TRIGGERnometry India Willoughby on Being Trans, Trans Athletes and Women's Spaces
Apr 14, 2019
India Willoughby, the world's first transgender newsreader and a journalist, shares her poignant journey of self-discovery and being trapped in the wrong body. She dives into the complex debate surrounding trans athletes in women's sports, highlighting fairness and personal narratives. India also addresses the tensions between radical feminists and the trans community, advocating for respectful dialogue. With humor, she touches on media representation of trans individuals and societal expectations, blending serious discussions with light-hearted anecdotes.
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Hormonal Impact on Strength
- Transgender women on hormones lose male muscle mass and strength.
- Some, like India Willoughby, have less testosterone than cisgender women.
Gender Dysphoria Explained
- Gender dysphoria is a medical condition causing a disconnect between internal body map and physical sex.
- It's like phantom limb syndrome, where one feels a missing limb, causing distress and discomfort.
Childhood Dysphoria
- India Willoughby felt gender dysphoria from earliest memory, knowing her body didn't match her identity.
- A childhood fable about kissing one's elbow to become a girl fueled her desire to transition.