RANSVESTIA

ways are, fantasizing, wearing feminine underclothing, engaging in fem- inine hobbies or occupations and reading, either singly or in combina- tion. Before proceeding any further, I do not mean to get involved in a dissertation regarding the merits and/or demerits of "feminine" hobbies or occupations. Whether its merely because of habit, cutsom, mores or whatever the terminology one wishes to use, it is simply easier in this day and age to imagine a feminine identity while sewing than it is while woodworking.

Reading, vicariously identifying with the characters in a story is a common way to sublimate. Interruptions can be handled without em- barrassment and we can quickly return to our story. I may get some derisive "Oh yeas" but in general, books can be easily stored inconspic- uously. We must understand that reading is a vicarious existence, stories and articles regarding punishment and/or forced feminization of males by dominant females neither adds to nor detracts from, the urge to ex- perience cross dressing. No one would argue that it would be much nicer to be able to relax and read while comfortably garbed in a skirt and blouse. And that, kind sisters and dear readers, is a significant plus in favor of tales of forced feminization. If only someone would come along and literally make us dress, then we would not be bound by restricting cir- cumstances. We could do what we secretly wanted without being bound by guilt feelings. We could relax and tell the world, "It's not us, it's them." We can imagine our wives and sweethearts, et al. making an about face and not merely condoning our "vices" (if that even) but actu- ally, under threat of punishment, forcing us to do what we really want to do.

One can advocate that this is not reality. It is not going to be this way. If you want to dress as a woman you should stand up like a man and face it. Running off and hiding under escape literature is a form of cowardice and retreat. That if you wish to feminize yourself it should be your de- cision, no one should make you do it. Only too well do we know this.

Now, let us pause for a moment and face this reality. How many of you have ever gone through a period of "forced feminization"? Or had first hand knowledge of any one who did? We must face up to the fact that if a woman wishes to associate with another woman there are plenty of them around. She doesn't need to dress up a man. It's a nice fantasy, but most of us realize that is all it is. Incidentally, in this regard I can ration- alize a story where a husband gradually adopts the outward identity of a woman and gets along with his wife's approval. It is too far fetched to have her approve of a sex change, however.

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