Opinion Poll about Romantic Interests and Importance of Sex in One's Life

[~RoadToTrista~]

20yrs on HRT.

o.O How old are you like, in your thirties? lolz

[mintra]

Trista, I'm 39.

[Keroppi]

If that avatar picture is really you, then you don't look anything like 39, more like 21 hence the reaction to your having been HRT for 20 years!

[Erica]

I am on HRT, pre-op. 

I have always been bisexual, but I think hormones have definitely pushed me closer to the middle. Sex is somewhat important in my life, and definitely less so than before hormones. 

[mintra]

If that avatar picture is really you, then you don't look anything like 39, more like 21 hence the reaction to your having been HRT for 20 years!

o.O How old are you like, in your thirties? lolz

You girls are so sweet. Thanks for the compliment. I'm by no means a beauty queen but I know I'm not ugly. Asians in general tend to look younger than their real age. Remember the the Beijing Olympic incidence where they thought the Chinese gymnastic team were underage?

[MeghanAndrews]

What are your romantic interests? Men folk
Are you pre-HRT or on HRT? On HRT for 5 years next month
Are you pre-op, post-op, no-op? Post op (I think that's the first time I ever typed that, weird)
Are you attracted solely to women, mostly to women, to both men and women equally, mostly to men, solely to men? Solely to men
Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT? No, the same. I was married twice before to women but I believe deep down most people know the sex they are attracted to, or gender or whatever.
Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS? No, I doubt they will. Why would they?
How important is sex in your life? Extremely important, Very important, somewhat important, limitedly important, not important, at all? Well, I'm like 7 weeks post-op. It's somewhat important to very important but we'll see. I am a sexual being if I'm with the right person but I've never been with the right person soooo, yeah.
Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT? Not really, it was non existent since I transitioned and I'm 7 weeks post so we'll see. I would imagine it's going to be a lot different. I'll actually be able to have a relationship and have sex now whereas before, ew, no thanks, not for me.
Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS? See answer above, for me, the hesitation for sex and intimacy was due solely to having a penis attached to my body. I didn't want to "find a work around" or "celebrate that part of your body together baby, I love you for all of youuuuu!" Now that that's not in the way, I'll keep you posted

[Julie Wilson]

Are you pre-HRT or on HRT?

Started HRT 12 years ago.

Are you pre-op, post-op, no-op?

Post-op since 2004.


Are you attracted solely to women, mostly to women, to both men and women equally, mostly to men, solely to men?

For a while I thought I was attracted to women but it turned out to mostly be envy. As a woman I constantly surprise myself.  If I say I am not attracted to women sure enough I will find myself attracted to a woman.  For me it is more about relationship dynamics, I don't want someone to compare/compete with, I want a protector/provider.  I find that being with a man showcases everything about me that is feminine and even some things I missed.  Being with a woman is a comparison experience and I am pretty sure I don't like having sex with someone who has a vagina.


Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT?

No, my romantic interests never changed.  I did however go through a period where I felt like I had to conform to what was acceptable and for a while I forgot who I was.



Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS?

Same answer as the previous one.  No, my romantic interests never changed I have always been more attracted to men than women.


How important is sex in your life? Extremely important, Very important, somewhat important, limitedly important, not important, at all?

Not the least bit important.


Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT?

Yes, I used to indulge in an orgasm or two every day after work.  I was never really into sex with other people after junior high school because my need to conform to what Society deemed acceptable made sex un-enjoyable.  Prior to that I only had sexual activities with boys.


Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS?

I think sex was pretty important after SRS, for a while.  I think it was because I was so insecure, I would have sex with anyone who was willing to give me the time of day.  I lost track of how many people I have had sex with, prior to SRS I could probably have counted the number of people I had sex with on two hands and two toes.

[DawnL]

Are you pre-HRT or on HRT?

8 years HRT.

Are you pre-op, post-op, no-op?

6 years post-op.

Are you attracted solely to women, mostly to women, to both men and women equally, mostly to men, solely to men?

I think I'm bi.  This has never been clear.  I seem more attracted to men but I'm still attracted to my spouse.  I think--with the right person--their gender would be irrelevant.  I was raped at age 13 by an older boy and I have been unable to sort my orientation ever since.

Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT?
Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS?

(Same for both) My interest in men (very few as it happens) increased but I remained primarily devoted to my spouse.

How important is sex in your life? Extremely important, Very important, somewhat important, limitedly important, not important, at all?

It's important to me but I'm not having sex and I am unlikely to.  My spouse and I remain together but she is not interested in a lesbian relationship. 

Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT?
Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS?

Little changed after starting HRT.  SRS and the end of testosterone in my system reduced my need for sex significantly.

[AriannaJade]

Are you pre-HRT or on HRT?
Pre-HRT

Are you pre-op, post-op, no-op?
pre-op

Are you attracted solely to women, mostly to women, to both men and women equally, mostly to men, solely to men?
solely to women

Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT?
Cant answer that at the moment

Have your romantic interests changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS?
Cant answer that at the moment

How important is sex in your life? Extremely important, Very important, somewhat important, limitedly important, not important, at all?
EXTREMELY important

Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since starting HRT?
Cant answer that at the moment

Has how important sex is in your life changed, and if so, in what way, to what degree, since completion of GRS?
Cant answer that at the moment