In an enlightening question and answer session, they cast light on an oft-considered invisible segment of the transgender community. Phalloplasty is much more expensive than vaginoplasty, and cannot yet produce a completely satisfactory penis. Because of this medical reality, the emphasis is not on acquiring male sexual organs, but on socialization as male. Socialization as male can create amusing and ironic situations for many. Take restroom issues.
Women often chat with each other in public restrooms, as a social convention.
It's universally interpreted as homosexual cruising. Also, when another male greets them on the street, they're often not sure of an appropriate response. An inarticulate grunt usually seems safest. One unusual by-product of transition is that many F2M's appear younger than they are. A beardless face and slight build make many F2M's appear as underage males.