Would you consider this a true sex change?
Dave The Canuck
2012/06/09 21:46:38
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Suppose, in the year 2100, or some other distant future date, scientists figure out a way to use micro-probes to replace the sex chromosomes of transsexuals. They also figure out how to transplant reproductive organs, made from stem cells, into the transsexual in a fully functional manner. A transwoman would be XX, and would have cycles, be able to become pregnant and give birth. A transman would be XY, have a fully functional penis and would be able to ejaculate. Suppose further, that scientists are able to erase all hints, both inside and outside, of the transsexual's birth gender, and even their voice would be indistinguishable from a different person born the transsexual's new gender. No, I have no intention of changing my sex. This question was inspired by people on sodahead saying "She's a he" when referring to Jenna Talackova's participation in Miss Universe.
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Yes, with what we can do today, plus this, they would be a true member of the...
+7True, according to what standard, and for what purpose? I am a post-operative transsexual woman. I have been on hormone therapy for over four years, which caused my body to change in terms of secondary sex characteristics. I have had electrolysis to remove my facial hair. I have a vagina, clitoris, and vulva, surgically fashioned out of my former male private parts. What I did I had to do for myself. It really doesn't matter, and I could care less whether others consider the changes in my body to have been a "true sex change". It's really not their concern. You will see people who disparage transsexuals on this site and others. They will say that we are not real women (if we are male-to-female transsexuals) or that we are not real men (in the case of female-to-male transsexuals). But all they are doing really is the age-old practice of dissing others in order to feel superior and better about themselves. It is kind of pathetic really. I find that most people are comfortable with transsexuals being ourselves. For those who aren't, there are some lyrics from a Grateful Dead song that seem appropriate: "I see you got your list out; Say your piece and get out; I guess I get the gist of it, but it's all right. Sorry that you feel that way; The only thing there is to say, Every silver lining's got a touch of grey".
However, that's nothing to cry about. All you're doing by going through the operation(s) is modifying your body to be more in line with that person you are!
Growing breasts is. . . .both amazing, infuriating, and painful, all at the same time.
You can (at least in America) get HRT (or at least T-blockers) before the age of consent, with your parent's permission and support, of course ^-^
It seems like they love you a lot, so getting them on your side should be pretty simple. Btw, do you know what I would have done to get T-blockers when I was even your age? Anything. Trust me, you will regret it for the rest of your life if you don't seize this opportunity.
Anyway, a good way to gauge their thoughts on the trans subject, is to bring up a trans conversational topic. Saaay; the world's youngest transsexual, Kim Petras, or the beautiful Alicia Liu, Japanese supermodel?
Also; do NOT get these drugs off of the internet, you could very well die.
I think mine was, "going punk" so I could paint my nails, wear skinny jeans, and wear eyeliner without it being weird c:
Lol, you can be a nerdy punk c: If anything, it prepares them, little by little. . . .I think that helped me a little bit. . .The androgyny stage is basically what I did; grow my hair out, wear baggy sweatshirts, wear what tops I want underneath, sweat like a pig, but feel great for a while until feeling stifled, then wear tighter, lower-cut tops that don't suggest anything much. Skinny jeans, etc., etc. :T
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Anyway; before puberty scars you, and you're left crying yourself to sleep every night, like me, tell people, get the necessary counseling, and get on T-blockers and HRT <=.
I get being afraid, I get not wanting to lose everyone or have relationships tainted because you feel like an abnormality. . .At least, that's what I felt like. . .Anyway, if you feel the same, then don't.
I guess I should stop bugging ya and say; I'm glad you're finally moving forward. It'll be difficult, but the payout is worth it, so, so worth it <=)
Yes, of course if this were possible, it would close the issue... however, I personally believe that even without this being possibility at this time, regardless of how a person classifies themselves, then that, to me, is the gender they are... if a "man" lives "his" life as a woman, then a woman "he" is... If a man lives his life as a gay man, then gay he is... and he should be respected as such and like anyone else without being degraded and demoralized prejudiced against... the very same goes for any other part of the LGBTQ equation...
LGBTQ is an issue that should be a NON-ISSUE... should NEVER have been an issue to begin with...
By only problem is if I knew them before hand. It's not that I'm not supportive, its just that I'm so used to using a different pronoun and name but once I'm used to the change in pronoun (he to she or she to he) and name then all good.