Why do some men like to cross dress?

[Anonymous]

I’m not judgmental about it. I just don’t get it.

[NamerOfStars]

Several reasons, none of which are mutually exclusive:

-For some, it's a kink thing.

-For some, it's about transgressing taboos.

-For some, it's a tactile thing; they simply like the way the fabrics feel.

-Sometimes it's about expressing a more feminine side to their nature; each of us is a joint effort of a man and a woman, and so each of us exhibits some combination of masculine and feminine characteristics- but most feminine characteristics are seen as HIGHLY inappropriate (or at least undesirable) in a man, and are very frowned upon.

-Combining the second and fourth, sometimes it's about setting aside social expectations entirely and reveling in a life that doesn't have them- while women of course have ludicrous demands placed on them too, it's a completely different ballgame with men; crossdressing can act as a pressure valve to release the tension harmlessly.

-Sometimes it's about fashion; they just prefer they way it looks.

-Sometimes, you get SO drunk you forget how pants work, and wonder why people bother with two-legged garments when there's an easier option, so you decide to try it.

-For some, especially those who've been alone for far too long, it's a desperate desire to connect with anything associated with women, even in an indirect way.

-For some, relatedly, it's an obsession with anything to do with women- the stereotype that any guy who crossdresses is secretly gay doesn't make much sense, since logically such a guy would have no interest in women. A proto-transsexual, maybe, but not a gay guy.

-Sometimes, it's done as a joke.

[OddBeMe]

It’s a learned behavior. A serial killer I read about had a thing for ladies shoes and crossed dressed. All because his mother caught him one day and said how forbidden it was. That made it even more desirable.

Not saying that’s even 1% of why cross dressers do it, just an example. But I would imagine it’s linked to trans gender issues. Imagine if your brain had the desire to be a boy. Sounds stressful.

[BasedBaeBecca]

Some men choose to partake in crossdressing for a variety of reasons, including the desire to express their feminine side, the desire to dress in clothes that they find aesthetically pleasing, the thrill of going against gender norms and expectations, the appeal of trying something new and unconventional, or simply for fun. Ultimately, crossdressing can be seen as an act of rebellion against a society that has traditionally prescribed how men and women should present themselves. It is important to realize that everyone has their own unique experiences and motivations when it comes to crossdressing, as well as other forms of personal expression.

[EmmaMary]

You are most certainly not alone.

[Asker]

Yeah, I just don’t get it. I don’t have a problem with it, I actually helped a man buy his dress last week at work. I just think men look particularly good in stereotypically masculine clothes.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[Anonymous]

Cross dressing is actually far more common among women than men. For some reason it is just not recognized for what it is.

Female cross dresser

[ProbablyClueless]

Beats me... I'm sure there's probably some sense of comfort they get from how the clothing fits.

[Wonderingguyy]

Because they might be experimental, have a creative/curious personality and like both gender’s fashion

[BLP11520]

Some men enjoy the feeling of wearing women’s clothes. Many men wear panties some pantyhose go to Qoura

[Ashlee61]

For me , I was raised hearing that I wasn’t man enough. My mother told me she was hoping that I was a girl. I’ve never been secure as a man and dressing gives me confidence. I feel like this is who I should be.

[Nikki1989]

I feel your pain.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Everyone has a different hobby.

[HelpfulWoman]

why does anybody do any hobby/lifestyle?

[BLP11520]

For enjoyment

[BLP11520]

I collect books

[Texaskid1]

Hmmm... latent homosexuality?

[Anonymous]

Mental illness..

[BigDog1989]

why not. women do it

[shades777]

means they take it in the butt

[Jmmmfi4]

I have no fucking clue

[genericname85]

i'd say it's autogynophilia.

[LiamJHayden]

No idea.