How to Hide Masculine Traits

For men who are considering undergoing sex reassignment surgery, it is advisable to spend some time working on "passing" as a woman. This is made possible by using several techniques ranging from the way you dress to the manner in which you disguise your male attributes. Though it is not necessarily easy to succeed in hiding your masculine traits, you can benefit from following these steps to help you get started.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Begin by getting electrolysis for facial hair removal. This is painful and time-consuming, but to hide the facial hair, you simply cannot overlook this step. Shaving is not going to be sufficient because of the coarseness of the hair and the rapidity of re-growth for men. The cost can be high and sometimes you must undergo literally hundreds of sessions. Still, this is the one masculine trait that should be addressed right away.
2. Take feminizing hormones. You will want to find a good doctor who is fully aware of your coming transformation. Your physician will put you on a schedule of hormones that will lead to skin softening, breast growth, hip enhancement and diminished hair growth.
3. Schedule facial feminization surgery to help hide masculine features. This is costly, but if your hormones have feminized your face sufficiently, you won't need it. However, if you still feel that your face is too masculine, you can set up surgery with a reputable plastic surgeon with experience in facial feminization.
4. Grow your hair out long or buy a wig. The best choice is to use your own hair simply because it looks more natural and helps you "pass" without so much as a second glance from suspicious eyes. However, if you want quicker results, you can buy a nice wig in a modern style. Groom the wig as you would your own hair. Wash it and condition it. This will help it look more natural.
5. Work on getting those feminine mannerisms and gestures down. This is difficult, but it is crucial. The best way to work on your mannerisms is to study other women. After that, you should work with a trusted female friend to help you modify your masculine traits. Remember, the key is delicacy.
6. Be confident. This is probably easier said than done, but you need to look sure of yourself (even if you aren't at first). In time, you will become more self-assured. The key to passing is to act like and to believe that you are a woman.