I hate the term "transsexual"

[Imadique]

I hate being called Transgendered. I have no problem with transvestites, gender fluid/genderqueer (I have a lot of respect for/curiosity about people in this category), Drag Queens/Kings etc: I just don't identify with them at all, their experience is not the same as my experience and even if it's not politically correct to say so around these boards I get offended if people equate me to a Transvestite, because I feel that undermines my whole identity. I also get annoyed at the literal meaning of the word - like many others have said my gender is not transitioning, I am Transsexual, not Transgendered.

[CynthiaAnn]

Does anyone else feel this way?

Interesting older post from the TS db, my answer...

No, actually I prefer "transsexual" over "transgender" myself, as I've changed my sex to match my gender.

That's just me...

C -

[Kylo]

Considering the term transgender covers so many sub-categories now, there is more brevity in using the word transsexual if that is what you are.

[DebbySoufflage]

I prefer the term transsexual. I like calling myself a non-op transsexual female.
The fact that it indicates that my gender dysphoria was a medical condition is reinforced by the term transsexual.
Transgender is more of an umbrella term and I personally can't relate to a lot of groups under that umbrella. So I prefer transsexual to define myself but I don't speak for others. Everyone should be able to define themself.

[Josie_L]

Far too many labels today anyway!

Rather just be me, an individual.