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Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Joseph Bailey41 said:Fears like that can be contagious. I’d suggest trying to keep some emotional distance from the whole thing. Just look out for yourself.

They might be contagious, sure—if you're easily swayed by others, if you lack a sense of self, or if you aren't standing firm.

If you stay true to yourself, it doesn't mean everyone else will. ☕
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
cd-doll, the best thing you can do right now is offer him support, but you can't force his sense of purpose or manufacture his willpower for him.
Sure, his lifelong dream just went up in smoke. It’s true, and there isn't much to be done about that. But his life isn't over. It might feel that way to some, but he could have faced much worse. And no, all those hours of training and staying in shape weren't for nothing; he still walks away with his health, his skills, and his friends.
Given that this has only been going on for a few days, I think you might be overreacting a bit. Honestly, his reaction isn't surprising at all.
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Joseph Bailey41 said:Well... I suppose you could put it that way, too. 🤣 😂 🤣

So how does your boss let you get away with such sloppy work? I mean, you didn't even finish the story...
You deserve to be fired!
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Joseph Bailey41 said:You're just jealous because my boss likes me more than you. 🙂

And who exactly is this boss of yours? Some alchemist over at the Prince Rudolf Institute?🍿
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Maria Barnes said:And why are you even chiming in? You're clearly out of your mind. No offense. 😁

Is someone who talks to trees and practices shamanism considered "normal"? 🤔
A deep dive into attraction to trans people in Psychology ·
Joseph Bailey41 said:Pornography isn't sex; it's just a paraphilia (voyeurism).

If the people in the photo or video consented to sharing that content, and a child consented to watching it, who are we to intervene in the private decisions of others when no one is being harmed? 🤔
A deep dive into attraction to trans people in Psychology ·
Chris Williams said:One really should consider the facts here—chimpanzees sit at the peak of the evolutionary hierarchy within the primate lineage, immediately preceding the genus Homo. Given that we share approximately 98 percent of our DNA with them, they are arguably our closest biological relatives.

If we accept that animals engage in sexual behavior for pleasure rather than just for procreation—including instances of same-sex pairings among both males and females—then I suppose that suggests something significant. It would imply that homosexuality is a natural occurrence within the animal kingdom; and if it is indeed natural for them, maybe it is also natural for us. Therefore, one could argue that when a person is homosexual, they were simply born that way, rather than being shaped by social pressures or external circumstances.

I suppose there is a fundamental necessity to distinguish between what is truly natural and what constitutes pure perversion.

I suppose it isn’t really about homophobia, since the LGBTQ+ community has guaranteed rights here in the States. While I guess some people in certain parts of America might still bristle at the mention of someone being gay, the vast majority of the population seems to accept those orientations without much fuss. I personally have several friends in that community and I don't hold any prejudices against them. However, I find myself opposed to the way this kind of sexuality is being pushed as something trendy or "cool," especially when the media presents LGBTQ+ individuals as role models for the youth. It feels like young people are being exposed to pornography without any meaningful boundaries—including all sorts of modern paraphilias—all while being told that everything is perfectly fine and that everyone has the right to indulge in any sexual expression they choose, regardless of whether it involves paraphilias or not.

What exactly do you mean when you suggest that this kind of sexuality is being openly promoted as something popular and cool?
I suppose one might wonder exactly which groups are involved here, who they are, and what specific methods they use to push their agenda regarding LGBT identity.

Regarding the issue of pornography, I suppose I agree that children ought to be shielded from all forms of it, particularly when it comes to more perverse content.

Modern pornography has drifted incredibly far from the classic adult films we saw back in the 70s and 80s. Nowadays, the content seems to revolve around simulated assault, group scenarios, and increasingly aggressive acts like BDSM or extreme fetishes. I suppose most of these niche categories are specifically produced for hardened addicts who have become desensitized to mainstream material. It seems to me that the more transgressive genres are largely consumed by heterosexual men whose addictions have spiraled out of control, and I suspect this constant exposure causes irreparable damage to their actual sexual health.

I can't say I have an exhaustive list of these depravities at hand, though I hear enough about them from industry veterans to get the gist. I remember the first time I caught myself pitying one of those girls—wondering what exactly went wrong in her life that led her to film adult content. I found myself thinking about how she was once just a little girl playing with Barbies, dreaming about the future, and wondering where her parents were to guide her, or why she didn't just find a job as a waitress instead. It is difficult... when you look at a depersonalized human being, reduced merely to physical orifices under the glare of studio lights, and see a lost soul caught in the vortex of time... how does one even continue watching someone sell their dignity for money without feeling a sense of profound sadness?

I don't think anyone is actually discriminating against homosexuality, but I can't help but wonder why it feels like it's being constantly shoved down everyone's throats through the media and the education system. I suppose one has to ask why a mere 5 or 10 percent of the population should have the leverage to push their specific ideologies onto everyone else, forcing the rest of us to just blindly accept it regardless of the potential consequences of such teaching and behavior.

Maybe it's not quite 5 or 10 percent? Based on that Galup anecdote from 2002, about 22 percent of people in the USA identified as homosexual.

If you look at other minority groups that frequently face discrimination, the latest census shows that African Americans make up about 12 percent of the American population.

The Jew population in the USA is roughly 2 percent. I guess if you compare those figures, you can draw your own conclusions about what's really happening here.

Essentially, what you're doing is using monkeys as your moral compass.
And monkeys do all sorts of things... they throw waste at each other, urinate on one another, even eat each other. Do you consider those behaviors "natural" too?

Chris Williams said:One really should consider the facts here—chimpanzees sit at the peak of the evolutionary hierarchy within the primate lineage, immediately preceding the genus Homo. Given that we share approximately 98 percent of our DNA with them, they are arguably our closest biological relatives.

If we accept that animals engage in sexual behavior for pleasure rather than just for procreation—including instances of same-sex pairings among both males and females—then I suppose that suggests something significant. It would imply that homosexuality is a natural occurrence within the animal kingdom; and if it is indeed natural for them, maybe it is also natural for us. Therefore, one could argue that when a person is homosexual, they were simply born that way, rather than being shaped by social pressures or external circumstances.

I suppose there is a fundamental necessity to distinguish between what is truly natural and what constitutes pure perversion.

I suppose it isn’t really about homophobia, since the LGBTQ+ community has guaranteed rights here in the States. While I guess some people in certain parts of America might still bristle at the mention of someone being gay, the vast majority of the population seems to accept those orientations without much fuss. I personally have several friends in that community and I don't hold any prejudices against them. However, I find myself opposed to the way this kind of sexuality is being pushed as something trendy or "cool," especially when the media presents LGBTQ+ individuals as role models for the youth. It feels like young people are being exposed to pornography without any meaningful boundaries—including all sorts of modern paraphilias—all while being told that everything is perfectly fine and that everyone has the right to indulge in any sexual expression they choose, regardless of whether it involves paraphilias or not.

What exactly do you mean when you suggest that this kind of sexuality is being openly promoted as something popular and cool?
I suppose one might wonder exactly which groups are involved here, who they are, and what specific methods they use to push their agenda regarding LGBT identity.

Regarding the issue of pornography, I suppose I agree that children ought to be shielded from all forms of it, particularly when it comes to more perverse content.

