Moment of Fame (page 1)

In 2003, Thunder's Mouth Press published My Husband Betty, a book by Helen Boyd, herself the wife of a crossdresser. This book was written with clarity and insight and is by far the best thing I have ever read on the subject. It is just this kind of book that would have given me a clearer picture of who and what I am had it been available all those many years ago when I was new to this and looking for my own answers. For anyone with a genuine interest in crossdressing and not yet familiar with this book, I highly but highly recommend it. I was fortunate enough to have been a small part of Helen's book when she quoted me on something I had written a while back. With Helen's kind permission, I have taken that exerpt from the book and rewritten it here for you to read.                 ****************************************** Kyrie, a crossdresser, tries to describe how he feels when he crossdresses: The thing that immediately comes to me when I am "enfemme" is the overall feeling of "well being". It is not something that is very easy to explain. It is both physical and emotional at the same time. Physically, of course, there are all the sensations that go along with soft, silky clothing next to the body. This is amplified when I am dressed after just having shaved my legs, arms, body, etc.. It can sometimes feel like being caressed, or even lightly massaged. The feeling of having a cool breeze beneath my skirt or dress is tantalizing, to say the least. These are physical sensations that are almost impossible to feel while wearing male clothes. They just aren't made from materials or to fit the body in a way that can produce the same tactile response. With a bra and breast forms in place, the center of gravity of the body shifts, and wearing high heels makes it necessary to redefine the way I walk. My steps are shorter and there's that certain "roll" of the hips that naturally develops. I like wearing a corset also, and apart from the figure it gives me, it also feels nice and supportive for the back. Doing things with long fingernails can be a challenge sometimes, and it causes me to handle things more gently, not that I am a rough and tough person to start with, but there is a definite "thing" that happens with the hands. My ears are pierced and I love that little "tug" and feel of something dangling from them. I used to have my own naturally long hair, but that has since long gone the way of the dinosaurs, so a wig has become necessary. Again, I love the feeling of hair gently caressing my neck and shoulders. It tickles, but in a nice way. A hint of perfume adds to the overall "softness" that I feel. I also love the feel of garters and stockings (that little tug that lets you know they are there as you walk). I have this little trick that I use to create cleavage, and it can be very convincing, so low-cut tops and open-neck blouses are my preference. I am not purposely trying to be provocative, but I do like to see how well the illusion works. Continued on next page Back to Index

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