YAY More questions ^.^. Do I think the porn industry is good for trans women? I honestly think it depends on the woman. I dont really think the sex industry is really good for trans activism and awareness as a lot of porn tends to dilute to men what an actual trans women is like, and its actually not as common for trans women to be in the porn industry. For instance out of my large social circle only me and one other girl i know has been a cam girl. But i think if your smart about it, use it to kinda educate and improve the community and own it with confidence then definitely it can benefit the community.
1. I do think that that may be the case in certain part of the world with not great medical care, but at least for me and my group of friends the sex industry isnt a common option for trans women and I network with many around the world. Yes I know a few porn/ webcam/ escort girls but the vast majority of us are regular people with regular jobs
2. Yes porn is often a way many people have discovered about transsexuals. But we would like that not to be the first place people discover us. Being trans is often kinda a hushed topic, and we would rather parents and adults explain to kids/teens what being trans is instead of them stumbling upon it while google searching. lol.
3. The reason why porn creates an unrealistic image of trans women is because they are hyper sexualized, often have many surgeries and their value is put primarily on their image. Similar to cis gender women in porn. I dont have anything against women who do porn at all, I mean I was a webcam girl for 3 years. It just grinds my gears when guys ask me "do you have implants" before they ask me "hows your day going." lol
4. This has always confused me. I don't understand why people would assume your gay because you like trans women. I mean.. from what I can tell, the majority of us.. look like women. Gay men aren't attracted to women. LOL. I feel our society tries to label and put everything into a box. Your gay, your Straight, Your bi, your Good,m Your bad, Your hot Your ugly, Your Skinny, Your fat. Sadly the world and human brain don't work like that. I think it would greatly benefit people to not care what others think of them and not try to label themselves. Just do what feels right. And as I mentioned in a prior post the majority of men that like trans women are heterosexual. LOL. Your just lucky enough to be attracted to everyone ^.^
5.If you think dating as a guy trying to find a trans omen is hard, imagine how hrd it is for us! A lot of dating sites tend to kinda flop for us due to the constant berating of men treating us like sluts who are only there for the D. I think the dating world is hard for anyone though. If you are legit trying to date a trans woman, say that in your first message. be honest, say your not looking for a fling or a hookup and that you are looking for an actual relationship. Treat any trans woman like you would treat a regular woman and be a gentleman. Also sometimes you can spot the escorts when you have been on dating sites long enough. If their profile pics are overtly sexual thats usually a good sign. Also we tend to use real dating sites like ok cupid. You can also try going down to local lgbtq friendly bars and being a gentleman and socializing. Generally most lgbtq friendly bars are just a fun atmosphere anyways and your bi so its kinda like a smorgasbord for you.. jsut remember to now be creepy
Some dating nono's :
- Treating us like we are something shameful and need to be hidden in the closet ( we wanna go on dinner not eat in the car. lol)
- Assuming because we were once men we are obligated to put out for you (sex is never an obligation)
- talking about your fantasies before you actually meet us (oh I always dreamed about being with a tgirl)
- Asking us about surgeries (do you have implants)
- Telling us how passable we are.. Just tell us we are pretty ( its a nice compliment and sounds a lot better then "Wow your so passable, i would have never guessed")
Some dating Do's:
- Being a gentleman
- using your manners
- be prod to have us on your arm
LOL. I actually enjoy your rambling ^.^ And what do you mean OTHER TRANS GIRLS. LOL. JK! No I definitely would love some more trans input! And Mister don't ever hesitate to ask more, at least your making an honest effort to learn ^.^