Dressing for the thrill of it or for a purpose?

[docrobbysherry]

That is the question? When I began and for about the next 15+ years it was for the excitement, thrill, and novelty of it, mostly!

But, that has changed over the last 10 years. Now, my dressing is purpose driven. I only dress for photo shoots, outings, or try on sessions. And, that old, familiar, pleasurable stimulation rarely kicks in while I'm concentrating on what I'm doing rather than relaxing and absorbing the distracting sensations that come with dressing. Sometimes after I finish a shoot those old sensations hit me.
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But, not so often.

Anyone else relate?

[Natalie5004]

Well, I am feeling normal in Natalie's clothes. Maybe I am doing this too often.

[stefcd1]

For me, it is for the thrill. Just can't explain how exciting it feels to be out in public completely as female, dining, trying on dresses, looking through bras and panties, etc. A counselor told me it is my way of playing. Don't really care what it is, just feels so good.

[Fiona_44]

I live full time as a woman so for me it is my way of life.

[ReallyLauren]

in the beginning it was the thrill for me. I interpreted it as a sexual thrill back then but now as I look back, more educated and self aware, it was probably a high level of gender euphoria. Now, it's just a matter of authenticity by being my real self as I go about my everyday business.

[kimdl93]

I have no purpose beyond feeling at ease.

[Georgina]

I have two sets of clothes, male for work and female for leisure. I wear both during the week but at weekends it is usually total female. I have met other cd while dressed and also some male and female friends. Next month I will have my first outing among the public.

[SuzyZahn]

`purpose driven`,,,,Hmm,,,many delightful out comes there at times.

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Is there a too much?

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Its wonderful to get to the point as when in fem attire one feels `normal`,,,`at ease`

[Claire_with_a_twist]

So, I love dressing as a women and I do it for me. The purpose is to sooth the "female" itch inside me that wants to come out. I have always been like this since I was a kid. I have contemplated HRT's, but I got married and I love my wife and I know she isn't into "women" per-say.

[Jessica Secret]

In my case it's probably both. I love romantic lingerie, it's incredibly thrilling to see and feel myself in it, and at the same time I also wear my most romantic lingerie to bed when I want to get my boyfriend sexually excited.

[Kitty S]

In the beginning it was for the thrill. I had a desire to wear lingerie and heels during our date night. After a while it progressed to skirts and makeup. Fast forward a year and I got my first dress. My wife has always been accepting and even encouraging, so once we decided to recommit in dresses it?s been full time. I feel it?s an expression of who I am. The purpose is simple I enjoy it

[Geena75]

There is a thrill to it anytime I get to really dress up. Occasions when I do, though, I usually have some purpose in mind, be it going to meet some other CDrs or going someplace specific or simply putting together an outfit and see how it looks. Still, there are times I work at coming up with that purpose because I want to dress up.

[alwayshave]

I dress for the thrill of it. There really is no purpose unless you count thrill as the purpose.

[Heather76]

The few times I wore my mom's bras and girdles as well as my 1st wife's pantyhose, it was definitely for the thrill of it. However, when I started CDing 3 1/2 years ago, it began as my current wife said something that reminded me of those adventures so many, many years ago. I don't know if I expected the same thrill or not because at just shy of age 75 and having survived prostate cancer surgery, I haven't had a true thrill since 2007. What I do know, is it took about a week of wearing panties to realize I liked them a whole lot more than my tighty whities. Now, a bit over 3 1/2 years into this CD journey, I can say with 100% certainty, I simply feel more comfortable and natural in panties, bras, nylons, forms, ladies' jewelry, and dresses than I ever feel when wearing my drab clothing. I only wish I could dress this way 24/7; but, as a longtime friend of mine says: "If wishes and buts were candy and nuts, what a Merry Christmas we'd have."

[Tip or Ozma]

Heather, your story is similar to mine. I have survived prostate cancer (radiation rather than surgery). I am a year older than you and my of twenty-nine years is accepting.

[Kelli_cd]

I really only under dress. I guess you could say there's some thrill involved. It's not a sexual thrill. It's just that knowing panties and a bra are the first things I put on in the morning makes me very happy. Every day starts off as a happy day.

[MarinaTwelve200]

Both, I suppose, primarily to relax and release STRESS, and secondarily for the thrills There IS an erotic element, but also it is fun to feel and look "pretty" and a further "challenge" to try different looks.

[AngelaGA]

It didnt start like that for me but it sure has become a stress release and sort of therapy when I become mentally stressed. I like to look at my outfits and see what combinations I can make.

[Kris Burton]

For me the allure of dressing up and feeling sexy cannot be denied, but the ability to take on a persona that lives in the moment and is free from all of my personal baggage at least for a little while is liberating and therapeutic. I find that to take that alter ego out into the real world and interact never gets old!

[Helen_Highwater]

Looking back, the earliest times of trying on femme things when young, I wasn't drawn to wearing them for the thrill although once on there was a certain excitement.

I would say that the lure of women's clothing had a deeper set appeal than thrill seeking and as time has passed any thrill has died away. Yes, going out can get the adrenaline going somewhat but that's not the clothes, it's more the adventure I'm undertaking.

If I had to pick an adjective it would more likely be comfort. Feeling of being in my natural state.

[Debs]

Thrill always !!!, Purpose to look gorgeous !!!!, lol bring it on girls !!!!

[SaraLin]

I guess I'd have to say "purpose."
I began this whole journey very young, because I felt "right" in feminine garb. My purpose is trying to look like I feel inside.

Sure, there was a certain "thrill" to it in the beginning, but it was more like the thrill a teenager gets from passing their driving test - FREEDOM!
And like the drivers' license, it's become more of a "regular" thing, but I still like it and can't imagine my life without it.

[Jillcder]

When Im out in public its for the thrill of it at home it is just pure enjoyment and relaxation.

[Sabine7]

I am dressing for purpose which is to feel like a woman and to become a woman for some time.
My feminized brain requires that. When already in a female mode I feel the thrill and a sweet accomplishment.
I think it is more about femininity itself than crossdressing in my case.

[Leah87]

Maybe it's because opportunities to dress are limited at the moment, but for me it's the thrill and excitement. There is, however, an underlying ongoing purpose which is to try, where and if possible, to improve my feminine appearance when said opportunities arise. Not sure if that makes any sense. I could've worded things a bit better, perhaps.