Do you think a person must experience dysphoria in order to be transgender?
I think so, I mean that's literally the only way you could be trans. If not I'd just assume you're a transtrender or fetishising transgender people.
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Definitely not. Some trans men are perfectly fine with having their AFAB sex characteristics, and same with trans women. And what about nonbinary people? What are they supposed to feel? Like void? I'm genderqueer and I feel perfectly fine in my body (not saying that all genderqueer people do not experience dysphoria). You are not the transgender gatekeeper. Don't force out trans people just looking for an accepting community.
on September 02, 2016
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If you don't know what dysphoria is then don't comment, at least learn what it is and then actually formulate an opinion. Don't guess.
I'll add another definition here.
Source: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people (trans human rights activists)
"What is gender dysphoria? For some transgender people, the difference between the gender they are thought to be at birth and the gender they know themselves to be can lead to serious emotional See More▼ distress that affects their health and everyday lives if not addressed. Gender dysphoria is the medical diagnosis for someone who experiences this distress.
Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
Source: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people (trans human rights activists)
"What is gender dysphoria? For some transgender people, the difference between the gender they are thought to be at birth and the gender they know themselves to be can lead to serious emotional See More▼ distress that affects their health and everyday lives if not addressed. Gender dysphoria is the medical diagnosis for someone who experiences this distress.
Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
on February 13, 2021
gen·der dys·pho·ri·a
nounMEDICINE
noun: gender dysphoria
the condition of feeling one's emotional and psychological identity as male or female to be opposite to one's biological sex.
Definition of gender dysphoria. Literally what you guys have been saying it is yet contradicting yourself because you didn't what the f*cking word meant.
nounMEDICINE
noun: gender dysphoria
the condition of feeling one's emotional and psychological identity as male or female to be opposite to one's biological sex.
Definition of gender dysphoria. Literally what you guys have been saying it is yet contradicting yourself because you didn't what the f*cking word meant.
All in all, this whole discussion is just a point of view thing. You view my argumentative nature as potentially aggressive, and me not wanting to f*cking congratulate people on guessing something and getting lucky.
on August 07, 2016
"But isn't dysphoria the state in which your mind is different from your body? From my understanding, your two statements contradict each other."
Me, attempting to gain a better understanding, and a view into what this person's opinion is.
"Please look up the definition to gain a better understanding before commenting on things, dude, like that's literally what See More▼ dysphoria is."
Me, asking a person to research questions, politely, then telling that person that that is what dysphoria is.
"That's alright, I understand. I put the definition up there."
Me, responding to the person above, being understanding and informing the person of where they may get a better understanding.
Me, attempting to gain a better understanding, and a view into what this person's opinion is.
"Please look up the definition to gain a better understanding before commenting on things, dude, like that's literally what See More▼ dysphoria is."
Me, asking a person to research questions, politely, then telling that person that that is what dysphoria is.
"That's alright, I understand. I put the definition up there."
Me, responding to the person above, being understanding and informing the person of where they may get a better understanding.
on August 07, 2016
If what I type might seem aggressive, it's generally not meant to be. And like people should know this stuff already, I mean damn, if you support the LGBTQA+ community you should learn things pertaining to that community. Also I haven't been telling anybody off?? I've responded to two people. I've tried to be courteous but I'm unfortunately a naturally aggressive See More▼ person. I have simply been telling people my point of view, if you find it offensive I honestly don't know what to tell you.
on August 07, 2016
on August 07, 2016
on August 07, 2016
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I mean, if a person is completely comfortable in their body then ... why *would* they be trans? I don't really know how to say what I mean but if you're happy with the body you were born in and are fine with presenting that way then that's being cis. If you don't experience gender dysphoria then it's probably more that you are more masculine or feminine than what one might expect of your sex. I'm trans and I can't see why someone would say they are if they're not gender dysphoric.
Not all transgender people experience dysphoria.
https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people (trans human rights activists)
"Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender See More▼ identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
You can browse https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/ (a community of more than 126 000 trans) if you're not convinced, and ask the moderators. They're a friendly bunch.
"Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender See More▼ identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
You can browse https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/ (a community of more than 126 000 trans) if you're not convinced, and ask the moderators. They're a friendly bunch.
on February 13, 2021
on February 13, 2021
on August 06, 2016
"Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender See More▼ identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
You can browse https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/ (a community of more than 126 000 trans) if you're not convinced, and ask the moderators. They're a friendly bunch.