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I developed this graph as a means to help other t-people see just where they are (without a boatload of expensive

psych time) by taking at least two online tests. (Links to all known online gender tests can be found on the "Guestbook,

Friends and Links" page.) One of the tests must be the COGIATI. It serves as the "X" axis:

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Any other scored test serves as the Y axis, and the numbers are based on the positive and negative scores. (If you'd like,

take the BSRI here. It can serve as your Y-axis score.) For example, here is a condensed version of my COGIATI and my

In some cases, I like to have a second scored test to refine the Y axis. This might just be a refining number, or it

can make a difference between two possible outcomes. Adding my BSRI score of 5.25, for example, might make

If you are interested in getting graphed, drop me an e-mail and some scores. I prefer scores from the last 90 days,

if at all possible, as these tend to be the most current and thus, most reliable.

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Now, I am not a psych person. But even the modified Benjamin scale doesn't seem to fit today's reality much. To me,

it is based on outdated, unreliable research (Kinsey) plus I find it lacks the flexibility to do what I'd like it to do. So, I'd

like to present my idea for a rating scale. It's my gift to the T-community. See how well this works for you. This is in no

way set in concrete--I'm open to tinkering with it. (In fact, I'd love feedback on it!) Note that, as controversial as it may

be, I have made use of raw Cogiati scores in place of the Kinsey ratings. This is so I have some solid evidence for

placement...although the COGIATI is in no way a scientific exam.

Gender "feeling" : Masculine. May perceive self to be "macho" or "A Man's Man."

Dressing Habits and Social Life: "Normal" male life. The ideas of "dressing" or "sex change" are personally foreign

and may/may not unpleasant. Does not identify as anything but male.

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Totally heterosexual. May have high to medium libido.

Cogiati Score (Average): if taken--would reflect a score of -650 to -376, and more likely -450 to -525.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Not considered.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Not considered.

Psychotherapy: Not wanted. Mostly unneeded, except in certain cases not related to gender issues.

Remarks: Includes the vast majority of all people.

Dressing Habits and Social Life: Normal male life. May get a "kick" from "dressing". Not truly TG/TV. Does

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Mostly heterosexual. Rarely bisexual. Masturbation with fetish.

Cogiati Score (Average): -375 to -121. May range from -450 to 0.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Not considered.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Not considered.

Psychotherapy: Not wanted. Mostly unnecessary, except in certain cases.

Remarks: Only a sporadic, usually sexual interest in "dressing". Rarely has a female name when "dressed".

Gender "feeling" : Predominately masculine. May have/show some minor feminine traits.

Dressing Habits and Social Life: Lives as a man. Dresses periodically. May dress under male clothes.

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Usually heterosexual. May be bisexual or homosexual. "Dressing" and

Cogiati Score (Average): -120 to 99. May range from -225 to 130.

Conversion Operation (SRS): May consider in fantasy. If so, usually forced. Otherwise rejected.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Rarely interested/not indicated.

Psychotherapy: Might be successful in favorable environment. Usually unnecessary.

Remarks: May imitate male & female double or dual personality with male and female names.

Gender "feeling" : Masculine (but with less conviction)

Dressing Habits and Social Life: "Dresses" constantly or as often as possible. May/maynot live and be

accepted as a woman. Usually dresses under male clotheing.

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Heterosexual except when dressed. Dressing gives sexual satisfaction,

relief of perceived gender discomfort. Common to purge and relapse.

Cogiati Score (Average): 100 to 249. May range from 80 to 300.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Usually rejected but the idea is attractive.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Attractive as an experiment. May help to reduce libido.

Psychotherapy: If attempted, may be/may not be successful as to cure. Mostly unsuccessful if forced.

Remarks: Usually assumes a double or dual personality. Trend may be toward Transgenderism.

Gender "feeling”: Uncertain. Wavers between CD and TV. May reject "gender".

Dressing Habits and Social Life: "Dresses" often as possible with insufficient relief of gender discomfort.

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Generally Heterosexual, with asexual or autoerotic tendencies.

Cogiati Score (Average): 250 to 389. May range from 230 to 410.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Somewhat attractive but usually not required.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Attractive. May try therapy without medical supervision.

Psychotherapy: May be sought for guidance, usually refused and usually not successful if forced.

Remarks: Social life dependant on circumstances. Often identifies as "transgenderist".

Gender "feeling”: Uncertain. Wavers between TG and TS. Usually rejects birth sex. Always rejects birth gender.

Dressing Habits and Social Life: "Dresses" often as possible with insufficient relief of gender discomfort. May

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Libido medium to low. Generally asexual or autoerotic. Usually (but not

Cogiati Score (Average): 390 to 474. May range from 350 to 525.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Attractive but not required. May choose to live "full time" without SRS.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Needed for comfort, emotional balance and general well being.

Psychotherapy: May seek if desiring to live"full time." Otherwise often refused and generally unsuccessful.

Remarks: Usually identifies as member of opposite gender. May identify as "transsexual".

S/VI - True Transsexual - Medium Intensity

Gender "feeling”: Feminine. May feel as if "Trapped" in a male body.

Dressing Habits and Social Life: Lives and works as a woman if possible. Insufficient relief from "dressing".

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Medium to low libido. Asexual, autoerotic, or passive homosexual activity.

May have active homosexual activity. May be/have been married and have children.

Cogiati Score (Average): 475 to 549. May range from 425 to 589.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Usually requested. May not always be obtained.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Needed for a substitute for, or preliminary to, SRS operation.

Psychotherapy: Rejected, unless seeking cure. May allow some psychological guidance.

Remarks: Operation hoped for and worked toward, and often (but not always) attained.

Gender "feeling”: Feminine. Total "psycho-sexual" inversion.

Dressing Habits and Social Life: Usually lives & works as a woman. No relief from "dressing". Gender

discomfort intense, and may be painful at times.

Sex Object Choice and Sex Life: Intensely desires relations with normal male as a "female." Later libido low.

Heterosexual, bisexual or gay/lesbian identification. May be/may have been married and have children.

Cogiati Score (Average): 550 to 650. May range from 500 to 650.

Conversion Operation (SRS): Urgently requested and usually attained.

Hormone Therapy/Estrogen Therapy: Required for partial relief.

Psychotherapy: Psychological guidance or psychotherapy for symptomatic relief only. Not always successful.

Remarks: Despises her male sex organs. Strong danger of genital self-mutilation or even suicide if too long