Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Non-Transitioning and Detransitioning => Topic started by: VictoriasSecret on December 05, 2025, 06:55:06 PM Return to Full Version

Title: Detransitioning - Educate Me.
Post by: VictoriasSecret on December 05, 2025, 06:55:06 PM
Greetings,

Can someone kindly explain to me the term - Detransitioning?

I am not familiar with this term and have not been involved within the LGBTQI+ community for many years.

When I transitioned (late 80's), this term was non existent or I was completely oblivious to it.

I have a vague idea but would like to be educated from those in the know so I have a clear and concise understanding.

It is good to be educated and offer support where possible.

Warm Regards

Victoria.
Title: Re: Detransitioning - Educate Me.
Post by: katiebee on December 05, 2025, 07:23:32 PM
Detransitioning is for someone who is undergoing or has completed transition, and has decided to transition a second time back to their original sex. So MtFtM, or FtMtF. I've seen it used both for stopping transition and for reversing it.
Title: Re: Detransitioning - Educate Me.
Post by: Lori Dee on December 05, 2025, 07:31:09 PM
This is a great resource for various terminology. It not only lists the basic definitions, but also has links to other sources as well.

Standard Terms and Definitions on Susan's Place
https://www.susans.org/index.php?topic=54369.0