This really hit me. I don't think the male therapists I have had have understood this at all in any way shape or form. They just couldn't relate no matter how much I explained or talked about what it is like to live in a female body. Not their fault at all, but it is nice now to talk about this with a female and have her understand. Struggling with an eating disorder is a huge issue for me and it is helpful to have someone really understand the WHY of it. Not saying all males can't understand, but it isn't an issue they usually deal with.