The 60-year-old model first appeared in the magazine in 1981, a year before News of the World outed her as transgenderAfter attempting suicide, Caroline found her confidence again and eventually revisited the popular magazineShe explained how she saved up for sexual reassignment surgery on her own by working as a showgirlSpeaking to Daily Mail Online, Caroline praised 'beautiful' Caitlyn's courage, but noted that she hopes she isn't taking things too quickly
As the first transgender woman to have her own pictorial in Playboy, Caroline Cossey has broken boundaries and fought tirelessly for the transgender community. And while she is thrilled by the outpouring of love and support for Caitlyn Jenner, the former Bond girl has admitted that she is worried the reality star is moving too fast with her transition.
When Caitlyn made her debut on the cover of Vanity Fair in June, unfounded rumors that she had already undergone gender reassignment surgery began to swirl. But as a transgender woman who went through countless and lengthy psychological evaluations before she completed her transition, Caroline has admitted to Daily Mail Online that she is 'praying [Caitlyn] hasn't had surgery' just yet.
'She looks amazing,' Caroline said. 'But everything is being done in such a rushed hurry.'
She's the first: Caroline Cossey was the first openly transgender woman to appear in Playboy. Having already done one shoot in 1981, she posed again in 1991, nearly a decade after News of the World exposed her
Guidelines for sexual reassignment surgery (SRS) vary from country to country, and Caroline explained that a candidate typically has to undergo psychological testing, and wait at least a year before being approved for sexual reassignment surgery.
However, she imagines that someone with extreme wealth, like Caitlyn, would be able to find a way to bypass these requirements.
Recalling the detailed and incredibly personal questioning she had to undergo before being able to proceed with gender reassignment surgery, Caroline explained that during Caitlyn's powerful interview with Diane Sawyer in April, the athlete, who maintained she is attracted to women, was not asked whether she got sexually aroused when dressing in women's clothes.
'That's the first thing they asked,' she said of starting the SRS process. 'They try to deter you from surgery.'
Caroline said there is a huge difference between being transgender and being a transvestite, and while there is 'absolutely nothing wrong' with being a transvestite, confusion can lead to a painful surgery and a lifetime of regret.
'She is beautiful. She looks amazing,' Caroline said of Caitlyn. 'I just want to make sure she is not going down the wrong road.'
Caroline is not only protective of Caitlyn, she is worried about the countless others who may be rushing into SRS as a result of the increased public awareness about transgender people.
Source : Daily Mail
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