Just another question about gender indicators and that sort of thing...

Basically, I was reading a topic on here from a little over a year ago, and someone mentioned that "flared cheekbones" are a masculine trait. This somewhat confused me since my understanding, based on what I've read and also what I've observed (though admittedly I'm hardly an expert in these things and don't have much of an eye for subtleties), prominent cheekbones are generally considered not only a feminine trait, but an attractive feminine trait. But could I possibly be wrong about this? My guess is that perhaps prominent cheekbones are in fact a testosterone driven feature, but they're still considered attractive on females? Or maybe it's just gender neutral?

What are your thoughts? Do you consider prominent cheekbones to be a masculine feature? Can anyone help clear up my confusion? 

High cheekbones are considered attractive in females!

I think it's only really a problem if it is coupled with other traits, I have a square jaw a highish hairline, I worry far more about those than my cheekbones!

Thank god I have almost no adam's apple

Quote from: Alice Rogers on September 18, 2014, 04:49:06 AM
High cheekbones are considered attractive in females!

I think it's only really a problem if it is coupled with other traits, I have a square jaw a highish hairline, I worry far more about those than my cheekbones!

Thank god I have almost no adam's apple

But Your cheekbones are lovely, nevertheless.

Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on September 18, 2014, 04:58:30 AM
But Your cheekbones are lovely, nevertheless.

You say the nicest things Yes, I actually like my cheekbones!

I have no idea what "flared" cheekbones are...is that like flared jeans? I'm fortunate to have high cheekbones, they certainly seem to help.

Your skeletal structure is largely down to your genetics, and agonising about whether such and such a feature is masculine or feminine is just fuel for body dysmorphia.

Quote from: Dread_Faery on September 18, 2014, 07:18:43 AM
Your skeletal structure is largely down to your genetics, and agonising about whether such and such a feature is masculine or feminine is just fuel for body dysmorphia.

That IS true, however the fat distribution in the face can change with hormones, generally rounding things out and making lines a little smoother.

Quote from: Dread_Faery on September 18, 2014, 07:18:43 AM
Your skeletal structure is largely down to your genetics, and agonising about whether such and such a feature is masculine or feminine is just fuel for body dysmorphia.

Perhaps that's the case for you, but for me it's quite the opposite. My dyphoria is infinitely worse when I'm in the dark about what my feature are and how they contribute to my gender appearance. When I can quantify my masculine and feminine traits like simple items on a list, it alleviates my dysphoria. Plus, often times we don't have a realistic view of ourselves and figuring out what's actually masculine and feminine can reveal that you may be more feminine (or masculine if that's your target gender identity) than you give yourself credit for.