Got 5 minutes to spare?

[Samantha_Smile]

If you have, just wondering if you would mind filling in a survey I just put together in Google Docs.
Totally anonymous, nothing smutty.
Just curious.

If the response is good enough, I will post the results here for all to see, although I'm pretty sure you will be able to see yourself.
If not I will post results in a few weeks.

Linky https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGXTLnCa3W5CU1lLxkFT-VtsxMuj0MROXANWnFEN-g8/viewform?usp=send_form
Please comment in the thread if you respond or if you have any comments or questions.

Thanks guys

[Tracii G]

Gave it a look over and submitted a reply.

[Robin414]

Me too 😉

[TrishaTX]

I replied....thanks for asking!

[Stephania]

replied and submitted

[Ninna]

I replied, very funny poll!!

[Erica Marie]

Filled out the survey. Depends how deep you read into some of the questions. I myself would lean more towards needing to transition than just be comfortable crossdressing..

[Seana Summer]

Response submitted

Seana

[Abby Kae]

The shopping question needs to allow multiple answers, since many people do all types. :)

[toniloraine]

I took the survey

[Gretchen_To_Be]

Hi Samantha. I replied, thanks.

[Samantha_Smile]

Filled out the survey. Depends how deep you read into some of the questions. I myself would lean more towards needing to transition than just be comfortable crossdressing..

That's why I added the 'magic pill' questions at the end :)


The shopping question needs to allow multiple answers, since many people do all types. :)

Done




And thanks guys
Keep em coming

[chelyann]

i took it

[Annette_boy]

The Spouse question needs to have Widowed as an option . My late wife knew about my gender issues before we were married.
Hugs Annette.

[SharonDenise]

Took it!

[Yoshisaur]

I took the survey
was wondering if there was a specific reason you made it?

[Eryn]

I thought that the questions showed considerable thought. I'm looking forward to seeing the compiled results.

[Teresa]

Smile,
I took the test, I guess there may be a follow up but interesting all the same .

I'm just waiting for my free gift now or the call centre to ring to book an appointment for bra sizing !!

[sometimes_miss]

Done. Here are the additional characters needed to fill the reply.

[JeanetteX]

Done and replied

[Jessie James]

Questionnaire completed.

Jessie~☆

[Rachelakld]

done and submitted :)

[Paula DAngelo]

Took it.

[BOBBI G.]

Responded, though I have been living my life as a female for the last 2-1/2 years. Life is really good.

Bobbi

[Andrea Renea]

Survey taken.

[KristyE]

I replied, not broad enough questions. Hope this helps us understand.
Love KristyE

[Amanda James]

I had to guess at how much money I spend , I only know Canadian dollars . :)

[JessMe]

Survey taken! There were a few statistics that kinda surprised me in the field of responses so far... can't wait to see the final tally!

[Vintage4sarah]

Just completed this morning !

Thanks for posting

[Julie1123]

Great survey! Very much looking forward to seeing the final results.

[mykell]

took a guess on shopping costs, did not want to leave the page to look up conversions....

[Brandi01]

Survey completed.

[Athena_]

Survey taken and submitted.

[Jazzy Jaz]

That was fun!

[barbaraclothes]

Survey taken.. Thank you

[anna kate]

Completed the survey.

[wanagione]

I took it.

[Gypsy Sam]

Completed and reviewed the summary of respondents. Found the number of participants to be more at peace with cross dressing, and more relaxed about owning it to be higher than I would think. Well designed questionnaire that I will look forward to reviewing a larger participation.

[Samantha2015]

Done, submitted.

[Andrea_cd]

Survey answered thankyou for asking

[Heather_Shirly]

That was fun!

[Dusty815]

I took the survey and it was very interesting to see the other respondents answers.

[Bria]

I took the survey.

Hugs, Bria

[melanie206]

Well done! Results so far show we are a serious group of crossdressers. I'm glad I'm here.

[mechamoose]

Insightful...

