Some of us have a "sexual disorder"?

[Rose2Me]

From an article on Answers.com called "12 Unusual Sexual Disorders That Deserve An Explanation":

Gender Dysphoria
Formerly known as Gender Identity Disorder, this diagnosis applies to those who have a strong cross-gender identification including a stated desire to be the other sex, a strong dislike of one's sexual anatomy and a desire for the primary sex characteristics of the other gender. This desire causes significant distress and social impairment in the individual.

First part that is wrong is the title of the article- I have found it is not so "unusual" after all. "Symptoms" kinda suits me, but I wouldn't call it a disorder- just born in the wrong body is all. I definitely don't have distress or social impairment- it is what it is. I thought we we were past these kinds of labels and lumping non-traditional sexual desires into "disorders"- oh well.

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This desire causes significant distress and social
impairment in the individual. I definitely don't have distress or social
impairment- it is what it is. I thought we we were past these kinds of
labels and lumping non-traditional sexual desires into "disorders"- oh
well.

Sweet heart, you are different. Being different evokes fear, that evokes
hate. We can all try lighting the candles of love. Still darkness comes
as light brings shadows. I try living by something my mother told me
once.


"You're unique and special, like everyone else."

Her meaning, was that each of us is different from one another in
some way. We merely need to accept that and live compassionately with
empathy.

Like to recall this (http://is.gd/FJN0q5) at times, verse 4-13. Find it comes in very handy
despite being a "soft" atheist.

Post Script:

You probably need a few of these too. * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG * * HUG *

If I have give you too many, pass some out to other folks who might need them. :)

Oh yes, and my "management committee" up here *points to noggin* says to
remind you of something.

You are loved & that love will protect you, be there infinitely and without condition/s.

That is not condone you going out on a murderous rampage. You would still be loved,
but the committees would be highly disappointed with those actions. *chuckles*

[Gearbox]

I've got a sexual disorder: I order dis, I order dat......:rolleyes:

Well anyways.....a disorder is a disorder coz it veers from a 'norm'. A 'norm' is a majority commonality that is taken as a 'standard'. So is basically like in Sesame Street's - One of these things are not like the other: 3 apples and 1 sparkplug. Guess which is the freak!:tongue:
Sparkplugs are not freaks tho! They are just different from apples. In an Apple & Sparkplug Congratulation Basket.....they all fit in to a group of various 'things'.
And THAT is the prob with how sociology can sometimes tackle sexuality. We are various 'things', and there is ONLY a perceived 'norm'.

But saying that.....I do know some peeps who are right 'out there'.:bigrin:

[PamelaBiPantyboy]

I define me - Not some pretentious hot air bag stuffed shirt with un resolved issues, and an axe to grind. I feel like a girl, and wish I was - No disorder about it.
I kep a decent apt., an pay my bills. I think Some of these shrinks are ANAL RETENTIVE!

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But saying that.....I do know some peeps who are right 'out there'.:bigrin:


* appears to be reading a large tome entitled _The Mechanics Of Celestial Inverse Quantum Drives & Sardine Cans_, snorts, chuckles * "Out There ... says he. Ha! If only he knew how in I was he would ponder investing in used banana peels for sure." * defenestrates the tome knocking some constable unconscious, quickly dons a potted plant disguise, placing up big neon sign pointing in Gear's general direction reading "This bloke be de one wat smacked yer cob in bull, take 'im away!" *

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I think Some of these shrinks are ANAL RETENTIVE!

May explain why they keep on erm, shrinking. * smirky grin as he sits absorbing the sunlight, processing photosynthesis *

[Cum1st]

What about those of us that would like to "test drive" the parts we've been playing with on and in the opposite sex? Do we need help?

Was ED mentioned?

[tenni]

I think that you are being sensitive but I am not sure if it is "too" sensitive.

I wouldn't call it a disorder- just born in the wrong body is all.

Well that is not within the norm. You don't want the body that you were born with. You may even plan to change the body to match you.

Disorder seems to be defined as an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. Are you disagreeing with that word as it applies to you?

It is not the norm to be born with the wrong body.

I'm sorry that you were born with the wrong body. I'm sorry that some people are born with a body that does not move "normally". It just is. Now, what you do with this is up to you.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/the-march-of-transgender-rights/article19888036/

"The mainstreaming of transgenderism is in some ways a logical extension of the civil-rights and diversity movements that have transformed society for the better. But it is also the story of advocacy run amok, in which a small but militant group of activists has managed to strong-arm well-meaning people into believing that gender is not innate but “assigned,” that those who are “trapped in the wrong body” would be happier with radical hormone treatments and mutilating surgery, and that children as young as one or two should be pushed along a path whose implications they are far too young to understand.Let’s be clear. People have the right to present themselves any way they want. Transgendered people are entitled to dignity, respect and equal treatment. And some really are happier with hormones and surgery. But transgenderism is also a fad that has been spread by social media and embraced by individuals (and families) as the explanation for their confusion, loneliness and dysfunction."