Understanding the Differences: Feminine Men vs. Trans Women!

Explore the nuanced differences between feminine gender expression in man and transgender identity. This video provides a compassionate, expert-led explanation of gender diversity, helping viewers understand the complexities of gender identity, personal expression, and individual experiences.

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[chanellesadoll]

As a transfemme who still has to suppress my trans identity and which creates this dilemma of whether or not I'm simply a feminine guy, this video is a holy grail. And I DO have a strong disconnect from my assigned gender at birth and always imagine living like a stereotypical woman cause that's who I truly am on the inside regardless of how feminine I like to present myself. Thank you Dr. Z for always being so fabulous and outspoken 🥹

[the_amazing_el]

i'm what i would call a more masc-leaning tomboy trans woman, and it took me a long time to *really* accept my identity for a lot of the reasons i think this video touches on. i was okay with being perceived as masculine, but very much *not* okay with being perceived as a man. eventually i came to the conclusion that when i looked at other women, i was seeing a fundamental part of myself reflected back and the rest is history!

you definitely earned yourself a new subscriber here!

[kiwi_likes_you]

Edna Mode from the incredibles giving me clarity on my gender wasn't something I expected today but thank you

[SaintDelilah]

Just wanted to thank you so much for everything you do. I used to watch your videos while i was in my questioning/imposter syndrome phase. I've now been out and happy for almost 2 years. Nowadays i no longer need content like this but its so great to see how you are still helping those that do. You are simply wonderful.

[FrozEnbyWolf-bt]

Expression =/= Identity. I often bring up how I know gay men who were far more gender non-conforming than I ever was growing up. Yet I turned out to be trans and they did not.

[itsveezie]

The eye-opening question I asked myself was "would I rather be perceived as a feminine man or as masculine woman?"

[Danni-]

I always wanted to be the opposite of a tomboy and thought it was so unfair there wasn't one, having locked my female side away repeatedly for years at a time I'm finally expressing it, but I think I'm heading towards trans femme, I have moderate dysphoria, and haven't allowed myself to really think these thoughts. Dr Z's videos have really helped me open up to myself, I'm trying to have these conversations with myself, but I don't think I'll really know what I want without experiencing it fully for an extended period of time, not just days and weeks but months maybe a year. The big problem for me is that my wife doesn't want a wife she wants a husband, and I'm holding myself back on so many levels because of not wanting to hurt and or loose her from my life.
Thank you Dr Z your videos have helped me so much.
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[HelloElliScott]

This segment was a total "so that explains it!" moment for me. Again, thank you Dr Z. I've been transitioning M2F for several months, and the one thing I've always wrestled with as far as I am/always been is the feminine man vs. trans question. Thank you for that TONS of making it clear for me that I *am* genuinelt transgender (or nonbinary at the very least) so it's now one less mental thing to cloud my transition. You've been an incredible help just with your video segments to so many people, Dr Z. May The Universe bless you endlessly.

[Giuliana-wf]

by my definition (as a trans girl myself): be whatever you're the comfortable with. don't focus on discomfort, or medical transition; just try different stuff and see what you like (name, pronouns, presentation, maybe HRT if you want). want to be a feminine man? sure. want to be a trans girl and start HRT? go for it. want to microdose E but still call yourself a man? i don't see why not. want to be a trans girl but not medically transition? totally valid.

it's not up to others to define who you are, be it by your presentation, hobbies, desired body or anything; you get to define yourself however you want.

[vulgarnecrolatry]

This has been very nice to watch. I recently started HRT a few months ago and the further I go the more I realize that I do think I'm okay being binary as a woman as the changes come, as opposed to being non-binary. I think I'm much more comfortable being seen by others as a somewhat "masculine woman" rather than a "feminine man."

[kayashimz]

This is 💯🔥 Thank you for further validating my choice to transition a few years ago. This was a bit emotional for me because I can definitely relate. I started watching your channel just before I sought therapy and started my transition. Now, I'm less than two weeks away from GAS. I can't thank you enough! ❤

[FoxNinja]

I been needing this video for two months now. It has definitely confirmed to me that i am a trans femme.

[TyroKitsune]

I distinctly remember it being summer and I had taken to wearing a summer dress inside as it was the only thing I had that let my body breathe properly. I needed milk, but lamented that I had to put on male presenting clothes just to go to the shops. From then on, I promised I would try crossdressing more seriously at some point.

Aaaaand a year on, it's been *alot* but am still here.

[fyrefighter]

I was 100% one of those "I'm fine with my sex/body" trans women at first. Six months of hormones and socialization and I couldn't stand it anymore. Yeah... TOTALLY fine with it.. lol

[Londonday]

Wow.I was wondering this today.But this video confirmed that I am a Transwoman and not just a fem man.I have been on hrt since July of 2021.I am the happiest and most comfortable w myself than I have ever been.I started my medical Transition at 57 yrs young.I am so sad that I lost my younger years to b myself, London.Thank you for your videos. Hugs ❤

[SamKole-hj]

Not hiding here, but I can only think a recent conversation helped prompt the topic of this video 😉
(Dr. Z is one of the nicest people to chat with if you ever have a chance to speak with her)

[yetanotherrandomguy]

I am transfemmme, but very deep in the closet for safety reasons, and that sometimes makes me feel like I'm faking it or im just a feminine man. But every time i begin having those thoughts, I run into videos like this that just confirm that I'm actually trans that that helps immensely, thank you.

[Shalanaya]

I agree so much with what you say about feminine men, I feel like this balance is so much needed in men these days, it seems that by nature they are usually also more secure within themselves. As a trans woman I have been also more attracted to these kinds of men since I was little.

[Lenny-Cech]

Dear Dr. Z. Thank You very much. Due to listenning Your "lectures" I definitely recognized that I am transwoman. And also the fact, my problem can be elegantly handled. Now I can say, that not my "feminine" hobbies but my constant daydreaming of having feminine physical attributes a being accepted in feminine role is symptom of gender dysphoria. Once more much thanks. Lenny.

[ChristianCatboy]

I initially thought that I might be "gay", but... gay men typically aren't obsessed with wanting to be "castrated" or grow their own boobs. I also never felt like a "man" (or much interest in being one), even 20 years after male puberty. I don't identify as a "woman" either, though -- just as trans-female. Most people probably take me for a "drag queen" or "sissy". That's not ideal, but it will take time for society to accept nonbinary people.