Autogynephilia (AGP)

Coined by shrink Ray Blanchard, this is when a guy gets turned on by imagining himself as a chick, fantasizing that he's the woman. Blanchard and Dr. Anne A. Lawrence (who is an AGP), point out it's super common among straight or bi dudes who cross-dress or transition to female, driving their urge to go femme. It's not about being into other guys; that's a whole different ballgame. AGP is rooted in a straight man's opposite-sex attraction - but turned inward, like boomerang. Majority of AGPs have led very conventionally hyper-masculine lives and careers prior to transitioning later in life. Once you see it, you can't unseen it.

After diving into Ray Blanchard's research, Jake figured his thrill from slipping into lingerie and fantasizing as a woman was classic Autogynephilia (AGP) —not a gay thing, just his brain's quirky wiring.

Autogynephilia (AGP) by SanFran-Psych0 November 11, 2025