I agree with others here - seeing a therapist is a very good idea. I think if I felt as you do, that is precisely what I would do. If you are able to find like-minded people and meet to talk, that...
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I agree with others here - seeing a therapist is a very good idea. I think if I felt as you do, that is precisely what I would do. If you are able to find like-minded people and meet to talk, that...
I go out a few times a year as my schedule allows. I dont experience fear, just uncomfortableness and I am hyper aware of my surroundings. But these feelings are no match for the pleasure I...
Men are allowed to wear dresses and makeup in public. Laws in the U.S., at least, do not prohibit men from doing so. But, I know what you mean - our culture makes judgements about who we are based on...
Quite the opposite, I'm afraid. I've not dressed since November 2019, and I'm way overdue for some Alex time. Perhaps in the fall...
This is an important question because I think it reveals a deeper truth about ourselves.
I would say I am uncomfortable when en femme in public; not ashamed but certainly a bit embarrassed. This...
I admit that I spend a decent amount for quality, but only on items that I will wear in public. So, a wig, styled by a professional; makeup; and clothing. That said, there are inexpensive ways to...
Yup. I remember well the Sears and JC Penney catalogues and found pleasure on considering what it would be like to wear forbidden garments. Then I checked out the Star Wars toys...
Interesting discussion. For me, crossdressing is not a behavior related to gender dysphoria. Like many men, I suspect, the act is the result of heterosexual interest in girls/women combined with...
I believe I tried on a pair of opaque black stockings owned by my cousin. I've no idea what prompted me to do that. I also have a vague memory of being an elf in a Christmas play, and that meant...
Keeping the knees together does require muscle tension for me, which means that after awhile, I get really tired of sitting like that. Crossing my legs is easier for me as it allows the muscles to...
I have a short list, because these have to complement my male existence (ie, reversible and/or good both ways):
1. Removal of 15 pounds of puffiness
2. Ability to mimic a female voice
Oy. I was never caught wearing women's clothing and makeup. But there were two incidents of note. My mom discovered my very poorly hidden stash of various items. I believe this was 1984 or something....
Indeed, I see a lot of folks (all kinds, not just trans and crossdressers) that dress in odd ways, but that is just how it looks through my perceptual filter. One person's odd is another's idea of...
I'm not a fan, to be sure. Whatever floats your boat :)
I look better when impersonating a female. On the other hand, this is a personal opinion. Others would no doubt have a different view :)
Sometimes, I like to think of men as diamonds in the rough. Women are also diamonds, but precisely cut and polished into dazzling gems. I am comfortable being a crude rock. But it is a distinct...
Reine,
I'll just copy and paste what you wrote, with some obvious adjustments :)
I'm a birth-male who identifies as a heterosexual male and who presents as a male 99% of the time. Generally...
I don't feel left out, but then I am not really an active participant in the community. I just do my own thing and enjoy the company of those who share my interests in this behavior or are...
DeeAnn,
Fair enough. The best I can come up with is this: A heterosexual boy going through puberty is not able to readily explore sex with a girl, and access to outlets like pornography is not...
DeeAnn, it may be hard to believe, but it is true that you can be a crossdresser and identify 100% as male. I am a case in point. Crossdressing is not just a behavior expressed by those with gender...
Just to be clear on my comment - Everyone should wear whatever they want, regardless of age. I certainly don't advocate otherwise. I was referring to what I find attractive. We all have different...
Isabella, I respectfully disagree. In fact, the term is not universally accepted at all. This is the entire point. I also don't feel my position is a "disservice to those who fought long and hard..."...
In my lay opinion, "transgendered" and "transexual" are not the same thing, but sloppy use of these and related terms has confused the issue. It is somewhat excusable, because a good deal of the...
Isabella, I am not transgendered. Of this I am quite certain. Crossdressing is a generic term for a set of behaviors that overlap sex and gender expression. I am of the former variant.
As for my...
Ellie,
I hear you. I went through this in February this year. Sometimes, the camera makes me look good. At other times, it reveals in horrifying detail both my maleness and that I am 46. I'm not...