Reimer later went public with his story to discourage similar medical practices .
Academic sexologist Milton Diamond later reported that Reimer failed to identify as female since the age of 9 to 11 , making the transition to living as a male at age 15 .
Reimer later went public with Reimer 's story to discourage similar medical practices .
Academic sexologist Milton Diamond later reported that Reimer failed to identify as female since the age of 9 to 11 , making the transition to living as a male at age 15 .