Comments on: FTM

By: Aviva

Aviva — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:12:00 +0000

Britni, if you have an opportunity to do so, you should totally check out the documentary Enough Man, which is about FTMs. Really interesting...and pretty explicit.

By: Britni TheVadgeWig

Britni TheVadgeWig — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:12:00 +0000

Joe, of course gender and sexuality are two different things. It is definitely a distinction that I could have mentioned, so thank you for making that point.

Most of my experience with FTMs has been in the lesbian community, so I do tend to view it through that lens.

And thank you for letting me post your photo!

By: LL Cool Joe

LL Cool Joe — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:07:00 +0000

Thanks for the link and showing my photo.

There is loads and loads I could say about being a transman but the one thing I will say is that there appears to be an assumption here that we are ALL attracted to biological females? Which of course isn't always the case.

Gender should never be confused with sexuality, but often is.

It was good to come here and read a sensitive and well written article rather than just a tacky one about who looks hot and who doesn't. Thankyou.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:56:00 +0000

This was really cool to read. I haven't had much exposure to FTM's and MTF's, so it was educational. And I agree…seeing someone completely at ease in who they are and embracing themselves is a beautiful thing. May we all get that peace in our lives.

By: The Promo Homo

The Promo Homo — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:20:00 +0000

Brit: Yeah, I know what you mean. I also don't think you'd go and say that to someone transitioning.

By: hotdrwife

hotdrwife — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:28:00 +0000

Buck Angel? Totally could have fooled me.

By: Britni TheVadgeWig

Britni TheVadgeWig — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:34:00 +0000

TPH, I know what you mean regarding the use of the word "androgynous." However, to me, many FTMs really do have more of an androgynous appearance than MTFs, but it is in no way feminine.

By: PrettyPrettyPrincess

PrettyPrettyPrincess — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:49:00 +0000

Hotness. I have some fantasies about being with someone in this situation, but I almost hate to say that, because their transition and their journey through this world is above and beyond my desire to sexualize those who are transgendered. They have my utmost sympathy and support, as their beauty and their struggle is so often both misunderstood and vilified in some segments of our society. THANK YOU for such a thought-provoking post!

By: The Promo Homo

The Promo Homo — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:42:00 +0000

I think it's great that you took a slightly educational approach to this post, as most people seem to want to ask questions about transgenderedism, but don't.

I don't have a lot to add, but I have to be honest and say that I did cringe a little when you kept referring to FTMs as "androgynous"... as I'm sure most FTMs would hope to be able to be perceived as male once they are further along with their transitioning. It all depends on the individual though, of course.