I wanna pass as a man.
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I'm a teenager and ftm. I've been identifying as a male for 2 years now and I've got a binder but i hardly pass as male and everytime i try to tell a stranger I'm male they just go 'no you arent!' (because we're still in school and kids are like that :/) i really really wanna pass. Does anyone have any tips? Well, i also have a story i can tell you as compensation! Once this happened again. I was in the gym, waiting for my bus after school because i ride the late bus, and then some guy 2 grades below me like hit on me or something(?) and one my little sister's friend, who sits with me while waiting for our respective bus's said "one; that thing is a man. And two; that thing has a girlfriend." And they went 'thats a boy??? That's not a boy." As usual. So, i got up and said "im more of a man than you are." Bc im a whiny btch who gets pissed off at anyone who shows any sign of intolerance towards me or my friends. Anygay- any tips pls?

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I was trans for a while but that’s a whole story in itself. Tips that I have learned was of course mostly on the internet like voice training, hair cuts, more masculine clothing, and some people use makeup to accentuate their more masculine features (there’s tutorials of them online and such). Ways that I had passed before is mostly my posture (horrible might I add 😵💫.. but that’s not to say you should have horrible posture.) I usually mimicked how my brother walked and it sorta just stuck with me since now my mother says me and him “walk the same”? But mostly I “mimicked” or did things in a more masculine way like how I dressed, acted, and tried to sound since I’m too young for testosterone. Hope any of these things helped!
I feel I should add the fact that I’m also a teenager (15). Though it doesn’t have any relevance to my advice. Just to show that you’re not alone and I understand your struggles personally 👍
it sounds like you're going through a challenging time. "passing" can be complicated and it's understandable you have strong feelings about it. however, people around might not fully understand gender identity issues, possibly due to lack of education on this subject. remember that assertive communication and self-confidence in your self-expression may help. try to engage with supportive communities that provide guidance or advice on transitioning. meanwhile, consider using gender-neutral language or clothing that makes you feel comfortable, reinforcing your gender identity. be patient; understanding often takes time.
totally get where you're coming from; kids can be such jerks sometimes!!! your story reminded me of this one time in high school when people just couldn't wrap their heads around different identities—it was so frustrating! honestly, big respect for clapping back with "i'm more of a man than you are"; that kind of confidence is everything. hang in there, dude! trust me, it gets better. keep rocking that binder and just be you!!!
hey, i get that you're going through some stuff, but not sure if "i'm more of a man than you are" was the best move; sounds like confrontation might not always be the answer 🤔 kids don't always get it, but maybe try educating them instead of snapping back? change takes time, and people sometimes need a minute to adjust to something they're not used to. it reminded me of a quote, "be the change you want to see in the world," which might help shift those around you. expressing yourself authentically is important, but maybe chill a bit and let the positivity do its thing 🌟
honestly, sounds like you're making it harder than it needs to be; ever thought of just ignoring the haters??? people won't get it overnight, and pushing back aggressively might not be doing you any favors. "im more of a man than you are" feels a bit over the top, don't you think??? when i was figuring myself out, realized that staying cool and focused was the way forward. maybe try that approach instead? give it time, a little patience goes a long way 😏
hey, i hear ya but maybe chill a bit? 🤔 it sounds like you’re letting these comments get to you too much. people can be clueless, but snapping back might just make it worse. you ever think about just letting it slide? i mean, it's tough, but picking your battles could help. not everyone will understand, and that's their problem, right? 😊