a cure for transsexualism?

[Teabagger Vance]

What's next, detecting gay fetuses? Then correcting them?

Yes, if by "correcting them," you mean "aborting them."

What's next, detecting gay fetuses? Then correcting them?

Yes, if by "correcting them," you mean "aborting them."

Wait. It's conservatives pushing for "anti-abortion" laws.

[blahblahblah]

Abortion is not a cure, and i'm not a nazi, let's clarify that once for all.

And guys, you are not living your life as a transsexuals,
most of you have probably never lived together with such a person,
so you don't know or do not want to know how tough that
life could be. But what disgusses me most is that you would apparently
like other people to get such a destiny (you're excited about it - "the more the better")
just in order for you to be able to use them sexually, jerk your dicks
off or something like that. Isn't that egoistic and wierd? And once
again, transsexualism and homosexuallity are totally differend from each
other, and i'm not sure that most of you yet have figured that out.
While you guys are faggots, transsexuals are transsexuals.

[bucatini70]

one of the few times i will direct something at a someone but this is direct to Mcmanaman. You presume to know yourself what you accuse others of. I will attempt to enlighten you. I do (what you claim no one does or knows) live together with a transgendered person, i am confident with my own sexuality. We are not ashamed we go in public we go to each others family occasions for holidays She is not a sexual tool or toy for my own pleasure! We have freinds and associate with many other couples of all types. No one bothered you in your little world you sought out this board it did not seek you. If you chose to accept great if not Mai pen rai(up-to-you) just keep your generalized uninformed comments to yourself

[blahblahblah]

one of the few times i will direct something at a someone but this is direct to Mcmanaman. You presume to know yourself what you accuse others of. I will attempt to enlighten you. I do (what you claim no one does or knows) live together with a transgendered person, i am confident with my own sexuality. We are not ashamed we go in public we go to each others family occasions for holidays She is not a sexual tool or toy for my own pleasure! We have freinds and associate with many other couples of all types. No one bothered you in your little world you sought out this board it did not seek you. If you chose to accept great if not Mai pen rai(up-to-you) just keep your generalized uninformed comments to yourself

Then, my friend, i was not talking about you. Accept my appologies in that case. And of course, i wasn't generalizing, i just directed my answers to attackers inside this thread.

[peggygee]

Finding a 'cure' connotes or implies that there is a problem, an illness, a malady, or a birth defect of sorts. As a transwoman, I personally don't see it as a hinderance.

For some transwomen there may be societal constraints, and discrimination. As I have stated in many of my other posts I do not allow society to dictate my destiny.

Further, Gender Identity Disorder" (GID) a diagnostic category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association, is due to be deleted or revised in the upcoming DSM V. http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/c.../full/38/14/25

This revision is analogous to the de-classification of 'homosexuality' as a mental disorder by the APA

The DSM is regarded as the medical and social definition of mental disorder throughout North America and strongly influences the The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

[BrendaQG]

Take it from a TS who spent five years kicking thier own ass and trying to "act like a man". Trying to toughen up. You know "I act macho therefore I will start to fell macho."

Does not work.

There is no cure for transsexualism. It is not a choice. One must at least socially transition to the female role. Or else die a slow living death constantly acting out a gender role that is not true to them.

Have a nice thanksgiving.

[suckseed]

Speaking for myself only, I've been with one transexual, and for me I think it was mostly curiosity...wondering if the grass was really greener. Well, she was gorgeous, but she was also a pro, and my caboose did not appreciate the introduction of a strange occupant! So, why am I here? Simple - this is the only forum I belong to outside of musical ones, and I feel like it's just a fun place to check in and see what's going on. Not that I think anyone really gives a damn - I'm just saying that I for one don't objectify transexuals any more than I do women at this point. I DO notice the supafine ones, and sure I think about sex, but more importantly, I've learned a lot I never knew, and I wish them well. My original post in this thread was to put my .02 in that I also think it's kind of suspect to regard transexuals as 'in need of a cure.' If they're spending their whole lives miserable because they aren't comfortable in their bodies, that's one thing and I'm sorry. But, on a porn/escort forum?
Please. These people are having hella fun I'd bet.
What McManaman has said in the past that has given me something to think about is the idea that you can't simultaneously be a porn star and have any credibilty if you claim to want a normal life. I guess a few do it, like Brianna Banks marrying some dude (also in the business). but...I'm sure it's a long road, being a famous ts pornstar/escort, and ending up a someone's little wifey at the end of a cul-de-sac in Bloomington, IN.

[peggygee]

But, on a porn/escort forum?

Please. These people are having hella fun I'd bet.

Much like any other job, some people enjoy their work more than others.

Again, for me personally the job sucked, and not in the good way

Thus I knew that I needed to pursue other occupational endeavours.

[bucatini70]

Thanks for the personal apology i would just like to say that many times.. not always a TS girl would prefer another career than porn if given the same opportunities as a GG girl or man but it is often the case that even with a degree or specialized experience in a field "normal" employment is difficult due to the employers fear of public perception or ridicule. Even living in Thailand there are so many jobs that even qualified a ladyboy will not be allowed to consider for employment. If you do a straw poll here i think you would find that most of the TS girls have university degree and speak a moderate to high level of english but after exhausting their career opportunities they chose a less desirable field.