Having gone over this entire thread again, my current working theory is ....<<<Drum roll!!>>> eye shape. My face has changed shape and I now have noticeable eye lids. Before and after pictures are rather severe in how much has changed to open up? Make visible? Highlight? at least one of those anyway, my eyes. Maybe not having shady looking super hooded man eyes makes women feel less threatened, or just gives them the "high five" sign that I am a girl.
Further study is probably required. I refuse to de-transition to test my theory however.
Ricki