There are a lot of myths floating out there...

I ll start with mine...

Myth: Transgender people must have a deep hatred of their gentiala to the point of suicide where transition must be done or else.

Reality: Some do , some do not. It doesn't make anyone less transgender.

Contribute yours if you know any!

Myth: When a transgender person begins transition, they suddenly consider themselves as completely their new gender... any pronoun usage outside of that new gender identity causes a great amount of stress and negative emotions.

Reality: Some do, some do not. Those with a more relaxed and "real" approach to things seem to have a less stressful time of transitioning and general day to day interactions.

Myth: Cross dressing is the same as transgendered   

Quote from: BillieTex on December 26, 2011, 02:08:38 PM
Myth: Cross dressing is the same as transgendered   

I thought cross dressing was covered under ->-bleeped-<-?

Transgender is a proven biological condition

Crossdressers are transgendered, especially as it relates to this support site. Hugs Devlyn Oh, myth: All transgendered people are great cooks. Fact: some are, some arent.

Quote from: BillieTex on December 26, 2011, 02:08:38 PM
Myth: Cross dressing is the same as transgendered   

QuoteCommunity Definitions:


Transgender: an inclusive umbrella term which covers anyone who transcends their birth gender for any reason. This includes but is not limited to Androgynes, Crossdressers, Drag kings, Drag queens, Intersexuals, Transsexuals, and ->-bleeped-<-s.

Myth: Trans women are 6'4" and neanderthal-looking with 5'o-clock shadow and huge hands.

Reality: Some of us are- but the vast majority of us are actually pretty cute!

Thought I would share, as this is one the myths which prevented me from seeking care for years. 

Transitioning is more important than all else

Myth (Primarily attributed to MTFs): All love sex and are basically hookers that don't charge

MtFs transition so they can then sleep with men... Why is it when MtFs transition and have female partners, it's so utterly confusing people refuse to see the 'point' of transitioning? Even intelligent people I know have come up with the "if you like women, why transition?" and it drives me mad!! There is such a thing as lesbian women you know!

I think it reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of transition - if somebody asks that "what's the point?" question, then they clearly don't know why trans people transition, and assume it's something purely sexual. I'm actually straight, so it's easier for the non trans 'muggles' (as I call them!) to understand me, but they often misunderstand some of my trans friends, who are mostly lesbian.

myth; transmen are all maculine and into women
realety: some are some arnt.

Quote from: BillieTex on December 26, 2011, 02:08:38 PM
Myth: Cross dressing is the same as transgendered   

And the reality is?

Quote from: fionabell on December 26, 2011, 02:15:03 PM
Transgender is a proven biological condition

And the reality is?

Quote from: fionabell on December 26, 2011, 03:34:07 PM
Transitioning is more important than all else

And the reality is?

Quote from: JoanneB on December 26, 2011, 03:53:18 PM
Myth (Primarily attributed to MTFs): All love sex and are basically hookers that don't charge

And the reality is?


Here's another myth : All transwomen are well hung because of the ->-bleeped-<- porn.

Reality: Transwomen's penises actually shrink over the course of HRT and most of the well hung porn ->-bleeped-<- stars are not on HRT and just got implants and FFS, hence perpeuating the myth to straight men.

Quote from: MsDazzler on December 26, 2011, 04:25:07 PM

Reality: Transwomen's penises actually shrink over the course of HRT and most of the well hung porn ->-bleeped-<- stars are not on HRT and just got implants and FFS, hence perpeuating the myth to straight men.

I didn't know these actresses weren't on HRT. Does that mean they aren't 'real' trans women?

Someone who isn't on HRT, but has gotten implants and FFS has clearly transcended their birth gender and could expect a rousing welcome here. Honestly, I don't think some of you "get" the idea Susan had when she started this site for EVERYONE. Myth: All transgendered people are less bigoted and more open minded. Fact: some are, some aren't. Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Guantanamera on December 26, 2011, 04:51:27 PM
I didn't know these actresses weren't on HRT. Does that mean they aren't 'real' trans women?

well, most of them are usually from Brazil or some poor rural countries so they basically sell their bodies to the porn companies who look for dirt poor young guys (straight or gay) with big dicks and exploit them - gives them implants and FFS (if necessary) and have them work their debt off in porn then they become trapped in the industry.

Are they transgender? I do not know. I have no idea how they function in real life.

Yes, some ->-bleeped-<- porn stars are on HRT - further evidence of the reality check is that they tend to be unable to get hard, tend to be the bottoms, their penises look very small, and small pert budding breasts as compared to the well hung ->-bleeped-<- porn stars who can perform on demand and can top.

wow...maybe is better if i explian the reality of   transgender people that live as porn stars and sex´s workers

1) most of them not are "guy trapped in porn industry because they are poor",  usually be trans in this countrys mean be marginated.... and is very expensive...so a lot of girls must work as porns stars or  as sex´s workers
That mean... THEY ARE TRANSGENDER..

2) in the poor countrys dont the HRT  is not covered by  the public health...or for  medical secure...indeed is very hard already find a  medic that know how   give that treatment....
3) as i say usually this girls dont find work...and need money not only to  become the women that they are... too for  just living...so they  need  work in this  job...and in this job...you must got a erection..so usually they cant take hormones if want got money...
4) specially in most poor region..or years ago the people was very ignorant of the hormones....

How i know this..my girl friends is  a non op   transwoman ...  she work as sex´s worker ..as almost all her friend do

Quote from: Guantanamera on December 26, 2011, 03:11:53 PM
Myth: Trans women are 6'4" and neanderthal-looking with 5'o-clock shadow and huge hands.

Here in my country (S. Korea), the myth is opposite: Trans women should be prettier than GGs.

Barbie~~

Quote from: Assoluta on December 26, 2011, 04:11:39 PM
MtFs transition so they can then sleep with men... Why is it when MtFs transition and have female partners, it's so utterly confusing people refuse to see the 'point' of transitioning? Even intelligent people I know have come up with the "if you like women, why transition?" and it drives me mad!! There is such a thing as lesbian women you know!

Indeed. People here, especially men, assume that all of M2Fs are sexually attracted to men, and even most of them do not tell between transgender and homosexual people. Some of my friends now know that I am sexually attracted to women.

Barbie~~

I think we can sum up with
<Myth>  Being Trans is voluntary or about sex
-although people can derive pleasure from it, Personal Gender Identity is who some one is.