It seems I have a rather novel viewpoint on this, and I'm rather surprised I'm the only TS to reply ^_^

Its not often someone else brings up the subject in an open manner like this so its quite refreshing when it happens.

For me, gender has no bearing on my role. Both before and after I decided to make my change I was a submissive. I tried being a switch/top, and while I'm technically competent at it, its not something I enjoy or get any fulfillment from.

Although, thats not to say it might not change(even moreso) in the future. Considering the changes I'm going through now, the thought of me being the one cracking the whip in a few years isn't that far out there either...