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From: hankb@teklds.UUCP (Hank Buurman)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: what makes you feel feminine/masculine?
Message-ID: <1168@teklds.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 31-Dec-69 18:59:59 EDT
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Posted: Wed Dec 31 18:59:59 1969
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In article <698@rtech.UUCP> jeff@rtech.UUCP (Jeff Lichtman) writes:
>> Not to criticize, but I confess I'm a little lost in this discussion. I hardly
>> ever think of my actions or feelings as being "masculine" or "feminine". Maybe
>> I'm just wierd.
>> 					Jeff Winslow
>
>I feel pretty much the same way, and that's why I haven't said anything on this
>topic so far.  I don't attribute any of my feelings to masculinity or femininity
>because I'm not organized that way.  I would even say that sex makes me feel
>good but not masculine.
>
>Jeff Lichtman at rtech (Relational Technology, Inc.)


I really have to agree with you two. I've given a lot of thought to this
discussion, and I'm really having difficulty identifying times when I feel
"masculine" (or "feminine" for that matter). The only time I really feel
my maleness, is in anticipation of sex, but before full erection, the
feeling of "heaviness" in my genitals. At that time I am extremly aware
of my physiological manhood, and, yes, it does make me feel masculine.

Also, I have noticed in the postings by some of the ladies, that they
feel feminine when undertaking some "traditionally" male activities,
such as changing the oil on the car, household repairs, etc. I find
this interesting, because it's a shared experience. I too feel good as
a man, when I do these things. But I tend to think that it's more a
feeling of competence, or well-being, than a masculine/feminine thing.

A thought provoking discussion.

Hank Buurman              ihnp4!tektronix!dadlac!hankb