249144

- MM

[Megan b]

Survey taken and submitted. That was fun.

[Alice K]

Done and very thought provoking

Alice

[Jeri Ann]

I did it.

[Debra Russell]

Took the survey......wouldn't it be fun for all who took it to meet and discuss it further............................Debra

[daviolin]

Took the survey. Do I get a gift certificate for Macy's, for complying? Haa Haa. Daviolin

[paulaprimo]

I took the survey... good luck with it!

[avant1465]

I took the survey,, then checked the accumulating results.... and was pleasantly surprised to see that I am damn-near "normal"!!!!

[sabrinaedwards]

I did complete the survey. One comment for you is that if I have the opportunity, I dress days on end. I do go periods of time where I do not have the opportunity to express my fem side.
Love, Sabrina

[Jodi]

done

jodi

[denese]

submitted and replied. interested to see the results

[mikayla1964]

I did it

[Chrissy1966]

All set. Completed

[reb.femme]

All done - I like the format.

Rebecca

[GinFizzieLizzie]

Submitted

[Keely]

I submitted mine. Looking forward to the results.

[Dana44]

I took the survey.

[RachelB.]

Did the survey.

[paula123]

i took the survey

[SANDRA MICHELLE]

Good survey, you got my reply.

[AbigailJordan]

okay, filled out the survey.. one question that needs some clarification to keep the results accurate would be the one asking how often do you dress. I feel it would be better if that question was split into two questions. a.. How often do you crossdress to the fullest extent (as described in question 6) and b.. how often do you engage in some degree of dressing that isn't covered by the previous question.

I had trouble answering the question correctly as I only dress fully maybe once a week or fortnight, and yet I wear "female" clothing even in drab mode, and always wear female underwear even in full drab for work etc. I answered daily, although I feel this has the potential to make my results look as though I'm a full time presenting female CD, which I'm not.

[Diane1950]

Got it covered

[Julie Denier]

Just submitted my response ... my answers to the spouse questions reflect that my wife does not know I am currently crossdressing.

[looking_good]

Took the survey - the questions were very thoughtful. I was also very interested in the results. Nicely done and highly recommended.

[Samantha Clark]

Count me in. Agree some questions could be improved, but good survey nonetheless.

[Allisa]

Did and done, submitted, not sure about the money question I don't know the exchange rate.

[Kandi Robbins]

All done!

[franlee]

It's done and I reviewed the percentages. I wasn't surprised.

[TerriM]

After completing the survey I thought how my answers have changed over the years. I first went out dressed in 1978 and over the years I have done things that I had dreamed about and things I thought I would never do.
Terri

[Candice June Lee]

I did it

[michelleddg]

Done! Great fun looking at the compiled results. Thanks for doing this...Hugs, Michelle

[Sarah Beth]

I completed and submitted the survey. On the questions of how much time that varies a lot for me at because it depends on what else is going on and where I am when I am dressed. I just picked a response that matched the time I normally get to spend fully dressed. I do wear nighties to sleep in and most every evening I wear panties and bra even if I don't get completely dressed.

[Sometimes Steffi]

okay, filled out the survey.. one question that needs some clarification to keep the results accurate would be the one asking how often do you dress. I feel it would be better if that question was split into two questions. a.. How often do you crossdress to the fullest extent (as described in question 6) and b.. how often do you engage in some degree of dressing that isn't covered by the previous question.

I had trouble answering the question correctly as I only dress fully maybe once a week or fortnight, and yet I wear "female" clothing even in drab mode, and always wear female underwear even in full drab for work etc. I answered daily, although I feel this has the potential to make my results look as though I'm a full time presenting female CD, which I'm not.


I had the same problem. I assumed fully dressed up" not "underdressed.

Pounds, I took a guess in $us, and estimated the conversion rate. I may have done it totally wrong.

Very nice survey, by the way.

[Cheryl James]

Thanks. That was fun, especially, seeing where my responses fit in with the other respondents.

