I think that's almost always true. But there is the occasional autogynephile who acknowledges that that's what he, is but still feels better presenting as female; for instance, Debbie Hayton.
I think that's almost always true. But there is the occasional autogynephile who acknowledges that that's what he, is but still feels better presenting as female; for instance, Debbie Hayton.
Hayton says: "I speak from experience when I say that it’s difficult for autogynephiles to admit the simple truth that they are simply heterosexual males who use the conceit of female self-identification as a means to rationalize their sexual attraction to a female version of themselves. As any sex therapist can attest, people often feel ashamed about unusual sexual proclivities. Shame is a powerful emotion, and a person who suffers from it often will be driven to control their narrative in a way that protects their sense of self-worth.
"Autogynephilia drove my own transsexualism. And I can attest that there is huge mental dissonance built up in the brain of a male who somehow is heterosexually attracted to their own body. This paradox can have a devastating effect on one’s mental health. I also can attest that the process of gender reassignment can help alleviate that dissonance. My critique of gender ideology should in no way be interpreted as an argument to deny such therapies to males such as myself."
Yes I’ve heard Autogynephiles admit that they their sexual paraphilia fills them with great shame. I’m sure it is extremely difficult to live with, on the other hand, they tend to be highly narcissistic and narcissists are pretty awful and abusive in endless ways.
I think that's almost always true. But there is the occasional autogynephile who acknowledges that that's what he, is but still feels better presenting as female; for instance, Debbie Hayton.
https://quillette.com/2020/02/02/i-may-have-gender-dysphoria-but-i-still-prefer-to-base-my-life-on-biology-not-fantasy/
Hayton says: "I speak from experience when I say that it’s difficult for autogynephiles to admit the simple truth that they are simply heterosexual males who use the conceit of female self-identification as a means to rationalize their sexual attraction to a female version of themselves. As any sex therapist can attest, people often feel ashamed about unusual sexual proclivities. Shame is a powerful emotion, and a person who suffers from it often will be driven to control their narrative in a way that protects their sense of self-worth.
"Autogynephilia drove my own transsexualism. And I can attest that there is huge mental dissonance built up in the brain of a male who somehow is heterosexually attracted to their own body. This paradox can have a devastating effect on one’s mental health. I also can attest that the process of gender reassignment can help alleviate that dissonance. My critique of gender ideology should in no way be interpreted as an argument to deny such therapies to males such as myself."
Yes I’ve heard Autogynephiles admit that they their sexual paraphilia fills them with great shame. I’m sure it is extremely difficult to live with, on the other hand, they tend to be highly narcissistic and narcissists are pretty awful and abusive in endless ways.
Hayton is a liar. She said she had gender confusion at 4. Like 4? An AGP?