Modern pornography has drifted incredibly far from the classic adult films we saw back in the 70s and 80s. Nowadays, the content seems to revolve around simulated assault, group scenarios, and increasingly aggressive acts like BDSM or extreme fetishes. I suppose most of these niche categories are specifically produced for hardened addicts who have become desensitized to mainstream material. It seems to me that the more transgressive genres are largely consumed by heterosexual men whose addictions have spiraled out of control, and I suspect this constant exposure causes irreparable damage to their actual sexual health.

I can't say I have an exhaustive list of these depravities at hand, though I hear enough about them from industry veterans to get the gist. I remember the first time I caught myself pitying one of those girls—wondering what exactly went wrong in her life that led her to film adult content. I found myself thinking about how she was once just a little girl playing with Barbies, dreaming about the future, and wondering where her parents were to guide her, or why she didn't just find a job as a waitress instead. It is difficult... when you look at a depersonalized human being, reduced merely to physical orifices under the glare of studio lights, and see a lost soul caught in the vortex of time... how does one even continue watching someone sell their dignity for money without feeling a sense of profound sadness?

I don't think anyone is actually discriminating against homosexuality, but I can't help but wonder why it feels like it's being constantly shoved down everyone's throats through the media and the education system. I suppose one has to ask why a mere 5 or 10 percent of the population should have the leverage to push their specific ideologies onto everyone else, forcing the rest of us to just blindly accept it regardless of the potential consequences of such teaching and behavior.

Maybe it's not quite 5 or 10 percent? Based on that Galup anecdote from 2002, about 22 percent of people in the USA identified as homosexual.

If you look at other minority groups that frequently face discrimination, the latest census shows that African Americans make up about 12 percent of the American population.

The Jew population in the USA is roughly 2 percent. I guess if you compare those figures, you can draw your own conclusions about what's really happening here.

But why? Is sex itself inherently bad? 🤔

Chris Williams said:One really should consider the facts here—chimpanzees sit at the peak of the evolutionary hierarchy within the primate lineage, immediately preceding the genus Homo. Given that we share approximately 98 percent of our DNA with them, they are arguably our closest biological relatives.

If we accept that animals engage in sexual behavior for pleasure rather than just for procreation—including instances of same-sex pairings among both males and females—then I suppose that suggests something significant. It would imply that homosexuality is a natural occurrence within the animal kingdom; and if it is indeed natural for them, maybe it is also natural for us. Therefore, one could argue that when a person is homosexual, they were simply born that way, rather than being shaped by social pressures or external circumstances.

I suppose there is a fundamental necessity to distinguish between what is truly natural and what constitutes pure perversion.

I suppose it isn’t really about homophobia, since the LGBTQ+ community has guaranteed rights here in the States. While I guess some people in certain parts of America might still bristle at the mention of someone being gay, the vast majority of the population seems to accept those orientations without much fuss. I personally have several friends in that community and I don't hold any prejudices against them. However, I find myself opposed to the way this kind of sexuality is being pushed as something trendy or "cool," especially when the media presents LGBTQ+ individuals as role models for the youth. It feels like young people are being exposed to pornography without any meaningful boundaries—including all sorts of modern paraphilias—all while being told that everything is perfectly fine and that everyone has the right to indulge in any sexual expression they choose, regardless of whether it involves paraphilias or not.

What exactly do you mean when you suggest that this kind of sexuality is being openly promoted as something popular and cool?
I suppose one might wonder exactly which groups are involved here, who they are, and what specific methods they use to push their agenda regarding LGBT identity.

Regarding the issue of pornography, I suppose I agree that children ought to be shielded from all forms of it, particularly when it comes to more perverse content.

Modern pornography has drifted incredibly far from the classic adult films we saw back in the 70s and 80s. Nowadays, the content seems to revolve around simulated assault, group scenarios, and increasingly aggressive acts like BDSM or extreme fetishes. I suppose most of these niche categories are specifically produced for hardened addicts who have become desensitized to mainstream material. It seems to me that the more transgressive genres are largely consumed by heterosexual men whose addictions have spiraled out of control, and I suspect this constant exposure causes irreparable damage to their actual sexual health.

I can't say I have an exhaustive list of these depravities at hand, though I hear enough about them from industry veterans to get the gist. I remember the first time I caught myself pitying one of those girls—wondering what exactly went wrong in her life that led her to film adult content. I found myself thinking about how she was once just a little girl playing with Barbies, dreaming about the future, and wondering where her parents were to guide her, or why she didn't just find a job as a waitress instead. It is difficult... when you look at a depersonalized human being, reduced merely to physical orifices under the glare of studio lights, and see a lost soul caught in the vortex of time... how does one even continue watching someone sell their dignity for money without feeling a sense of profound sadness?

I don't think anyone is actually discriminating against homosexuality, but I can't help but wonder why it feels like it's being constantly shoved down everyone's throats through the media and the education system. I suppose one has to ask why a mere 5 or 10 percent of the population should have the leverage to push their specific ideologies onto everyone else, forcing the rest of us to just blindly accept it regardless of the potential consequences of such teaching and behavior.

Maybe it's not quite 5 or 10 percent? Based on that Galup anecdote from 2002, about 22 percent of people in the USA identified as homosexual.

If you look at other minority groups that frequently face discrimination, the latest census shows that African Americans make up about 12 percent of the American population.

The Jew population in the USA is roughly 2 percent. I guess if you compare those figures, you can draw your own conclusions about what's really happening here.

Well, that's actually the best part. 🍿
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:Who actually said I was
1) gorgeous
2) brilliant
4) a woman
?

Honestly, we're all just a bunch of molecules vibrating to the beat of Beethoven🙂.

Me.
Got an issue with that? 🙂
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:In my opinion, she’s neither particularly bright nor particularly funny.
Just because she isn't easy on the eyes doesn't mean she's anything special 😳.
There’s this whole myth that if a woman is unattractive, she can't also be dim-witted and boring 🥳.

Besides, who else gets to decide what a beautiful, intelligent woman looks like if not you? 🤔
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:So does that automatically mean I’m into EVERY mustache-wearing dictator out there?

Anyway, back to what we were actually talking about... Andrea Andrassy is sapiosexual. 🤣

So what you're saying is you're into women with pale, horse-like faces? 🍿

I wouldn't go that far, and I don't think she's unattractive, but she just isn't my type physically. That’s actually why I called her sapiosexual—it's her mind that draws me in. She's genuinely sharp and interesting.
Though, I have to admit, I tend to burn through her blog posts pretty quickly, so I need a little breathing room before diving back in. 😁
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:Me.

I mean, he’s basically just some artsy-fartsy, bitter narcissist. 😳

Well, you were the one who admitted to having a thing for dictators with mustaches. 🤷

But getting back to the point... I find Andrea Andrassy to be quite sapiosexual. 🤣
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:So you think Hitler is sexy? 🍿

And who wouldn't? 🤔
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:Oh man, a Hitler joke.
Seriously, that never gets old 🙂.

Who's calling this a joke? 🍿
Crazy Talk Thread in Psychology ·
Brandon Lopez6 said:I found Stalin pretty hot back in his younger days.
That doesn't mean I think he was smart, just that he had an intense gaze.😳.

