How do i get rid of my male characteristics

[Guest Alexis25]

I am only 16 and i really want to transition soon!

BUT! I need to get rid of some of my male characteristics and i want to work and improve all of these things step by step so ill be ready when i start transitioning!

What i already have -

Slim Waist

Female mind

What i need to get rid of

-How do i walk as a women? I have what people call a swag walk, its funny actually, but because of it if my foot is normally placed on the ground instead of being on a straight line, my right foot would be a bit slanted right and my left a bit slanted left and i can't wear flip flops because my foot usually starts stepping on the ground haha. So how do i work on walking as a women

-My voice, now this is a problem, its still kind of cracky, but just a bit lol, it sounds male, but it feels like a female is trying to break out also, since i was 6 i had my adams apple cut out or something because i have a scar on my throat, and when i feel my throat i don't have an adams apple, i really don't know what the surgery was because my parents could never clearly explain it to me lol >.>. So yeah i need to improve my voice and i did sign up for those free lessons

-My fingers, but i think hormones will make them thinner

-MAKE UP, like im pretty bad at it !!!!! I know how to put on lip gloss,lip stick, and mascara, but nothing else lol >.>. But i think i could trick a lot of my girlfriends who are good friends with me to put make up on me, and maybe i can then learn

Posture, how do i get a female posture, i have my shoulders back or do you think hormones will also improve my posture?

So yeah thats it, i do need to shave my legs, but i guess everything else is good. SO GUYS please give me some tips on how to improve all of the things i stated above

[VickySGV]

Hormones are NOT a magic potion for ANY of what you are concerned about, so take a breath, and know you will have to wait for them, but the wait will not destroy you, and unprescribed meds could destroy you.

Don't trick your girl friends into making you up, but do go ahead and ask them about make-up. Why not look in to becoming an AVON or related line cosmetics representative?? You would have a senior dealer in the area teach you how to do it, and then you demonstrate for groups. Good way to make money for your coming therapies. There are male Avon reps who do a very good job, some are gay, some are not, some are___________! You would have to get your folks to back you on that, but mom may become your best customer.

Take a drama class at school, and get the teacher to help you learn the female movements. Take a dance class or join a dance club and you will get some movement coaching there as well.

Last but not least, read the life out of this place and see the tips and tricks that other members have posted. There is a lot of good stuff here in spite of my being the practical one that I am.

[Guest Alexis25]

Thats what i said in my first line!

"I am only 16 and i really want to transition soon!

BUT! I need to get rid of some of my male characteristics and i want to work and improve all of these things step by step so ill be ready when i start transitioning! "

I will never take hormone's unless I am prescribed them, i am not that stupid >.> i have been researching medical things since 12 and my dad is a doctor, so I am medical smart

But a drama and dance class, i might have to think on that haha, I don't really have any free space left since i took AP science classes and they take up 2 classes instead of one. Maybe after school, but good idea haha

And im only 16 i think im to young to work in a store like that, and getting to a place with AVON with out a car is pretty dam hard lol

Thanks Vicky

[Guest Carla_Davis]

Hi Alexis,

1. How to walk with Confidance http://www.wikihow.com/Walk-With-Lots-of-Confidence

2.Voice: (This information is listed on the Top of the Forums page)

Free Online Voice Feminization Classes!

Free online Voice Feminization Classes coming up in August with Nina Irani (Read More)

The dates are August 20, 22 & 24th and the time is 1pm PT/4pm ET/8pm GMT.

NB: These are external to Laura's Playground but are noted here due to the opportunity they offer our MTF members.

Make-Up: In addittion to having your girlfriends help you, practice, practice, practice makes perfect.

The more you do it the easier it becomes.

I am planning to go to Sephora's for improving my make-up skills. (They are Trans Friendly)

They offer a "Customized Makeup Application"

They give you a Facial Makeover which is "basically" free.

The only catch is that you need to purchase at least $50.00 in make-up supplies.

That will be easy for me to purchasing the Make Up supplies I will need.

The people that do it are Professionals.

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We all Support, Care for, and Love You and want to see you Happy, Healthy and Transition Safely. :wub:Hugs,
Carla

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hon,

A lot of what you are describing takes practice, practice, practice.

Be patient with yourself.

You'll get there

Love

Brenda

[Guest Alexis25]

Hon,

A lot of what you are describing takes practice, practice, practice.

Be patient with yourself.

You'll get there

Love

Brenda

Yeah I am asking how do i start practicing? What do i do, like youtube tutorials, only have like make up tutorials everything else i need to learn so i want some tips!!!!!!!

[Paula ult]

What i did was go to the mall and observe girls your age, how they walk, sit, mannerisms, talk etc then go home and practice, keep doing that and you will pick it up, just know it's not going to all happen overnight. Girls and women come in all shapes and sizes, i wouldn't worry about your hands.

As far as voice goes there are some good links and information in the voice forum, it can take several months to years to get a good voice, take things slow at first but practice practice practice.

What i did for makeup is i found a cosmetologist that showed me how to apply makeup and what shades went with my skin tone, from there it was practice, what i found is less is more natural looking.

Paula

[Guest Carla_Davis]

Another good source for voice training is:

http://www.tsroadmap.com/voice/transsexual-voice.html

Hope this information helps you.

We all Support, Care for, and Love You and want to see you Happy, Healthy and Transition Safely.

Hugs,

Carla

[Guest EvaO]

I think, if you choose to take that route when you're 18, HRT will be a great way of boosting your confidence and helping you feel more physically feminine. But, like VickySVG said, they aren't "magic pills." The good news is that femininity can be expressed in many, many different ways!

As for make-up, there are a few transgender-specific make-up tutorials on youtube that might help you get started with the basics, such as applying foundation, blush, covering 5 o'clock shadows, doing eyes and lips, etc. Just type in "Transgender make-up tutorial" or "make-up tutorial for trans women" on the search engine.

Good posture is always good to maintain regardless of your gender, but remember that there really is no one-way for girls or boys to walk.

Oh, and voice: Have you checked out Andrea James's videos yet? They are on youtube and really helpful in finding your female voice. Just type in "Finding your Female Voice, Andrea James" in the search engine.

[Guest LizMarie]

As Eva notes, there is no one way to walk but a simple observation - most females don't "sprawl" whereas many males do, maximizing their space when they stand, walk, sit, or even lay down. Begin by controlling the space you occupy and then spend time studying women. All women, all shapes, all sizes, all ages, but particularly those closest to your age. Study, study, study, and practice, practice, practice, and even then you won't be perfect. But keep trying!