A shemale is a man who has undergone surgery and now has breasts. However, a complete gender reassignment did not take place. The penis is still there.
A shemale belongs to the group of queer people. This is a person who was born a man and over time has decided to have breast surgery. A complete Gender reassignment did not take place, however. Because: the Penis is still there.
Sometimes this is merely an "intermediate state". Some men who realise over time that they actually belong to the female sex approach their true gender in stages. For others, it is still important to have a penis.
Especially in the context of shemales, it is also true that they are the sexual diversity of the people in an impressive way. Because: the boundaries between men and women are becoming more and more blurred here. Some of those affected do not want to be pigeonholed. They prefer to live the way they feel most comfortable - sometimes as queer with breasts and a penis.
In some cases, the desire to penetrate during sex also ensures that a (born) man does not separate from his Tail would like to separate. Fortunately, this is not necessary in a tolerant, open society. Gender cannot be divided into "black" or "white". Instead, said diversity offers people the chance to be what they want without having to fixate on conventions or the like.
However, shemales are always well advised to be honest with their date partners. Depending on their preferences, it may be that they are extremely taken with the shemale.