Choosing the right words to describe your gender identity can feel tricky. For transgender and non-binary people, finding a label that fits is personal and important.
Using respectful language matters. Outdated or offensive terms can hurt, so it’s okay to set boundaries about how others address you.
At the same time, you are more than a label. What matters most is how you choose to define yourself, no matter where you are on the gender spectrum.
Do you have a label that feels right – like crossdresser, transgender woman, non-binary, or something else?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, so let’s continue the conversation in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
I normally just refer myself as being female although I haven’t had my surgery just yet, it just feels natural and better to refer to myself as that which I believe that I am inside.
I’m just somebody who prefers to wear clothing that is bought in a style that is commonly called “Women’s”, who has “secondary sex characteristics” that are commonly identified as female and some otherwise, who nevertheless embraces the female gender more than the male.
But that’s too complicated a label, so I’ll just say that I am me.
Sally,
You speak well. I think you’re wonderful !
Androginous, nice enough to be both male /female, tough enough to be a male, cute enough to be sexy in female clothing, proportionate in heels and skirts, skin is soft enough for make up. hair style is left to be desired,
Denise
Labels,
I hate them. The only one labeling you should be you.Because I have had
no operations as of yet to be biologically female I am still male. Therefore
I still have to call myself a crossdresser. I love to dress just like a woman,
and put on all my woman things. I have never felt more sexual and alive then when I become Jennifer. I don’t see us as the same person but two
completely different people. I thank you so much for having this site and allowing all transgenders, and ones that want to be transgenders
the opportunity to voice our opinions without shame or ridicule
Be happy in your own skin.Accept yourself.Your own self image is what matters.Who are these people with the labels.How important are they to you.So blow off negative feedback.Dream and enjoy each breathing moment.We have but one life here on earth.Time is our greatest asset .Every moment wasted in negativity cannot be bought back.I like the idea the one person wrote about dual roles.Sometimes I feel feminine.Sometimes I feel masculine.Of course dressing up like a woman and the makeup and accessories to me feels so erotic.As many have mentioned thank-you so much Lucille and staff for providing an avenue for many which adds to their lives.Helping people have better lives-how great and invaluable is that.Thank-you so much.
I would label myself a crossdresser but when I’m dressed its like a whole person comes out and her name is Sara
I consider myself to be a transgirl.I am dress as a girl 70% of my time.
I really hate labels but if I must choose one it guess it should be Transgendered woman. I love to dress. And when I do. . . I find myself as a real woman! I love my hair. My make-up, (both cosmetic and mental), The feel of my clothes as I walk, sit or stand.
Even though I have a male body (sex organ) I still see myself as all WOMAN. I even have the wants and needs of a woman. I would like to go out on a real date with a man. I even enjoy have a sexual relationship with a man. BUT and this is big! I do not see myself as being Gay or Bi because of my feelings. Like I said, I see myself as a woman! 100 percent woman. and even though I do not pass every time That is what I demand of men. To see me, and treat me as a woman!
I do not live 24 7 but there are times I wish I did.
I can not do transition for a couple of reasons !. Even though I dress I also like my time spent as a man. And there is the big one. I can not afford the cost and the mental needs to do so.
So for me there is always Friday and Saturday evening and night I get the opportunity to dress… I go out as y Danielle self and forget all my other promlems I have. For me it is an escape, one I have enjoyed for years. So lets just forget labels and just call me a woman!