Some interesting ideas here about possible underlying causes of autogynephilia

http://www.oocities.org/transsexual_analysis/

and about what might link the two types of MtF described by Blanchard: 'emasculation trauma’.

connections also to feminist ideas about gender, and how masculinity can be harmful to men

How many men have experienced the kind of ‘trauma’ that can be induced by failure to live up to masculine ideals - but found some other way of coping than transition?

What does it mean to ‘become a man’?

Toughen up, eh?

Links between trauma ans sexuality

Phobics, Pragmatists, and Accepters

The trouble with Blanchard and Bailey

Stigma and stereotypes