I haven't been passing as well lately

[Guest Andrew Parker]

I used to pass 100% of the time, but recently I've been getting misgendered a lot lately. I dress a bit feminine for a man, but more like a gay man than a woman. I don't know if it was something that I do or if it's just because I hang out with girls so people assume I'm a girl. I'm on T and post op. My voice is at the squeaky phase right now, but it's undeniably male. I have lightened up on my trying to look as manly as possible since I started passing better, I wear skinny jeans, lean to the side when I stand, and wear bright colors. Here's some pictures of what I look like now: http://s835.photobucket.com/albums/zz272/loserific94/?action=view&current=Photo112.jpg

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Do you have any idea what it is that's hindering my passability?

[Guest Miss_Construe]

I would guess you should play around with different things and see. It is probably a combination of things and the T will continue to work its magic. Could just need some time.

Hugs,

April

[Michelle 2010]

Look like a guy...

maybe gestures/mannerisms?

fluttery hands???

vocabulary?

Michelle

[VickySGV]

Good guess is that you are using girl to girl eye contact and speech patterns. Boy to girl eye contact is less intense and more straight faced on the guy side. Boy will look down toward the girl, even if she is taller. Speech more monotone.

[~Nova~]

I used to pass 100% of the time, but recently I've been getting misgendered a lot lately. I dress a bit feminine for a man, but more like a gay man than a woman.

I, like most of the girls here, have spent my whole life being as male as possible. Some tips.

1) loose clothes. Guys do not wear tight clothes unless it's tight around the chest and fitted at the waist.

2) plant both feet flat on the floor with toes in line. No hip jutting. No hands on hips.

3) no fancy haircuts. Cut it short, part it, period.

4) no patterns, especially stripes. Vertical or horizontal.

Their are tons, but those are a few. Of course you will have to find what works for you

You look great, really good

Love you all

Autumn

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Always chew on a toothpick!

Dee Jay

[Guest Maria_B]

Keep a shotgun in hand

Wear dirty old tractor boots

Don't shave for 3 weeks

Wear a singlet 4 days in a row before turning it inside out.

Showers.... optional at best.

But on a serious note? It'll be from being in a pack of wild and voracious girls. People tend to mock the ''gay friend who is the girl's newest toy'' and go along with ''ladies'' or ''Ma'am''.

So, it may not be misgendering, just them teasing you for ''being the girl's toy''.

(I say none of this to offend, this is almost verbatim what i've been told by... Less then open older companions)

Lets just say people are not very nice. These people I know especially.

Te Amo, Chico.

Maria.