Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who monopolized headlines for her participation in women’s sports, has been seen again in the center of the controversy. This time, in a luxury gym, where, according to reports, Thomas was expelled from the female locker room after an incident with another user of the gym.

According to Fuentes, a client noticed that Thomas still seemed to have male genitals, which prompted her to request the gym management to investigate the matter. The client, uncomfortable, allegedly suggested that Thomas move to the male wardrobe, claiming that Thomas “is not a real woman” and that she still has male attributes.

The gym management intervened quickly after the complaint, issuing a statement that impacted many. As reported, the statement said: “Take it to the male wardrobe, she is not a real woman, she still has …”. After this, Thomas was forbidden to enter the gym, and management took the controversial measure of prohibiting access to facilities.

Thomas, on the other hand, refused to access the inspection request and expressed his dissatisfaction with the management of the situation. Surprisingly, he decided to take action and request that the woman who filed the complaint be expelled from the gym.

The incident has generated an intense debate on the inclusion of transgender people in specific gender spaces, especially with regard to privacy and comfort. While some believe that the gym response was discriminatory, others consider that it was necessary to guarantee the safety and comfort of all gym members.

As history develops, important questions about the rights of transgender people in public spaces are raised and the complexity of balancing inclusion with personal comfort. The gymnasium’s decision to prohibit Thomas entry has generated a wave of reactions of both supporters and detractors of the movement for the rights of transgender people, which highlights the struggles facing transgender people in many areas of society.