My story

[genderless (imported)]

I believe I've been called to be a eunuch. In the bible it is considered an honor to be one, especially if you do it yourself. I've done much of the research already and am quite informed about the risks. I'm at such a point in my life where I feel I can do without my genitals, both testicles and penis.

My goal is to have no genitals and have almost full body hair removal as well. Sort of a true child of God look. I'm fairly spiritual if you haven't guessed already.

Although I will remain in the gender identity of a male; I would like to get the estrogen therapy and grow some small breasts as well and maybe even on some occasions to wear some womens clothing like maybe a skirt.

Maybe this is just a touch of a intersex trait. I don't really want to pass as a women.

The trick is getting it done.

[Uncle Flo (imported)]

I don't doubt your reasons or your research. And it would be hypocritical of me to suggest that one can not have a life without genitals. As a practical matter I know several people who have attempted or done autocastration. The results have been uniformly unhappy. Professional intervention has been needed every time. Near death (avoided by only the slimmest of margins) has even been a result. Therefore, I would urge you NOT to try any such measures by yourself. Be very careful, you can not realize your ambitions if you do not survive. --FLO--

[Kangan (imported)]

I don't doubt your reasons or your research. And it would be hypocritical of me to suggest that one can not have a life without genitals. As a practical matter I know several people who have attempted or done autocastration. The results have been uniformly unhappy. Professional intervention has been needed every time. Near death (avoided by only the slimmest of margins) has even been a result. Therefore, I would urge you NOT to try any such measures by yourself. Be very careful, you can not realize your ambitions if you do not survive. --FLO--

Uncle Flo makes a good point. Removal of the penis is definitely not a DIY operation. There are many large blood vessels involved - you risk bleeding to death.

Google "Origen" for an example of a religious person's self-castration. However, I'd have to make a counter argument that the admonition in the Bible to "be fruitful and multiply" would be impossible if you became an eunuch. Just because you hate your genitals doesn't mean that God does too.

[genderless (imported)]

Actually, I think "be fruitful and multiply" was in reality a sort of commission to help bring about the end times. The four horseman is a sign of overpopulation when they show up. That is how it has worked in the past with more local settings. Just my opinion of course.

And no, I won't be removing anything just all by myself.

[joydivision_27 (imported)]

Just because you hate your genitals doesn't mean that God does too.

Beautifully put.

Sometimes it is very difficult to discern between God and a fetish.

And I mean no disrespect to either you or God by that comment.

We humans are extremely complicated beigns. I personally see nothing wrong with personal beliefs, fixations, or fetishes.

My only objections come when any of the above harm oneself or others.

If you want to be genderless -- by all means please pursue it, but with throughtful care.

The Bible too, is complicated. On one hand it encourages fruitful multiplication (ironic in m,y case, because I am a fruit -- which has thus far impeded multiplication -- just can't seem to get pregnant, dammit!).

On another hand, it admonishes "If your eye offends you, pluck it out."

In this case 'offend' means 'to cause one to sin.'

So .... if thine genitals causeth thee to sin -- then pluck them off.

But safely, please .......

[Paolo]

Welcome to the Boards, or the zoo, Genderless.

How you interpret God, or lack thereof, is up to YOU, and no one else.

If HE works for you, whoever HE is, then by all means, have at it.

Do what you must to be happy in this life - but do do it wisely and safely and hang around.

[Bagoas (imported)]

The command to "Be fruitful and multiply" was delivered to the first living creatures on an UNINHABITED planet. There should have been a "sunset clause" as it is obvious that unlimited reproduction is physically impossible on a planet of finite size, and, obviously, highly undesirable long before all of the habitable surface area is saturated with organisms.

[genderless (imported)]

Well said. We will probably never attain zero population growth. Our minds are on sex way too much.

[Bagoas (imported)]

Matthew 19:12 states that "...there be those who have made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's sake." This statement is made without comment, favourable or unfavourable. The following sentence: "He that is able to receive it, let him receive it." has nothing to do with there being those who have made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's sake. It refers to an earlier discussion of the desirability of marriage.

[Kangan (imported)]

The command to "Be fruitful and multiply" was delivered to the first living creatures on an UNINHABITED planet. There should have been a "sunset clause" as it is obvious that unlimited reproduction is physically impossible on a planet of finite size, and, obviously, highly undesirable long before all of the habitable surface area is saturated with organisms.

Tell that to the Mormons and the Catholics.... doh. Oops - forgot about the "Right to Life" idiots....