How do I feel like a woman (Without therapy)

bignosegirly0

I'm a cisgender woman with autism.
I don't want to transition into a man or become non-binary.

With that being said, I've never felt like a woman. I feel like I'm someone who's poorly attempting to pretend to be a woman.

I partake in skincare and workout routines.
I wear jewellery and dress feminine-ish (Due to the cold weather, I've been mostly wearing baggy clothes and jeans instead of skirts)
I don't like wearing makeup because it makes me feel worse about my natural face.

What can I do to feel like a woman?

Laura_tigger82

Hey @bignosegirly0. I think it's important to note you are able to recognise who you want to be and don't want to be - i.e., you identify as a cisgender woman with autism. I would encourage you to reflect on how you define a woman - what would make you feel like a woman? We all define gender differently and the way we think of gender roles also varies!

I am also an autistic female and don't worry about make-up or feminine clothing as such! I prioritise warmth and comfort, but still identify as female. Has anyone else got similiar experience or any words/thoughts they would like to share here?

bignosegirly0

@Laura_tigger82 i would simply define a woman as someone who identifies as one.

But unfortunately, due to my horrible experiences with men throughout my childhood and current adulthood, I’ve been taught that a woman’s worth is to sexually appeal to men. Otherwise, they’ll be treated as a subhuman.

So the only way I would feel like a woman is if I was treated kindly by men; Which I don’t often experience.