Why do some men prefer to live the lives of women and vice versa? A good starting point to understanding the world of transsexuals, is to understand the terminology.

We offer advice on how to tell others that you are transgendered.

It can be difficult for partners, family and friends to come to terms with the fact that a loved one is transgender. Here is advice on offering support.

The Male to Female person has several surgical options to choose from. We explain the options.

This section looks at how to make a decision and how to go about having reassignment done.

Liesl, partner of a transgender person, shares their experiences and frustrations with ID, passports and opening of accounts.

Few female to male transsexuals opt for genital reconstruction due to the low success rate. This is what it entails.

Ever wondered how gender reassignment is done? Watch SEX etc on MNet tonight to find out.