I never knew my hunky boyfriend was born a girl but now we plan to start a family

Charlotte Urie, 20, had no clue that buff Kieran Moloney had not always been a boy, and they are planning her pregnancy
 
Madly in love and convinced she had found the perfect man, one woman was shocked to learn her boyfriend's deepest secret - he was born a GIRL.

And it is not difficult to see how Charlotte Urie, 20, had no clue that her handsome new beau, Kieran Moloney was born a female called Ciara.

With his chiselled jawline and bulging biceps Kieran would not look out of place on a Hollywood red carpet.

For years the 23-year-old kept his sex-swap a secret, until he met Charlotte in 2012.

Despite the shocking revelation, the couple are stronger than ever, and are now hoping to get married and start a family -using Kieran's best friend as a sperm donor.


Charlotte, a barista from Camden, London, says: "I would never have guessed Kieran's secret, but as soon as he told me he'd been born a girl it didn't matter to me. I was surprised, but I love him for who he is and see him as a man.

"He's very masculine and has a great body, but he's also my best friend. I never had any concerns about dating someone transgender. Biology doesn't matter."

Kieran, originally from New Zealand, but now living in London, says: "When I first met Charlotte I was blown away by her beauty, but I was terrified of how she'd react if she found out I used to be a girl. I needed to know I could trust her, before I revealed my secret.

"Other girlfriends have been ashamed of who I am, but when I told Charlotte, she was so accepting.

Kieran added: "So many girlfriends before had been embarrassed by me and I didn't want any more rejection. I felt such a connection to Charlotte I didn't want her to end the relationship. So when she reacted like it was nothing, I felt so relieved. Finally I met someone who liked me for me."

Kieran has been living as a man for seven years and after having a double mastectomy at 20, finally feels comfortable in his own skin.

He was unhappy with his gender aged four, and had no interest in girlie things - bursting into tears if his Mum put him in a dress.

When Kieran started primary school, he became a target for bullies. And when puberty hit, the teenager's confusing feelings escalated.

He said: "I hated seeing my breasts develop and I was jealous of the boys at school when their voices dropped and they started shaving. I hated being a girl." 

He says: "I started taking hormone tablets which lowered my voice and gave me more body hair. I loved the changes."

Kieran's family supported him and his mum Bronagh Moloney, 49, a nurse, began calling him her son.

By 17, fine hairs started to grow on Kieran's face and with a rigorous gym workout, Kieran's body was transforming into a man's.

In November 2009, aged 18, Kieran started monthly testosterone injections and, two years later, had a £5k double mastectomy, paid for by his mum.

He remembers: "When I saw the results I felt euphoric. I finally had a man's upper body, something I'd only dreamed about."

Smitten Charlotte said: "Kieran's my soulmate and we'd be the best parents. We'll explain his background to our kids when they're old enough they'll have two loving parents, that's the most important thing.