Why do we do this.....

[SophiaRose]

I think we have some biological predisposition to it. Whether its from some combination of genes, epigenetics passed down, hormone combination in utero, or prepubescent developmental issues theres something different going on that makes us susceptible to this. I could have found myself just as compelled to look to model trains to make me feel at peace for all I know. Either way, I see us as a beautiful example of diversity that makes society more rich with color. I wouldn?t give it up for the world.

[SaraLin]

Genetics, epigenetics, nature, nurture, heck - past lives or karma, who knows? I certainly don't.

All I know for sure is that in my case, it definitely wasn't nurture. I was never encouraged. I lived in mortal fear that I'd be caught in something feminine, like a skirt I might have "borrowed" from my sister.

But - I also know that as soon as I knew there was a difference between boys and girls, I also knew that I was on the wrong side of that divide.
I've struggled ever since and always will.

Dressing, along with a few other nods to my "girlier" side, helps keep me from having a total meltdown.

[Christina89]

All I know is that I do this to be happy after long days at work. To feel like a different person for a bit. I never considered to myself if anyone in my family has cross dressed.

[Sabine7]

I don't dress because I just like women's clothes. Of course I do but I am quite sure the strong feminine element in me simply needs that as something natural. I desire female clothes as well as female body, life and sexuality. Genetics, epigenetics, the period of puberty? Whatever was the cause, I think I am the owner of a female brain and even if this alone does entitle me to be called a woman I desire to be one.

[Lacey New]

Like all of you who have replied, I don?t think that there is any one precise answer. If there is, I don?t know it. I can only speak for myself. I had a fascination with women?s underwear. The desire to wear it was actually addicting. Eventually, that included outerwear as well. But why it was so addicting, I will never know. Recently I learned that there was a strong link between autism and transgender individuals. And while I don?t identify as either, I wonder if there is some pre natal influence for us.

[HollyGreene]

I don't think I have ever really questioned why I do this. I consider my life to be richer for it though. There are feelings and emotions that go through my mind that will never be experienced by those who don't CD.

[JenniferR771]

Why do I enjoy crossdressing?
Not sure.
In the history of men on earth.
Has crossdressing always been present?
More likely in some countries?
Or cultures?

[LelaK]

For the glory.

[Kori]

I dress for pure enjoyment. The feeling of no stress is amazing. I guess I just like seeing my feminine side.

[laurajade]

Just a thought. I have heard that some women in the late 60's and early 70's were prescribed estrogen during pregnancy. If I remember hearing correctly, my mother was. I wonder if that has something to do with it in my case.

[JulieC]

Laurajade; there was a drug that was prescribed to pregnant women in the 60s. The drug was for women who had had miscarriages before. Supposedly the drug had the unintended effect of inducing trans effects on children of such mothers. Truth or not, I don't know. But, my mom had miscarriages before she had me and I'm a child of the 60s. So, who knows.

[JCDScottish]

For me when i wear i get a euphoric feeling wash over me, almost like im turning into someone else i change and any problems or stress i have suddenly are washed away and only good positive things are there