I think there's a little misunderstanding with the whole "keeping the penis" thing... So many people are saying if you WANT to keep your penis your not trans...
I have two reasons why I would want to keep my penis...
1) because my boyfriend has a vagina and the ability for us to fit together is a nice feeling and connection (even though I still have issues when we do that)
2) I would be better off financially
However, I still have NUMEROUS reasons why I wish I didn't have it... even though it has a couple benefits, that doesn't mean I feel like I should have been born with it... it doesn't mean it doesn't depress the hell out of me as well. In my case, I'll hopefully get rid of it... but a transexual can feel like their penis doesn't belong, and after weighing their options, decide the WANT to keep it because with whatever they have to deal with in their life, they would be better off keeping it.
Those of you who think I'm countering your statements probably already feel this way... it just doesn't come off clear in your posts, especially katesback who is extremely blunt and doesn't give any reasons or clarifications behind her statements. Some of you just come across as "OMG YOUR NOT TRANS IF YOU CAN LOOK AT YOUR PENIS IN THE MIRROR WITHOUT CRYING" ... kinda :P
