Fun Challenge Question! Everyone invited!

[ReineD]

I invite you to take a break from all the "transgender" definition discussions of late, and describe where you're at with regards to gender expression, using one or two sentences.

RULE: You CANNOT use the words "transsexual", "transgender", or "crossdresser" (or any other "defining" terms like transvestite, drag-queen, etc). So basically, talk about what you do: how you choose to present in your day-to-day-lives and how you identify (male, female, both, in-between, no gender, or don't know).

I'll start: I'm a birth-female who identifies as female and who presents as a female at all times, even though I don't often wear skirts or makeup (I'm no longer working in the temp job I had, so it's jeans, a top, and comfy shoes). I have no desire for others to see me as a male and have no desire to alter my physical sexual characteristics.

[Stephanie47]

I'm a straight male. I am a retiree with a working life. I wear women's clothing and a wig several days a week for up to seven hours. Wearing women's clothing is a private affair. I have no desire to interact with the public dressed as a woman. Dressing brings me peace and tranquility. I only wear dress with all the proper undergarments, hosiery and heels. Other days you may find me wearing cut off old jeans, a holey tee shirt, no socks and unshaven for several days. Either way I feel totally comfortable.

[Shayna]

I'm a birth-male who identifies as a male who presents as male to the public but likes to privately dress as, and try to emulate the look of, a woman. I frequently underdress, but have no desire to present as a woman outside of my home or modify my physical features in any way, other than removing body hair.

[UNDERDRESSER]

I am a heterosexual male. I have some interest in expressing some aspects generally regarded as feminine, and one way I do this is to adopt some items of clothing marketed to women and try to blend them into an acceptable male persona.

[Donnagirl]

Born male, lived most of my life presenting male, living male, enjoying being 'macho' male, straight with no inclination dress or present differently. This inclination began changing a number of years ago, intensifying to irristable levels 18 months ago.. From about the start of this year I now rarely dress fully male (under dress regularly) and present female as often as I can including in public and social environments. I am currently undergoing physical activities (diet and exercise) and, under the supervision medical specialists, taking medication (HRT) with the intention of becoming more presentable as female. How far I will progress this is not clear or decided at present but I am straight and in a heterosexual relationship. That I intend to maintain and have the love and support of my SO in this process.

What a tumultuous time of change the last twelve months have been..

[PaulaQ]

I am a high femme, high tech woman. I wear dresses, I get my hair and nails done frequently. I'm alternatively a mother figure, and seductive, sometimes sweet, other times a bitch. I buy a lot of makeup. I like it, and I know how to use it well. I live in a trendy part of town, I drive an expensive foreign sports car. I've been told "I thought you'd be out of my league." I'm not though. I mentor people in my community, helping them find resources, or sometimes just listening to their problems. I spend a lot of my personal time doing this. I have about four fancy dresses for formal occasions - I've used all four of them, more than once this past year.

I'm an activist. I like being in the media, the few times that's happened for me. I'm an attention *****. You are as likely to find me in some of the finest restaurants in my area as you are places that look like total, off-the-wall dives. I tip great at either. I am known by many at these places - I love this. I love people - all people. Despite seeming to be a total rich bitch (although other than this post, I never mention this, still, you can sort of tell), I'm told I'm really very nice, and approachable.

I've also been told that my intelligence is intimidating. I am a fairly powerful, go-getter type of girl. I am an aggressive woman. I fear nothing.

I think people assume I'm probably kind of conservative, sexually. I seem like a fairly conservative person anyway. I'm not conservative at all sexually however. In fact, the few people I talk to about what I do and what I like are generally quite surprised at what I'm really like. I'm a freak. My boyfriend looks at me sometimes, and asks "Is there something seriously wrong with us?"

[Student Susie]

I'm a birth-male who identifies as a female with aspects of both genders who presents mostly as male to the public but tries her best to gather the courage to show her „true self“ not only to her closest friends.
As i don’t have what i would see as an appropriately sized chest, i am currently undergoing permanent body modification as well as doing some minor temporary modifications like plucking my eyebrows and shaving my legs.

I wear dresses, skinny jeans and tops as well as high heels depending on my mood and the occasion when i meet with friends. Fully expressing myself, I can be flirty and even seductive in a way i never could when presenting as a male. I’m just more outgoing although i still might need some time to accommodate in new places.

I have been described as “a little crazy” sometimes, “but in a positive way”. Other words used include spontaneous, sexy, sassy and even man-crazy.
Some people (I admit, mostly men) told me, they thought I must be exploding like a firework when it comes to action in the bedroom, and sometime I might, but most of the time I enjoy being the passive part and just cuddle up after a long and hopefully enjoyable day.

