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Presenting masculine is a form of gender expression. Regardless of your sexuality or gender identity, having more feminine traits when you want to present more masculine is really frustrating. Fortunately, there are some simple tweaks you can make to start looking more masculine pretty quickly. Keep reading to find out what you can do to give off a more masculine vibe.
Becoming More Masculine
- Wear rugged men's clothing in classic styles and dark or neutral tones.
- Groom yourself like a man with a shorter haircut and facial hair or contouring makeup.
- Walk with a manly swagger and sit or stand with good posture to project confidence.
- Start a strength-training regimen to build a more manly physique.
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QuestionI'm transgender (born female), and my parents are against the LGBT community. How can I appear more masculine without them knowing I'm transgender?Community AnswerYou can make it look like you're just going through a tomboy phase. All you have to do is make this phase last for years. Cut your hair if you're allowed, and wear baggy clothing. They probably won't be worried, as long as they think you're a girl. The only bad thing is that you can't change your name or pronouns, but if you don't want them to know you're transgender, this is the only way.
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QuestionHow is crying in front of people masculine?Julia ChildCommunity AnswerIt doesn't have to be. Crying is a natural human reaction, and doesn't have to be gendered. Obviously, don't cry all the time or whine and complain about everything, but crying whether you're in front of people or not just means you aren't an emotionless robot. If anything, cry and show your emotion so that you aren't seen as emotionless. Being emotionless isn't masculine, it just makes it a lot harder to reach out to people.
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QuestionHow do I hide feelings from people?Community AnswerBeing masculine is about being in control. This doesn't mean becoming completely devoid of emotion. Show emotion when appropriate.
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Tips
- Ideas about what is masculine and what is feminine rely to a large extent on gender stereotypes, which can change depending on the prevailing social and cultural norms in a particular place at a particular time. [22] X Trustworthy Source State of New York Official website for the State of New York Go to sourceThanks
- If you have breasts, wearing a binder can help you look and feel more masculine. Just avoid wearing it for hours on end or several days in a row—it could cause internal injuries. [23] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
- Work out. This doesn't mean that you should go to the gym and lift huge weights every day, just keep your weight at a healthy level and remember to do your push-ups! Take advantage of gym class.Thanks
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Warnings
- Don't forget your basic personal hygiene! Shower at least once a day, wear deodorant or antiperspirant, and keep yourself clean.Thanks
- Don't ever bind with ace bandages. They are designed to tighten when you move, which means that they'll get progressively tighter throughout the day and can cause internal injuries. [24] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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References
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- ↑ https://hbr.org/2013/02/do-women-take-as-many-risks-as
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- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/03/making-jokes-during-a-presentation-helps-men-but-hurts-women
- ↑ https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/what-toxic-masculinity-and-how-it-impacts-mental
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-crying-good-for-you-2021030122020
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- ↑ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/perspectives-on-politics/article/talk-like-a-man-the-linguistic-styles-of-hillary-clinton-19922013/0F8189E4F3221D78C6233C2F38C72A3E
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- ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/behavior/30-days-to-a-better-man-day-1-define-your-core-values/
- ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/career-wealth/leadership/work-command-create-tips-on-hustling-leadership-and-hobbies-from-winston-churchill/
- ↑ https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/legal-guidances-gender-identity-expression.page
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If you want to become less feminine and more masculine, start by adopting attributes that are traditionally seen as masculine, like a willingness to take risks and make decisions not based on emotions. At the same time, make sure to own your emotions rather than hide them, since hiding how you feel can lead to anxiety and depression. If you want to dress more masculine, opt to wear neutral or dark tones and go for a rugged or casual look with few accessories. You can also try more masculine grooming habits by growing out a beard or experimenting with a shorter, simpler hairstyle. For more advice, including how to make a female body look male, read on!
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