 Whilst it might be relatively easy to see the link between transvestism and the gay scene (not for nothing are most polysexual societies called 'LGBT' - the 'T' standing for transgender in case you didn't know), the link between transvestites, transsexuals and the world of fetish may at first seem much less obvious. It is a fact, however, that even fetish clubs with the strictest of dress-codes are happy to welcome men dressed as women through their doors without so much as a second glance (which is something that can't necessarily be said for the other club-goers). So why are transvestites so inherently 'fetish'? Most trannies love rediculously high-heels and showing off their legs (and showing off in general) but for a more socioligically sound explanation let's first turn to the definition of fetish:Fetish: (n) sexual attraction to, or irrational preoccupation with, objects or body parts not conventionally viewed as being sexual in nature. So what is it that makes transvestites so inherently fetish? It must be to do with the juxtaposition of male and female, as either on their own could certainly not be classified as fetish based on the above definition. The fact that so many trannies are also fixated with being girlie and take so much care and attention (irrational preoccupation?) with doing so also adds to our fetish associations. Females who dress as males are not seen as quite so fetishist, unless, of course, they do so by strapping a large appendage to their nether regions and displaying it for all to see! |
 But there is perhaps more than this behind the connection between trannies and fetish. As evidence of the connection, consider transgender pornography. T*Girls on such sites are regularly dressed in maids outfits, as school-girls or in rubber hobble dresses together with mandatory shag-me shoes (which are then of course removed for the action to take place - or even form part of the action), and the other willing participants in such situations include sissified men and women with various sizes of strap-on appendages. All very 'irrational'! Trannies are also often worshipped by males both sexually and physically, and in some societies there seems to be a strong link between the concept of worship and that of the world of fetishism. And we haven't even started to address the question of bondage, BDSM and the various other more niche brands of fetish where trannies are equally prevalent.I'm not really sure that I've made a strong case for the link between transvestites, transsexuals and fetishism, but there are clearly lots of people who think that there most definitely is a connection, and who regularly get out and enjoy themselves (or indeed stay home and enjoy themselves) in making that connection. Personally, I don't think that the fetish scene, and fetish clubs in particular, are anything to be afraid of unless your particularly prudish. Many are very accepting of transvestites and transsexuals, so if it's the only option for a night out in your part of the world, and if you're strong willed and strong minded, why not go along and see what's in store? There's nothing to lose and all clubs have a code of conduct that should stop you from coming to any harm. It would certainly be an eye-opener and who knows where it might lead you (though if you end up being led away in a studded leather dog collar, I really don't want to hear about it!) |
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