masculinity/femininity

[Sephirah]

I voted other, because I don't really think in those terms. I see them more as what others say about you, as Meghan intimated at in her post. That isn't always a true reflection of how you see yourself.

[kelleystorm]

I'm in the somewhat feminine category.  That's one of the things my wife likes about me.  Ironically(hopefully the correct use of irony), now that the whole trans thing has come out, it could be the thing that ends my marriage.

[ativan]

I don't need to explain a lot, I'm an androgyne and I don't appear to count.

same here...appears to be a poll for binaries

[silverarrow]

ftm 2 I don't like a lot of 'girly' stuff but my habits are... Most of my friends are girls so I don't pick up guy habits, and I'm NOT going to act like my brothers lol

[quinn]

same here...appears to be a poll for binaries

Sorry, I just thought that if you're androgynous then the whole masculine/feminine thing doesn't really apply. Because, if you identify as androgynous, doesn't that mean your gender identity is more fluid, and can even change on a daily basis?

[Pica Pica]

Not always, androgynes can lean one way or t'other.

But it's a good point, does masculinity/femininity apply to androgynes. Got me thinking now.

[Padma]

It seems to be a personal identity thing - from what I can see, some people who identify as androgyne think in terms of masculinity and femininity when considering their androgyny, and some don't. There's no one-size-fits-all definition.

[Sapphica]

Fem <3

[Katelyn]

I picked other because at times I can be somewhat masculine, but still feminine in many ways, and when I dress up, I can be very feminine, and I used to love feminine things with a passion before my mind found ways to sabotage my likeness of feminine things in my ongoing war with it.

[AbraCadabra]

Picked also very feminine, which is the whole issue with most of us MtFs, yes?

Pre-transition me being my real self I be thought a "Queen" in the closet (even when trying to act male what ever that had to be, - like looking over Jack's shoulder?)

Gay males got plenty attracted in my younger years and then got prickly, because "I talked the talk, but did not walk the walk", um.

Being forced to lie in a 4 male hospital room during my recent op. one lovely switched on nurse looked at me (stubble in face, wild hair, no make-up, but still cutexed toenails, no less! ---- with those men, OMG!) and she said: Lady-talk, um. Still makes me smile. Nice compliment I thought.

As for you Meghan, hey *VERY FEMININE* no question :-) that's the presentation, the perception, the impression.
We can only go by that, um.
If you could grow some beard stubble and use a baritone voice wow, you might just get me plain scared, hee-hee. Wouldn't even dare talk to you.
So ---- presentation of who and what we are is it, yes?
Greetings,
Axelle

[Ann Onymous]

Picked also very feminine, which is the whole issue with most of us MtFs, yes?

actually, for most I knew back in the day, it was NOT the case.  Most of us in my area were quite comfortable in jeans or shorts and a basic top, wearing very little make up.  To this day, I don't know that I own more than a few pair of shoes that are anything but flats...it's all about comfort.  I have a pair of boots with about a 3" heel for when I have to make a court appearance and anticipate media coverage...and that is about the only time those see the light of day. 

Not all of us ever were or aspire to be some uber-feminine stereotype...and for me, that goes back to my baby-dyke days of roughly age 15.

[Nero]

This is based on how masculine or feminine you feel, or how masculine or feminine you want to be, not how you physically look at the moment.

I picked 4 - FTM, somewhat masculine. I don't see myself as overly masculine nor do I particularly care to be. But I'm more masculine than feminine which cancels the other options. Pretty much all the feminine qualities I have such as sensitivity, wanting meaningful friendships, an appreciation for beautiful things, etc are just stereotype.

[Maga Girl]

MTF, 4 (somewhat masculine for a girl) I do Kick-Boxing  LOL  nosebleeds...

now I'm a few months with spinal pain 

And i like Muay-thai, K-1

[~RoadToTrista~]

  I've always wanted to do Muay Thai. Nong Toom ftw.

[Maga Girl]

I think I'm feminine, but I like some guy things and I can be a little aggressive.

that's me 

I've always wanted to do Muay Thai. Nong Toom ftw.

She's my idol


I also play videogames like Counter strike xD, my mum says that i act like a boy :C


and..  i used to watch dragon ball z ,


and Ranma 1/2 
when he touches cold water turns into a girl

[Sage]

FtM 3. 

Being 'two-spirited androgyne,' as some might say, I can describe it like this (This may or may not make any sense to anyone but me, but I'll try):

Shelbi (my birth name and female self) is strong and dominant, but likes to be a girl.  She wears skirts and makeup, likes to paint her nails, and walks and talks like a girl.  She is generally a sensitive girl, but she can be callous and lack tact when she speaks.  She's very proud, and sometimes has trouble putting herself in another person's shoes.  She isn't afraid to "go there" when making jokes or asking questions.  Honesty is very important to her.  She's unorganized, messy, and chaotic.  Logic is absurd and an inappropriate method for describing and defining a crazy world.  Not every question is meant to be answered.

Sage (newly discovered male counterpart, who was there the whole time and took most of my life to find him) is very shy and submissive, but likes to be a boy.  He wears striped ties, wristbands and long pants.  He sits like a boy, and probably scratches himself a bit too much (lol).  (I'm still working on the voice, too; his voice is still kinda girly.)  Sage is always careful not to hurt people's feelings.  He is highly empathetic and understanding of others.  He's very, very shy around pretty girls, but will be the first guy on the scene to hold a door or carry some books.  To Sage, chivalry, and helping others, are most important.  He is a self-appointed gentleman, there to show the world that real men are sweethearts, and aren't always forceful, smelly and obsessively macho.  He is highly organized (maybe borderline OCD), anal-retentive and logical.  Everything makes sense in its own way, and it's his job to figure it out.

Shelbi and Sage are both very spiritual, poetic and artistic.  We both love animals, and care very deeply for living things.

I need to stop rambling so much in my posts...  Sorry again.   

[Silas]

I put five, and I feel so alone. XD
In hindsight, I think a 3.5 is more accurate.

I am feminine, I'm happy with that. But a lot of times I feel pressured to suppress it because it seems like transguys are held to high standards when it comes to masculinity. I know it's wrong, but eh.

I'm a genderqueer guy who likes drag-queening. Just happened to be born with typically female bits.

Although, I think masculinity and feminity are one of those eye-of-the-beholder things.

[Natkat]

i'm 1 or 2, femenine and people often think im mtf insteed of ftm because of my androgyne look and sissy behaviour..
it not like I hate it, I think girly guys and tomboy girls are cool, but it confusse other people inluding myself.

also as Silas Says I feel like there is a thing with trans guys has to be maculine.
it like its a prove to be a man.. I also felt like proving my masculinety before and I still do alittle once in a while its a old habbit.. if your girly, people start questionating you like "but you see yourself as a guy so you should have many guy friends?" and suchs..

I like manly things like soccer, and moterbikes, mucles, (I also like games like counterstrike but I cant play it because I got ill of most video games..) but beside that im the type of person who got pink socks and watch stuff like protiect runway.. XD

[Sage]

REAL MEN WEAR PINK SOCKS.   

[Taka]

or pink belts like my brother does. looks hilarious combined with very plain jeans, olive green t-shirt and that personality he has, but he needed something to keep his pants up

i myself don't like pink enough to even wear it for practical reasons, so i suppose i'm not really a man. and neither am i a girl. no wonder i answered 'other' to this poll