Please note: The change in sexual orientation discussed here is from gynephilic to androphilic. For context, this article recognizes that estrogen could change sexual attraction in transgender lesbians who were women-loving. That means that prolonged use of estrogen; could cause these women to become attracted to men. …

On adult video sites, clips involving transgender women perform exceedingly well. Have you wondered why? Who watches these videos? Aliens in space do not have access to the internet, or do they? The subscribers, viewers, and consumers of these videos are mainly straight men. Or at least, they identify as…

For those new to transgender people, stealth means choosing to live as though you were not transgender. Could I blame trans women who chose stealth? Why would I blame them? Many of them had to survive through times when being transgender meant a death sentence. …

WHAT DOES PRETTY PRIVILEGE MEAN AS A TRANS WOMAN? I never thought that I would summon the courage to write this. But lately, the burden of this world has weighed heavily on my slender shoulders. People who do not know me are quick to criticize me only because I am…

On the 19th of November 2022, my plane touched down at LAX airport in Los Angeles. Every time I think of Los Angeles, I think of summer wild fires, vain people, shallow desires, the need to measure up and compare, external glamor masking internal pain, and every other thing undesirable…

Just like when choosing a partner, settling is bad even when choosing surgeons! Settling for the “available” surgeon does not always guarantee the best outcomes. — I’ve written extensively about how many doctors and surgeons see transgender women as moving paychecks. To begin with, this is a reality for any surgery; however, transgender surgery is ever-evolving and not widely known; these doctors can make you sign waivers that prevent you from taking legal action even after…

I refrain from writing about politics because it could get very controversial. Engaging in political discourse is like engaging in a tug-of-war. However, when I heard the news of Congressman Glenn Thompson attending the gay wedding of his son, I could not but wonder how this man navigated cognitive dissonance…

I’ve always had to explain to cisgender people the difference between gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia. Each time, I also told them that transgender people could have both gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia simultaneously. When cisgender people hear about body dysmorphia or gender dysphoria, they picture mental illness. At some…

T-blockers (testosterone blockers) are extremely important in transitioning. They’re also called anti-androgens. For many transgender women, they alleviate dysphoria and help in feminization. Currently, in the united states, the most prescribed anti-androgen is spironolactone. However, spiro is not the most effective. It is, however, tolerated and safe for many transgender women. Hence, its use. Big disclaimer: I am not a chemist or pharmacist. I am a medical student with so much research interest. It is important to always discuss with your doctor your transition goals and to read this article to gain knowledge, not as a standard of practice. Please check with your doctor for more information if you need help choosing the right testosterone blocker. In this article, I compare anti-androgens.