[SelfMadeMan]

I don't know if any reputable studies have been done on transition and sexuality, and how the use of hormones might affect sexuality. I find this topic very interesting, and would love to see an intensive study done to see where different people are coming from. I know, that for me, I was probably more bi than lesbian prior to transition - I've always found both sexes attractive. I definitely preferred women always - still do. But I would NEVER admit to finding a man attractive prior to transition. And I damn sure wouldn't have acted on it. I think what changed for me, when I really sit and think about it, is that before transition, I didn't feel comfortable with myself at all, not as a woman, not as a lesbian, not as a member of society, not even comfortable with myself when I was alone. I was living in a fog really. And then couple that with trying to fit into the stereotypes, and be something I wasn't. Through transition, I gained a strong sense of self, as well as feeling comfortable in my own skin, and I discovered the courage to be 100% true to myself - so the difference for me personally, was that it was ok to admit that I find both sexes attractive. And if I were single and wanted to act on an attraction to another man, I would, and not feel one bit ashamed of it. That being said, I'm disgustingly, happily married to an amazing (hot) woman, so I don't foresee that ever happening - but I have no qualms whatsoever saying, "hey, that guy is hot!" and I do it all the time