Am I transexual, transgender or travesti?

Can I be a transwoman and a tomboy ?

Can I be a transwoman and a tomboy ?

Question asked by tsundere.girl (22, Belgium)

Question answered on June 15, 2011 by

Sorted in Being transsexual and homosexual, Questions, Am I transexual, transgender or travesti?

Hi Tsundere.girl, Thank you for contacting AlterHeros with your question. From what you’re telling me, I understand that you have some conflicting feelings with regard to gender issues and your sexuality. You also mention that in an ideal situation, you would be a male-to-female transsexual, but wouldn’t adhere to the socially ... Read more.
Am I still a lesbian if I’m attracted to my transgender friend?

Am I still a lesbian if I’m attracted to my transgender friend?

Question asked by Sara (22 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on January 16, 2011 by

Sorted in Friendship, Love, Discovery, Age difference, En questionnement, Questions, Relationships, Transsexuality, Lesbian living, Trans living

Hi Sara, You say you have been with the same girlfriend for a while now.  How long is that to you? Some people might think that 6 months is a long time, others might say 2 years. You want to know if you are still considered a lesbian if you ... Read more.
If I could pass, would my family support me if I decided I was transgender?

If I could pass, would my family support me if I decided I was transgender?

Question asked by clay (21 years old questioning man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on November 18, 2010 by

Sorted in Acceptance, Questions, Travestites

Hello Clay, Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros. From the sounds of your post, it seems that you have become increasingly depressed over the years regarding your strong feelings towards potentially being a woman inside. You also mention that if you were able to pass as one, you would ... Read more.
Am I androgynous or transsexual?

Am I androgynous or transsexual?

Question asked by Donna Stringer (19 years old from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 15, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Travestites

Hi Donna, First, our apologies for having waited so long to give you an answer. You are writing to us that you are questioning if you are androgynous or transsexual. You feel that you are not stereotypically female, you want to say you are male, and you want to look masculine, ... Read more.
I’ve always taken pride in my androgyny – am I transgendered?

I’ve always taken pride in my androgyny – am I transgendered?

Question asked by Ophelia/Orion (16 years old questioning from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on October 15, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Travestites

Hi, Thank you for writing to Alterhéros. I'll try to answer your questions as best as I can. Reflecting on certain issues about your gender and sexual orientation could help clarify this situation a bit. Here are a few questions I think you might want to think about to understand yourself better. You ... Read more.
Depressed – is it my gender identity?

Depressed – is it my gender identity?

Question asked by Ken (17 years old homosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 26, 2010 by

Sorted in Depression, Questions, Transsexuality

Ken, Thank you for reaching out and taking it upon yourself to talk with someone, sometimes the only thing someone really needs is an outlet to talk themselves through their own questions. Gender identity can be a complicated concept to wrap your head around, and there are no clear cut ... Read more.
I don’t like calling myself a lesbian, and I want to remove my breasts

I don’t like calling myself a lesbian, and I want to remove my breasts

Question asked by Liliana Figz (23 years old questioning from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 21, 2010 by

Sorted in Alienation, Questions, Transition

Hey Lilianna, Thanks of submitting your question to Alterheros. It sounds like you're going through an identity crisis, which is a very challenging situation to work through. However, there are a lot of misconceptions and assumptions that underlie the concept of a person having an identity. But ... Read more.
How can I tell my mom I’m transsexual while I’m still young?

How can I tell my mom I’m transsexual while I’m still young?

Question asked by Alice (15 years old from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 4, 2010 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, Questions, Transsexuality

Hi Alice, It seems like your Mom is trying, which is a good thing. It can be hard for parents, not because they don't love you or don't want you to be happy. Mainly it is difficult because they worry. The fact that she is “open enough” is a ... Read more.
I cross dress and want to be a female model

I cross dress and want to be a female model

Question asked by Jen/jef (18 years old man from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 4, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Travestites

Hey Jef, Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros. From the sounds of your post, you're looking for some guidance regarding a possible male to female (MTF) gender transition. As you've said, you like to cross dress and you feel really normal as a girl, ever since you were three ... Read more.
I am terrified to reveal my true sexual identity

I am terrified to reveal my true sexual identity

Question asked by Travis F

Question answered on July 29, 2010 by

Sorted in Questions, Transsexuality, Transsexuality at school or at work

Hi Travis, You say that neither your friends nor your family are very understanding when it comes to sexuality. If you think you would be in danger of violence or of being forced out of your home, I would suggest that you not come out to your parents until you have ... Read more.
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