L. WOLLMAN, "Transsexualism: Gynecological Aspects," p463. A very brief discussion of surgical details of the conversion operation, including both original sexes.

H. GUZE, "The Transsexual

Patient: A Problem in

Self-Perception," p 464. He classes TSs as (1) effeminate in structure (2) effeminate in early training (3) those with severe problems of self-identification and (4) homosexuals, who overlap the other three categories. He also notes (as have few others) the periodic spontaneous come-and-go nature of the urge in both TVs and TSs, and the interesting fact that some TVs are less inclined to cross-dress in the presence of TSs. Startling is his note that "Careful interviewing of a sample of so-called normal people reveals the presence of some of the fantasies of the TV and TS." He feels that all these factors tend to be explained by "conflict between the perceived self and the experienced self," or, in my words, not being able to accept ourselves as we really are. There is no doubt that he is right but, does this really explain what the TV or the TS is all about? It looks more like an effect than a cause from where I sit.

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It seems especially note-worthy that the TV, wherever mentioned, is clearly distinguished from the TS. This is rapid progress.

To girls up North, Spring has sprung, The winter's snow and ice are gone. No more it's sights, all white are sung, But bursting color, and warmth are borne By gentle breezes scented sweet

In Nature's own Transvestite feat.

Phyllis, 22-A-1-FPE

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