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Historically, representation of trans women in media—including adult media—was controlled by outside directors and studios, often leaning into harmful stereotypes. The rise of solo platforms (like OnlyFans or Fansly) allows trans creators to: Marisol set down her mug and walked to the back room
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Trans activists began to demand: Why should we support marriage equality when trans people can't even use a public bathroom?