First of all -- Thank you, Patti, for starting this thread!
I appreciate your discussion and I have A LOT to think about. I don't have time to go into depth right now but will definitely add to this thread on a regular basis.
I just replied to JTX's thread on 2D:4D ratios and spent a little time researching that ratio. I had never heard of this before. My ratio is actual greater than the typically biological female (which is.98... mine is .9836). This indicates I was most likely androgen starved in the womb. The small amount of research I have done so far, however, strongly backs this up, such as more female traits and "slow-twitch" muscles.
My dilemma, like many of the middle aged genetic males here, is that I have a wife and family that I am unwilling to give up. On the other hand there are definite, biological issues within me contributing to sexual dysphoria that aren't going to go away. It's a relief to me that my desires aren't just some abnormal fetish.
Anyway, I have a lot more research and soul searching to do. I am very thankful for this forum as it is the first place that I have been able to openly discuss these issues and feelings.
I appreciate your discussion and I have A LOT to think about. I don't have time to go into depth right now but will definitely add to this thread on a regular basis.
I just replied to JTX's thread on 2D:4D ratios and spent a little time researching that ratio. I had never heard of this before. My ratio is actual greater than the typically biological female (which is.98... mine is .9836). This indicates I was most likely androgen starved in the womb. The small amount of research I have done so far, however, strongly backs this up, such as more female traits and "slow-twitch" muscles.
My dilemma, like many of the middle aged genetic males here, is that I have a wife and family that I am unwilling to give up. On the other hand there are definite, biological issues within me contributing to sexual dysphoria that aren't going to go away. It's a relief to me that my desires aren't just some abnormal fetish.
Anyway, I have a lot more research and soul searching to do. I am very thankful for this forum as it is the first place that I have been able to openly discuss these issues and feelings.