There are two terms that get confused a lot, so we’d like to take a second to clear up some confusion. Transgender vs transsexual. Many people think they are the same thing. But they aren’t. Transgender is a broader term (whereas transsexual is an older medical term - still preferred by some) used to describe people who identify as a gender different to the one they were assigned to at birth. To make it more clear, this is more a matter of identity than sexuality. Gender identity is determined by more than just your physiology. Culture, behavior, activities and other societal aspects all contribute to gender identity. Many transgender men and women will take hormones or undergo surgery to transition into their identity. Other cannot or will not do this. The long and the short of it is, be respectful and call people what they ask you to call them. There are stacks upon stack of research papers, books, films, art, theater productions, magazines that go into the topic more fully. So if you’re interested keep reading, if not then simply honor people’s requests.
Wet look clothing and lingerie are often seen in the Gothic and BDSM scenes. They sometimes accompany lace, corsets, and fishnets, but are often worn minimally and with revealing cuts. They can be bought at most sex shops or in fantasy lingerie sections. Wet look clothes hug the figure tightly and are generally thin and smooth- hence the name. They also tend to carry temperatures quickly, so they augment the stimulation of getting hot and heavy with someone. They are great attire for role play, and tend to be the go-to uniforms for Tops and Dominatrixes. If you're new to the sex club/party scene, and aren't sure how you want to handle the dress code; the wet look is a simple and sexy option that will get you through the door for sure. If you're in to wet look clothing, also check out: Catsuits, Latex Fetish, Spandex
In Paris in the 1970s, men performing in female costumes became popular for their bawdy and audacious performances. Thus birthing the era of the infamous drag queen. Of course, homophobia came rushing in to stigmatize them, but actually these men were not necessarily gay or genderqueer. There were just good-humored performers. Today, crossdressing and drag are totally different things. Drag is used for performance and public figures, while crossdressing is normally a casual or private practice in a person's life. Both men and women engage in these activities and both groups involve any number of sexual orientations. As the fabulous RuPaul says "We're born naked, the rest is all drag." Porn has had a tendency to confuse all this with outrageous stereotypes. Terms, like "ladyboy" among others, aren't considered respectful by most people outside of the industry. The most important thing to know is that sex isn't gender and gender isn't sexual orientation.