The old lie that trans men are just lesbians really doesn’t work on me.
While I have never ruled out having a woman as a romantic partner, I am very much NOT sexually interested in women.
I originally thought I couldn’t be trans because I was attracted to men. Thought they wouldn’t let me transition. And once upon a time, they wouldn’t have.
Every issue I had with my body has been resolved by transition.
After starting T and all the changes my body went through, I’m not even dysphoric about my vag. Like, I’d prefer to have a dick, and the changes on T made strides towards that. It’s not perfect but nobody’s is.
Having my breasts removed was a huge step. I’d never feel suffocated by my chest again. I wouldn’t have these tumors on my chest I had to bind.
I love being shirtless. It’s been about 7 years since my surgery. I love my scars.
I had my hysterectomy 4 years ago.
I feel no greater peace than that of knowing I will NEVER have to worry about pregnancy. Or bleeding. Or Pap smears. Or pelvic exams.
My body is my own. I have determined for myself what is right for me.
And I will fight for others to find their peace.
Transition looks different for all of us.
Lots of trans men/masc do bear children. They do so for all the same reasons anyone else has children.
We all deserve a choice. Everyone who is capable of pregnancy deserves a choice.
Trans rights and women’s rights are the same. If women don’t have bodily autonomy, trans people don’t have bodily autonomy. We are seeing it with the BBC’s sudden
“Just asking questions…”
Trans people told you this would happen. And now they are showing their hand.
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