Trans / TS / TV: terms and self-description
Learn what trans, TS and TV mean, how the terms differ and why a person’s own description matters.
Self-description comes first
Transgirl focuses exclusively on listings in the Trans / TS / TV category. These search terms do not define anyone’s identity or wishes. Let the person’s own description, chosen name and forms of address guide how you communicate.
Do trans, TS and TV mean the same thing?
No. People use these terms differently; they do not automatically describe the same identity. Follow the person’s own description and forms of address. Intimate questions are unnecessary for first contact.
What does a profile image tell me?
An image gives an impression but does not confirm identity or current availability. Compare it with the description and ask about contradictory details without demanding private evidence.
Bodies and personal history are private
A category can organise a search, but it cannot explain a personal history. Do not ask about former names, treatments or bodily characteristics out of curiosity. For a concrete arrangement, what matters is what the person chooses to offer and share. A refusal does not require justification.
Frequently asked questions
Do trans, TS and TV mean the same thing?
No. People use these terms differently; they do not automatically describe the same identity. Follow the person’s own description and forms of address. Intimate questions are unnecessary for first contact.
Can category or appearance tell me about someone’s body or offers?
No. Trans, TS or TV, a photo and an appearance filter do not reliably describe someone’s body, personal history or services. Follow their own description. Ask only for information needed for a specific arrangement and respect boundaries without demanding justification.