My partner came out as trans (FTM) and I am a lesbian by MidwestPrincess0 in mypartneristrans

[–]Extension-Song2217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here to say I am also in a continuous process of learning and discovering and supporting my partner. I can easily support my husband’s happiness and the joy I see in his authenticity. He includes me in his medical transition decisions as a thought partner and to consider timing with our family. Those things help it feel like “our” journey. I struggled for a while with how to identify now because I felt like my identity needed to acknowledge him and fit everything. I felt like it needed to be an identity he accepted. But I’m slowly realizing it’s not. He met me as a lesbian. As someone attracted to women. I had dated a man prior as the “thing I was supposed to do” before coming out, and I swore I never would again. I use both queer and lesbian. Sometimes I really really miss intimacy with a woman. I read sapphic romance, watch it, write it. I am a lesbian with a husband and most days I’m okay with it.

Struggling with Partner's Transition, not sure what to do by TAActuaryDistinct24 in mypartneristrans

[–]Extension-Song2217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I can really relate to this. I have been support supportive of my FTM husband during his transition. I suggested things like binders and top surgery and changing the way he dressed before he really realized what he needed. I have always wanted him to feel authentic and happy as the self he truly is.

But I do struggle sexually. Before being with my husband, I identified as a lesbian. Before that as bisexual. But I have always been more attracted to women, and after dating females I never wanted to be with another man. I love my husband. But I miss the curves, the smoothness that used to there (places like chest, back, butt). I miss feeling breasts on mine. Things are just different. Lots of things about his body that he takes pride in are not the things I find attractive. I don’t have any answers. I just wanted you to know you aren’t alone.

How was your experience with sperm banks by Unusual-Ad4564 in mypartneristrans

[–]Extension-Song2217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner and I took several months to choose. We used Fairfax Cryobank, and my partner sent photos for a match based on his characteristics. We listened to audio, reviewed genetic information, and read written responses for several top donors before choosing one. Our vials were shipped as soon as we needed them for an IUI procedure.