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Transgender people speak about identity, transitioning and acceptance | You Can't Ask That

Mark International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day (June 28) by revisiting this insightful, irreverent, moving and unpredictable episode that sets the record straight about what it's really like to be transgender. #YouCantAskThat Stream all seasons of You Can't Ask That on ABC iview: https://ab.co/CantAskThat ___________________________________________ TV Series You Can't Ask That asks outrageous, uncomfortable and shocking questions to uncover the truth behind some of the most marginalised and misunderstood Australians. You Can't Ask That — Stream full episodes on our YouTube channel, Sundays 12pm. 0:00 Introduction – Transgender 0:27 When did you realise you were transgender? 2:22 Did you try and suppress it? 4:29 Which toilet do you use? 6:19 Are you a drag queen? 7:17 Do hormones mess you up? 9:10 Have you had the surgery? 11:42 What’s it like experiencing both genders? 13:33 Does changing gender change your sexuality? 15:56 How did you choose your new name? 18:24 What does it cost to transition? 20:33 How does sex work after your transition? 21:57 When do you tell someone that you’re dating that you are trans? 24:20 Have you ever thought, “I wouldn’t mind going back?” If you or anyone you know needs help, contact: Qlife 1800 184 527 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Subscribe 🔔 http://ab.co/ABCAus-subscribe ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/abcaustralia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abc ___________________________________________ This episode was filmed in 2016. Production Credits: Directors: Kirk Docker and Aaron Smith Series Editors: Nick McDougall, Sally Moran Researchers: Georgie Lewin, Jess Cohen, Ryder Susman, Michael Badcock Consulting Producer: Jon Casimir Production Manager: Kieran Bycroft Executive Producer: Lou Porter Graphic Design: Shane Sakkeus Title Music: “Soul Searching” By Amourouge Format created by: Kirk Docker, Aaron Smith & Jon Casimir Please note: On most of our videos, the captions/subtitles are auto-generated by YouTube. Comments are subject to moderation and may take some time to appear. This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).