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 Outdated or offensive terms can hurt, so it’s okay to set boundaries about how others address you.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 am just a girl. I feel that I should not have a label other than girl, I am simply girl.
Heya x
Im transgender (M to F) and i prefer just being called a Girl, because that is what i have always wanted to be. but people in my area call me “Ladyboy” or “Trany” i dislike being called these names but it cant be helped really… most people in my area support me and the only grief i do get is from Kids and teens.
You are so lucky and strong
If I have to pick a label, I consider myself a crossdresser. I don’t feel like I’m a woman at my soul in the body of the wrong gender. I’m definitely a male, but there is a feminine side to me that I like to express from time to time. Getting dressed up and made up as a woman makes me feel sexy. I love the feel of lingerie and other feminine articles on my body and the way they make me feel mentally as well.
It seems everybody gets hung up on labels. I know I’m born a male, but deep inside me I feel theres a woman who wants to come out. Does this make me a Crossdresser, Transvestite , trans girl, I don’t really know. When I am dressed up, my inner most feelings come out and my thoughts and feelings and emotions are that of a natural born woman. I don’t go out in public as of yet,a little scared, a little nervous of how I would be looked at or accepted. But the feelings are real. So for now I enjoy my times as a girl and one day I will take that big step and come out!
Hi Lucille – excellent site by the way! So this label thing? I have kinda got to a point where the label doesn’t matter. Now I know a lot you get really worked up about this; but I figure it is down to individuals to decide – as long as they don’t become aggressive about it. One of the local pubs I go into has a landlord (and staff) who are really supportive. He says that occasionally he has got into trouble with some ‘girls’ because he has not used the label they like to be known by. This does not do anybody any favours since we can alienate the very people who are trying their best to understand and help us integrate properly into society. I tend to use ‘T’ girl but I don’t have a strong view. I am, however, very proud to be out in heels and a short skirt!!
I am a MTF transgendered female and proud of that. Yes it did take a lot of courage to come out. It also takes courage to accept and deal with the prejudice that comes with the territory.
kisses
Danie
I am a MTF transgendered female and proud of that. Yes it did take a lot of courage to come out. It also takes courage to accept and deal with the prejudice that comes with the territory.
kisses
Danie
I prefer to consider myself as an active crossdresser.