There’s just something about dictators.
And the mustache, too.😈.

So, young dictators with mustaches, is that what you're saying? 🤣
Gut feeling or just anxiety? in Psychology & Therapy ·
To me, intuition is just the subconscious working its magic, much like love. And if you look closely, isn't love just a craving for someone who possesses the exact qualities we lack—the pieces that complete us? If you actually try to sit down and write out exactly what you're missing or what you truly want from a partner, chances are you'll be dead wrong. That’s why when you ask women what they want, they often end up describing the polar opposite of their actual, subconscious desires.
We pick up on so many subtle cues that our rational minds don't even register, yet the subconscious processes them all. A glance, a tone of voice, an attitude, word choice, or even the general vibe of a room—all these data points get factored into our assessment of a person or a situation.
I always trust my gut and follow its lead. Only afterward do I step back to question why I hold certain beliefs or stances, and whether they should remain unchanged.
For instance, if you have a fear of confrontation and meet someone whose body language screams "confrontational," your intuition will tell you to steer clear. It's only after you've listened to that instinct and created some distance that it makes sense to examine yourself. You can then decide if that fear of conflict is a helpful trait or a hindrance. In most cases, it's a hindrance because it limits you, and that's where you start the work to overcome it.
But you do that *afterward*. There is no point in ignoring your intuition and walking straight into a potential clash while you're still feeling afraid. If you're going to engage in a conflict, it should only be done with courage and a genuine conviction in your own actions.

So, my advice is simple: listen to your intuition first, then analyze it with a cool head later.
A deep dive into attraction to trans people in Psychology ·
Donna White50 said:All these new theories about sexuality they're trying to push through those super liberal circles lately... it's interesting, I guess. But honestly, you can't just shift your orientation around on a scale like that—you're born a certain way and that’s pretty much set in stone. I mean, if someone suddenly finds themselves into certain homoerotic fetishes during a specific phase of life, it doesn't mean they "changed"... it just means those feelings were always there, lurking in the background, just waiting for the right moment to surface once they finally saw something that clicked... turns out it was just suppressed all along...
You’ve got it all wrong... Let me give you a real-world example—would an American guy under 50 actually be interested in a woman who's basically been completely reshaped by plastic surgery? Probably not. It's not just about being "attractive"—it's that those looks usually deviate so far from what's traditionally considered sexually appealing. But look at the reality today—men are constantly consuming content featuring women like that. There's been this massive shift in how we perceive sexuality and what counts as "hot." It’s the exact same thing when you look at homosexuality or being transgender. People have this inherent curiosity, right? They're open to new experiences, and if they find pleasure and satisfaction through those avenues, sexuality is naturally going to gravitate toward whatever provides that gratification... it's how that drive gets satisfied. It happens all the time—people develop specific fetishes just by being exposed to certain types of media that are marketed as being sexually enticing. Transgender individuals often work really hard to emulate that hyper-feminine, eroticized ideal because they know it grabs attention—it taps into that curiosity and drives more liberal, experimental people to take action...

I don't get why some straight guys act like seeing a dick between someone else's legs is such a huge deal—regardless of how great the boobs or the ass might look... I mean, honestly, that kind of reaction doesn't exactly scream "straight" to me. Sure, someone can be super attractive right up until the moment a guy realizes what's actually going on down there. But let’s be real—if you take the penis out of the equation, that person probably has a much better shot with a curious guy. Like I was saying, people eventually get used to anything, especially if it's wrapped up in something erotic and visually appealing...

Is there any chance a straight guy ends up with a trans person? Sure, there’s always a chance—just like how even a mentally healthy person can spiral into depression, or how someone who's had a few too many drinks might do something they normally wouldn't, or how a guy driven by pure impulse might just take whatever opportunity comes his way... at the end of the day, exceptions just prove the rule, right? And honestly, this whole idea that attraction is some rigid thing is kind of silly. We get drawn to people for all sorts of reasons that don't always have anything to do with gender—sometimes it's because they're gorgeous, powerful, successful, or just famous... though, I guess actually sleeping with them is a different story altogether...

It’s funny, isn't it? It’s just as interesting when people criticize straight men and then turn around to complain about discrimination because they feel we don't view them as "real women." As if our own sexuality is somehow something that needs to be corrected.
Donna White50 said:All these new theories about sexuality they're trying to push through those super liberal circles lately... it's interesting, I guess. But honestly, you can't just shift your orientation around on a scale like that—you're born a certain way and that’s pretty much set in stone. I mean, if someone suddenly finds themselves into certain homoerotic fetishes during a specific phase of life, it doesn't mean they "changed"... it just means those feelings were always there, lurking in the background, just waiting for the right moment to surface once they finally saw something that clicked... turns out it was just suppressed all along...
You’ve got it all wrong... Let me give you a real-world example—would an American guy under 50 actually be interested in a woman who's basically been completely reshaped by plastic surgery? Probably not. It's not just about being "attractive"—it's that those looks usually deviate so far from what's traditionally considered sexually appealing. But look at the reality today—men are constantly consuming content featuring women like that. There's been this massive shift in how we perceive sexuality and what counts as "hot." It’s the exact same thing when you look at homosexuality or being transgender. People have this inherent curiosity, right? They're open to new experiences, and if they find pleasure and satisfaction through those avenues, sexuality is naturally going to gravitate toward whatever provides that gratification... it's how that drive gets satisfied. It happens all the time—people develop specific fetishes just by being exposed to certain types of media that are marketed as being sexually enticing. Transgender individuals often work really hard to emulate that hyper-feminine, eroticized ideal because they know it grabs attention—it taps into that curiosity and drives more liberal, experimental people to take action...

I don't get why some straight guys act like seeing a dick between someone else's legs is such a huge deal—regardless of how great the boobs or the ass might look... I mean, honestly, that kind of reaction doesn't exactly scream "straight" to me. Sure, someone can be super attractive right up until the moment a guy realizes what's actually going on down there. But let’s be real—if you take the penis out of the equation, that person probably has a much better shot with a curious guy. Like I was saying, people eventually get used to anything, especially if it's wrapped up in something erotic and visually appealing...

Is there any chance a straight guy ends up with a trans person? Sure, there’s always a chance—just like how even a mentally healthy person can spiral into depression, or how someone who's had a few too many drinks might do something they normally wouldn't, or how a guy driven by pure impulse might just take whatever opportunity comes his way... at the end of the day, exceptions just prove the rule, right? And honestly, this whole idea that attraction is some rigid thing is kind of silly. We get drawn to people for all sorts of reasons that don't always have anything to do with gender—sometimes it's because they're gorgeous, powerful, successful, or just famous... though, I guess actually sleeping with them is a different story altogether...

