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This episode is a special mid-week release! No special guest for this conversation, just an important and thoughtful exchange between hosts, Sasha and Stella, exploring some of the common and yet intensely complex manifestations of gender dysphoria in males. This discussion offers a careful examination of the broad psychological, developmental, and sexual dynamics shaping male identity, the effects of testosterone, and perceptions around gender roles.
Stella and Sasha guide listeners through several frameworks for understanding different experiences of gender dysphoria in males, including autogynephilia (AGP), homosexual transsexual (HSTS), and rapid onset gender dysphoria (ROGD). It’s crucial to recognize that while diagnostic frameworks offer insight, they can oversimplify the complexities of human identity and behavior. Traits associated with AGP, HSTS, ROGD, or even neurodiversity, like autism, may overlap and interact in ways that are not fully understood, underscoring the need for a more integrated understanding that avoids overly simplistic categorizations and fosters more nuanced and optimized support.
Resources & Links
Testosterone: The Story of the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us, by Carole Hooven
Waking Up after Botched Trans Vaginoplasty: Instant Regret and Horror, from Sasha White
X(Twitter) Exchange b/t Sasha & Aaron T.
What’s Going on with the Boys? by Aaron Terrell
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A Trip Down Meme-ory Lane: Trans Tropes are Older Than You Think They Are, by Daniel Howard James
A compelling article from our sponsor, Genspect, exploring how cultural memes and historical influences have shaped the modern understanding and mainstream fascination with gender identity.
Explore other Gender: A Wider Lens Discussions Referenced in this Episode
180 - The Many Roots and Presentations of Gender Dysphoria in Males