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Myths vs Facts
All transgender people undergo surgery to change their body.
Myth
All transgender people undergo surgery to change their body.
Each transgender person has a personal and unique journey. A transgender person’s identity does not depend on whether they have had surgery or if they are taking hormones.
There is biological evidence to support transgender identities.
Fact
There is biological evidence to support transgender identities.
Research into the science of transgender identity is relatively new but current studies point to a biological basis.
Some people do not experience any form of sexual attraction towards others.
Fact
Some people do not experience any form of sexual attraction towards others.
Persons who are asexual may not experience any form of sexual attraction toward others. People who identify as asexual may or may not experience emotional, physical, or romantic attraction.
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