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[quote=Gaia][quote=Anonymous]So I think I would say that being transgender isn't about who you are attracted to, it's about how you as a person identify yourself (in very general, simplistic terms).

But are you physically attracted to men or women?  And if it's women, and you're dating a woman, is she a lesbian?  Or if it's a man, is he gay b/c he has male parts as do you, or would you also date someone who is transgender?  I guess I don't understand how that all works.

Good for you for being brave to open yourself up to this.[/quote]

Here's a great tool for understand the spectrum that is gender/sex/orientation: http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2015/03/the-genderbread-person-v3/

I'm physically attracted to women. If I'm dating a woman, she can decide what term to use for herself. I've dated once since starting my transition, and she identified as a straight woman because she was attracted to my penis. Some lesbians are not open to dating transwomen because they don't like penises, other lesbians will date transwomen because of the woman-ness in our minds. I agree, it's confusing and complicated! I personally think that trying to use labels can be harmful when it comes to orientation. Just be attracted to who you are, and don't try to fit yourself in a box. Makes life much more simple![/quote]

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