What are some of the things you can do or experience now that you could not do or experience before transitioning?

I am not talking about using locker or bathroom facilities of your gender, but things you enjoy (or dislike if you wish to discuss those)?


Enjoyable thing example:  Having a door held open for you.

Example of something you may dislike:  Having to deal with "mansplaining."

Does playing with my boobs count? 

Buying clothes that fit perfectly without alteration!

I've bought stuff on Revolve.com that look better on me than they did on the model. 

Quote from: Lori Dee on January 23, 2025, 04:40:31 PMDoes playing with my boobs count? 

There is no rule that I could find that disallows that. LOL

Quote from: Maid Marion on January 23, 2025, 04:45:37 PMBuying clothes that fit perfectly without alteration!

I've bought stuff on Revolve.com that look better on me than they did on the model. 

That is great you can pull off that better look Marion!

Chrissy

Something I like, well been able to wear any item of female clothing and not having to worry, whether there is room to tuck or will my hip pads or breasts forms show.

also I love been treated like a lady by my husband, when he opens the car door for me, or when he holds me when we cuddle up in front the TV. Also, i love been a mother and a wife.

Dislikes. -- well on hot days, when you sweat under breasts and sometimes I do miss been able to walk without a top on in public,,, often on very hot summers day, i walk around the house in a cute pair of shorts and a  bikini top. Walking topless at home is a no no, as I have 3 small children..

Making the most of my body, flirting, playing around with my hair, learning what makes a guy tick and then having fun!!! Pet dislikes, concersending men, dominant men, over sexed men, getting up in the morning and trying to work out what to wear for the day ahead, realise something that I wanted to wear was in the washing machine!!! Being around bitchy women

Today, I went online with my daughter and we picked out two dresses for me. It was such a rush and I believe she had fun protecting me from my awful sense of style. It was the kind of good thing I never imagined happening. The hardest part about trying to be who I am: the person I used to be keeps getting in my way.

Although I've only socially transitioned in a small way, I've found I throughly enjoy shopping, and buying girly things. I'm in Ulta, and bath and body once a week buying stuff. Wearing makeup is one thing I love doing, even though it's taken me a ton of experimenting to find what I like. I'm growing out my hair, and I love having my hair long. I'm so close to being able have enough hair to put it in a ponytail. Taking care of my skin, getting a pedicure with nail polish, and getting my eyebrows done.

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on April 05, 2025, 04:37:36 PMThe hardest part about trying to be who I am: the person I used to be keeps getting in my way.

This was a huge issue for me when I first started experimenting with being feminine.
I spent half my life suppressing my desire to be feminine. Once my egg cracked, and started talking to my therapist, and a ton of nurturing, my inner woman starting showing up.

Quote from: Maid Marion on January 23, 2025, 04:45:37 PMBuying clothes that fit perfectly without alteration!

I've bought stuff on Revolve.com that look better on me than they did on the model. 

I looked at their prices,  how do you afford them?     Shoulder bags for 11,000.00  ( eleven thousand) dollars and more LOL

Quote from: Alana1990 on April 06, 2025, 09:09:44 PMAlthough I've only socially transitioned in a small way, I've found I throughly enjoy shopping, and buying girly things. I'm in Ulta, and bath and body once a week buying stuff. Wearing makeup is one thing I love doing, even though it's taken me a ton of experimenting to find what I like. I'm growing out my hair, and I love having my hair long. I'm so close to being able have enough hair to put it in a ponytail. Taking care of my skin, getting a pedicure with nail polish, and getting my eyebrows done.

Dang! that sounds like fun and even more if I had a like person to go with me.

Quote from: she she on April 21, 2025, 03:24:01 PMI looked at their prices,  how do you afford them?     Shoulder bags for 11,000.00  ( eleven thousand) dollars and more LOL

I do a sort by size (XS) and price to find stuff I can afford.

Quote from: she she on April 21, 2025, 03:26:39 PMDang! that sounds like fun and even more if I had a like person to go with me.

My cousin and I have gotten mani/pedis a few times. She was the one that suggested I try nail polish on my toenails, which I loved. My toenails are painted 24/7 now. She's suggested makeup, and perfume I should try too.

I keep my toes done.  I go with my wife.  Colors are fun!
I've done acrylic finger nails too, but they weaken the nails and its a b.... to have the patience to grow them out again.  They'll take layers off the nail.  Gel isn't so harsh but lasts a long time on toes, but not so much on fingers.