Kind of a try before you buy experience to see if one really wants to live permanently as the opposite gender and prepare him or herself for life in their new gender role. Usually one is required to work and live full-time at least one year before they can be approved for SRS. Sexual orientation. The gender one is sexually attracted to, i.e. whether one is heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Sometimes equated with gender identity, sexual orientation is separate and distinct, from one's gender identity. For example, a<b> transsexual </font></b>woman isn't necessarily attracted to men and vise-versa. For the<b> transsexual </font></b>sexual orientation can be in flux, sometimes not solidifying until after experimentation and sex reassignment surgery. Shemale. A biological male who takes hormones to develop female secondary sex characteristics, but stops short of SRS. It's been reported that the term was coined by the porn industry and is used liberally in<b> transsexual </font></b>pornography. Some find the term offensive. SOC. Standards of Care, by Dr. Harry Benjamin. The accepted requirements that most therapists and surgeons adhere to for SRS which are: six months of counseling and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and one year of full-time crossgender living and working before a<b> transsexual </font></b>can be referred for sex reassignment surgery (see below). Most surgeons also require two letters of referral from a MD, Ph.D., or other masters level professional. SRS. Sex Reassignment Surgery. For the MTF (male-to-female) an operation that transforms the male genitals into female genitalia called vaginoplasty. The most common procedure is penile inversion. In this procedure, the testes are removed and the erectile tissue of the penis is excised. A canal is created for the neo-vagina, the penile skin inverted and used to line the vaginal canal. Part of the scrotum is used to lengthen the new vagina and to create the labia. (Sometimes skin graphs are necessary when there's not enough penile and/or scrotal tissue to create adequate vaginal depth and are usually taken from the hips.) Part of the glans (head of the penis) is used to create a sensate clitoris. Sex change surgery has improved to the point that with a skilled surgeon of being nearly indistinguishable from a genetic female. SRS for the FTM (female-to-male) is more complex and not as technically advanced, usually requiring several separate surgeries. It's easier to create female genitalia from male genitals than visa-versa, since structurally male genitals are basically female genitalia turned inside-out, with the testes corresponding to the ovaries and penis to the clitoris. The cost of SRS for the MTF varies from $4000 to $20k-plus, and $40k to $60k-plus for the FTM. Stealth. Stealth is being passable enough to live one's life in society without detection, isn't read. How you're treated by society varies significantly depending on blending in, or standing-out and being read. Unfortunately, those who don't pass well are sometimes mistreated, ridiculed, discriminated against, even attacked. As a consolation to those who don't pass well, no one passes 100% of the time. Anyone who claims they do must be a mind-reader of everyone who sees them. TG - Transgender or Transgendered. Usually, used as an umbrella term to describe the full spectrum of gender-variants, from those who don't choose to dress in the mode that society expects for their sex to transsexuals, who alter their bodies through hormones and surgery. Unlike sex, which is biological and based on characteristics such as reproductive organs and chromosomes, gender is a social construct that's projected by appearance and behavior including clothing, hairstyle and mannerisms. Many (especially young) people challenge this construct by adopting an androgynous appearance or blending genders. It's estimated that 1-in-2000 people are born transgender -- the same ratio for intersexed people See IS. Transbian. Slang. A male-to-female<b> transsexual </font></b>who identifies as lesbian. Transition. The process of changing one's gender. Usually involving taking hormones, living crossgender part-time then full-time, a legal name change, electrolysis (for the male-to-female), learning the mannerisms and speech of the opposite gender, etc. Beginning your Transition TS. Transsexual. A person who has a deep, core identity of the gender opposite to their born sex. It's often expressed at an early age, as young as three or four. Transsexuals can't be "cured" except through hormones and surgery and often go through guilt and confusion about their gender identity and try to suppress it, which is inevitably impossible and usually only find peace when they accept who they are and begin their transformation. Also see GID TV - Transvestite. Crossdresser. From the Latin trans meaning cross and vest meaning clothes. See CD. Vaginoplasty. A surgical procedure that transforms the male genitals into female genitalia. See SRS. More? >> faq |
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10/18/2007 8:18 pm |
Thanks for the extensive education and well done. I hung with a pre-op young lady for a while and I was full of questions because I did not know. Thankfully she was very patient with me and taught me a lot. Beautiful person and very comfortable in her skin. Great post.>>>iaf1957
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10/30/2007 10:13 am |
Thank you for the post. I have tried to read and learn as much as I can about this community, but this information was very easy to read and understand. It's all about accepting and having compassion for all people which is so rare in our society. Thanks for taking the time to enlighten us.
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Your very welcome handsomes xoxo Leah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11/12/2007 11:37 pm |
Wow, So much to learn...Thanks for sharing all this info and helping me understand more and to be compassinate and passionate as ever.... thanks again and hope to hear from you soon....muhal...Salmut po...
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