How to Express as a Male (Female-to-Male Transition)

During your female-to-male transition, you may worry about how to present yourself as a man. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to increase your chances of success. Start with simple adjustments in appearance such as men’s hairstyles, facial hair removal, and bust binding. Then add masculine elements to your fashion sense. Personal style also reveals gender, so practice standing tall, shaking hands, and speaking in a steady voice. Combining these tactics will help you appear more masculine.

Table of Contents

Adjust external appearance

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Hairstyles for men. Since many women also cut their hair short these days, keeping it short won’t make you appear masculine. It is important that you ask a male barber to cut your hair. Avoid going to a barbershop that doesn’t specialize in men’s haircuts, as they can give you a short, feminine haircut. When you go to the barber shop, let them know what hairstyle you want. Save some photos of your favorite hairstyle and show them. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Ask the barber to shave off all the long hair at the temples. Having long hair on both sides of the temples is a sign of women.
Your hairdresser or stylist will often ask you what hairstyle you want. Don’t be afraid to say what you want and be determined not to let them convince you otherwise. You have the right to cut any hairstyle you like!

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Brush your hair with a gel, pomade or other men’s hair product. You will look more manly if you keep your hair neatly behind, avoiding the fringe in front of you. You can style this hairstyle by using gel or pomade. This is especially important if you have long hair, as sideburns on the front and side-swept hair are telltale signs of being female. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Applying a lot of gel to your hair and combing it backwards is a simple way to keep your hair from falling in front of your face.

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Shave facial hair. You probably won’t need to shave if you don’t have visible hair on your face, but it’s necessary because women often have soft, peach-like facial hair. Men do not have this coat. They will either have long beards or shave frequently to get rid of the new beard growth. Since growing a beard may not be an option for you, you must shave your face at least every two days to remove the undercoat. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Use shaving cream and a new razor for every shave.
You can also use perfume after shaving to prevent skin infections and have a masculine scent.

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Absolutely avoid makeup or plucking eyebrows. Makeup makes your face look more feminine, so going without makeup automatically makes you more masculine. Men often let their eyebrows grow thick, so not plucking your eyebrows can help your face look more masculine. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

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Squeeze the chest to create an image of the pectoral muscles. If you have small breasts, you can wear a tight sports bra to cover your breasts. However, if your breasts are medium or large, then you need to tighten your breasts for a masculine look. Buy bras to wear underneath and create a male-like pectoral image. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

But you must not wear a bra for more than 12 hours a day.
Don’t wrap your bra too tight. Wearing bras that are too tight can make it hard to breathe.
Don’t try to make your breasts completely flat. The purpose of chest compression is to fake chest muscles like men.
Never use an ACE bandage to bind your breasts. It often falls down and has a pretty tight grip, making it difficult to breathe.

Tip : You should consider the cost of insurance for breast reduction surgery if you have very large breasts. This type of surgery may be covered under some health insurance plans, especially if your breasts are so large that they cause back pain.

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Pants look real. You can buy a dildo or make your own using condoms, alcohol-free hair gel, and nylon stockings. Fill the condom halfway with gel, tie it off, and then insert a second condom to prevent leakage. Then, put the condom in the nylon stockings and tie them back so that the tights are tight against the condom. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Most men don’t have visible lumps in their pants if their penis is not erect, you should keep this in mind when padding your pants.
You can also consider buying a prosthetic for hardening. Buy a dildo at an adult sex toy store. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

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Talk to your doctor about hormone therapy. If you want to change your appearance on a biological level, consider taking testosterone. This method will help you develop masculine features such as beard and larger muscles. Using testosterone will also cause you to stop your period. You can take testosterone in the form of injections, patches, or pills. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Wearing masculine clothes

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Buy a shirt that covers your chest. Choose loose-fitting clothes to hide your breasts. Men’s button-down shirts are a good choice. Stay away from tight clothing like silks and synthetics. Instead, you should buy a shirt made of hardened cotton and linen. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Wearing a bra under a shirt is also a good idea. Try wearing a white round-neck t-shirt under a button-down shirt or ppo shirt.

Tip : If you take your clothes to the dry cleaner, ask them to add a sizing agent to the shirt. The glue makes the fabric look stronger, so it can hide body curves.

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Choose jeans or trousers, and men’s shorts. Men’s and women’s trousers are cut differently, so you should only wear men’s pants to show your masculinity. Black trousers or khaki pants are a very good choice to create a masculine look. If you prefer jeans, then you should buy men’s straight-leg pants. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Tight jeans and flared jeans should not be worn because they show the body curves more clearly.

Show masculine behavior

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Stumble instead of trying to appear reticent. Women often make themselves appear smaller, by sitting cross-legged, slouching, or with their arms folded. Take the opposite action to appear masculine. Sit with your legs extended, sit or stand up straight, and let your arms take up more space. ^{[14] X Research Source}

For example, if you’re standing, place your feet shoulder-width apart, stand up straight, and let your arms hang at your sides.
If you are sitting, place your feet on the floor with your knees about 30cm apart, lean back and place 1 or 2 hands on the back of the chair next to you.

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Practice firm handshakes and be confident when meeting people. A firm handshake is an important sign of masculinity. When shaking hands with someone, stand up or bend down to their eye level. Look them in the eye, make a fist, and shake your hand up and down 2-3 times. Then, release your arms and return to a relaxed standing or sitting position. ^{[15] X Research Source}

Avoid shaking hands for longer than 5 seconds. Shaking hands for longer than 5 seconds can be awkward.

Advice : Men usually smile less than women. It’s okay to smile when you meet someone, but don’t overdo it or laugh out loud nervously. Try to stay calm and smile in a natural, friendly way.

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Maintain maximum even voice. Women often change the rhythm of their voices when they talk, so this is a sign of femininity. Practice speaking in a steady voice to show masculinity. High or low voice is not so important as stability so you don’t need to worry. Men’s voices can change, so having a high-pitched voice isn’t necessarily a sign of a woman’s. ^{[16] X Research Source}

Listen to how men talk in movies and TV shows to imitate them.

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Try using a standing urinal if you don’t like sitting. It’s completely normal to pee in the men’s restroom. Some men even sit to pee because they like it or feel the need. However, if you want to pee, there is always a solution. The best option is to use a urinal aid. You can make your own or buy one to use. ^{[17] X Research Source}

Practice using this tool at home until you master it. You can practice in the shower first, then use it whenever you need to go to the bathroom. Once you feel comfortable, you can take it with you when you go out.
The urinalysis aid is quite small so you can easily put it in your pocket.

Advice

Remember that all men have some femininity, so what you think is a sign of a woman may not be what others think.
Having big muscles will make you look more manly, but it takes time and effort. Start a weight training program to build muscle, especially in your arms, shoulders, and chest.

Warning

Pay attention to how your body feels if you’re wearing a bra. Aching or slight pain in the chest is normal, but if you have pain in your ribs, shortness of breath, a cold, or a respiratory illness (even if not related to the chest compression), stop dressing for a while. bind the chest until it is 100% healthy.

Steps

Adjust external appearance

Wearing masculine clothes

Show masculine behavior

Advice

Warning

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