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What exactly is meant by "less of" a man, anyway? I still have the same hardware, so to speak, and I still enjoy the same manly activities whether I am dressed or not... I just also happen to enjoy...

Crossdressing and Crossdressers fall into what would be considered "Queer" behavior. Its an all-encompassing term describing activities or identities distinct from, say, Gay or Lesbian. Queer can...

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Read: "My Husband Betty: Love, Life, and Sex with a Crossdresser" by Helen Boyd

It is written by a very open-minded "GG" woman who is married to a Crossdresser...

Excellent! I'm glad you found it interesting and thought-provoking!

Probably best if people didn't find out about this "hobby." I don't know if you would get kicked out (as long as you claim to be gay, at least)... but it would almost certainly cause a fair amount...

An excerpt from an article written by C.V. Prince (aka Virginia Prince) in 1957 offering an explanation on "Transvestite" (the dominant term used in those days) identity. Her opinion on this matter...

I believe that within each person exists a range of emotions. Men and women each feel these same emotions, but it is culture that determines which of these are "appropriate" to express. The...

In many ways I definitely would like to be a drag queen... actually I'd prefer to be a female impersonator. At least then I could go out in public and people wouldn't be freaked out!

Yep I totally agree. I agree it's all about the illusion, the temporary assuming of a different gender role... the moving from one social status (a man) to another (a woman). That's why I think the...

Frankly, and I know this probably won't make many friends on this forum, I reject the notion of expressing an "inner-female" or whatever when justifying or explaining Crossdressing. I don't know of...

Yep, I find it can be lonely... I'm in the same boat as you: my GF is supportive and understanding, but doesn't really enjoy or encourage me to dress-up. It'd be nice to be able to meet a friend or...

Haha, yes I had thought of that... I'll definitely take this scenario over that one. I suppose it just wasn't meant to be.

Hey everyone,

So I just have to vent because I am pretty bummed at the moment...

As the title suggests, tonight I fell victim to fate and had a dressing (or more accurately, non-dressing)...

Active duty Navy until 2010/Navy Reserves since 2011

Thanks to all the other vets on here too!

Yes, it is most important to be true to yourself and do what you feel is right. Labels inform identity though, especially when it comes to "non-gender conformity," and I believe it is important to...

For those that are interested: Another good work to read (although it is pretty dense) is Imagining Transgender by David Valentine. The book is written by an Anthropologist to analyze and critique...

I have found a few works of the "Transgender" community in general. One focuses on a specific group of CD'ers during the 1950's through 70's or something (I can't remember the exact timeframe), and...

Thanks for your responses and comments everyone! I really enjoyed reading them and it gave me a lot to think about. I think there is a genuine lack of knowledge when it comes to Crossdressing, at...

Wow, sounds like you and I actually have a lot in common.

I also grew up in an environment where morality was not subjective, and I learned that crossdressing (even from an early age) was not...

I agree with you completely, actually. We all enjoy crossdressing, and I don't enjoy having to ask myself "why," or have to explain to others "why," or deal with the guilt, shame, and paranoia that...

Hi everyone,

I have been thinking about where crossdresser identity comes from. I have a theory that the identity of crossdressers (that is, how crossdressers understand themselves as a group in...

Just to throw this out: The video is not linked to Facebook, that is just where I first saw the link to it. The site is "Upworthy.com" or something...

So have no fear in viewing this video if...

Hi everyone!

A friend of mine found and posted this video (he didn't make it) on Facebook and I think it does a really good, if not brief, job of explaining the general differences and variations...

I have only dressed around my SO twice. Its nice to not feel like you have to hide anything, but yeah it was sort of a strange feeling, especially if you get the vibe that maybe she isn't all that...

Hey everyone, this is just a simple 2-part, open-ended question. I'm interested to hear your responses!

1) (Rituals) When you dress, are you aware of any sort of ritualized or consistent...