I'm not entirely sure how much truth there is to this. I suppose I could agree that women like that wouldn't be interested. Ideal. At that stage, I doubt they'd have any trouble finding someone to flirt with them.

velvetcobra65 said:Hmm, Radical, I’m not so sure I agree with you regarding how much porn actually drives the acceptance of trans identity, cross-dressing, or even just plastic surgery. It wasn't fifty years ago, but maybe thirty years back, Brigitte Nielsen was one of the most obvious examples of someone with implants. I don't think men were reacting with a massive "ew, look at her, she's a mess" vibe. To me, it feels more like demand was driving the supply when it comes to things like silicone, rather than the other way around.
As for cross-dressing and being trans—honestly, plenty of cultures throughout history have had their own versions of drag, trans identities, or specific roles for people. Everyone seemed to have their own designated spot in society, whether it was religious, cultural, or whatever.
One thing I find interesting is that when people talk about this topic, they almost always focus on male-to-female transitions. But there's a pretty significant number of people born female who feel like men. Are they not considered a threat? 😁

Man, she was such a knockout in Rocky. It’s a bit of a shame to see how much things have changed since then. 👎
It’s not what is said, it’s who is saying it. in Psychology & Therapy ·
That’s absolutely true. It holds up for certain situations, too.

I remember back in elementary school, this one "popular" kid grabbed a girl's butt in the hallway. When she realized it was him, she just laughed it off and called him an idiot, all in good fun.
Fast forward a few months, and this other kid from class—someone who wasn't exactly at the top of the social ladder—decided to try the same thing after we nudged him. He gave her a light tap in the hall, and the reaction was instant: she slapped him and tore him to shreds.

It seems people are much more likely to swallow a complete absurdity if it comes from someone they admire, whereas they'll dismiss perfectly sound advice coming from someone they don't respect.
A deep dive into attraction to trans people in Psychology ·
Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

Not necessarily. Pornography addicts tend to bounce from one genre to the next, often chasing the next hit until they find themselves drawn to something like trans women just to feel anything at all.

Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

I can't say I agree with that. If I were to view an attraction to trans people as a sexual orientation, I’d categorize it under bisexuality. In my opinion, though, it's primarily a fetish.

Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

So, we're talking about a man who lacks that specific anatomical feature and basically presents as a woman.
Can a trans woman actually have a vagina? From a biological standpoint, what’s being created is an imitation—essentially just a surgical opening that lacks the fundamental internal components and the actual physiological functionality of a natural vagina.

Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

Sure. But that pull toward certain characteristics exists for a reason—it's all driven by sexual reproduction. When a trans person presents as a woman, it’s a bit like a civilian putting on a police officer's uniform. A police officer has a specific function, just as men and women have their own distinct roles to play.
Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

It’s not just about being a man; it’s about someone putting in the work to present as a woman—though, depending on the individual, the results can vary quite a bit.

Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

It’s worth it, simply because I said so. principles It’s essentially the same thing. It all comes down to how the brain processes sensory input from its surroundings.
It’s a simple comparison: one scenario involves an exchange of traits between species, while the other involves an exchange between genders. In the first instance, we see animals exhibiting human characteristics, which leads us to categorize them as humans. In the second, we see men displaying feminine traits, which results in them being categorized as women. Does that distinction make sense?

Richard Nelson84 As I was saying:
It really just comes down to sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women, and that’s that. There isn't much more to it than that, is there? It’s nothing out of the ordinary. ☕

Is there actually any man out there who finds himself attracted to trans women, yet feels absolutely nothing for biological women?

Richard Nelson84 said:We all get "led" to find certain types of people more sexually attractive than others. One part is hardwired by our biology—men will generally be attracted to women more than other men—but another part is shaped by our surroundings. This can be influenced by how we were raised, our personal sexual experiences, or a mix of both factors.

Fetishism shouldn't be lumped in with group X. Also, we shouldn't immediately label an attraction to group X as a fetish. While attraction to trans people might fall under the umbrella of fetishism for some, it usually isn't. It's more accurate to call it a sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

But what if that trans "woman" has a vagina too?
Is she then just a woman with a vagina? 🍿 😬

It's actually those biological differences between men and women that we use when we choose a partner, whether we realize it or not. That's why straight men will typically feel attracted to both cisgender women and trans women because both possess those specific feminine traits. On the flip side, gay men would likely feel zero attraction because trans women don't have the secondary sex characteristics they find appealing.

We all know trans women aren't biologically female, but saying they are just "regular guys" is a joke. Especially since medical science can clearly identify someone as trans. Personally, if I saw a trans woman walking down a street in New York City, I wouldn't think twice about thinking she's a man.

Nope, it just doesn't work.

There’s actually a specific term for that—anthropomorphism. That comparison just doesn't hold water. Unlike animals, trans people are humans. You don't need to "assign" human qualities to them like you would with an animal. Plus, nobody is suddenly going to feel attracted to an animal just because a cartoon or animation gives it human traits. I'm pretty sure I just said all of that! 🙏

You’re still pushing that same old argument about attraction to trans people being tied to fetishism. Look, maybe in some cases, but as a general rule? Not at all!

That just isn't a realistic portrayal of a trans person.

It’s all about sexual preference. Some men are simply going to be attracted to trans women. That’s just how it is. Nothing special about it. ☕

But that is exactly the whole point of male-to-female transition and vice versa—it's about looking enough like the opposite sex. I don't know what part of that is so hard to grasp.

And the idea that a man being attracted to a trans woman is actually same-sex attraction is honestly hilarious. 🤣By that logic, I should be attracted to trans women since I'm a gay man. 🤣

My bad, I misspoke earlier. I meant to say "attraction to the opposite sex," not the same sex.
But here’s the real question: you posted a photo of a bald "man" the other day, but it turns out they're actually a trans person.
Does that person still appeal to you, knowing they are biologically female?

PS. We've all pretty much figured out you're gay—your avatar and bio make it pretty obvious.
A deep dive into attraction to trans people in Psychology ·
First off, I’d appreciate it if my posts weren't deleted. I’m not here to insult anyone or troll. If you disagree with me, feel free to explain why in a reply, but please don't censor me.

Richard Nelson84 said:Look, there isn't a massive divide here, but let's be real: heterosexual men and men who are attracted to trans women aren't exactly in the same category.

Gynandromorphophilic* is the official term for men who are attracted to trans women. 🍿 Give it a shot! Try saying it out loud! 🤣

There is one. Research. It works on basically the same principle. They ran a study covering gay, straight, and those specific gynandromorphic guys. 😁

The study results were pretty much exactly what I expected! It turns out gay men reacted only to gay porn. Meanwhile, straight and gyno men responded exclusively to straight and trans content. Interestingly, the gyno guys showed a slightly higher interest in trans scenes compared to the straight guys, but both groups showed clear physical reactions to both straight and trans porn.

Maybe it’s because they were attracted to some trans woman? 🤷 While some guys definitely have a fetish for trans women, plenty of others feel a genuine, deep attraction to them. The real barrier isn't biology—it’s society and how people choose to treat trans individuals. That's the true deciding factor.

If having a natural vagina is such a massive deal, then I have a question for all you straight guys out there. Would you actually sleep with this man?

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What? And what if I told you this guy actually has a vagina? Still nothing? Seriously?

Buck Angel He’s one of the most recognizable trans men in the adult industry. Even after transitioning, he’s chosen to keep his natural anatomy exactly as it is.

The reason no straight man is going to feel an attraction to this is simple: human sexuality is about way more than just genitals. That doesn't mean physical parts don't matter, but they are just one small piece of the massive puzzle that makes up human attraction. Secondary sex characteristics play a huge role here. It’s all about the whole package! 🍿

Transgender people.

Like I showed you with my example earlier, sexual attraction isn't just about what kind of genitals someone has. Secondary sex characteristics play a massive role too!

