I'm Ditching "Transgender"

As a post op girl, I couldn’t agree more! Although transgender is a part of my history, it doesn’t describe me or who I’ve become since transitioning. ❤

Maya, as an older transgender-transexual woman I so much agree with you. Some of us are simply binary and changed our gender and sex. I too don't identify with the non-binary trans community. Thank you for being such an eloquent spokeswomen for us transsexuals!😘

Very well spoken! As a 52 y/o trans person myself. Transsexual is what I relate with myself.

I don't understand how "transsexual" is any more gender specific than "transgender"

Maya, this is one of the best videos you’ve done. I relate to this almost one hundred percent. I’m trying to find my place in the world and community as a trans woman. Thank you for your insight and heart and care.

I disagree with the continued "Ideology" language. That is the talking point of the right. Reclaim and use the term transexual. Its a matter of squares and rectangles. Transexual is a subset but will forever be part of the larger community. I have had HRT and surgery. There are things that we exclusively experience but we are not so different than someone else in the community that has for example socially but not medically transitioned. The community is not a monolith but we can't play us vs them in today's environment.

Hooray for you Maya !! i transitioned m-f over 50 years ago, my problems since have been similar to most other women. i have little urge to identify with TG, yet i proudly acknowledge TS if i must be labelled.

I have struggled awkwardly at times with saying to others I'm Transgender. But transsexual feels comfortable, and I'm elated knowing one more thinks like me . Happy holidays! ❤

My wife stopped using any term to identify herself except female/woman. She was trans but after her final surgery she considers herself female, as do everyone else. It isn't an issue in her life

❤You are an inspiration to all of us(followers) Your narrative shows the depth of your beliefs and your positive honesty. Personally I am in awe of your bravery in confronting all the challenges.

You do you Maya! Even though I technically fit under the term transsexual, having undergone medical transition, I dislike using it for myself because I feel it perpetuates the common misconception that being trans has anything to do with sexuality. That being said, I’m a huge advocate for everyone to use the terms they find most empowering for themselves, and think that no one should have a say in what labels others use for themselves. It’s definitely important that we as a community can discuss these things without immediately being at each other’s throats, and because of that, thank you for making this video! It's honestly quite refreshing to see a person assert their identity without putting other people down.

I completely respect your choice to use whatever term you wish. For the record, I've only been on HRT for a few months and call myself a transwoman. Even if I have surgeries, I think I will always refer to myself as transgender rather than transexual. The reason being is this: I think we, in 2023, are currently in the hey-day of gender transitioning. It is almost mainstream nowadays. But I feel that there will soon be a big(ger) push back from the current mood in society. We've had our two steps forward and now is the time for 1 step back. I think the trans community need to stay closely knit and support one another rather than splinter into seperate groups (transexual / transgender / whatever else). You are free to do you and seek your own happiness, but for the sake of staying strong as a community and showing support for others who have yet to embark on their journey, I'll remain transgender. Additionally (and about this I have no opinion), I think you are also opening yourself up to criticism of the anti-trans activists. Aren't they going to say that; it's one thing to identify as a woman (ie your gender), but you can't change your chromosones (ie your sex)?

Maya, I am a woman first and my transition was due to an error at my birth. I also am a Trans Woman and will always support my community. Personal relationships require disclosure, IMO. Be comfortable with your labels, and someday we can stop and be people.

To be honest, I am tired of all these labels generated by society....it seems to be causing too much division and hatred. I say just be ourselves, whatever that is!! NO more labels! Love your channel!

"More questions than answers" is something I can relate to Tbh at this point I kinda feel like the whole concept of gender isnt helpful. Not when ur talking about about individuals at least. All it does is iron out all the little things that make each of us special and unique. And makes the world a grey and boring place instead of a beautiful rainbow ❤

I transitioned 50 years ago as a Transsexual Female. I went into the world as female, not Transgender. I changed my sex as in organs to fit my gender which was female. The public’s acceptance of us was due to us living under the radar and not causing trouble. 50 years later I’m happy and content with who I am.

Transgender is an umbrella term and emcompasses many different types of people. Each type has their own issues and challenges. It is totally fine to use terminology that more specifically defines who you are.

people like you don’t realise how special you are you are amazing intelligent and beautiful ps i’m trans to x

I so appreciate hearing your nuanced thoughts and experiences- thank you for posting!

Very interesting to hear your thoughts! This video popped up on my recommended, so I haven't seen your videos before, but this one is certainly thought provoking. As a nonbinary/queer person myself, I'm at a transitional point in my journey where I'm moving away from most labels and mostly identifying as just queer, and I've been thinking a lot about how labels can evolve and change with us as we grow. I'm glad that you've found a label that works better for you!