Transvestite – TGmeds

A person who dresses in the clothing of the opposite sex as defined by socially accepted norms. Consequently, in contemporary society, the majority of transvestites are cross-dressing men. Social transvestites cross-dress merely to feel more comfortable. The erotic transvestite cross dresses to achieve sexual gratification alone or with a partner. Transvestites normally cross dress only occasionally and do not seek hormones or surgery.
A transvestite individual feels compelled to wear clothing normally associated with the opposite sex, but does not desire to live permanently as a member of the opposite sex.
An outdated term that was historically used to label people who cross dressed as having a mental illness; replaced by the more inclusive and respectful term, ‘cross dresser’, which is not considered a mental illness.