Olgha Rybak

Transmasculine refers to people assigned female at birth (AFAB) who identify with a masculine gender expression or identity. It’s part of the gender spectrum within the LGBTQ+ community, challenging traditional ideas of what it means to be masculine or feminine. While transmasc and trans man may overlap, they are distinct. The difference between trans man and transmasc lies in identity and scope. A trans man identifies fully as a man and often transitions from female to male, while transmasc is a broader term for those who connect with masculinity but may not fully identify as male.

The study concludes that there are significant differences in students’ attitudes towards cross-dressing based on their sex and religion, but not based on age. Female students and students from major Christian denominations tend to have more favorable attitudes towards cross-dressing in the LGBTQI+ community.

Over the past years, discussions on trans-related relationships have become quite visible, revealing different dynamics in these relationships. One term that frequently arises in this context is “trans chasers.” Understanding what this term means is vital for anyone interested in dating a trans woman or looking to foster healthy relationships with trans women. Trans chasers can create harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about trans people, complicating the experiences of those genuinely seeking meaningful connections with transgender women.

It’s not the same as bisexual, though some people use both words. The terms can overlap, but they mean slightly different things to different people.
If someone says they’re pansexual, accept it. Don’t question or compare it. Just ask how they define it, if they want to share. That’s enough.

Biological labels can be complex. However, in the context of addressing gender and sexual identity beyond the boundaries of biological labels, AFAB, or Assigned Female at Birth, is important. AFAB is an acronym meaning people are assigned female at birth (based on physical traits), though they may or may not identify as that gender as they mature.

This femboy phenomenon has come to embrace gender and sexual identity and individuality as a vibrant challenge to masculinity. This term generally refers to a man who would incorporate a more feminine aesthetic and more traditionally feminine manner and feminine mannerisms while still identifying as male or non-binary.