There seems to be a lot of dudes who are into body building and being a mans man. There is nothing wrong with that, but what about the rest of us? I think my femme side should be celebrated. I love music, art, General Hospital, The Real Housewives of [insert here], toddlers in tiaras and such. I will say I don't wear dresses or make-up. I know some guys do. So....anyway, this thread is kind-of silly, but I was just wondering if I'm alone here in thinking it should be celebrated like stereotypical manliness.
Can I still support this even though I'm MTF?
I say "frick yeah" to the ftms who are femme.
Self-portraits that belong here...
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_l8gbplQpM21qdcyexo1_500.jpg&hash=05292bba27be319f23ba379be37a5ace3c5922bd)
and
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_l8gb06f3eH1qdcyexo1_400.jpg&hash=06e3fb4e418ea5f1d210f08d22b0f6361278c401)
That's the beginning of an awesome series I've been working on about gender.
Quote from: Nygeel on January 04, 2012, 09:29:58 PM
Self-portraits that belong here...
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_l8gbplQpM21qdcyexo1_500.jpg&hash=05292bba27be319f23ba379be37a5ace3c5922bd)
and
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_l8gb06f3eH1qdcyexo1_400.jpg&hash=06e3fb4e418ea5f1d210f08d22b0f6361278c401)
That's the beginning of an awesome series I've been working on about gender.
That's awesome! I'm getting some friends together for a series on gender as well. Are you a photographer?
Props to you for being who you are, but I've honestly noticed more active members that are femme transguys on here.
Either way, we're all bound to have personal differences as people.
That's just the way life works.
I wish you the best of luck with your board nonetheless.
:D
Quote from: Darrin on January 04, 2012, 09:31:14 PM
That's awesome! I'm getting some friends together for a series on gender as well. Are you a photographer?
Indeedalee.
Those were from my studio final.
Quote from: JasonRX on January 04, 2012, 09:39:47 PM
Props to you for being who you are, but I've honestly noticed more active members that are femme transguys on here.
Either way, we're all bound to have personal differences as people.
That's just the way life works.
I wish you the best of luck with your board nonetheless.
:D
I'm not creating another messagebord. Just looking to represent the femmes here. I'm not looking to offend anyone. Be who you are which is what this thread is about!
Nygeel: I'm getting ready to graduate from photo school myself. I'm getting ready to take a portfolio class.
I'm pretty Femme. I think.
I also like toddlers in tiaras, Say Yes to the Dress, pretty much any TLC reality show. I like the Disney Channel and Teen Nick.
I also speak in a feminine dialog, I would say. and I think my mannerisms are feminine. And just other things about me, I don't like touching dirty things (like mud). I'm kinda a germaphob.
Also, I hate competitiveness (for me), I like cooperativeness. Even when I do play competitive, I'm ALWAYS on defense. I just can't do offense.
Quote from: Darrin on January 04, 2012, 09:51:46 PM
Nygeel: I'm getting ready to graduate from photo school myself. I'm getting ready to take a portfolio class.
Ah, cool. I got my degree. Considering going back and get a more advanced degree.
I'm just curious why I've seen multiple people now list art and femme in the same sentence? I mean, I'm an artist, but I never thought of art as having a gender ;)
Quote from: Nygeel on January 04, 2012, 09:29:58 PM(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_l8gbplQpM21qdcyexo1_500.jpg&hash=05292bba27be319f23ba379be37a5ace3c5922bd)
That is a cool pic there.
I actually painted my nails today for the first time in a long time because I was feeling extra femme. 8) Haha nailpolish aside, I usually dress on the masculine side. My mannerisms are pretty feminine, though, and I'd say personality-wise I'm a mix of the two. A lot of the time I hide my more feminine traits because the last thing I want is for people to view me as a feminine woman, but hopefully once I start being read as a guy I'll be able to let my fabulousness shine through. :D
Quote from: rosetyler on January 04, 2012, 10:39:37 PM
That is a cool pic there.
Thank ya. Did it myself of myself.
My models backed out last minute. I set up the lighting, camera, modeled, did everything...printed, mounted, etc. We also didn't have triggers so I had it set on a timer. On top of that, my prof hated when people did stuff by themselves so I had to find somebody that would agree to claiming to help me in case it came up.
I'll call my addition to this thread "celebrate the softer side" since I don't identify as femme, but I do like some things that are "traditionally" feminine, such as crocheting and quilting and sewing.
@Nygeel love the pictures.
One of mine actually made it onto Genderfork.com once ... http://genderfork.com/2011/sparkle-like-bowie/ (http://genderfork.com/2011/sparkle-like-bowie/) ;)
Quote from: insideontheoutside on January 04, 2012, 10:32:49 PM
I'm just curious why I've seen multiple people now list art and femme in the same sentence? I mean, I'm an artist, but I never thought of art as having a gender ;)
You're right. Art doesn't have a gender. It's enjoyed by all. From my experience, more "masculine" men don't seem to take much interest. At least not where I'm from. Not saying masculine men CAN'T love art. It just seems rare around where I live.
Quote from: Nygeel on January 04, 2012, 09:29:58 PM
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I love this picture, I really do,
But my little drunk muse-fairy is telling me that it would have more impact if said legs were left hairy.
While I'm pretty sure that I get what the picture is saying,
Someone looking at it who isn't trans probably just sees a woman in some pretty kick-ass shoes.
Mind you, even with hairy legs, they might only see a hairy woman in some pretty kick-ass shoes.
But still, I love the photo.
Quote from: GentlemanRDP on January 05, 2012, 11:16:59 AM
I love this picture, I really do,
But my little drunk muse-fairy is telling me that it would have more impact if said legs were left hairy.
While I'm pretty sure that I get what the picture is saying,
Someone looking at it who isn't trans probably just sees a woman in some pretty kick-ass shoes.
Mind you, even with hairy legs, they might only see a hairy woman in some pretty kick-ass shoes.
But still, I love the photo.
The legs are actually unshaven for 5 years. The print out you can kinda see better. Also proof that my pre-T leg hair was invisible.
I would consider myself femme..
its not like I dont like maculine things, I do like to play soccer, and I would like to work out when I get the change..
but im really not the msot maculine guy you will ever get. I wear kne socks and have alot of make up in my room.
mostly it dosent matter because most people just thinks im gay.
Quote from: Nygeel on January 05, 2012, 12:44:38 PM
The legs are actually unshaven for 5 years. The print out you can kinda see better. Also proof that my pre-T leg hair was invisible.
If you look closely at the blow up of the picture on the line where the background and the leg connect you can tell there is hair but other than that, yea pretty invisible.
Quote from: Andy8715 on January 05, 2012, 05:15:53 PM
If you look closely at the blow up of the picture on the line where the background and the leg connect you can tell there is hair but other than that, yea pretty invisible.
I agree. I was going to say this as well, but wanted to see if it wasn't just me being crazy or blind.
Even pre-HRT, I was much hairier than this looks though.
And no, I didn't have high testosterone levels.