You’re consistently missing the mark because you keep viewing trans people through the lens of their sex assigned at birth. Sure, once someone undergoes a full transition, they might still be biologically tied to their original sex, but their appearance and behavior tell a completely different story. That right there is the core difference!

Look at the facts. Transgenderism is a medically recognized diagnosis. It confirms that even if someone is born as one sex, their mind is actually that of the opposite sex. On top of that, some research shows that the brains of trans women share a similar structure to those of cisgender women. This means you don't just "become" a trans woman—you are born that way! 🧐 Despite the delayed transition.

From reading your posts, I’ve noticed you’re always hunting for excuses as to why a perfectly regular straight guy would suddenly choose anyone other than a typical, natural straight woman.

Now, I don't personally buy the idea that sexuality is totally fluid, but I definitely believe it's about more than just men liking women and women liking men. To me, human sexuality is a massive spectrum with endless variations. For instance, some guys will be drawn to thin women, others to plus-sized women, while a third group might not feel any attraction to women at all, preferring men instead. Then you have those who are attracted to trans women. Beyond that, you've got the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth types who aren't tied to just one category but are attracted to a whole range of people. It just goes on and on forever.

I personally think there is no difference at the core of sexuality; it’s just that these straight men who find themselves attracted to trans women were "led" there.
No one is born with an attraction to trans people, just like no one is born with a fetish for latex, femdom, or Japanese teenagers in school uniforms. We attach emotions—desires for dominance, humiliation, fear, and so on—along with social norms and roles to the object of our desire. For instance, if a woman is the object of your lust and you have a desire to be dominated, you might pull the concept of authority from your surroundings—like a female CEO at a Fortune 500 company—and pair that with a specific style of dress or a certain dominant body language, then link all of that to the woman.

Our way of thinking is incredibly binary. When we strip away all the individual characteristics that differentiate a man from a woman, if a trans "woman" possesses the majority of feminine traits (breasts, narrow hips, slender shoulders, a soft face), then our brains register that person as a woman, regardless of having a penis. It’s the same principle as watching an animated movie where animals talk; we recognize them as humans even though they look like pigs.
By linking various concepts to the object of our desire in this way, people can end up being attracted to all sorts of things.
Pornography addiction is a major factor here. A couple of years ago, I was reading discussions on international forums from people going through "recovery" processes. I saw stories from guys who claimed they were entirely heterosexual and had been attracted to women their whole lives, yet over the years they drifted from one fetish to the next until they ended up watching gay content. It's quite shocking.
That said, there is a line between porn and real life. What excites someone on a screen doesn't necessarily translate to what excites them in reality.

Richard Nelson84 said:Look, there isn't a massive divide here, but let's be real: heterosexual men and men who are attracted to trans women aren't exactly in the same category.

Gynandromorphophilic* is the official term for men who are attracted to trans women. 🍿 Give it a shot! Try saying it out loud! 🤣

There is one. Research. It works on basically the same principle. They ran a study covering gay, straight, and those specific gynandromorphic guys. 😁

The study results were pretty much exactly what I expected! It turns out gay men reacted only to gay porn. Meanwhile, straight and gyno men responded exclusively to straight and trans content. Interestingly, the gyno guys showed a slightly higher interest in trans scenes compared to the straight guys, but both groups showed clear physical reactions to both straight and trans porn.

Maybe it’s because they were attracted to some trans woman? 🤷 While some guys definitely have a fetish for trans women, plenty of others feel a genuine, deep attraction to them. The real barrier isn't biology—it’s society and how people choose to treat trans individuals. That's the true deciding factor.

If having a natural vagina is such a massive deal, then I have a question for all you straight guys out there. Would you actually sleep with this man?

image

What? And what if I told you this guy actually has a vagina? Still nothing? Seriously?

Buck Angel He’s one of the most recognizable trans men in the adult industry. Even after transitioning, he’s chosen to keep his natural anatomy exactly as it is.

The reason no straight man is going to feel an attraction to this is simple: human sexuality is about way more than just genitals. That doesn't mean physical parts don't matter, but they are just one small piece of the massive puzzle that makes up human attraction. Secondary sex characteristics play a huge role here. It’s all about the whole package! 🍿

Transgender people.

Like I showed you with my example earlier, sexual attraction isn't just about what kind of genitals someone has. Secondary sex characteristics play a massive role too!

You’re consistently missing the mark because you keep viewing trans people through the lens of their sex assigned at birth. Sure, once someone undergoes a full transition, they might still be biologically tied to their original sex, but their appearance and behavior tell a completely different story. That right there is the core difference!

Look at the facts. Transgenderism is a medically recognized diagnosis. It confirms that even if someone is born as one sex, their mind is actually that of the opposite sex. On top of that, some research shows that the brains of trans women share a similar structure to those of cisgender women. This means you don't just "become" a trans woman—you are born that way! 🧐 Despite the delayed transition.

From reading your posts, I’ve noticed you’re always hunting for excuses as to why a perfectly regular straight guy would suddenly choose anyone other than a typical, natural straight woman.

Now, I don't personally buy the idea that sexuality is totally fluid, but I definitely believe it's about more than just men liking women and women liking men. To me, human sexuality is a massive spectrum with endless variations. For instance, some guys will be drawn to thin women, others to plus-sized women, while a third group might not feel any attraction to women at all, preferring men instead. Then you have those who are attracted to trans women. Beyond that, you've got the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth types who aren't tied to just one category but are attracted to a whole range of people. It just goes on and on forever.

Of course not. I doubt anyone ever said it was enough to just have a vagina.

Richard Nelson84 said:Look, there isn't a massive divide here, but let's be real: heterosexual men and men who are attracted to trans women aren't exactly in the same category.

Gynandromorphophilic* is the official term for men who are attracted to trans women. 🍿 Give it a shot! Try saying it out loud! 🤣

There is one. Research. It works on basically the same principle. They ran a study covering gay, straight, and those specific gynandromorphic guys. 😁

The study results were pretty much exactly what I expected! It turns out gay men reacted only to gay porn. Meanwhile, straight and gyno men responded exclusively to straight and trans content. Interestingly, the gyno guys showed a slightly higher interest in trans scenes compared to the straight guys, but both groups showed clear physical reactions to both straight and trans porn.

Maybe it’s because they were attracted to some trans woman? 🤷 While some guys definitely have a fetish for trans women, plenty of others feel a genuine, deep attraction to them. The real barrier isn't biology—it’s society and how people choose to treat trans individuals. That's the true deciding factor.

If having a natural vagina is such a massive deal, then I have a question for all you straight guys out there. Would you actually sleep with this man?

image

What? And what if I told you this guy actually has a vagina? Still nothing? Seriously?

Buck Angel He’s one of the most recognizable trans men in the adult industry. Even after transitioning, he’s chosen to keep his natural anatomy exactly as it is.

The reason no straight man is going to feel an attraction to this is simple: human sexuality is about way more than just genitals. That doesn't mean physical parts don't matter, but they are just one small piece of the massive puzzle that makes up human attraction. Secondary sex characteristics play a huge role here. It’s all about the whole package! 🍿

Transgender people.

Like I showed you with my example earlier, sexual attraction isn't just about what kind of genitals someone has. Secondary sex characteristics play a massive role too!

