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been subjected to petticoat punishment and she said no. I remember that my cousin had been dressed as a girl once as a punishment. It was done in my presence and I recall being very angry at his mother for doing it, Perhaps this left an impression causing my desire, but how?

I recall in my adolescent years putting on a pair of my sister's panties and looking at myself in the mirror--an in- cident that happened only once. However, I dont think a single occurrence could have caused the desire as I imagine many boys have tried it and didnt become transvestites. One other thing occurs to me--I had a girl cousin who was very careless about letting her panties be exposed, I would think how pretty they were and how nice they must be to wear

Lastly, and the cause I favor most as an explanation of my desires is this--My occupation is such that at times I be- come very dusty, dirty and greasy. When my clothes and my- self are in this condition and I see women dressed in com- fortable neat, fresh-looking clothes I think how nice to be that way. I have always been particular about my appearance and cleanliness. I feel that I could have started cross- dressing to achieve the exact opposite of my working condi- tions at times. Be this the case or not, I will add that I do get a most relaxed feeling after taking off my dirty work clothes, bathing and putting on my soft, clean, dainty fem- inine things. Wilma, Colo.

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Dear Editor: I just received my first copy of TVia. Comment Its wonderful!! When I first heard of your publication I thought it might be along the lines of Bizarre or Exotique, These mags, I feel, dwell too heavily on weird costumes and dominant damsels. Yours gives some thought to the average TV-- the guy who can't afford or doesn't care for the exotique, The guy who just wants an average feminine wardrobe and prob- ably has to dig for a new pair of nylons. The $4 I sent you cost me a new slip but it was well worth it. Which brings this to mind: There are probably TVs who own or work in dress: shops or who are hairdressers. They could help the rest of us a lot with an occasional article on fashions, fabrics etc, and on hair style and care. How about it? . Sally--Minn.

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