How Important Is “Passing?”
I am tall, standing well over 6 feet. I have a mustache that I’ve had since my freshman year in college, and I’m very reluctant to shave it off, and probably never will. I also have big feet and have...
View ArticleTen Years (part 2)
Well, July was quite a month! On July 8th, as mentioned in my previous article, the Tokyo Closet Ball held our tenth anniversary show. The audience was relatively small but wildly enthusiastic....
View ArticleMindfulness and Crossdressing: Relax and feel the present
Mindfulness is the practice of consciously focusing on the present moment, noticing sensations, feelings, thoughts, and the environment without judgment. It is a technique that promotes personal...
View ArticleMental Health
Mental Health. What does Mental Health look like? Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well, work well,...
View ArticleFirst Lecture En Femme
I’ve written one other article on this site but posted on several forums. Many of you know that I go to work En femme on a fairly regular basis. I teach in a very open department and so coming into the...
View ArticleTo Be or Not (No, it’s to be!)
In Shakespeare’s time, men played all the female roles. Wouldn’t that have been fun? Not only was it acceptable, but it was also mainstream, and what wonderful clothing we could wear. If we can learn...
View ArticleI’ve Finally made it!
I’m going to share with you my story about my day at a TJ Maxx store. Just keep in mind I’m no writer and I’m just a man telling his story. On August 31, 2023, I blew 10 bucks at a TJ Maxx store. I was...
View ArticleQUIZ: Do you like bras?
This article is a fun test for identifying how much you like bras. If you scored at least one point, put on a bra immediately and look for a specialized store to have a proper fitting done. (So, score...
View ArticleWhere has My Woman gone?
Nothing scares us more than the erratic pattern of our crossdressing lives; sometimes forced by situations such as vacations or extended guests staying at the house, or even the Pandemic. The most...
View ArticleThe psychology of crossdressing: Why do you dress like a woman?
You’ve probably considered seeking psychological help. “I’m a man but I like feminine things. Why? Is this normal? Do I have to accept myself or “cure” this?” We tend to naturally like some things and...
View ArticleIn Person Shopping (with Confidence)
Dear Friends, With the rise of online shopping, many of us would be relieved to no longer have to subject ourselves to the “in-person purchase.” But nothing can really replace assessing the size, fit,...
View ArticleMy Odyssey
I recently looked through a dictionary for a word to help me solve a clue in a crossword puzzle and came across the word “odyssey,” which was defined as “a long wandering usually marked by many changes...
View ArticleA Few Thoughts on Masculinity
So I grew up in kind of a conservative, rural area. Needless to say, any difference was not acceptable, much less challenging the standard ideal of masculinity. I was one of those kids who was the...
View ArticleFashion Fix for the Fall
The season has changed, fall is here, we can see it all around us. Like the leaves changing colour, our clothing also begins to transition, and it brings a change in fashion. Gone are the tube tops,...
View ArticleSynthetic Reality
I wrote this some time ago but never did anything with it. Reviewing today felt like it had a message that perhaps is more in need now than before. I hope you may find something of value in my words...
View ArticleA Crossdresser Thanksgiving
I used to go to my aunt’s house every Thanksgiving. Those days have passed as she, my mother, and their brother have all moved on to the fabulous banquets above. I went as a kid, an adult, with my...
View ArticleEarly Days Out and About
I provide here for you a review of my early experiences that may be helpful to my sisters in this group. It has been several decades since I first ventured outdoors while dressed. In those days, I went...
View ArticleTry to be your Real Self
I love the line from John Lennon’s song, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans,” as it is so true. Not only for me but for everyone I’ve ever known. We are so busy saying after we...
View ArticleAnd the winner is… (drum roll please!)
The judges have tabulated the results… (stock ticker sounds… or an old IBM Selectric running at high speed, take your pick…) Grand Prize CategoryThe grand winner, receiving one free year of Princess...
View ArticleWomen and Shopping
Women and shopping. One of the things about women is the ability to shop, perhaps a primeval trait within the psyche from the days of foraging while the men go hunting. To men, it is one enigma about...
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