{"id":36418,"date":"2025-06-09T14:45:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T12:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/?p=36418"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:46:24","slug":"attirance-femmes-trans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/en\/trans-en\/attirance-femmes-trans\/","title":{"rendered":"Confessions of men attracted to trans women: what they never dare say"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, many lawyers, craftsmen and fathers still feel ashamed and misunderstood about their attraction to trans women. However, some of them decide to confess the unspeakable. According to the 2025 report by the French Human Rights Ombudsman, 64% of <strong>transgender people in France<\/strong> are discriminated against because of their gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we decipher hidden desires, fears and paths to authentic relationships.<\/p>\n<h2>Deeper motivations, beyond fantasies<\/h2>\n<h3>Gynephilia<\/h3>\n<p>Men are attracted to trans women because they embody a femininity independent of biological sex. Some men perceive this femininity as an authentic expression of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/en\/trans-en\/comment-les-trans-font-iels-pour-cacher-leur-sexe\/\">gender identity<\/a>, encompassing both physical and psychological traits, such as gentleness, empathy and resilience.<\/p>\n<h3>Perceived hyper-femininity<\/h3>\n<p>Trans women often display an assumed expression of femininity, which captures the attention of some men. They take care of their appearance with an elegance that conforms to gender stereotypes. One of the many anonymous testimonials confirms this: \u00ab\u00a0They embody a conquered femininity, which makes them exceptional.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n<h3>Empathy and strength<\/h3>\n<p>Most men admire women\u2019s inner strength. Many are drawn to and admire the resilience trans women demonstrate in the face of the discrimination they endure. This interest stems from a deep empathy for them.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenging norms<\/h3>\n<p>Another reason for this attraction goes beyond fantasies and looks: an attraction linked to a non-binary vision of male\/female relations. Some men don\u2019t see themselves as having a fixed gender identity; their own fluidity can influence their attractions, which can be variable and not always in line with traditional binary principles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36416 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-3-1024x619.jpg\" alt=\"Confessions of men attracted to trans women\" width=\"1024\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-3-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-3-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-3-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-3-360x218.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The unspoken, taboos and contradictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Fear of social judgment<\/h3>\n<p>In an interview with a journalist specializing in gender issues, one man confided, \u00ab\u00a0If my colleagues knew, I\u2019d lose my executive position.\u00a0\u00bb Indeed, many men who have chosen a relationship with a trans woman live in fear of social judgment and the resulting loss of benefits. Hence the silence, and sometimes even the denial.<\/p>\n<h3>Toxic fetishization<\/h3>\n<p>The fetishization of trans people manifests itself in a sexual attraction that reduces their bodies to mere objects of desire. This poses a major problem, as this toxic fetishization still associates transidentity with sexuality or genitalia. What\u2019s more, this idea is often used by cis men as an excuse to claim they\u2019re not transphobic, which doesn\u2019t guarantee respect for privacy or support for trans people\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n<h3>The paradox of virility<\/h3>\n<p>The rejection of a relationship with a trans woman hides the fear of being perceived as gay. Such relationships raise questions for some men, who sometimes find it hard to detach themselves from the conviction that a trans woman is essentially a man. So, for them, regardless of \u00ab\u00a0appearances\u00a0\u00bb, sex with a trans woman would be equivalent to sex with a man.<\/p>\n<h3>Feminist tensions<\/h3>\n<p>The fear of fueling the debate between TERF (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists) and inclusive feminists is a real concern for some men. Indeed, the two camps have divergent visions of gender identity and the inclusion of transgender women, creating tension and conflict within feminism.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenges specific to trans relationships<\/h2>\n<h3>The weight of systemic discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>A relationship with a trans person can be seen as a voluntary commitment in the face of the challenges and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/en\/trans-en\/suis-je-homo-si-je-frequente-une-femme-transgenre\/\">discrimination associated with this orientation<\/a>. Trans people face difficulties in accessing certain medical care and other administrative and social procedures. In the United States, for example, under Trump, trans people have faced civil status restrictions, preventing them from asserting their rights and benefiting from certain social services.<\/p>\n<h3>The pitfalls of invisibility<\/h3>\n<p>Another major challenge for trans people is the <strong>refusal of some men to publicly assume the relationship<\/strong> for fear of backlash. Some fear the social consequences of such a relationship, while others are more influenced by those around them. As a result, some prefer to remain discreet, or even feign transphobia.<\/p>\n<h3>The question of pre-transition desire<\/h3>\n<p>The question of pre-transition desire explores an individual\u2019s emotions, reflections and experiences concerning his or her identity before beginning the transition process. This involves the desire to flourish with a gender identity different from the one assigned at birth. As one trans woman testifies, \u00ab\u00a0Would he love me if I transitioned?\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36417 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Confessions of men attracted to trans women\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.xlovecam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/attirance-femmes-trans-img-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Advice for men: towards respectful relationships<\/h2>\n<h3>Avoid objectification<\/h3>\n<p>For a harmonious relationship with a trans woman, it\u2019s essential not to reduce your partner to her body or her history. To treat her in this way would be to make her an object of desire rather than a person with feelings, thoughts and aspirations.<\/p>\n<h3>Educating yourself about trans realities<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand <strong>gender dysphoria<\/strong> and master the vocabulary (cisgender, non-binary, etc.). This will enable you to communicate better and accompany your partner into his or her world.<\/p>\n<h3>Becoming an active ally<\/h3>\n<p>A trans\/cis relationship requires support with administrative formalities (such as changing marital status). And don\u2019t hesitate to <strong>denounce discrimination in the workplace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Managing sexuality with respect<\/h3>\n<p>Managing your sexuality well is an essential key. A healthy relationship with a trans woman involves open communication about each other\u2019s limits and desires.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, there are still men who have reservations about publicly acknowledging a relationship with trans people. While norms of masculinity seem to make such a relationship taboo, the fact remains that a trans\/cis relationship can be healthy, without undermining cis men\u2019s masculinity. A trans\/cis relationship does not need to be hidden, but requires full support and good communication on the part of cis partners. Because, whatever the appearance, a trans person is not a sex object, but a person with a heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, many lawyers, craftsmen and fathers still feel ashamed and misunderstood about their attraction to trans women. However, some of them decide t&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":36415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Trans women and male desire: still a taboo truth","_seopress_titles_desc":"More and more men are confessing their attraction to trans women. 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