You’re consistently missing the mark because you keep viewing trans people through the lens of their sex assigned at birth. Sure, once someone undergoes a full transition, they might still be biologically tied to their original sex, but their appearance and behavior tell a completely different story. That right there is the core difference!

Look at the facts. Transgenderism is a medically recognized diagnosis. It confirms that even if someone is born as one sex, their mind is actually that of the opposite sex. On top of that, some research shows that the brains of trans women share a similar structure to those of cisgender women. This means you don't just "become" a trans woman—you are born that way! 🧐 Despite the delayed transition.

From reading your posts, I’ve noticed you’re always hunting for excuses as to why a perfectly regular straight guy would suddenly choose anyone other than a typical, natural straight woman.

Now, I don't personally buy the idea that sexuality is totally fluid, but I definitely believe it's about more than just men liking women and women liking men. To me, human sexuality is a massive spectrum with endless variations. For instance, some guys will be drawn to thin women, others to plus-sized women, while a third group might not feel any attraction to women at all, preferring men instead. Then you have those who are attracted to trans women. Beyond that, you've got the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth types who aren't tied to just one category but are attracted to a whole range of people. It just goes on and on forever.

Yeah.

Richard Nelson84 said:Look, there isn't a massive divide here, but let's be real: heterosexual men and men who are attracted to trans women aren't exactly in the same category.

Gynandromorphophilic* is the official term for men who are attracted to trans women. 🍿 Give it a shot! Try saying it out loud! 🤣

There is one. Research. It works on basically the same principle. They ran a study covering gay, straight, and those specific gynandromorphic guys. 😁

The study results were pretty much exactly what I expected! It turns out gay men reacted only to gay porn. Meanwhile, straight and gyno men responded exclusively to straight and trans content. Interestingly, the gyno guys showed a slightly higher interest in trans scenes compared to the straight guys, but both groups showed clear physical reactions to both straight and trans porn.

Maybe it’s because they were attracted to some trans woman? 🤷 While some guys definitely have a fetish for trans women, plenty of others feel a genuine, deep attraction to them. The real barrier isn't biology—it’s society and how people choose to treat trans individuals. That's the true deciding factor.

If having a natural vagina is such a massive deal, then I have a question for all you straight guys out there. Would you actually sleep with this man?

image

What? And what if I told you this guy actually has a vagina? Still nothing? Seriously?

Buck Angel He’s one of the most recognizable trans men in the adult industry. Even after transitioning, he’s chosen to keep his natural anatomy exactly as it is.

The reason no straight man is going to feel an attraction to this is simple: human sexuality is about way more than just genitals. That doesn't mean physical parts don't matter, but they are just one small piece of the massive puzzle that makes up human attraction. Secondary sex characteristics play a huge role here. It’s all about the whole package! 🍿

Transgender people.

Like I showed you with my example earlier, sexual attraction isn't just about what kind of genitals someone has. Secondary sex characteristics play a massive role too!

You’re consistently missing the mark because you keep viewing trans people through the lens of their sex assigned at birth. Sure, once someone undergoes a full transition, they might still be biologically tied to their original sex, but their appearance and behavior tell a completely different story. That right there is the core difference!

Look at the facts. Transgenderism is a medically recognized diagnosis. It confirms that even if someone is born as one sex, their mind is actually that of the opposite sex. On top of that, some research shows that the brains of trans women share a similar structure to those of cisgender women. This means you don't just "become" a trans woman—you are born that way! 🧐 Despite the delayed transition.

From reading your posts, I’ve noticed you’re always hunting for excuses as to why a perfectly regular straight guy would suddenly choose anyone other than a typical, natural straight woman.

Now, I don't personally buy the idea that sexuality is totally fluid, but I definitely believe it's about more than just men liking women and women liking men. To me, human sexuality is a massive spectrum with endless variations. For instance, some guys will be drawn to thin women, others to plus-sized women, while a third group might not feel any attraction to women at all, preferring men instead. Then you have those who are attracted to trans women. Beyond that, you've got the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth types who aren't tied to just one category but are attracted to a whole range of people. It just goes on and on forever.

Why is it such a mistake to view transgender people solely through the lens of their sex assigned at birth?

Richard Nelson84 said:Look, there isn't a massive divide here, but let's be real: heterosexual men and men who are attracted to trans women aren't exactly in the same category.

Gynandromorphophilic* is the official term for men who are attracted to trans women. 🍿 Give it a shot! Try saying it out loud! 🤣

There is one. Research. It works on basically the same principle. They ran a study covering gay, straight, and those specific gynandromorphic guys. 😁

The study results were pretty much exactly what I expected! It turns out gay men reacted only to gay porn. Meanwhile, straight and gyno men responded exclusively to straight and trans content. Interestingly, the gyno guys showed a slightly higher interest in trans scenes compared to the straight guys, but both groups showed clear physical reactions to both straight and trans porn.

Maybe it’s because they were attracted to some trans woman? 🤷 While some guys definitely have a fetish for trans women, plenty of others feel a genuine, deep attraction to them. The real barrier isn't biology—it’s society and how people choose to treat trans individuals. That's the true deciding factor.

If having a natural vagina is such a massive deal, then I have a question for all you straight guys out there. Would you actually sleep with this man?

image

What? And what if I told you this guy actually has a vagina? Still nothing? Seriously?

Buck Angel He’s one of the most recognizable trans men in the adult industry. Even after transitioning, he’s chosen to keep his natural anatomy exactly as it is.

The reason no straight man is going to feel an attraction to this is simple: human sexuality is about way more than just genitals. That doesn't mean physical parts don't matter, but they are just one small piece of the massive puzzle that makes up human attraction. Secondary sex characteristics play a huge role here. It’s all about the whole package! 🍿

Transgender people.

Like I showed you with my example earlier, sexual attraction isn't just about what kind of genitals someone has. Secondary sex characteristics play a massive role too!

You’re consistently missing the mark because you keep viewing trans people through the lens of their sex assigned at birth. Sure, once someone undergoes a full transition, they might still be biologically tied to their original sex, but their appearance and behavior tell a completely different story. That right there is the core difference!

Look at the facts. Transgenderism is a medically recognized diagnosis. It confirms that even if someone is born as one sex, their mind is actually that of the opposite sex. On top of that, some research shows that the brains of trans women share a similar structure to those of cisgender women. This means you don't just "become" a trans woman—you are born that way! 🧐 Despite the delayed transition.

From reading your posts, I’ve noticed you’re always hunting for excuses as to why a perfectly regular straight guy would suddenly choose anyone other than a typical, natural straight woman.

Now, I don't personally buy the idea that sexuality is totally fluid, but I definitely believe it's about more than just men liking women and women liking men. To me, human sexuality is a massive spectrum with endless variations. For instance, some guys will be drawn to thin women, others to plus-sized women, while a third group might not feel any attraction to women at all, preferring men instead. Then you have those who are attracted to trans women. Beyond that, you've got the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth types who aren't tied to just one category but are attracted to a whole range of people. It just goes on and on forever.