[Natalie cupcake]

I took the survey it was fun learning more about me.:)

[iGenny]

I took the survey.

[StefaniLara]

That was fun. The only thing that got me stuck was how far I took my crossdressing. I go all out, except that I haven't used any type of forms or padding, yet. It's on my to-buy list. :)

[bstewart9901]

Just finished. I really enjoyed looking at the results so far. Very interesting.

[Robin777]

I took the survey and found it very well done. I also found the results interesting.

[steftoday]

Filled it out....but missed the results. Can you publish what you've collected?

[Tracy Hazel Lee]

Completed.

[flatlander_48]

S:

Completed!

A couple of points:

For me, my answer to the question about the 1st time is more complicated than the way it was posed. I selected 6-9 years, but that was a very limited experience. It was briefly experimenting with undergarments. After that, basically nothing happened for close to 50 years when I dressed and went out on Halloween. My 2nd dressing experience was 11 years after that and was complete (clothes, undergarments, jewelry, makeup, etc. during vacation). The 3rd was 11 months later and started a trend of going out dressed 2-3 times per month. I understand the interest in defining the 1st time, but I also think that the 1st time fully dressed and the 1st time dressed and out are also significant.

Also, a finer definition of how people shop might also be useful. Many people, including me, shop at thrift stores. Clearly they are "brick & mortar/store" as stated, but it is a very different experience from shopping in a Macy's, Sear's, Target, Wal-Mart, etc. Some go to thrift stores in order to minimize what they spend. Others go because it tends to be a very relaxed shopping experience. Anyway, people choose thrift stores for very different reasons compared to the reasons to patronize a department store.

DeeAnn

[Josie]

I completed the survey and found it very interesting.

[ShelbyDawn]

Took your poll and found the current results interesting. I liked that you included the magic pill questions. I do have to qualify the answer to the last one with a yes only if I could be in the body of an attractive woman because as I am, it would NOT be pretty. :)

[Lacy PJs]

Done!

You probably needed a few more options. For instance, there is quite a gap between wearing underwear and getting full-blown all dolled up.

Lacy PJs

[Samantha_Smile]

Done!

You probably needed a few more options. For instance, there is quite a gap between wearing underwear and getting full-blown all dolled up.

Lacy PJs

I didnt think there was much of a gap on this one.
I gave a few options, ascending in amount of attire.

To everyone else, dont worry too much about being super precise, Im only after the answer closest to the option provided.

Just wanted to say thanks again for the great turn out on replies.
Im going to let it run for a few weeks and get a wider sample number.

[Sheelah]

Done, Baby!
XOL

[Victoria Demeanor]

Okay I took the survey and I'm yup pretty much in the majority.

[stacycoral]

Sam, i have taken your survey, good job girl, hugs.

[Dorit]

Took the survey and saw the results. Thanks much!

[Loni]

one more reply,
but for the money part????? i live in the USofA so seeing as i do not know the money converson i voted the largest amount.

and have the cc bills to prove it 😍

[faltenrock]

replied and submitted, let us know what you intend to do with the outcome, thanks and greetings, Doreen

[prene]

I took it

[Ann WA]

I took it.

[Robyn-aus]

Survey done

[Samantha_Smile]

For all those querying currency conversion, £1 = $1.50 (aprox US).
If you're dying to know for sure, you can get accurate currency conversions on google itself or XE
https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=cr&ei=JGpIUuXkJInHswbB14GQBA#newwindow=1&safe=off&q=currency+converter

[Lauri K]

I went and completed the survey and the results were interesting.

Like others have asked what will the collected data be used for ? (just fun statistics, a book, etc)

[Jamie Hugs]

What a great survey, nice work. Xoxo

[Lacyfem]

For you, what is the purpose of this survey? I did complete it and it's interesting as it makes us answer questions about our love of dressing fem and why we do it. I often question why I love it so much which is why the question of taking a pill and waking up in the morning and having that feeling gone was something I couldn't answer because I think I don't want to give it up as it does satisfy a need I have. Good work putting it together.