[Mollyanne]

I am a born male who identifies as female. I prefer the female identity as this gives me choice as to how I present my daily appearance. If given my choice of gender it would be female without a second thought.

Molly

[Lacey New]

I am a male who presents as a male and who is attracted only to females. My female wardrobe consists mostly of lingerie and I enjoy wearing that under my male clothing. I enjoy shopping for more lingerie and other female garb while underdressed and I will wear those outer clothes only in the privacy of my own home. I do not have the time or the resources to fully dress with a wig, forms, make-up shoes, etc. but it would be fun to try privately.

[alwayshave]

I am a male who presents as male most of the time though normally under-dressed to some extent. I present as female several times a week either at home or out in public, this would be fully dressed with wig, makeup, dress, etc...

[njcddresser]

I'm a born male who's trying to find and understand my place on the spectrum. Though I only came out to myself 18 months ago, I now accept that this is who I am. As more time goes by, I find myself continually drawn further to the gem side and less male.

[BOBBI G.]

I am born male, well on the way to becoming the person I know I should have been all my life.

Bobbi

[Claire Cook]

Born male with a female soul. I dress daily around the house, but present as male most of the time. I'm out and about dressed once or twice a week, and I treasure my GG friends who know Claire. Happily married for 47 years, I love to go out with Sue as a normal () hetero couple ... but we also love shopping, getting our nails done and otherwise going out as two girls. Best of both worlds!

[Georgina]

Born a male and will remain so. Daytime work all male, which I enjoy, and after work I only wear female clothes. I only rarely use a wig and make up.

[Vikky]

I am male and present as male all the time in public doing typical male things, sometimes quite macho. However I like female clothes and wear them around the house whenever possible, maybe 7 – 10 hours per weeks, usually for an hour or two per session. Sometimes get the chance to wear for longer. Underdress occasionally. Just love it when dressed.

Vikky

[Erica Marie]

I am a confused gender neutral person presently confined in a male body. Outward appearance is mostly male, even though I have a somewhat gender neutral hairstyle, I do wear womens clothing daily but it is again of a gender neutral style. The last few weeks, I have had two people greet me with "maam" but correct themselves after looking twice.

[lynda]

I am a male , but have always thought I should have been female, all my emotions are female and I react to things in a more female then male way. hugs love lynda

[DonnaT]

I am a male who identifies and presents as male and am normally under-dressed to some extent. I wear ladies attire at home, and sometimes while out. Love wearing my nightgowns. They feel great on my shaved legs.

[CarlaWestin]

I am a birth male that identifies and presents as male as a daily distraction to squeeze an existence out of society. In private I am asexual and I desire domineering female company preferably while presenting as a female. Although, the female interaction while presenting as female has rarely happened. I am devoid of any interest in the usual male hunter/gatherer pastimes or pursuits although, I can build, fix, design or diagnose practically any machine or structure. I prefer to venture into a fantasy experience of extreme situations of portrayal. Further explanations upon request.

[kimdl93]

I'm a birth-male who identifies as a person, who presents as a female about 1/2 time, due to work and family obligations. I wish others could see me as a female, but I have few illusions in that regard and am reluctant to permanently alter my physical sexual characteristics.

[Rachael Leigh]

I'm a born male, straight and occasionally enjoy wearing clothes associated with women. I don't intend to become a women nor do I desire such a thing. I just enjoy the look and comfort women's style gives me.

[Karen RHT]

I'm a birth male who identifies as a hetero male, and presents as male the majority of time. I'm attracted to and enjoy wearing what is commonly labeled as "women's" clothing. About 3 years ago, my wife agreed to explore this attraction with me. I wear lingerie, skirts, dresses, heels, and of course nylon stockings around our home frequently. I'm looking for the right wig, learning how to apply makeup effectively, and look forward to presenting myself as female to others in the near future. Although I'm retired, I still lead a very busy and active life as a male, and enjoy it.

[Sarah-RT]

Im a straight male, who appears male 90% of the time. I like being male, and dress accordingly.
I like to dress and present as female as well, but due to work and other commitments I only do so for about 10% of my time.
I would like to change that to a 70-30% split, possibly more.
At times I would rather be 100% male and other times I *think* I would like to be female 100% of the time, but that depends on my mood.

[Zoe B]

I am male who presents as male 90% of the time, I do like to dress and present as a female when at home and would like to venture out in the future.

[Mistyjo]

I am a birth male who identifies as female
I dress male for work after work and weekends I present as female both privately and in public I have more women's clothing than male I would like to have breast implants but no desire to alter any other physical characteristic's