Should I ?????

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Anita Pa.

I wonder if there is one, just one, single solitary transvestite who, at one time or another, didn't give serious thought to the possibility of a sex change. Whether it was just a fleeting fantasy or a demanding, com- pelling constant urge, the thought has occurred to just about every transvestite with whom I have discussed this subject. To some, every glamorous girl or woman seen, whether walking along the street, at a party, in the theatre or anywhere could be them.

Concurrent with this dream is the publicity and bally-ho given to some of the "changelings", Coccinelle, Capucine, Bambi, Kiki Mous- tic, April Ashley, Tony April, etc. and just recently, in Look magazine, Viki. In carefully examining the background of these glamour change- lings, you will find that most were either professional impersonators or have lived most, if not all, their lives as girls. Just about all men- tioned above would have felt strange and conspicuous wearing men's clothing.

Not too many years ago I was fascinated with the idea of a sex con- version and dedicated about one half of my waking hours for a period of over two years in preparation. I placed myself in the care of a com- petent endocrinologist for estrogen hormone therapy, a competent psychologist for evaluation of my potential for success, a competent electrologist for hair removal as well as a competent voice teacher, for voice training. Recognizing that sex conversion is a one way street with no return possible, I felt it necessary to know more before making my final decision.

I concluded the best way to find out "how it is afterward" was to meet and talk with as many changelings as possible. I started with some

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