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Q: Isn’t it really insensitive to point out a trans girls’ penis?
A: Depends on the person. Every trans person has different dysphorias.
Q: What’s with the thing of calling people trans+gender in the first place?
A: When done right it's only done where needed for context.
Q: I’m sure many people have good intentions, but it really feels like accidental mean behavior to spotlight something that should be between partners, doctors, and close friends/family who can be trusted keep reminding someone they were born into a body that felt wrong.
A: Many trans people (including myself) like the kind of humor in the meme (it's a meme, and not to be taken seriously). There is a clear difference between pointing out someones "bulge" irl and in this meme. Additionally, referencing someones genitals again is triggering for some and not at all for others, it's not always a secret or whatever.
There's another community here on blĂĄhaj this could have been posted to instead where it might have been a better fit, but the reference to a bulge is not the point of the meme and is supposed to be somewhat empowering. Tucking and other practices are common for transfems (and some eventually do surgery), but some don't. Some people view attitudes like this as a way to break down gender stereotypes and be non-conforming, thinking they should be allowed to be this or that gender regardless of what bits they have.
EDIT: Also I should add you can be trans without dysphoria.