[Martina]

All done and submitted.

[kinkyboots]

Done. Good questions :)

[Karine]

Done. Very good idea.

[Jennifer B]

Done. The results are very interesting. Almost all my answers were pretty much in common with the majority for each question.

[Isabella Ross]

Done. Great survey. Interesting to see the majority are like me...at peace, would not take the "shut it off" pill.

[Patty]

Submitted

[Talyla]

Took the survey. Nicely done.

[Adelaide]

Done & submitted.
Can't wait to see the results!

[Sometimes Steffi]

What's the trick to see the results?

[Davinnia]

I realise I'm an average crossdresser. Nearly all my answers were the ones with the biggest percentage agreeing, which is very reassuring.

[donnaS]

Taken and Survey says?

[notready4public]

I wasn't precisely sure about my reply about money spent as I am not sure of the exchange rate for GBP to USD so I just guessed. Last I knew, I think the pound was about $2.61USD. So at that approximate rate the 50 - 100 seemed about right. Recent purchases solely for me were shoes, some designer stockings, a couple of undergarments, and most recently (ordered online and hasn't arrived yet) a body stocking with a 'sleeve'. Oh, I almost forgot to add the satin gloves, 3 pairs (red, white, and black)! Most of which are from Wish.com.

[CindyR]

Submitted

[Maryesther M.]

Submitted. I found it interesting, but not very probing.

M.

[Hell on Heels]

Done and done!

[Hanlie]

Submitted!

[Lacey New]

Done - it will be interesting to see results

[Stephanie101]

submitted

[flatlander_48]

The age demographic was interesting. I guess that means we are mature ladies...

DeeAnn

[happyallie]

Completed. I would love to see the results.

[ReineD]

I would love to see the results.

Here they are, 421 responses as of August 13th, 3 pm central time.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGXTLnCa3W5CU1lLxkFT-VtsxMuj0MROXANWnFEN-g8/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm

Samantha, I answered but as my SO (the way he would answer them all) so as to not skew results. My SO doesn't participate here.

Did you post the link to the survey anywhere else? I ask because I wonder if you are able to access CDers who have not joined this site ... the type of CDer who is not interested in discussion forums and who basically dresses for fun to post pics and/or meet-up with like-minded individuals?

[Ronah]

All done - quite interesting. Will you publish the result?

[SandraB]

Completed.

[Robyn2006]

Done...!

[Jill_cd]

Done. Thanks for coming up with the survey.

[Samantha_Smile]

Did you post the link to the survey anywhere else? I ask because I wonder if you are able to access CDers who have not joined this site ... the type of CDer who is not interested in discussion forums and who basically dresses for fun to post pics and/or meet-up with like-minded individuals?

I have posted the survey in the forum sections of two other CD/TV/TG social sites which I frequent.
I might type up a blog piece next week and include the survey in that too (I'm long overdue a blog post :D)
Due to the number of active users both here and on other sites, I really would like to see up to a thousand responses, so please If you haven't already, just fill it in as it does only take 5 minutes.
Also if you could share that link too, that would be AWESOME!

Thanks again every one xx

[psion128]

I took the survey. Interestingly, it seems to hit all the target questions on point. (sending IM/PM on the survey.)

[Kaze_]

Interesting.

I'm in or near the majority on most applicable questions.

[Fi-Fi LeFemme]

Responded.
I quite like doing polls. You can give yourself an insight into yourself.

[alwayshave]

Filled out the survey.

[Traceyjo]

I enjoyed participating and thought the questions were very relevant. Love to see the results

[Carroll]

Completed!

[jazmine]

TOOK SURVEY! On the last question: I would take the pill to become female, only after my wife & my mom passes on to the after life(my dad already has) ...& I am still around for awhile. I could care less what my sister, the rest of the family and my friends would think......

