Keith Caputo, formerly known as Mina Caputo, lead singer and co-founder of the band Life Of Agony, recently opened up about his decision to “detransition” and reclaim his male identity. This decision marks a return to its “authentic me”after more than a decade of public life as Mina.
A personal decision after years of reflection
Last November, Keith announced he would live as a man again, saying his gender dysphoria was “cured” and that he had been off all hormone treatment for about seven years.
In a recent interview with Buck Angel, he shared the reasons behind this change: “After 17 years of hormone therapy, it was becoming incredibly difficult for me. My body was changing, my mind too, and I found myself in a state of clarity I had never experienced. I realized the treatment was doing more harm than good, robbing me of my libido, my energy and plunging me into deep anxiety.”
Keith explains that this decision is not a criticism of transgender care, but a reflection on his own journey: “I’m talking about myself. I’m a very intuitive person, and I knew the treatments weren’t working for me.”
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A return to oneself
Keith also announced that he had scheduled a procedure to remove his breast implants, scheduled for January 28, 2025. He describes the decision as a step toward a more balanced and authentic version of himself: “When people call me Mina or use the pronoun ‘she’, I feel a form of dysphoria. There was a total reversal in my perception. I’m at a point where I’m very confident in the decisions I make for my body and my mind.”
Keith still recognizes the presence of feminine energy within him and remains open to exploring this part of his identity in certain contexts: “I am a rebel at heart. I played with my gender for this reason. But now I’m at a stage where I feel mentally at peace.”
A journey marked by traumas and discoveries
Keith also spoke about his childhood traumas that influenced his journey: “I grew up surrounded by gentle, intelligent women, but the men in my family were very abusive. I think that explains why I always wanted to get closer to feminine softness and sensitivity.”
Despite these challenges, he says he has found a balance and mental clarity he had never experienced before: “I am returning to my authentic gender, the one I am now comfortable in inside my body.”
