| Way back in grad school when I was learning how to | | | | Well, the interesting difference is in how genetic |
| be a counselor, we did this little exercise in a gender | | | | males and females describe their different walks out. |
| studies class. What does this have to do with | | | | Almost every straight man in my class and just about |
| crossdressing tips? Bear with me just a moment - | | | | everywhere just walks to his car and doesn't really |
| one of the things I find strange between my MtF | | | | think about anything "out of the ordinary." Genetic |
| and FtM clients is the increased violence that male | | | | women, on the other hand usually enter high alert |
| cross dressers face. | | | | mode when walking outside alone at night. They start |
| Genetic men and women are raised differently. Its a | | | | thinking about where the keys are, where the |
| fact that us social scientists argue about the why's | | | | pepper spray is, did I park under a light? The internal |
| and how's, but it is a FACT. Genetic women are | | | | conversation changes to one of safety. |
| socialized differently from a very young age, and | | | | Crossdressing Tips for Safety |
| learning to think like a woman and keep yourself | | | | Even if you think it will never happen to you, safety |
| save is the single most valuable of all the | | | | when alone is almost always on a genetic female's |
| crossdressing tips I can offer. | | | | mind. Increase your confidence by keeping these |
| The Exercise | | | | crossdressing tips in mind: Always lock all your car |
| This is a little difficult to do by yourself and you will | | | | doors, even when you are inside and driving - car |
| get better results if you poll a bunch of friends - | | | | jacking happens and women or those passing as |
| preferably including not only cross dressers but | | | | females are the most frequent victims. |
| genetic men and women who would consider | | | | - Always park in well lit areas. |
| themselves "straight" and rather vanilla. | | | | - Always inspect the inside of your vehicle before |
| Close your eyes and imagine that you are out one | | | | you get in it. |
| evening after work, in boy mode, shopping at the | | | | - Have your keys out and in hand before you walk |
| mall for something blasé like a gift for a | | | | outside - keys can be an excellent weapon if you |
| friend. | | | | need to defend yourself and having them ready can |
| When you leave the mall proper and begin to walk | | | | help you get away so you don't need to. |
| out to your car, it has become dark outside. | | | | - Drive off if someone tries to enter your vehicle |
| - Where are you parked? | | | | while you are inside. If you can't, lean on the horn to |
| - How do you walk to your vehicle? What goes | | | | alert anyone else in the area to the problem. Often if |
| through your mind? | | | | its a well trafficked area, this is enough to scare the |
| - Basically, describe your experience as you leave the | | | | person off. |
| stores and go through the lot to your vehicle. | | | | - If you think someone is following you, drive to the |
| Okay, so if you have never cross dressed in public | | | | nearest police office, fire station, or hospital. DO NOT |
| before, you are probably wondering how the heck | | | | drive home. |
| this exercise applies to crossdressing tips? | | | | |