I always appreciate Reine's thoughts and experience. Annabelle also always has given deep thought to issues. I also agree with Ambergold43. Many don't want to look deeply into why. They enjoy it and don't want to overanalyze themseleves. But others do and this forum is a place where people can offer their thoughts to see who has good arguements for or against the suggestion. It may not apply to all. I am in the group who tries to understand why I desire this and agree that it is creating, in our own minds, the transition to a state where inner aspects we are labelling feminine can be expressed, when dressed as men, we are coerced to not display. This allowance of our natural state puts us into a better internal enjoyment of life. You can call it relieving stress ( I do), but continuing to do normal male-job chores when dressed still is less stressful as the mind does not accept all the burdens despite the body managing them. I don't think we need mirrors or cameras, but the direct sight and sensations is part of it. And yes, early in the path of most (but not all) CDers is the sexual release but many move past that. I do wonder what other forms of activity might allow this same release - does alcohol do the same or does it not last as long as CDing? Does spending time with friends do the same? Hobbies? From the forum, it does not appear to be the same, but we are the select ones who it does not work for - the ones who it does work for would not be here much. THere is no answer for everyone, but worthwhile to let each have their polite say.
