Ages of the male to female segment

[Christie ann]

add one more in the 52 year old column

[Karen kc]

somewhere between 53 &55

[Rianna Humble]

So far there are 150 posts. Subtract the 15 discussion posts where no age was given, or the age given is not definitive (too cryptic lol) and this leaves 135 responses. Sorry Karren & Rianna, your results aren't in here.

I have to assume that you find

I am at a palindromic age. Given the evidence from my other postings you should be able to work out which.

too cryptic, so I'll put it another way. As I'm not yet over the century, the palindromic ages are

11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
99

In my other posts, I mention some of my earliest memories of dysphoria being around 47 years ago - so that excludes everything from 11 to 44
I also mention that I was about 8 years old at the time so that excludes everything form 66 to 99.

I still leave it to the reader to work out what is left.

[ReineD]

I knew you meant either 44 or 55, but I couldn't determine which, although you certainly look like 33 to me. I don't remember reading the part about "47 years ago".

[Kaz]

It is an interesting demographic, but when thinking of skew and bias and such, are people who are older more likely to respond? This would present a bias, so as with all this stuff we need to be careful how we present data... some younger members (well one I think) suggested this proved why they felt uncomfortable about aspects of the site, so presenting a justification. But if it is true, this does raise a lot of questions about the nature of the site, it's appeal, etc..

I am with Karren on this... we are of both of similar age (from previous posts)... sometimes it's good to know one is in the bigger bit of the bell curve rather than an outlier! Though I think the outliers rock!

[Julie Gaum]

86 on May12th or as I like to say: 70 plus S & H
Appreciate knowing what the tally might be
Julie Gaum

[Livea]

I am in my mid 44's now

[Rianna Humble]

some younger members (well one I think) suggested this proved why they felt uncomfortable about aspects of the site, so presenting a justification. But if it is true, this does raise a lot of questions about the nature of the site, it's appeal, etc..

Or could an alternative explanation be that those whose age qualifies them for the Young Members' Forum find more in that forum to interest them than in the main MtF forum? In the same way that if I have to make a choice between Safe Haven and the more public areas, I will tend to go for Safe Haven.

I knew you meant either 44 or 55, but I couldn't determine which, although you certainly look like 33 to me.

Flattery will get you everywhere!

[cdsara88]

I wonder if there are more people who do CDress in their 50s and 60s, or if...

This is purely anecdotal but when you consider the answers of members here to the query "when did you start..." there's a whole lotta 'since I was a kid.' There are definitely other socio-generational differences that lead to a higher proportion of the older population actively participating on the forum(s), but I'd wager a bet that a large random study of males who have crossdressed would be pretty evenly spread out.

With regards to those who crossdress regularly, probably a different story for the same reasons as forum participation.

btw, I love you Reine. I love every single one of your posts.

edit: oh yeah, 20s.

[kendra_gurl]

While the age group we my fall under my have an impact on our mindset of the way we respond to post on this site I feel where we live must also have am impact. Just as an example in politics where we live has determined who we vote for and this seems to have been generally the same for a very long time. Perhaps someone with more time than I should attempt to see if this is true in our commuity too









2008 Presidential Voting By County

[Kaz]

Nice one Kendra! I am very into social science research and although I may seem to be "poopooing" the outcome of this thread it is with good intention... the thread throws up some good data, but we then need to challenge what that data says, as all research is fundamentally biased by its design. I have always wanted to to do some research into "us lot" and this site presents a great population/sample... but I am always bowled over by the diversity. I admit to being suprised by the demographic, but then I wan to know why this demographic? is this representative of the population or is this representative of those who choose to participate in this thread?

So age and other factors come into play... As a natural researcher, I would love to do the definitive study!

[celeste26]

58 and going on ancient.

[kristinacd55]

56 with the mindset of a 14 to 15 yr old

[Debb]

I am between 40 and 50.

[AshleyCM17]

25-30, luckily still on the lower end of that range.

[pantynhoseman]

Turned 51 this year..........ahhhhh if I only knew.............

[BeckyAnderson]

Just turned 64 yesterday.

[Jamie Parks]

I will be 40 next week

[Tess]

66 and praying to get a lot older.

[morgan51]

60 seems like a good age for me.

[Sophie86]

I'm 48. I'm honestly surprised at the number of folks over 50. I've wondered if I will want to keep doing this as I get older, but seeing how great you girls looks gives me hope.

I agree with the others that free time is probably a large reason why the ages skew towards older girls. There might also be a certain amount of wtf attitude that we adopt as we get older that makes us not care about being out. I was terrified of being discovered when I was younger, and now I really don't care. At 48, I know who I am, and that can't be threatened anymore by someone else's reaction to what I do.

[L0vleyme]

just for the sake of posting, I've got a few more months of 27...time to get busy living

[Heather Daniels]

I'm 48. I'm honestly surprised at the number of folks over 50. I've wondered if I will want to keep doing this as I get older, but seeing how great you girls looks gives me hope.

I agree with the others that free time is probably a large reason why the ages skew towards older girls. There might also be a certain amount of wtf attitude that we adopt as we get older that makes us not care about being out. I was terrified of being discovered when I was younger, and now I really don't care. At 48, I know who I am, and that can't be threatened anymore by someone else's reaction to what I do.

Wasnt going to post in this, but it's in the name of science, so..........

I'm 51......been dressing since the age of 12?......so lets say I've been at it for 39 years.

More free time is an important aspect in the age differemce theory, I know that being semi retired has given me more opportunities for being femme. I also take advantage of any and all opportunities.

[Amber1989]

Got to try and boost the younger numbers have just turned 22 and loving every minute.

[Jane G]

Being full of flu this week I'm feeling about 150. for the purpose of this question however I'm a young 49.