Vinny's story is very unique.
This young person has spent tens of thousands of dollars
in an effort to become a genderless alien.
Vinny's journey into another galaxy
has understandably been quite a challenge.
Talk to us about your point
in starting this and what your goal is.
In my community as in the queer and gay community,
and the trans community, I found myself
not really connecting to either,
more into a gender non-binary.
So you wanna be sexless.
Yeah, I've looked into removing
my genitals completely with different doctors.
Like a sexual un-assignment.
No nipples, I looked into removing my belly button,
just to give it kind of more of like
that sci-fi sexy kinda like look.
Also because these are bodily modifications
that aren't commonly done, they aren't commonly practiced.
I'm happy to report that people
have said no to you, right?
Yeah, they scurry off
and they get like a little scared and nervous.
You're at the point now, Vinny,
where you're looking overseas?
Yeah, even most ___ sexual reassignment
procedures are done overseas just because it is cheaper
and it's more commonly done in places such as Thailand.
I have to say, first, Vinny, it really concerns me
when you talk about going overseas.
Any good physician in America
is going to want you to be treated
by somebody like me for a year,
get a second opinion,
Real-life training.
Real-life training, but, and let me tell you why that is.
Number one, irreversible, right?
Yes.
Is there any part of you that thinks
that maybe someday you would regret it?
Absolutely.
Okay, okay good.
With the people that I've talked to,
I would be crazy to be so extremist
to say that I haven't been like what am I gonna do
when I'm 60 and like something goes wrong.
Is this worth it?
But it is.
It's not more or less that I'm reconsidering it,
it's just the accepting
what would happen after the procedure
like you're amputating limbs.
That's an entirely, like, psychology in itself.
Remember, sex is usually between your legs,
gender is between your ears, right?
It's rooted in the brain.
Amen.
Yes, thank you.
But the brain is also very, very complex
and we have to see what is this really about?
Vinny, thank you for sharing your story
with us
Of course.
We, regardless of what you choose in life,
we hope you make the right choice,
but more importantly, that you stay safe.
(applause)
