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Jennifer Perseverante, maquilleuse professionnelle
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Article published online on November 28, 2025

There is still, for many people, a certain apprehension around crossdressing.

It’s something I’ve already noticed at the studio: some clients arrive with a smile, others with a mix of joy and fear, and sometimes even feeling like they are daring to do something “too much.”
(And I understand that, and I respect it.)

It’s not surprising. Society has long conveyed clichés that block, make people hesitate, or make this moment heavier than it should be.

So I wanted to take things back simply, as I do in sessions: gently, without judgment, and without trying to influence anyone.

Just by providing a few points of reference, reassuring, and answering the questions that come up most often.

Because deep down, many of these worries are fed by preconceived notions.

And sometimes, all it takes is a bit of clarity to breathe out and gain confidence.

no stress or fear during an ID check when you are crossdressing

Crossdresser and law enforcement: how to react during a check?

Sometimes people hesitate to feminize because they fear being judged… or simply being surprised by a police check.

It’s a concern I can sense, especially when I suggest you drive your car again after a feminization session.

So I prefer to say it simply: crossdressing is not illegal.

If you are stopped:

• calmly present your ID or driver’s license,

• you don’t have to explain your makeup or outfit,

• if there is an inappropriate remark, note the officer’s badge number,

• and don’t hesitate to report the incident if needed.

Law enforcement officers are now trained in gender and discrimination issues.
You are fully within your rights.

5 myths that fuel fear

Because fears often arise from preconceived notions, I want to take stock of the ones we see most often… They come up again and again, which is normal: we all grew up with beliefs that weren’t ours.

So let’s look at them one by one.

1. “Crossdressing means being homosexual.”

No.

Sexual orientation has nothing to do with gender expression.
You can be straight, gay, bi, pan… or not want to define yourself at all.

What you feel, what you love, what you wear: these are three totally different things.

And even if you are homosexual and crossdress… so what?
It’s not a problem either.

The only thing that matters is your inner comfort.

Crossdressing is not necessarily wanting to change sex.

Crossdressing does not mean being homosexual: False

2. “Crossdressing means wanting to change sex.”

No.

This is a very common confusion.

Some people feminize to explore another side of themselves.
Others because they find it soothing, joyful, or simply beautiful.

And others still because they are transgender and moving forward on a personal journey. It is even a necessity.

Every story is unique.

And there isn’t a single right way to discover yourself.

👉 If you want to understand the difference between transgender and crossdresser, I invite you to read my dedicated article

It’s often a reading that clears up a lot of things.

Crossdressing is not necessarily wanting to change sex

3. “Crossdressing is an illness.”

No.

This belief is old, and it has disappeared long ago.

The WHO (World Health Organization) no longer considers these experiences pathological: we speak of identity, feelings, a way of being, not of illness.

In 2009, France was one of the first in the world to recognize this.

What makes people suffer is not their gender expression…

It’s the judgments, the prohibitions, the fear of disappointing or being badly seen.

The problem is never in the person, but in the way people look at them.

Crossdressing is not an illness

4. “It’s shameful, perverse, or ridiculous.”

These words are remnants of a time when everything outside the norm disturbed people.

Today, we know it is neither provocation nor an inappropriate act.

It’s simply a way of expressing oneself.

When you feminize, you are not trying to shock anyone.

You explore another dimension of yourself, you take pleasure in existing differently, and that belongs only to you.

There is nothing shameful in searching, transforming, beautifying, or feeling alive.

Crossdressing is not shameful perverse or ridiculous

5. “A crossdresser cannot be a good parent.”

False.

And even quite illogical when you think about it.

What you wear has never defined your ability to love, protect, educate, reassure, or pass on values.

I regularly see men who feminize and show immense tenderness, exemplary stability, and great generosity.

Some also tell me about being parents, and others express it in testimonies found on my blog.

Feminization doesn’t take away from the love one can give.
If it were a problem, it would be known by now.

a black crossdressing person can also be a good parent

Conclusion: more kindness, less fear

Crossdressing is nothing scandalous.

It’s a space for expression, a moment to breathe, a way to be yourself differently.

In 2025, 2026… and forever, it’s time to end clichés and anxiety.
And if you recognize yourself in these lines, never forget: you are not alone.

At Transbeauté, I am here to help you find the femininity that suits you — at your own pace, always with kindness.

Jennifer

To go further on the subject: https://www.egalite-femmes-hommes.gouv.fr/plan-national-pour-legalite-contre-la-haine-et-les-discriminations-anti-lgbt-2023-2026

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