I tried being curious about “Shemale AI”… and here’s my honest take

You know what? Words matter. That term is a slur toward trans women. It hurts. I won’t use it. I’ll say “trans woman” instead. That’s basic respect. So if an app markets with that word, that’s already a red flag for me.
For my full play-by-play of that first encounter, you can read this longer breakdown of the test run.

But let me explain what I look for in any AI tool that makes adult content or art about real people’s bodies. The bar should be high. Safety first. Dignity first.
Recent investigative reporting on the ethics of AI pornography underscores why those priorities matter so much.

Quick note on language (because it sets the tone)

  • The slur you typed has a long, ugly history.
  • It reduces trans women to a fetish.
  • If an app uses that word in tags or menus, it tells you how it sees people. Not as people.

That’s not a small thing. It shapes the whole product.

What a respectful AI tool should do, bare minimum

  • Use clear, kind labels: “trans woman,” not slurs.
  • Allow safe filters you can toggle (with warnings), and make those filters clear.
  • Show consent-forward design. No deepfakes. No minors. No harassment.
  • Offer easy privacy settings. Local save, wipe history, secure cloud.
  • Explain how the model was trained. Not every detail, but at least a plain summary.
  • Give control: style, lighting, body diversity, realistic faces, not just one “template body.”

Seems basic, right? But many tools miss even half of this.

Real examples that stood out to me

  • Stable Diffusion models: Open community hubs host many NSFW models. On those hubs, some tags still use the slur. When folks switch to “trans woman” in prompts, the outputs shift. Less cartoonish. Less “one-body-fits-all.” More human. You can see it in user galleries: faces look softer, fashion changes, and the pose choices get less “shock value” and more normal. Language steers the model.

  • Midjourney: It blocks explicit adult content. Not perfect, but the refusal system makes a point. The app explains limits and keeps the line firm. Clarity helps.

  • Lensa’s “Magic Avatars” moment: Many women said it sexualized them without asking for that look. That case wasn’t about trans tags, but it shows a common pattern. AI can tilt toward fetish, fast. If an app doesn’t fix that bias, it keeps doing harm.

  • Community etiquette: On some Stable Diffusion prompt guides, people push respectful tags. Things like “realistic skin,” “soft lighting,” “fashion shoot,” “trans woman,” “portrait.” The results get less extreme. Less mockery. That’s not magic. It’s better inputs and better defaults.

When an app uses the slur in its name

This one’s tough. I get that some people think it’s “just marketing.” But if a tool banks on a slur, here’s what often follows:

  • Tag menus use the same word all over.
  • Body styles look copied and flat—one narrow look, one set of poses.
  • No real content warnings. No consent guardrails.
  • A “NSFW-first” layout that hides its own risks.
  • Vague notes about training data. Or no notes at all.

The pattern shows up across more than one app. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

How the images actually look (and why that matters)

  • With respectful tags: skin tone variance shows up; faces look different; fashion and hair feel personal; poses look like real shoots.
  • With slur tags: outputs lean to extreme curves, odd anatomy, and rubbery skin. It’s the “fetish factory” look. Fast, cheap, and hollow.

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And yes, sometimes the model hallucinates parts. That’s not a joke; it’s a sign the training was messy and the prompts were rough.

Adult AI is not a toy. Here are the real risks:

For a broader look at how society measures whether AI can pass as human—and why that matters for dignity—you can check out the Botprize competition.

  • Deepfake abuse: putting a face where it never consented.
  • Privacy leaks: cloud saves without clear controls.
  • Bias lock-in: the model “learns” to disrespect a group and repeats it.

Investigative opinion pieces have warned that AI systems are already being leveraged to create synthetic images of child sexual abuse, a practice that can retraumatize survivors and complicate law-enforcement efforts.

A decent app fights these. A slur-branded app? Most don’t.

What I check before I’d trust any adult AI tool

  • Language: Are the tags and menus respectful?
  • Filters: Are there real NSFW controls and warnings?
  • Consent rules: Do they forbid deepfakes and minors, and enforce it?
  • Disclosure: Do they say how the model was trained, even in simple terms?
  • Control: Can I set a wide range of looks, not just one body?
  • Privacy: Can I export local only? Can I delete fast? Is history off by default?

If three or more of those are missing, I back away. No hard feelings—just no.

Who might still use a tool like that?

Some people want fast, flashy pictures. I get the pull. But fast doesn’t mean okay. If the app can’t respect people in the menu, it won’t respect them in the model.
For a side-by-side comparison with other “NSFW” generators, see my candid review of the so-called “best nude AI” tools—and what I actually rely on instead.

So, do you really want art built on a slur? Does that feel good in your gut?

My bottom line

I can’t recommend any app that uses that word in its name or tags. Language is design. Design becomes behavior. Behavior becomes harm.

If you want AI images of trans women that feel human:

  • Use respectful prompts.
  • Choose tools that explain their limits.
  • Look for privacy and consent-first choices.
  • Support creators and communities that say the word “woman” without a wink.

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That’s it. Simple, not easy. But worth it.