Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Understanding the Trans Arousal Profile

Dec 23, 2025
Malcolm and Simone explore a controversial hypothesis linking trans urges to evolutionary biology. They discuss elevated rates of brutality in trans individuals, historical ties between transvestism and sadomasochism, and the 'sneaky copulator' strategy seen in animals. The duo analyzes how cultural disempowerment might trigger these adaptive behaviors, connecting them to patterns of aggression and violence in modern society. They also touch on how transitioning can affect social status and community dynamics.
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INSIGHT

Trans Respondents Show Elevated Violent Arousal

  • Aella's dataset shows trans respondents rate arousal from extreme violence far higher than cis counterparts, especially trans men.
  • This elevation extends across aggressive kink categories like choking, sadism, and humiliation.
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Historical Links Between Cross‑Dressing And Sadism

  • Historical sexology often linked cross-dressing with sadomasochism and violent paraphilias in early clinical literature.
  • Early DSM classifications even listed transvestism alongside sexual sadism, showing long-observed correlations.
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Sneaky Copulation As An Adaptive Hypothesis

  • Malcolm proposes a parallel to animal 'sneaky copulation' where low-status males adopt female mimicry to access mates.
  • He suggests human trans urges and aggressive sexual strategies may be adaptive responses to social disempowerment.
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