The idea of a "male brain" versus a "female brain" is largely a myth. On average, certain regions might show slightly higher activity levels in one sex compared to the other, sure, but does the activity of a specific brain region actually dictate someone's gender? Not really. A woman can be dominant and still be a woman. She can love football and grab a beer and still be a woman. She can be aggressive, or she can be attracted to women, and all of that is perfectly compatible with being a woman. Is it really that complicated?

Richard Nelson84 said:Look, there isn't a massive divide here, but let's be real: heterosexual men and men who are attracted to trans women aren't exactly in the same category.

Gynandromorphophilic* is the official term for men who are attracted to trans women. 🍿 Give it a shot! Try saying it out loud! 🤣

There is one. Research. It works on basically the same principle. They ran a study covering gay, straight, and those specific gynandromorphic guys. 😁

The study results were pretty much exactly what I expected! It turns out gay men reacted only to gay porn. Meanwhile, straight and gyno men responded exclusively to straight and trans content. Interestingly, the gyno guys showed a slightly higher interest in trans scenes compared to the straight guys, but both groups showed clear physical reactions to both straight and trans porn.

Maybe it’s because they were attracted to some trans woman? 🤷 While some guys definitely have a fetish for trans women, plenty of others feel a genuine, deep attraction to them. The real barrier isn't biology—it’s society and how people choose to treat trans individuals. That's the true deciding factor.

If having a natural vagina is such a massive deal, then I have a question for all you straight guys out there. Would you actually sleep with this man?

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What? And what if I told you this guy actually has a vagina? Still nothing? Seriously?

Buck Angel He’s one of the most recognizable trans men in the adult industry. Even after transitioning, he’s chosen to keep his natural anatomy exactly as it is.

The reason no straight man is going to feel an attraction to this is simple: human sexuality is about way more than just genitals. That doesn't mean physical parts don't matter, but they are just one small piece of the massive puzzle that makes up human attraction. Secondary sex characteristics play a huge role here. It’s all about the whole package! 🍿

Transgender people.

Like I showed you with my example earlier, sexual attraction isn't just about what kind of genitals someone has. Secondary sex characteristics play a massive role too!

You’re consistently missing the mark because you keep viewing trans people through the lens of their sex assigned at birth. Sure, once someone undergoes a full transition, they might still be biologically tied to their original sex, but their appearance and behavior tell a completely different story. That right there is the core difference!

Look at the facts. Transgenderism is a medically recognized diagnosis. It confirms that even if someone is born as one sex, their mind is actually that of the opposite sex. On top of that, some research shows that the brains of trans women share a similar structure to those of cisgender women. This means you don't just "become" a trans woman—you are born that way! 🧐 Despite the delayed transition.

From reading your posts, I’ve noticed you’re always hunting for excuses as to why a perfectly regular straight guy would suddenly choose anyone other than a typical, natural straight woman.

Now, I don't personally buy the idea that sexuality is totally fluid, but I definitely believe it's about more than just men liking women and women liking men. To me, human sexuality is a massive spectrum with endless variations. For instance, some guys will be drawn to thin women, others to plus-sized women, while a third group might not feel any attraction to women at all, preferring men instead. Then you have those who are attracted to trans women. Beyond that, you've got the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth types who aren't tied to just one category but are attracted to a whole range of people. It just goes on and on forever.

Whether someone is drawn to people who are curvy, thin, blonde, or brunette—that shouldn't be categorized under sexual orientation.
There is attraction toward the opposite sex, the same sex, or both. To me, being attracted to trans women is essentially an optical illusion that some people fall for, which is why I’d categorize it as being attracted to the same sex. Of course, this doesn't mean trans individuals are "real" women; it just means they mimic feminine traits closely enough that our brains register them as such.
A deep dive into attraction to trans people in Psychology ·
Donna White50 said:Honestly, most people aren't strictly heterosexual. Sexuality is such a messy, complicated concept... In this era of sexual freedom, new definitions seem to pop up everywhere like mushrooms after rain. Even people who identify as asexual often end up defining their sexuality conditionally—basically saying, "well, if certain criteria are met..." Most people are naturally curious, and in certain situations, they're definitely open to experimenting with the same sex to some degree. It's super common with women who claim to be straight but might experiment if a really hot, famous celebrity walks into the room. It goes for men too, but society makes it so stigmatized that it turns into this weird disgust toward anything "different." Of course, under the right circumstances, guys want to explore, and the experience of being with someone who has feminine traits despite having a penis can be genuinely intriguing... humans are drawn to the new and unknown. Plus, look at how much transgender content dominates porn searches. Sure, a lot of that is driven by porn addicts looking for a specific thrill, but it clearly shows how fluid our sexuality actually is...

On top of that, a lot of the people who fight the hardest against homosexuality are actually just suppressing their own homosexual fantasies. They can't accept them, so it creates this intense emotional tension—leading to hatred, judgment, and self-loathing that they just project onto others who remind them of themselves...

Then there's the whole transgender issue, which is... sensitive, to say the least. Even psychiatrists are split on it. It falls under the umbrella of paraphilias, and while money can buy almost any aesthetic change these days, I don't think it's fair to project individual sexual struggles onto society and call it a "right to happiness." Both homosexuality and transgenderism are being marketed today as "trendy" or "desirable." It’s hard to tell what’s actually desirable and what’s just a trend... I just feel bad seeing kids before they've even hit puberty—before they even understand their own sexuality—being swayed by things that could end up ruining their lives, all just so someone else can turn a profit through porn, prostitution, or cosmetic surgeries. That's the real issue with modern society. Just look at the endless categories on porn sites and how many addicts there are; those addicts create the demand for these videos, which then gets pushed back onto society and specific subcultures through the industry... As a society, we've completely lost our way with liberalism. We're calling things "healthy" when they aren't, and labeling the distorted as "desirable," all in the name of fame and cold, hard cash...

I feel like I've heard this one somewhere before. It’s pure nonsense. To put it bluntly, you're claiming that most people are bisexual, which simply isn't true.

Donna White50 said:Honestly, most people aren't strictly heterosexual. Sexuality is such a messy, complicated concept... In this era of sexual freedom, new definitions seem to pop up everywhere like mushrooms after rain. Even people who identify as asexual often end up defining their sexuality conditionally—basically saying, "well, if certain criteria are met..." Most people are naturally curious, and in certain situations, they're definitely open to experimenting with the same sex to some degree. It's super common with women who claim to be straight but might experiment if a really hot, famous celebrity walks into the room. It goes for men too, but society makes it so stigmatized that it turns into this weird disgust toward anything "different." Of course, under the right circumstances, guys want to explore, and the experience of being with someone who has feminine traits despite having a penis can be genuinely intriguing... humans are drawn to the new and unknown. Plus, look at how much transgender content dominates porn searches. Sure, a lot of that is driven by porn addicts looking for a specific thrill, but it clearly shows how fluid our sexuality actually is...

On top of that, a lot of the people who fight the hardest against homosexuality are actually just suppressing their own homosexual fantasies. They can't accept them, so it creates this intense emotional tension—leading to hatred, judgment, and self-loathing that they just project onto others who remind them of themselves...

