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I hate the term crossdresser

Only because I feel that it doesn't really describe who is doing what so I feel its rather derogatory , so I decided to create my own personal term to describe me and what it is that I do , actually a friend of mine from EP helped me come up with it the term is "feminine expressive" which to me means a male who expresses femininity or a feminine side. I also don't agree with the term sissy it doesn't define nor describe me neither.

Anyway I am very masculine when I'm in that mode and fairly feminine when in that mode I feel like I can pretty much feel feminine or masculine at any given time (I guess in that sense I could also be categorized as genderfluid) although when I'm in feminine mode I don't always necessarily act feminine nor really express feminine emotional attributes or physical attributes like breasts nor do I physically look feminine I just feel like I enjoy being dressed in women's clothes for multiple reasons 1) they are more comfortable 2) It helps me relax and destress 3) I feel more attractive especially when wearing makeup and nail polish and a wig , (I can't really explain this other than to say I don't feel attractive when I'm in male mode).
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Highonheels · 51-55, M
@Highonheels an update to my personal feelings on the term sissy , according to wiccapedia the term means:
Sissy (derived from sister), also sissy baby, sissy boy, sissy man, sissy pants, etc., is a pejorative term for a boy or man who is not traditionally masculine, and shows possible signs of fragility. Generally, sissy implies a lack of courage, strength, athleticism, coordination, testosterone, male libido, and stoic calm, all of which have traditionally been associated with masculinity and considered important to the male role in Western society. A man might also be considered a sissy for being interested in traditionally feminine hobbies or employment (e.g., being fond of fashion), displaying effeminate behavior (e.g., using hair products or displaying limp wrists), being unathletic, or being homosexual.

[c=#003BB2]I feel that no part of this definition is anything in which applies to me , I feel its degrading to my masculine side[/c]
Similar in meaning to pansy, or nancyboy

"Sissy" is, approximately, the male converse of tomboy (a girl with masculine traits or interests), but carries more strongly negative connotations. Research published in 2015 suggests that the terms are asymmetrical in their power to stigmatize: sissy is almost always pejorative and conveys greater severity, while tomboy rarely causes as much concern but also elicits pressure to conform to social expectations.
Gillian · 46-50, T
@Highonheels seems we have the same thought process. I also did the wiki thing when I first posted so many years ago. And I forgot to include the link to the post in my last comment so here it is. There's a lot of thoughts and rants on the subject following in my comments.

https://similarworlds.com/3545728-I-Hate-The-Word/911396-I-Dont-Really-Like-The-Term-sissy-Originally