: Academic papers like "Erotic representations of gender diversity" note that terms like "shemale" are frequently associated with adult content and erotic representations.

: Critics like Julia Serano analyze how media depictions often rely on "deceptive" or "pathetic" tropes, ignoring the distinction between a trans woman's identity and the "hyperfeminine" images often marketed.

: The term is occasionally used in adult-oriented fan fiction stories , often as a category for specific plot themes.

In the commercial space, high-quality photographic prints and art portfolios use this terminology to categorize and sell digital and physical media:

: Some technical and scientific papers from RSC Publishing appear in search results with unrelated, suggestive URL strings, though the content itself is strictly scientific (e.g., discussing microfiber pollution or metal-organic frameworks ).

: The essay "Walking on the Wild Side" documents the late 20th-century emergence of specific sexual desires and the subsequent growth of related internet pornography. Commercial Art & Photography

: Online marketplaces like eBay frequently list "high-quality" glossy photographs and collector prints featuring trans and "shemale" art models. Other Uses

Scholars and critics have explored the terminology and depictions of trans women in media and pornography: