Gender DynamiX, Cape Town, South Africa.
Cult Health Sex. 2013;15 Suppl(0):62-75. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2013.788214. Epub 2013 May 13.
This paper explores the intimate relationship experiences of the cisgender (i.e., not transgender) female partners of masculine-identifying transgender persons, with a particular focus on these partners' self-understanding of their sexual orientation. Limited research about this topic has been conducted to date. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight South African women who are or have been cisgender female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons. Although the interviews showed that the relationship experiences of female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons are diverse, several common themes emerged in the narratives. The way that participants labelled their sexual orientation did not change from before to after their relationship with a transgender partner. The participants reported varied family and community responses to their relationships. Specific emotional and informational support needs for women with transgender partners were identified.
本文探讨了跨性别者（即非 transgender）男性化认同 transgender 者的异性恋伴侣的亲密关系体验，特别关注这些伴侣对自己性取向的自我理解。迄今为止，针对这一主题的研究有限。对 8 名南非女性进行了半结构化访谈，这些女性是或曾经是男性化认同 trans 人的 cisgender 女性伴侣。尽管访谈显示，男性化认同 trans 人的异性恋伴侣的关系经历是多种多样的，但在叙述中出现了几个共同的主题。参与者对自己性取向的标签在与 transgender 伴侣的关系前后并没有改变。参与者报告了他们的关系在家庭和社区中不同的反应。确定了有 transgender 伴侣的女性的具体情感和信息支持需求。
