We are not in any disagreement. (This is really more about gender expression than gender identity, but they are highly correlated spectrums.) If it was considered highly feminine to spit, you’d probably have a lot of spitting ciswomen and transwomen. Most of the time they wouldn’t think consciously “I’m a woman, I…

No, that’s a personal narrative. I’m describing my experience with my sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation. Those are separate concepts which are not predictive, but are highly correlated. It’s common for all kids to do some non-stereotypical cross-gender play and expression. When it is a heavy,…

Again, I think this is preliminary research. “Despite recent research suggesting that these factors exacerbate rather than cause phantom limb pain” makes it sure sound like the causal direction is up for debate. And it really could be in a feedback loop, somewhat validating both theories.

I think that’s a valid critique of the study’s limitations, but I wouldn’t write it all off. Phantom limb isn’t emotional pain and loss, but physical sensations. Whether they avoid those sensations from subconscious obfuscation do an intense desire to be rid of a body part or their neurology is not wired the same are…

Really, people just want to pee. I wish as a prerequisite to commenting on what should happen, people should be forced to never use a public restroom for a whole year. Planning your day is a short-term strategy.

My prediction it will not be enforced but it will: 1) stop any pro-trans ordinances/policies from being enacted on a local level. 2) vigilantes will create a hostile environment for non-gender conforming women, predominantly effecting lesbians and transmen attempting to use the women’s restroom. 3) create a climate of…

I saw this on Breitbart and was like...ummm...doesn’t this prove predators will be predators and they don’t need a transgender law to violate women’s spaces?

My experience with my transgender identity is indivisible, complex, and wholly mine. For me, my gender expression was binary, masculine, and congruent majority of male-identified people. I do know femme transmen along with masculine women and androgynous women. They have another experience that is in many ways…

I strongly encourage you to watch the free National Geographic documentary on gender. It includes Intersex, Transgender, and the Gender fluidity/spectrum. It’s very 101, but includes a few different scientific/case studies about gender beyond the brain structure. It’s kind of like the elephant fable about seven blind…

Search Transgender MRI study and you should fine information elaborating on the phenomenon better than I can.

Yeah, neurology is highly complex and not an all or nothing proposition. Not all transgender people have that experience, some have phantom limb, and that experience is not the sum of transgender experience, there are other aspects that drive a deep sense and subconscious experience of being transgender.

No, biology is incredibly complex and humans are largely made of the same clay. But when people say “male/female” brains in the context of transpeople they usually are just referring to those regions in a shorthand way. The point is those regions are theorized as important for the subconscious socialization and sense…

This is from a anecdotal experience about experiencing an FTM trans brain. From when I could first reach for toys, choose activities, and make friends, I veered towards male-correlated play. From when I could articulate concepts of gender, I asked when I would wake up a boy. And despite trying desperately trying to…

There are areas of the brain that do have structures correlated to gender. The brain is incredibly complex. While some ways of looking at it find no difference, others do. There have been MRIs that have spotted this difference in transpeople that date back to the 90s.

Actually, there have been a few studies that suggest transpeople have less phantom limb when they are supposed to, indicating their neurology does not line up to their body.

This is a really complex topic. 1) There is some self-selection. Hollywood prefers (cis/trans) people fit into neat binary boxes. I know some very femme gay/bi transmen and met a tomboyish transwoman last weekend. 2) A lot of trans people want to read their gender, for safety, congruency, validation, easy life,…

Agreed. Hence ‘not’ qualifier. Though my wife is kind enough to disagree on occasion.

Interesting. OR seals the original, so I wonder how that would work.

Depends on the state. In CA you need a doctor’s note that you are going through appropriate treatment. That may include surgery and/or hormones. But a doctor may do it if you had health reasons not to undergo those. Some states you can’t do it no matter how much treatment you get. I imagine some states may let you…

Yes, it’s about pushing trans people out of public life. I am a transman that reads male. Just an average guy, not remarkable. People would be startled and point me to the other bathroom if I went into the ladies.