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You make some good points, but the trans issue is not all one thing.

For example there is a massive overlap between autism and rapid onset gender dysphoria in teens who have never questioned their gender before.

Then there are the adult men for whom being trans presents like a sexual fetish. That presentation has been termed autogynaephilia.

There's also the social contagion aspect. I think a lot of gay youngsters nowadays are actually being convinced that they are trans.

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Feb 6, 2023Liked by Jennifer Depew, R.D.

I found on twitter a lot of people claiming overlap of EDS and Non-binary. Can't remember if these were Long COVID threads, or POTS threads. Definitely important to explore root causes, while also affirming and not erasing the existence and dignity of non-gender conforming persons. They have always been a part of society, and I hate how it had become politicized and weaponized in both directions.

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Interesting and well said, thanks.

I didn't find research on that direct topic but found this - the hormone therapy that feminizes leaves an inability for an erection. They use Viagra type meds for it. https://transtoolshed.com/blogs/news/trans-women-and-viagra

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