I am a woman, trapped in a man’s body!....or vice versa…

This is not anymore a just a dream to the transsexuals due to the new scientific research that the transsexuals will have a chance to undergo sex reassignment surgery.

So those who desire to have physical alteration of their bodies to bring them closer to the sex in which they identify can now fulfill their trance! If they have the resources for this expensive surgery, that is.

But what about the risks involved? Physically, Psychologically, Emotionally, their acceptability in the society???

Everyone’s point of view on this SOCIAL ISSUE is welcome regardless of your sexual orientation…..

Met a few pre- and post-op transsexuals. From what I gather, they have to undergo extensive psychiatric assessment (here in NZ, anyway) to demonstrate they are really sure of how they're feeling (and I suppose to ensure they won't freak out five minutes after the procedures have started. So the psychological risks are pretty well covered.

I'm of the "born, not made" school of thought regarding homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals etc and I figure it's up to them to make up their own minds and not for me to judge them. It's the way they turned out, just like I turned out straight.

Of course, it must be a bastard to be transsexual and poor, not being able to afford the operations and hormone treatments etc to make the body match the mind.

I have only one questions on that subject,

Which is harder changing from a man to a woman or a woman to a man. Will you be more accepted by your gender if you change into a man (humm I doubt it) or you change into a woman.

Originally Posted by Alzeimer

I have only one questions on that subject,

Which is harder changing from a man to a woman or a woman to a man. Will you be more accepted by your gender if you change into a man (humm I doubt it) or you change into a woman.

Depends what way you mean Alz...the actual physical surgery or the emotional change. For the immediate family and friends if the change was expected they would be able to cope either way but some friends, colleagues etc might find it a lot harder no matter what the chosen gender was.

Originally Posted by Sexci_Diva

Depends what way you mean Alz...the actual physical surgery or the emotional change

I mean more of how people in general react to your sex change will you loose friends or will new friends change their mind once they know you use to be a...

Originally Posted by Alzeimer

I mean more of how people in general react to your sex change will you loose friends or will new friends change their mind once they know you use to be a...

"changing" is a long process, many, many years for some and i think most 'friends' would be in there for the long haul.....as for new friends it would probably be a case of hit and miss. You most certainly would find out who your 'true' friends are.

Originally Posted by SCORPIOWOMAN

As with anything that will Improve and make ones life happy... I say..DO IT, and happy existence...

Society should not judge, as it is always easy to judge/criticize... But extremelly hard to understand..



Just my two bits worth...

Your two bits worth Scorpiowoman is very significant because of your unswerving viewpoint on issues that concerns personal choices!

Originally Posted by Alzeimer

I have only one questions on that subject,

Which is harder changing from a man to a woman or a woman to a man. Will you be more accepted by your gender if you change into a man (humm I doubt it) or you change into a woman.

I think who changes to what gender is not the issue here because either way, acceptability is still a concern. However, as mentioned above by hn12345, if there is an extensive and effective psychiatric process for the individual before the operation, then the "acceptability" issue will not be an utmost concern anymore. That is as far as the person is concerned. But as to the society, it really depends on the norms and practices of the community you live in.