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Part 2: TS Madison: A Lot of Men Dating Trans Women Still Call Themselves "Straight"
Part 1: TS Madison on Transitioning at 17 Using Illegal Hormones, Prostituting After Getting Fired
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In this VladTV conversation, TS Madison reflects on her evolution from underground internet star and sex worker to mainstream media figure, while unpacking changing language around trans identity for cisgender viewers navigating respectful terms. Madison explains why she once used “transsexual,” how “transgender” became the broader term she learned through visibility from Laverne Cox, Carmen Carrera and other women in media, and why labels like “tranny” and “she-male” may not offend her personally but are hurtful and objectifying for many in the community. She also discusses “ladyboy” in the context of Thailand, Buddhist culture and social acceptance, contrasting it with America’s Christian-influenced attitudes. The interview traces her viral rise on social media and Vine, her influence on RuPaul’s Drag Race, World of Wonder, Logo TV and Viacom, plus her work with We TV’s The TS Madison Experience, Fox Soul, Drew Barrymore and Tosh.0.
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