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Frustrated With My Own Sexuality/orientation Vs. My Identity.


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I know the 2 are separate, and I should keep them that way, but they do have a way of correlating. Anywho, I'm happy with my identity. I'm happy to be female and do female things. I have always reacted in a female way to life situations, so things are great. I definitely don't want to be with a woman where I'm the man. I DONT want to be a daddy EVER. *gags* I want to be a mommy or an aunt. I've never been happier. That's not the problem. The problem is sex.

I've always liked women, and for the longest time it made me suppress myself because I did not know the difference. "I like girls, so I must be male."

So I have this guy friend of 11 years who is extremely supportive of my transition and totally treats me like a girl now. I actually find out that I like being with men when I think of myself as a woman. I never in a million years wanted to be with a guy as a guy. We have been to first base, and he's really up for going farther. At first I did not want to. I was scared. But then I realize I shouldn't play the "I can't do this cause I'm pre-op" card. Here's a guy who's perfectly willing to accept me and I'm throwing it away. I really just want to cut loose and be a tigress and rip him up and give him the ride of his life, but whenever we're together, I never make a move, or I stop us short if he advances. He's been really patient with me. I have even tried getting drunk to see if that would make me drop my mental block about sex with him, and it didn't. I mentioned that maybe I could do it if I took extasy, and he got really upset with that and thought it was his pressuring caused me to want to do drugs. He said he'd drop the issue of sex until I'm ready. I am ready! I really do want to do it! I fantasize about it. I just can't make it happen. I've spent the last 3 weeks awake trying to make that booty call, or send a booty text. I always cancel it or stop when I'm about to dial the last number.

Sometimes I make excuses like "Oh, if it were a more meterosexual guy I'd be more willing. I can't stand his facial hair."

Then I realize, it's okay to be strictly a lesbian! Lots of MTFs are! Maybe that's what I am. I don't have to force myself to like men just to prove that I'm a woman.

I just want to get this done and over with so I can see if I like it or not. I'm a virgin and it's a real stigma with me. I want to get rid of the virginity.

Maybe I'm totally bisexual but just have intimacy problems and I'm afraid of being with either a man or a woman. Or maybe I'm a complete lesbian in denial, because I think not liking men makes me less of a woman. But then I think back to how much it turns me on when he plays with my hair, and the way he holds me and cradles me. The way he's so aggressive yet gentle with my body.

It's really confusing me and I wish I had the means to talk with a therapist about it right now. I'd like to resolve this. If anyone can shed some light on this or have a similar experience, I'd love some help figuring myself out.

I know it's a lot and I hope you managed to make it to the end. Thank you for reading this!

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I am in no way atherapist and I do not claim to have all of the answers (or any), but your problem doesn't seem to be related to your identity. You seem to be quite comfortable as a femals, you said that you enjoy the way he holds you and plays with your hair - great. The problem is the general fixation on the physical act of sex. we see it on TV in the movies on advertisments - the only reason to even say hello to any one seems to be to have sex with them, getting their name and number is secondary. You need to take a step back from thinking about having sex with either a male or a female and try to decide why being a virgin is such a horrible idea. Not too long ago being a virgin was a thing to be proud of, now obviously it only means failure - no one would choose to be a virgin, they must just not be able to get any body. If you have a male friend who knows about you - you have had very intimate talks, you've shared a great deal of yourself with him already. If you are truly drawn to him and you seem to be and he obviously has feelings for you, don't force anything. If being pre-op is a problem for you and it would make you feel uncomfortable - admit that to yourself and to him, if he really loves you he will understand. He has already shown more understanding and patience than most men, he seems like a keeper and if he is he will wait - you are the one that seems to be pressuring yourself.

Don't fixate on having sex and loosing your virginity - relax, be yourself and let the relationship follow its own path and speed. Any relationship based entirely on sex and physiacl attraction is doomed - familiarity and aging make that a very tenuous arrangement, a relationship based on freindship and love can last and withstand a lot of changes.

I hope that helps,

Sally

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mabye your are a lesbian, or mayby not. but in the end, does it really even matter? if you like soneone enough to be intimate with them, then you just are. its not like you have to solve it, your unconscious though already has the answer, and it will speak to you through your attraction. you say you like girls, thats great. and you say you love how your BF holds you, thats great as well. i guess what i'm trying to say is go with it :) but dont even worry about virginity. i'm no virgin, and all i got to say is, once its over, nothing happens. nothing needs to happen, true happiness lies inside, not in an act. no need to rush into anything, but no need to hold back anything unless for obvious reasons (pregnecy or disease). it simply doesnt mean anything. you have such a strong sense of what your true gender is. after all of that, orientation is a joke. your no less a girl for who you are attracted to. whats inside has nothing to do with a good round of sex :D so hang in there, you got enough to deal with without worrying about all of this.

but on not feeling comfortable in your body. i totally understand how that feels. i still sort of struggle with it. but what really helps is thinking about the fact that my genitalia is one day going to shift form, not disappear and be reborn. what it is now is just a mutation of female genitals. they still are female in a way, they just need a little surgical nudge to be designed right. i know its silly, but it works for me. if your partner doesnt care about it, then neither should you. but even if you still dont want to, then you dont have to, it is just an act. besides, i like cuddling more :blush:

just remember, sex means nothing without love. but love needs no sex.

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Guest RainBird

I think Sally and Skyy are spot-on. :)

A relationship based on true love and feelings for who a person is inside is second to none when comparing with sex based on physical attraction.

You are so lucky girl! :D I'm no expert either lol, I could only dream of a guy that makes me tingle when he touches me, makes me feel wanted, beautiful and safe in his arms. :blush:

What ever your sexuality, you'll always be that beautiful girl inside, anyone who thinks any less of you because of personal preferences is not worth time of day ;)

Take your time, relax and feel comfortable k :)

Hug xx

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Guest Isobelle Fox

Do whats right for you, when you are ready. Don't rush anything, and do it for the right reason.

I have really bad intimacy issues myself. Really bad. Affection I can handle. But I can't handle being touched in a sexual way. I decided that had to stop this year, and basically just because I know its unhealthy and not a happy way to live. But instead of taking my time and trying to untie the knots in my thinking with my counselor, I gave myself away. I've known the person I was with for about 11 years. He is very sweet and loves me a lot. He's very patient and has always cared about me. Its not his fault I have issues. Sometimes it just goes with the territory, I think.

Anyway, I should have waited and tried to resolve my feelings. We would both be happier if I had. Months later, I still have issues about it.

So, my problem might be more extreme than yours, but still, like I said, just do things when you are comfortable, and if you have someone you can talk to about it, do. If you have reservations, understand them before you attack them. : P Make that experience something you will be happy to remember and not something you'll regret. And the people who really care about you will understand that you have things you need to work out and will be patient with you.

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