Then there's the whole transgender issue, which is... sensitive, to say the least. Even psychiatrists are split on it. It falls under the umbrella of paraphilias, and while money can buy almost any aesthetic change these days, I don't think it's fair to project individual sexual struggles onto society and call it a "right to happiness." Both homosexuality and transgenderism are being marketed today as "trendy" or "desirable." It’s hard to tell what’s actually desirable and what’s just a trend... I just feel bad seeing kids before they've even hit puberty—before they even understand their own sexuality—being swayed by things that could end up ruining their lives, all just so someone else can turn a profit through porn, prostitution, or cosmetic surgeries. That's the real issue with modern society. Just look at the endless categories on porn sites and how many addicts there are; those addicts create the demand for these videos, which then gets pushed back onto society and specific subcultures through the industry... As a society, we've completely lost our way with liberalism. We're calling things "healthy" when they aren't, and labeling the distorted as "desirable," all in the name of fame and cold, hard cash...

Do you actually have any data to back that up, or are you just pulling it out of thin air?

Donna White50 said:Honestly, most people aren't strictly heterosexual. Sexuality is such a messy, complicated concept... In this era of sexual freedom, new definitions seem to pop up everywhere like mushrooms after rain. Even people who identify as asexual often end up defining their sexuality conditionally—basically saying, "well, if certain criteria are met..." Most people are naturally curious, and in certain situations, they're definitely open to experimenting with the same sex to some degree. It's super common with women who claim to be straight but might experiment if a really hot, famous celebrity walks into the room. It goes for men too, but society makes it so stigmatized that it turns into this weird disgust toward anything "different." Of course, under the right circumstances, guys want to explore, and the experience of being with someone who has feminine traits despite having a penis can be genuinely intriguing... humans are drawn to the new and unknown. Plus, look at how much transgender content dominates porn searches. Sure, a lot of that is driven by porn addicts looking for a specific thrill, but it clearly shows how fluid our sexuality actually is...

On top of that, a lot of the people who fight the hardest against homosexuality are actually just suppressing their own homosexual fantasies. They can't accept them, so it creates this intense emotional tension—leading to hatred, judgment, and self-loathing that they just project onto others who remind them of themselves...

Then there's the whole transgender issue, which is... sensitive, to say the least. Even psychiatrists are split on it. It falls under the umbrella of paraphilias, and while money can buy almost any aesthetic change these days, I don't think it's fair to project individual sexual struggles onto society and call it a "right to happiness." Both homosexuality and transgenderism are being marketed today as "trendy" or "desirable." It’s hard to tell what’s actually desirable and what’s just a trend... I just feel bad seeing kids before they've even hit puberty—before they even understand their own sexuality—being swayed by things that could end up ruining their lives, all just so someone else can turn a profit through porn, prostitution, or cosmetic surgeries. That's the real issue with modern society. Just look at the endless categories on porn sites and how many addicts there are; those addicts create the demand for these videos, which then gets pushed back onto society and specific subcultures through the industry... As a society, we've completely lost our way with liberalism. We're calling things "healthy" when they aren't, and labeling the distorted as "desirable," all in the name of fame and cold, hard cash...

Spot on.

Donna White50 said:Honestly, most people aren't strictly heterosexual. Sexuality is such a messy, complicated concept... In this era of sexual freedom, new definitions seem to pop up everywhere like mushrooms after rain. Even people who identify as asexual often end up defining their sexuality conditionally—basically saying, "well, if certain criteria are met..." Most people are naturally curious, and in certain situations, they're definitely open to experimenting with the same sex to some degree. It's super common with women who claim to be straight but might experiment if a really hot, famous celebrity walks into the room. It goes for men too, but society makes it so stigmatized that it turns into this weird disgust toward anything "different." Of course, under the right circumstances, guys want to explore, and the experience of being with someone who has feminine traits despite having a penis can be genuinely intriguing... humans are drawn to the new and unknown. Plus, look at how much transgender content dominates porn searches. Sure, a lot of that is driven by porn addicts looking for a specific thrill, but it clearly shows how fluid our sexuality actually is...

On top of that, a lot of the people who fight the hardest against homosexuality are actually just suppressing their own homosexual fantasies. They can't accept them, so it creates this intense emotional tension—leading to hatred, judgment, and self-loathing that they just project onto others who remind them of themselves...

Then there's the whole transgender issue, which is... sensitive, to say the least. Even psychiatrists are split on it. It falls under the umbrella of paraphilias, and while money can buy almost any aesthetic change these days, I don't think it's fair to project individual sexual struggles onto society and call it a "right to happiness." Both homosexuality and transgenderism are being marketed today as "trendy" or "desirable." It’s hard to tell what’s actually desirable and what’s just a trend... I just feel bad seeing kids before they've even hit puberty—before they even understand their own sexuality—being swayed by things that could end up ruining their lives, all just so someone else can turn a profit through porn, prostitution, or cosmetic surgeries. That's the real issue with modern society. Just look at the endless categories on porn sites and how many addicts there are; those addicts create the demand for these videos, which then gets pushed back onto society and specific subcultures through the industry... As a society, we've completely lost our way with liberalism. We're calling things "healthy" when they aren't, and labeling the distorted as "desirable," all in the name of fame and cold, hard cash...

It seems like this only happens when someone develops a strong, persistent reaction to homosexuality.
I don't personally support homosexuality, though it isn't something I spend much time talking about or dwelling on.

Donna White50 said:Honestly, most people aren't strictly heterosexual. Sexuality is such a messy, complicated concept... In this era of sexual freedom, new definitions seem to pop up everywhere like mushrooms after rain. Even people who identify as asexual often end up defining their sexuality conditionally—basically saying, "well, if certain criteria are met..." Most people are naturally curious, and in certain situations, they're definitely open to experimenting with the same sex to some degree. It's super common with women who claim to be straight but might experiment if a really hot, famous celebrity walks into the room. It goes for men too, but society makes it so stigmatized that it turns into this weird disgust toward anything "different." Of course, under the right circumstances, guys want to explore, and the experience of being with someone who has feminine traits despite having a penis can be genuinely intriguing... humans are drawn to the new and unknown. Plus, look at how much transgender content dominates porn searches. Sure, a lot of that is driven by porn addicts looking for a specific thrill, but it clearly shows how fluid our sexuality actually is...

On top of that, a lot of the people who fight the hardest against homosexuality are actually just suppressing their own homosexual fantasies. They can't accept them, so it creates this intense emotional tension—leading to hatred, judgment, and self-loathing that they just project onto others who remind them of themselves...

Then there's the whole transgender issue, which is... sensitive, to say the least. Even psychiatrists are split on it. It falls under the umbrella of paraphilias, and while money can buy almost any aesthetic change these days, I don't think it's fair to project individual sexual struggles onto society and call it a "right to happiness." Both homosexuality and transgenderism are being marketed today as "trendy" or "desirable." It’s hard to tell what’s actually desirable and what’s just a trend... I just feel bad seeing kids before they've even hit puberty—before they even understand their own sexuality—being swayed by things that could end up ruining their lives, all just so someone else can turn a profit through porn, prostitution, or cosmetic surgeries. That's the real issue with modern society. Just look at the endless categories on porn sites and how many addicts there are; those addicts create the demand for these videos, which then gets pushed back onto society and specific subcultures through the industry... As a society, we've completely lost our way with liberalism. We're calling things "healthy" when they aren't, and labeling the distorted as "desirable," all in the name of fame and cold, hard cash...

I couldn't agree more.