There is a very wide variety of trans-women operating amongst the comprehensive transgender landscape. Following are the most common variations & aspects associated with each:
The Beginning Transgender - For beginning trans-Girls, the desire for another transgender Girl often runs pretty deep. This attraction intensifies with Girls they consider prettier or more Feminine than themselves. Their ultimate sexual desire is often to have sex “while dressed” with an attractive and passable pre-op transsexual. For these new gurls the whole concept of having a sexual relationship "as a Woman" is a huge rush. They're often not attracted to males. Also, costuming & lingerie is often an important component of their desires as these Feminine accoutrements heighten the sensation associated with their newfound Female identity & freedom. Their attraction is often based upon a celebration of finally exploring their transgender leanings.
The Heterosexual Crossdresser - This is the largest and most common group of TGirls. They often share the same "pent up passion" as the early stager, but for different reasons. Typically, they are not able to enjoy their Feminine side with their Female spouse or significant other. The married ones have the most to lose in the event of indiscretion, and are much more careful than their single counterparts. Most are only attracted to Women, and would consider themselves "quasi" lesbian, when it comes to their sexual feelings while dressed. In fact, if you "peeked" into their personal inventory of "XXX movies" - you would likely find an inordinate number of lesbian flicks. They have usually spent a lot more time thinking about their sexuality than you have. To attempt to change their minds can be both an irritation - and an insult. I'm not saying they don't appreciate compliments - most TV's do. However, more blatant sexual contact to them feels about the same as another "masculine" guy coming up and grabbing your ass - it's disgusting and repulsive. Most can't be smooth bodied due to lifestyle considerations.
The Advanced TGirl - TGirls with more experience sometimes explore broadening their sexual horizons, depending upon if they’re married or single. While they might still be attracted to another lovely TGirl, they’re usually less caught up in the sensation associated with transgender-transgender attraction. Thus, they're more likely to seek partners they find appealing on a physical and spiritual level, regardless of gender. If they're ever going to find masculine men appealing as partners, this is the phase where they're most likely to explore that leaning. More than one TGirl on this planet finds men appealing in her Female persona but is not remotely attracted to that same guy in her male role. That only sounds strange to someone that isn't trans.
The Early Stage Pre-Op Transsexual - When a TGirl first begins gender transition, Her life often gets overwhelmed with novel sensations caused by an exciting new existence and minor changes occurring in her body & mind. Honestly? You don't know who these Girls are going to find appealing as they tend to be all over the map. By nature, it's a stage of change. These Girls probably aren't easily cast as any sort of admirer - because the woman they consider most appealing is the one they're creating on the horizon. It's all about them.
The Full-time Pre-Op Transsexual Female - Women who live 24/7 as Women for a long time tend to settle back into traditional desires when it comes to a partner. These TGirls are usually past any sensation or kink associated with their Female existence. Unfortunately, they're still forced to constantly deal with their pre-op loins in all phases of their life. Thus, drama-related transgender attraction is the last thing they often want or need in life. It's easy for a Girl in this situation to get jaded. They're needing and wanting a normal relationship with someone they find appealing. Normalcy, is often the one aspect missing from their lives. Most potential partners are either not comfortable with their "situation"...or too enamoured by their unique anatomy. Thus, the process of sorting out “which-is-which”…gets old.
A number of gals in this phase will explore a committed union with a male - even if they’re not naturally wired to males. They sometimes tire of lesbian-based issues associated with trading off various roles between masculine & Feminine. After working so very hard to become a chick? Who wants to share that new territory with another?
The Post-Op Transsexual Female - Attraction for post-op transsexual Women tends to more closely follow whatever sexual orientation She was born with. Gay or straight...it's all good. You are, who you are. Plus, as a "postie" finally in a position to not to disclose her unique gender until she feels it's appropriate. Sometimes…in more brief connections? They never share that info. Lesbian leanings continue to be most common for this group when we’re talking about long-term associations. This probably has a lot to do with initial beginnings: 70% of beginning trans-people start off identifying as heterosexual. Thus, as full-blooded women? That translates to lesbian. Make sense?