Androgyny means that your gender cannot be easily identified to male or female. Though that's the definition, the term's more popularly accepted meaning focuses on effeminate looking males, rather than both genders having an indiscernible appearance. Good examples would be Endrance from .hack//GU, and Tae Yeon Im/Jung-Woo Im from Kill Me, Kiss Me.
Wow, I am late to this thread, all I'll say is that I'm here for you guys an girls! I may not know a lot on the subject but I have no problem with it! I know some people who underwent that change It was hard for them so I cannot imagine how hard it is for you, anyway I'm here for anyone who wants to talk.
Hmm, I forgot about this thread. Well, as I'm sure I've said in this thread...somewhere....I'm always supporting those who fit in any category of LGBT, there's nothing wrong with any of it in my opinion.
I always have trouble understanding this particular part of the whole LGBT spectrum because it seems so bizarre to me, but that doesn't mean I can't tolerate and support your endeavors. You have my bewildered support, good sir. Er, I mean good sir miss. I mean...good miss. @_@
I would also like admit that I am transgendered. But I'm really scared of transitioning because I fear that no one will see me as a real woman. They'll be all, "yeah look at that she-male". :/ So truth is, I may never be a girl even though that's the way I feel on the inside so strongly.
You guys have my support. Twilight Sparkle writes: Just because somepony is a little odd it doesn't mean they are wrong. Sometimes the oddest of ponies can turn out to be the best friend you ever had. Always approach things you don't understand with an open mind and try to see things from different perspectives.
I wouldn't look at the LGBT community as "odd," though. That seams rather rude from my opinion. But I know what you're talking about. ^^ I should reiterate: I have no intention to change my sex, but, since I feel like a combination, I want to be androgynous (and do it right) in the sense that, as Aymine said, "Androgyny means that your gender cannot be easily identified to male or female." Though, I'll probably have a few discernible features toward my sex.
Go for it. The people who care about you the most will support you. You shouldn't care what other people think about you as a person. You feel this way. Act on it if you feel it is the right thing to do, not because someone tells or tells you not to. I have confidence in you. Do what you feel is right and good things will come. Especially if you feel you should transition.
Well, that paragraph is meant to cover more than just the LGBT community, it is meant to cover everypony outside the norm. I like androgynity myself, I like people who tries to break the molds of gender society expects.
The problem is, when you try to be different, you end up being more similar, not only in terms of actually being the same as most non-conformists, but also in terms of non-conformity being the status quo. Thus, I chose not to care.
Ohai, new here in this thread. Some might know me from years ago (yes, that long, no I wasn't very active or popular, no need to) and have seen my avatar was a boyish, depressed pony, while my race was "unicorn (m)". Well, in the mean time, I've figured out who I am. I'm not a boy, except my sex doesn't like to agree with that. I like to wear skirts, except that it isn't considered "normal". I hate hair, except when it is on the top of my head. I listen to the pronouns she and her, except nobody calls me that way. I am transgendered. More accurately: transsexual. I'm on my way to let the world see who the hay I really am!
Although I will admit I don't understand the idea of being transgendered, I do wish there was more acceptance of it. In my country, it's considered a mental illness by the books, and if you want to change your gender on paper, you have to undergo a sterilisation. All this because of some outdated laws. There seems to be a disappointingly small push for this, too.
I actually have several trans friends, and am glad to see a thread for this here. It's such a broad but personal topic and I know from experience that a lot of trans people feel left out of conversations about LGBT issues despite the ironic inclusion of the letter T in that acronym. Someone really close to me has been transitioning for the past few years and it's incredible the amount of bureaucracy involved with it - fortunately some more progressive states in the US are ditching the "you must get surgery or we don't believe you" attitude in favor of more social requirements, but it's still an ordeal. And that's only the legal aspects - the amount of times I've had to comfort a friend semi in public because some (edit: apparently i cant say the A word) just out of no where decided to be so hostile towards them is unacceptable and I really hope things change.
I'm 15 and I think I'm transexual. I've worn my sisters clothing from bra's to heels and dresses yet I haven't gone further. Despite sometimes putting on lipstick or nail varnish I haven't fully made up with wigs and stuff like that. I wish I was born a girl or at least my parents were more accepting. As my mum caught me having dresses in the top of my closet and keeps making fun of me and my dad, well he doesn't even know.
I've had times when I was unsure of my gender... but eventually I just realized I don't inherently have a problem with being a guy, I just hate the culture of being a guy sometimes... at least the violent or gross stuff. finding Every pony has helped me work though that actually; knowing that there are other people out there that like things not strictly designed for their gender, without it being an issue, has really made me feel more comfortable with who I am in this way - but anyway I'm digressing from the real topic of this thread, people who actually aren't comfortable with their gender no matter how much society might change. For any one that feels that way; whether you are sure you are trans or if this is the first time you've ever heard of it, you are who you are, and who you are is important no matter what anyone says. The internet is full of so much information you can learn from and filled with so many people that will help you if you need help. You are loved, and what you feel is not bad or weird, it is only different from the popular view (which has never been a great indicator of what is right btw) - and there are millions of people that feel the same way all around the world.
