Community-led organizations such as GLAAD and Stonewall recommend using terms like "trans," "transgender," "trans man," or "trans woman" instead of outdated or offensive slang.

The history of how transgender people have been portrayed visually and narratively has evolved from sensationalism to more nuanced storytelling. HRC | Glossary of Terms - Human Rights Campaign

Terms like "transsexual" were common in medical contexts in the late 20th century but have largely been replaced by "transgender" in general usage, though some individuals still reclaim them. History of Transgender Representation