Okay so I'm amab, and I've recently found the term demiboy which I now use, but it's still kinda fluid, so do u have any ideas on how to present more feminine that don't include clothes/makeup???? Clothes are hard for me with the parents that I have but maybe there are some other ways???? Idk but thank you ❤️ xx
Gender presentation is a little tricky when it comes to non-binary identities, but I will give you a few suggestions that might help you.
A lot of male-assigned non-binary people tend to shave their body hair when they feel more feminine. This helps you to feel more feminine whilst not being too obvious. Of course, you shouldn’t feel like you have to shave everything, but if you feel that it makes you feel more feminine to shave a little bit, it might be an option.
You could try speaking differently, or referring to yourself in a feminine way. Sometimes even calling yourself a “lady” or a “girl” can make you feel more comfortable on more feminine days. This might not work too well with demi-gender but it is something to consider.
Mannerisms can also be associated with gender, so perhaps you could try experimenting with more feminine gestures and movements. Changing mannerisms is quite popular with people who are more fluid and they tend to find that it is an easy and quick way to express a changing gender identity.
Although presentation can be difficult with parents who do not know or who are not supportive, I hope that some of these ideas can help you to get the ball rolling.
- Shalashaska
Certain colours, if you have them in your wardrobe already, may also help you to feel more feminine if that’s how you associate them.
Different hairstyles may also help you to feel more feminine. If you feel more feminine with long hair, try extensions or simply add some hair slides or accessories. Things like headbands and bows are very stereotypically feminine so it may help you feel a little more ‘girly’. You can borrow these from friends and wear them for small amounts of time if your parents are difficult to negotiate with.
- Leia