[nicoleb]

I took the survey and also found out I am "normal" :)

[Sarah-RT]

Done!

Sarah x

[Rachel Morley]

I joined in :)

[valerieg]

Completed

[Bobbi46]

I did it felt at peace detailing my feelings etc

[jeank]

Submitted

[HollyGreene]

Done and posted.

[Jen_Amber]

Done!!!!

[Kari_B]

Done! Don't really no the exchange rate for dollars to pounds.

[Samantha_Smile]

You guys are awesome :D

[Claire Cook]

Count me as another statistic. Thanks for putting this together, I hope we get lots more replies!

[LydiaG]

Done! This was fun, interesting to read the stats.

[Dana44]

Thanks for the results. It was nice to look at.

[BiancaEstrella]

All set!

[chris63]

Took it. Very interesting!

[BillieJoEllen]

I thought some of the questions could have been more expansive and yes I submitted my replies.

[Samantha_Smile]

Heads up all.
Going to leave this up for two more weeks.
So if you haven't filled it in yet, please do so before the 8th September (or there abouts) or you will not be counted!

Thanks again to everyone who has taken part, I'm really confident the sample size will be strong enough to get a strong census.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Samantha, I took the survey, w:hugs:ill you be posting the results for us ??

[Sandra119]

Good survey enjoyed doing it

[Rebekah_uk]

Interesting survey especially the last two questions

[Ashley_K]

Great survey! You asked the right questions :) I can't wait to see the results!

[Samantha_Smile]

Hi Samantha, I took the survey, will you be posting the results for us ??

Of course I will. It will be a lengthy post too as the final data will need some degree of interpretation.
I may also need to ask for special permission from admin because it will require the use of several images.
But a full, easy-easy to read version with images will also be going live on my blog page.

[ReineD]

Will the results of all 684 responses thus far at the link below not stay on Google Docs?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGXTLnCa3W5CU1lLxkFT-VtsxMuj0MROXANWnFEN-g8/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm

[Paula_Femme]

Hello Smile

That's a nice survey with well thought out questions, the only slight change I would make would be to the "married" question.

I would suggest changing the question to, "If married, or in a committed relationship, did your partner know the truth from the beginning of the relationship/marriage?"

My girlfriend and I met online, have been together for about a year and a half now, and while we're not "married," I did tell her about my 'dressing in my very first email to her... so I answered "Yes."

Again, great survey! :)
Paula

[Samantha_Smile]

Will the results of all 684 responses thus far at the link below not stay on Google Docs?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGXTLnCa3W5CU1lLxkFT-VtsxMuj0MROXANWnFEN-g8/viewanalytics?usp=form_confirm

I don't know how that will be affected when the survey ends/I close it.
I will be taking full images that are viewable as slides as a back up at point of closure.


Hello Smile

That's a nice survey with well thought out questions, the only slight change I would make would be to the "married" question.

I would suggest changing the question to, "If married, or in a committed relationship, did your partner know the truth from the beginning of the relationship/marriage?"

My girlfriend and I met online, have been together for about a year and a half now, and while we're not "married," I did tell her about my 'dressing in my very first email to her... so I answered "Yes."

Again, great survey! :)
Paula

Not really, the majority of people in a LTR will get married.

[PattiL]

Survey Complete :)

[Heelios]

Done - very interesting...

[pony_gurl]

Done as well. Interesting to read the results.

[colleen_cd]

All done. :) Looking forward to the results,

[1jessica321]

Done 😊

Xxx Jessica xxx

[Samantha Clark]

I notice that many of the percentages for responses where multiple responses where permitted (e.g., motivation for crossdressing), are percentages of total number of respondents rather than a percentage of the number of responses to that question. Is that going to be fixed in the final analysis? I also notice a curiosity: 152/702 answered the "does your spouse know" question with "NA/no SO" whereas 198/702 answered "NA/no SO" to the question "if yes to the above...to what level do they engage".

