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LWell, my trick to hide your boobs when they're a certain size (that's over a size b) is to step 1: wear a sports bra. Step 2: any wrap or binder. Note that if wear a binder still makes your boobs seem noticed, that a bit okay. Step 3: wear a loose shirt. Step 4: wear a loose jacket. It can be a zip up, but I prefer hoodie most of the time. Doing this will not only hide the fact you have boobs, but also make it seem you have bulkyer shoulders. And trust me, it definately worked for me plenty of times. Especially when I went to burger king. I passed so much to the point I was able to go to the males restroom with no questioning or problem. This trick can even work without wearing the binder depending on how loose your shirt is.

Fortunately for me... I was born with both an androgynous face and the ability to make my voice sound either male or female.

One big thing that works for me is correcting you mannerisms. The way you walk and your facial expressions are very very important imo. It's easy to go back to the way you were taught to walk and talk while growing up watching you mother.

(This is all personal experience and is not intended to offend or make assumptions about how you live or have lived your life. Simply just some advice)

Thank you

Hey, so, I don't know if I'm really qualified to give advice, since it's really only been about 18 hours since my self-realization... But I found a trick for MTF (or FTM, if you just want really good looking hair lol)! 3nodding

So, today before taking myself a half-hour nap, I ran about two finger-fulls of raw coconut oil through my hair (I'm kind of a hippy...), and let it sit in while I was napping.

When I got up, I washed it out and afterwards my hair was SUPER glossy and soft! My hair's still not that long yet, so for girls with longer hair you might want to use a little more.

Downside is, raw coconut oil is expensive. The jar I got was $12.50 for 14 oz.

Upside is, your head will smell all tropical and delicious, like a coconut! And while naturally boosting gloss, softness, and strength, it's also supposed to, over time, stimulate hair growth. I've actually read that it can help treat male-pattern hair loss. I really hope it does, because I dread the possibility that I inherited my mom's good looks only to get my dad's comb-over along with it... emo

Anyway, hope this helps somebody other than me heart It's just one of the little things I can do to start appreciating the feminine qualities of my body as I slowly get comfortable with my inner girl.

REALLY?! Oh, the stuff I got was organic, so that explains it... d'oh lol. Yeah, it just feels and smells soo good!

Also: WOW you're pretty! <3

This is very true. It should probably also be noted that changing your mannerisms isn't changing who you are at your core either.

Speech patterns are something people should take into consideration as well. Women and men have very different ways of speaking as well, but I suppose this could fall under either mannerisms or voice work.

i have a really girly voice over the phone but once i'm off it i sound normal mannish. i kick myself when i realize i'm doing it. it sucks so much and tips on how to fix it? and make my voice a bit deeper? (not on hrt yet)

hmm i'll see if that works for me. thanks =)