CROSS DRESSING TERMINOLOGY
Cross Dressing Terminology will assist you in understanding the language of gender expression and cross dressing. As an authority on the subject, TGGuide.com understands the importance of providing a safe and inclusive space for crossdressers to explore their identity and connect with others who share similar experiences. We offer a wide range of resources and support services, including live chat, message forums, and our dedicated trans social media platform.
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Cross Dressing Key Terms
Transgender
Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe individuals whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth, and includes crossdressers.
Cisgender
Cisgender is a term used to describe individuals whose gender identity aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth. Individuals that identify as cisgender may participate in cross dressing, but do not experience gender dysphoria.
Cross dressing
Cross dressing involves wearing clothing typically associated with a different gender than the one the individual was assigned at birth.
Drag
While often associated with cross dressing, drag is a distinct form of performance art where individuals dress in exaggeratedly feminine or masculine attire for entertainment purposes.
Crossplay
Crossplay involves dressing up as a character of the opposite gender, often inspired by anime, manga, video games, or other forms of pop culture. Crossplayers may meticulously recreate the appearance and mannerisms of their chosen character.
MTF (Male-to-Female)
MTF (Male-to-Female) crossdressers refers to individuals who were assigned male at birth but wear clothing typically associated with females.
FTM (Female-to-Male)
FTM (Female-to-Male) crossdressers refers to individuals who were assigned female at birth but wear clothing typically associated with males.
Femme
Femme refers to a more traditionally feminine presentation.
Butch
Butch refers to a more masculine or androgynous style.
Androgyny
Androgyny refers to a blending of masculine and feminine traits or characteristics, resulting in a gender presentation that is neither strictly male nor female.
Passing
Passing refers to the ability of a crossdresser to be perceived as the gender they are presenting as, typically in public settings.
Stealth Mode
Stealth Mode refers to crossdressers who prefer to keep their dressing activities private and may adopt a stealthy approach to conceal their cross dressing from others, including friends, family, and colleagues.
Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale refers to a seductive and glamorous female archetype often portrayed in literature, film, and art. Some crossdressers may embrace the persona of a femme fatale as part of their dressing experience, exploring themes of power, mystery, and allure.
Tucking
Tucking is the cross dressing practice of concealing the male genitalia to create a smoother, more feminine silhouette.
Binders
Binders are compression garments worn to flatten the chest and create a more masculine silhouette.
Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria is a term used to describe the distress or discomfort experienced by individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Crossdressers may or may not experience gender dysphoria, and their reasons for cross dressing vary widely.
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