[Jennie2]

Completed the survey. Going forward I wouldn't mind completing a deeper survey, I find talking about my cross-dressing an outlet and pressure release
Jennie x

[Molly Wells]

I took the survey

[Heather J]

Took the Survey

[Samantha_Smile]

I'd just like the extend a big "Thank YOU" to everyone who took part in the survey.
When I posted the survey, I honestly believed that I would get about 300 responses to this,
but then I saw it hit over 2oo in just a few days, I began to hope for 500.
Then when it got to 500 I thought "Right! TOO THE MOON! ONE THOUSAND!"....


I think I got carried away.

We've closed entries at 740 responses total (Nice full number isn't it?
Not 739 or even 741. No, 740 is our number :D)
I'm really pleased because this will turn out much better quality data than my initial hope for 300.

And yet I'm disappointed somehow. I have to account for voter apathy, but it just seems like there
should be more of us. I know there are more of us.

I looked at numbers in all of the websites I frequent, and in terms of user base, the numbers here
pale in comparison. I'm not sure what to make of it.

But that does not mean that our data wont be useless.
The link to the survey was accessible via a few websites

My google+ profile, my blogger, crossdressers.com forums, Transtastic and TVchix.
It may have been shared elsewhere, but I doubt it somehow.
This means all respondents but have been English speaking and have internet access.
They are also likely to be the level of crossdresser who might want to know about themselves a bit
better and meet people like themselves.
I find it unlikely that there many 'hairy panty wearer' types who responded to this.
I wont bore you with my own assumptions about the type of person who has responded, I'll let you
judge that for yourself.

In the name of transparency, I am making both the table of results and the analytic graphs
available to every one.


Here is the link for the table - Click Me (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1togRxLgrY18J7MuyHYpbjOdAan2Hv-UwWf-Aa3h37WQ/edit#gid=1972670530)



Here is the link for the analytic graphs - Click Me

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HGXTLnCa3W5CU1lLxkFT-VtsxMuj0MROXANWnFEN-g8/viewanalytics#start=openform)As for my own thoughts on the results?
Well as for biggest surprise, the award has to go for question 2. I honestly though that the biggest
age group would be the 40-50 crowd, maybe the 30-40 group. But no!
It was those feisty fifty-somethings that are having the most girl time!
I was also saddened to be reminded of just how many of you kept this all from your wives until after
you were married. I remember that burden. I wish luck to all of you yet to come clean.
I also learn that I need to speed up my makeup skills, because getting ready takes a massive majority
of you less than 1 hour. Averaging at 2 - 2.5 hours, I need to move a bit quicker getting ready LOL.

It's interesting to look at the broader picture in a concise and easy to read form and fun to see
where you sit in that broader picture.

Thank You all again for taking part.
I had fun with this :D

[flatlander_48]

Interesting results!

I would have to wonder what all people included in getting preparing to go out. To me, the full range is shower, a very good shave, Milk of Magnesia face treatment, concealer, foundation, powder, lipstick, mascara, eye brows, some body makeup depending upon what I'm wearing, wig, undergarments, maybe hose, and finally clothes. "light makeup" serves no purpose for me and I think that makes a big difference.

DeeAnn

[Paula_Femme]

Yes, an interesting set of results, to me one of the most significant questions was, "Do you feel that your crossdressing causes you any degree of internal or external conflict?" to which 56% answered that they were "At peace with it."

[GeorgeA]

Very interesting survey, but like all surveys, it cannot encompass all possibilities. Were I aware of this back in August I would have to answer "other" to many questions.
Thank you for your time & effort.

Paula Femme,
I like the quotation at the bottom of your posts. That's what I say: I am a man and they are my clothes, most have never been on a woman.

[debstar]

I would have liked to see country of residence, otherwise very interesting.

Perhaps this could be make an animal event and put as a sticky so it can attract more exposure.

It will be interesting see if any trends develop over time, and to that end some temporal questions included. For example "in the last 12 months have you CD more or less then the last"