Proud to be Transsexual or into transsexuals

[tsnajwa]

Thank you for creating this thread and something positive idunno i feel like sometimes because we as transsexuals are so sexualized in porn that sometimes guys forget we are human beings.. but its nice to know that there are good guys out there that will not care what other people think and are willing to be friends with transgirls rather than being their 'dirty little secret'. so to those guys im sure you have every girls thanks
xx

[robertlouis]

Another friend who transitioned in her mid-20s and who is also a well-respected campaigner and spokeswoman on LGBT issues has recently decided to step back and has bought a derelict farm in Ireland. She has lots of friends like me who are musicians and also tend to be gender-blind - damn fine singer she is too - so we're thinking of putting on a small festival local to her to raise funds for the renovations. If it comes off, I'll keep you posted, but via pm only please. If you like Scottish/Irish traditional music or singer/songwriters with a political edge (ie. me!) it should be a blast.

[Ben]

I am totally proud to be a fan of transsexuals. Going beyond the sexual attraction, I've really come to respect people who make the transition as really strong and noble human beings. Making the decision to live as you truly are, and dealing with all the ignorance, hatred, and just plain naivete, takes a lot of courage and heart. To truly live your life outwardly as you feel inwardly is an amazing act and very worthy of admiration. Also, I grew up in a very closed minded area, and people who lived outside of this cultural malaise didn't really factor into my mental equations. When I discovered transsexuals however, I began to look outside of this closed-mindedness and really get in touch with all sorts of people, and I feel like it has really enriched my life and made me more in tune with people who some might consider outside the mainstream. It has also led me to participate in LGBT demonstrations and try and give back to the community. In short, I feel being a fan of transsexuals has made me a better person.

I find TS women to be iconoclasts. Word of the day folks -- Meaning: dissent.
And strong-willed. Interesting. Very friendly. And I don't really like the whole idea of masculinity. Meaning: masculine culture. Ya know, unfeeling, tough etc. etc. It's a welcome change.
I mean, George Bush strutting around like a "tough" cowboy, well, was too much for me.
The point being: I appreciate femininity more than masculinity. I think, in part, the reason the world is so, well, unkind is because of masculine culture, masculine ideas, masculine economics. (Free market economics -- based on Hayek and Friedman -- is exceedingly masculine. We've a masculine designed world.)
A more feminine world would be a welcome change, as it were.

[mbf]

Well I am not proud but not ashamed either. I just think it is (was) great to be surrounded by sexy trannys. I still love this "scene" (well, the tranny sex trade that is) despite or maybe bc its wackyness. I have always had a little problem with the mainstream world, I just wouldn't fit in. Also a "conventional" sexuality was too boring and streamlined for me. I also like the "subculture" aspect in it. I have been involved in the nightlife of a big European city as a DJ and club promotor, and you will meet sexy, eccentric people by nature in such circles.

Now in my early 30s I am drifting away from the "scene" for several reasons, I am still in contact with a few awesome TS's, but also have lost track of others I dearly miss. It was a wild ride and I don't regret a thing.

[chrissy333]

Thank you Kelly, for a really great blog! It made me think about my connection to transexuality -- I have always been a fan, and I dress sometimes, too. However, I have wrestled with my feelings and have at times tried to stuff them down and not express them. Your words have been empowering for me to love myself and accept my love for transexual girls -- like you! Thanxxxx