[TW for dysphoria and potential dysphoria triggering subjects.]
controversial opinion coming up::
you need dysphoria to be trans. you need to feel uncomfortable with your physical aspects (e.g. chest, genitals, etc.) and/or your social aspects (e.g. name, pronouns.) you /cannot/ be trans if you feel comfortable living as your biological gender. also, body dysmorphia is *not* gender dysphoria. if you want to argue with me, go ahead. being trans is not fun. it makes you want to rip your skin off, and some people go to the extent of permanently damaging their body just to feel comfortable (e.g. binding with ace bandages if they don't have a binder). it is not fun, or a game, or something that we want.
-sincerely, an ftm guy.