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Gender-disturbed males

¹Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

|January 1, 1993

Summary

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Cross-dressing, or transvestism, is common before sex reassignment surgery. Differences in cross-dressing men are explained by sexual ambition, arousal patterns, and gender identity integration, with full transition leading to the term "transsexual."

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Gender Studies
Sexology

Background:

Cross-dressing, also known as transvestism, is a frequent precursor behavior in individuals seeking sex reassignment surgery.
Transvestites represent a heterogeneous group with varied gender identities, sexual orientations, and motivations.

Observation:

A commonality among transvestites is a comforting self-image as women.
Cross-dressing behavior, regardless of the individual's gender expression, sexual orientation, or presence of paraphilias, reflects consciously felt femininity.

Findings:

Differences among cross-dressing males can be understood through three dimensions: desire for heterosexual intercourse, the developmental history of sexual arousal to female attire, and the capacity to compartmentalize masculine and feminine aspects.
When individuals cease male gender role behaviors and live full-time as women, they are accurately described as transsexual.

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Implications:

Understanding these dimensions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria.
This research highlights the complexity of gender identity and expression, moving beyond simplistic categorizations.
Recognizing cross-dressing as an expression of femininity provides a framework for understanding the diverse experiences of individuals on the gender spectrum.