Looking for any kind of fun be it fun or just hangouts! (NO MEN), Portsmouth – 20

I AM TRANS!! NO MEN!!

Had to say that earlier part else I'd only get men, since Locanto is transphobic.

Anyways... Looking for all kinds of connections!
Literally anything btw, I don't bite!

The rest below is just random text so the visibility score gets higher lololol











a: The words transgender and transsexual are related but carry different histories, connotations, and levels of acceptance today.

Transgender is the broader and more inclusive term. It refers to anyone whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. This category includes binary trans men and trans women, but also nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, and other identities. The focus is on identity—how someone understands and lives their gender. Importantly, being transgender does not depend on whether a person pursues medical or physical changes. Some trans people socially transition (e.g., name, pronouns, clothing), while others may choose or need medical interventions, and many do both. The word “transgender” is considered respectful, modern, and is widely used in both everyday and professional contexts, including legal frameworks, healthcare, and media.

Transsexual, by contrast, is a narrower and older word. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in medical and psychiatric contexts, to describe people who sought to transition physically, usually through hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or surgeries. The emphasis is on the medical/physical process of aligning one’s body with one’s gender identity. While some individuals still proudly use “transsexual” to describe themselves, many consider it outdated because it is rooted in medicalization and often pathologized trans identities. In some contexts, when used by outsiders rather than by those who self-identify with it, it can come across as stigmatizing or even offensive.

In today’s language, “transgender” has largely replaced “transsexual” because it is more inclusive, less medicalized, and recognizes that not all trans people have the same needs or goals regarding transition. Socially and legally, “transgender” is the preferred umbrella term, while “transsexual” tends to be reserved either for personal identity choices or historical/academic discussions.