Transidentities: Definition, Trans Bodies, and Bareback Sexuality

What are Transidentities?

The term “transidentities,” in the plural, encompasses the richness and diversity of the experiences of trans people. It is not just a word, but a political affirmation to recognize that each transition journey is unique. Being a trans person means having a gender identity different from the one assigned at birth. This includes trans women, trans men, and non-binary people who do not exclusively identify as male or female.

Why is it crucial to understand Transidentities in sexuality?

For you who are exploring your sexuality, and who practice or are interested in bareback, it is crucial to understand the realities of trans bodies and desires to navigate these experiences with respect, pleasure, and safety.

How do trans bodies transform?

Transition journeys can include hormonal treatments and/or surgical operations, but this is not an obligation to be trans. Each person chooses what is right for them.

What transformations for trans men and transmasculine people?

For trans men and transmasculine people: Testosterone can lead to clitoral development (sometimes called “dicklit”), increased hair growth, and fat redistribution. Some trans men undergo operations such as mastectomy (breast removal) or phalloplasty/metoidioplasty (penis creation).

What transformations for trans women and transfeminine people?

For trans women and transfeminine people: Estrogens and anti-androgens can cause breast development, softer skin, and reduced hair growth. Some trans women choose to undergo vaginoplasty (vagina creation).

These bodily transformations open up new erotic possibilities and new areas of pleasure. It is an invitation to explore, communicate, and discover together what excites you.

What are the risks of bareback and Transidentities and how to manage them?

Bareback, or sex without a condom, is a practice that carries risks, whether you are cisgender or transgender. However, certain specificities related to trans journeys deserve particular attention.

What are the risks for trans men?

For trans men: Testosterone can dry and thin vaginal mucous membranes, which can increase the risk of lesions and thus the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during vaginal penetration. It is therefore essential to use a good amount of water- or silicone-based lubricant to reduce friction.

What are the risks for trans women?

For trans women: After vaginoplasty, the neovagina may be more fragile, especially if part of the colon was used for its creation. This can increase the risk of STI transmission. Again, lubricant is your best ally. In addition, feminizing hormonal treatments can sometimes lead to a decrease in libido and erectile difficulties.

How to reduce risks related to bareback and Transidentities?

• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis): This is a medication that, when taken correctly, prevents HIV infection. It is a very effective option for HIV-negative people who practice bareback.

• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis): This is an emergency treatment to be taken no later than 72 hours after a risk exposure to prevent a possible HIV infection.

• TasP (Treatment as Prevention): An HIV-positive person on effective treatment with an undetectable viral load does not transmit HIV. This is the I=I (Undetectable = Untransmittable) revolution.

• Regular screening: Getting tested regularly for HIV and other STIs is essential, for you and your partners.

How to live a fulfilling and safer bareback sexuality with Transidentities?

The desire to “feel the flesh,” to “enjoy raw” is a reality for many. Beyond any judgment, the important thing is to make informed choices for your health and that of your partners.

• Communicate openly: Talk about your serological status, your practices, your desires, and your limits with your partners. Consent must be clear and enthusiastic.

• Know your body and that of the other: Every body is different. Explore together, discover what gives you pleasure and how to do it safely.

• Be creative: Bareback is not limited to penetration. Oral sex, caresses, body-to-body rubbing are all practices that can be intense and without risk of HIV transmission.

By informing yourself and taking the necessary precautions, you can experience a bareback sexuality that is both exciting, respectful, and safer for you and for all the people with whom you choose to share it.