
2/2: And I just don’t feel like doing it anymore. I’ve also been hella into trans porn lately (I feel like that’s important but idk how). And as I genuinely evaluate, I’m open to the idea of having a V but it’d mainly be for the purposes of sex convenience and pleasure. Idk how or IF I’d miss having a penis tbh but I’m still open to that idea. My question for yall is A. Is that a justified, legitimate reason to get bottom surgery and B. Would I be considered a “trans man” if I still
Also judging by some of your other interactions if this a road youre genuinely considering you need a better perspective on the trans community (even if you don’t consider yourself trans) Chasers/fetishization, dysphoria/bottom dysphoria/gender euphoria, trans history, the reality of trans healthcare, terminology, culture, etc…there’s a lot you need to learn about to have a healthy, informed perspective on this
1) you would not be a trans man genitalia ≠ gender you didn’t transition 2) while hrt isn’t medically necessary for bottom surgery you would have to jump through even more hoops than a trans person as a lot of doctors won’t operate unless you have an history with disphoria/living as a trans person
Okay the name calling was unnecessary, I’m just asking a question. Also if I wanted to improve my sex life/experience, how is that dumb? I’m asking you to justify your answer so I can become more educated on that matter and to hear other people’s opinions. That’s kind of the entire point of the post
Says the person who just keeps calling me names rather than just explaining their point. #1 gave a valid explanation that I can reason with and understand, YOU HAVE YET TO DO SO. I’m cutting this little convo here, no point in going back and forth with someone who’s judgment is clouded in being harsh for no reason
The point is that it’s not a healthy way of looking at it…you can’t commodify an identity for sexual gratification. Maybe if it was something truly deeper but you’ve said multiple times you only want sex. Ntm you came on here asking a question (the wrong way at that) and threw a hissy fit cause you didn’t get the answer you want. I’m trying not to politicize it and treat it as solely a matter of identity. [P1]
Being trans comes with sacrifice. Transitioning isn’t easy and navigating the world as you transition isn’t easy. Yes physical appearance is big but it’s also DEEPLY intrinsic. So it’s wack to come up here and be like “let me get some of that except I only want one thing (a vagina) we’re not changing anything else and I want it solely for sex [P2]
amab = assigned male at birth, gd = gender dysphoria, iirc = if i recall correctly it’s crazy these people are responding to you like this. it’s actually pretty hard to access bottom surgery esp if you have to jump thru hoops for insurance coverage. it’s totally valid to have these feelings and explore them, maybe it’s something, maybe it’s nothing. that reddit may be able to connect u w people w similar experiences. in-person support groups and/or a specialized gender therapist may also help.
“trans man” has the specific connotation of someone who is ftm (assigned female and transitions to male), the inverse is true for “trans woman”, (assigned male and transitions female). this more often comes up w demigirls/nonbinary women who were assigned female at birth. they may be trans, and may identify as a woman, but they’re not a *trans woman.* you may (or may not) be trans, and may identify as a man, but you wouldn’t be a *trans man*.
Thanks for the information. And thank you for genuinely responding with the intent to educate and NOT be unnecessarily rude. Pretty much every one else in the replies just see me as some “weird” “porn addict” when I’m genuinely asking a question to better educate myself and make informed decisions moving forward
no literally you’re totally fine, i’m sorry that people are treating you so poorly and i hope you’re able to find a community of people with similar experiences to explore your feelings. i also want to say that it’s not uncommon for trans people to explore their desires to transition thru porn, oftentimes it’s the only time we see bodies like ours represented. also, wanting to be able to have fulfilling sex is an extremely common reason to pursue bottom surgery.
like, i want phallo because wearing a strap is extremely annoying and dysphoric. idc about being able to pee standing up, and i pack sometimes but it’s kinda whatever. so really if i unpack it it sounds like i’m getting phallo “for the exclusive purpose of sexual gratification”. which like. yeah. wanting to be able to have sex and having it be an emotionally fulfilling and intimate experience with my partner is a completely normal human desire.