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Originally Posted by Bionca
I guess that depends on the gal really. Some enter the sex industry simply to pay for the surgeries up to and including vaginoplasty (sex change). Some Trans*women have a burning need to remove all traces of their "male" past and can't wait to remove all physical representations of that past. Some gals don't care either way about the penis attached (like me) and some absolutely love the sensations they get from having it.
The issue of having the operation is as often practical as it is an issue of personal need. Things like going swimming, wearing shorts, tight clothes are just easier in public without the rish of a bulge or anything popping out. In the US, full legal recognition of gender can only happen after the operation.
As far as marriage, the states oversee this and most states require surgey for official recognition. Since most states do not allow same-sex marriages, surgerry would have to happen for legal marriage.
If you are talking about setteling down and having a stable relationship, I think the vast majority of trans*women are looking for a partner. Probably more are looking for a serious relationship than there are en who are serious about a relationship lasting longer than 48 hours or being more serious than a monthly "booty call".
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This does make a lot of sense however it sounds... sad. And I only mean that in the way that marriage can't be available to people who love each other regardless of their orientation or whatever. But that is an age old debate isn't it? I agree with you Bionca that many girls would prefer a relationship that involves regular stuff like choosing wall paper and where to go for dinner and what movie to rent tonight but I have a suspicion (and I'm sure I'll offend some with this) that many men aren't interested in that but do prefer the object that is a "she-male". A term by the way that I'm kind of getting used to
not using.
Personally, if I found a woman who was interesting, funny, with a little sarcasm on the side and she just happend to have something extra... that would be cool! I wonder though, are Trans-women suspicious by nature when it comes to guys because of the booty call thing? and does that subsequently make it difficult for them to completely be themselves? Just thinking out loud?