Tarikh lahir, buat duit, teori nombor, jana wang di Alam Suka-Suka 2-2

* PETIKAN ruangan bulanan 'BICARA NEO MASKULIN', majalah MASKULIN, terbitan KARANGKRAF (M), edisi Disember 2011.

Mimpi ketika sedar di alam suka-suka

Keluarkanlah diri anda daripada alam suka-suka. Alam suka-suka hanya dipenuhi oleh mimpi indah yang tidak memberi makna berkekalan. Ia dipenuhi dengan janji-janji manis yang terlalu manis untuk menjadi realiti. Jangan percaya dan jangan hiraukan langsung janji-janji ini kerana ia akan melemahkan personaliti, merosakkan identiti.

Hidup kita sudah pasti tidak ditentukan oleh bulan kelahiran, berdasarkan abjad dalam nama atau bermacam-macam tilikan lagi. Menjana wang ringgit juga perlu darah dan air mata, wang ringgit tidak akan jatuh ke riba anda hanya kerana anda sudah menyertai kursus atau seminar ‘jana wang, jadi jutawan’.

Ya, memang ada yang akan jadi jutawan dan dia tidak lain tidak bukan, adalah si tukang karut yang menjanjikan anda 1001 macam khayalan di alam realiti – khayalan yang hanya akan membuatkan anda lemah dan sedih apabila anda sedar bahawa di alam realiti, khayalan tidak memberi erti walaupun sebesar kuman.

Namun jika anda masih berkeras dan ingin tinggal lebih lama di alam suka-suka, jangan lupa hal yang telah berlaku kepada Pinocchio yang memilih untuk lari dari rumah dan tinggal di Pulau Impian. Akhirnya dia berubah menjadi keldai hodoh kerana terlalu asyik suka-suka...

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Tarikh lahir, buat duit, teori nombor, jana wang di Alam Suka-Suka 1-2

* PETIKAN ruangan bulanan 'BICARA NEO MASKULIN', majalah MASKULIN, terbitan KARANGKRAF (M), edisi Disember 2011.

Selangkah ke... ALAM SUKA-SUKA!

Dalam setiap perjalanan yang menuju jauh ke hadapan, elok juga kita berhenti beberapa ketika untuk melihat-lihat ke belakang. Destinasi yang kita tuju hampir pasti akan berubah-ubah walaupun destinasi sebenar kita semua – kematian – akan sentiasa menanti sama ada kita sedar atau pun tidak.

Untuk artikel kali ini, izinkan saya berbincang sedikit sebanyak tentang personaliti, identiti dan diri kita. Ia sekadar suatu perbincangan ilmiah yang ringan sebelum kita kembali membicarakan agenda lelaki neomaskulin dalam keluaran akan datang. Yang pasti, hari ini personaliti dan identiti adalah dua topik yang sering diutarakan semua orang.

Tidak kira perempuan atau lelaki, muda atau tua, tidak kira latar belakang ekonomi dan juga keluarga, topik personaliti dan identiti menjadi semakin hangat dek rangkaian sosial dunia maya seperti Facebook dan Twitter. Malah carian Google akan menunjukkan begitu banyak weblog di dunia maya dengan topik seperti ‘kuiz dan ujian personaliti’, ‘ketahui rahsia personaliti’ dan bermacam-macam lagi.

Mahu atau tidak mahu, suka atau tidak suka, setiap seorang daripada kita akan terdedah kepada ‘informasi’ seperti ini. Jika ditanya, setiap orang pasti akan berkata “Saya hanya membaca dan mengambil tahu sekadar suka-suka saja!” Maka terbitlah pula buku-buku ringan tentang personaliti dan identiti untuk ‘suka-suka’. Dan khabarnya, dengan label suka-suka itu ramai pula yang SUKA membeli dan membacanya!

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Duit hantaran, jual anak, seksa nikah kahwin (bakal) suami neomaskulin 2-2

* PETIKAN ruangan bulanan 'BICARA NEO MASKULIN', majalah MASKULIN, terbitan KARANGKRAF (M), edisi Oktober 2011 (draf bahagian pertama daripada dua).

Kembara ke alam perkahwinan... kembara yang penuh dugaan dan rintangan?

Kalau difikirkan secara logik tidaklah aneh kalau RM 15,000.00 diminta sebagai belanja perkahwinan. Tambahan pula hari ini segala-galanya agak mahal dan gadis yang ingin disunting itu pula anak tunggal orang tuanya yang kebetulan berpelajaran tinggi. Nah, apabila dikira dan ditambah mungkin biaya sebegitu sebenarnya agak berpatutan. Betul atau tidak?

Tetapi, sebagai anak-anak lelaki saya pasti anda boleh merasakan ‘kejutan’ yang telah dirasai oleh teman neomaskulin ini. Kenapa orang tua Shai tidak ambil kira situasi lelaki ini? Kenapa tidak dikurangkan lagi belanja temasya perkahwinan supaya ala kadar dan berdasarkan kemampuan lelaki sederhana tetapi baik budi ini?

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Duit hantaran, jual anak, seksa nikah kahwin (bakal) suami neomaskulin 1-2

* PETIKAN ruangan bulanan 'BICARA NEO MASKULIN', majalah MASKULIN, terbitan KARANGKRAF (M), edisi Oktober 2011 (draf bahagian pertama daripada dua).

"KEMBARA KASIH-CINTA, JODOH, ALAM PERKAHWINAN"

Semuanya bermula apabila saya dilayangkan e-mel oleh salah seorang pembaca setia ruangan kita ini. Ia luahan hati dan jiwa seorang lelaki biasa lagi sederhana yang sedang berusaha untuk menjadi seorang suami. Begitu banyak dugaan dan rintangan yang terpaksa beliau hadapi, akan tetapi beliau tetap tidak mengalah kerana mengenangkan teman-kekasih dan bakal isteri yang setia di sisi. Ini sebahagian isi e-mel beliau...

Bicara Okt 2011 dan Nov 2011

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2nd preamble HARI BAPA: "Identiti baru ayah baru. Sang ayah neomaskulin."

Tanpa doa seorang ibu, siapalah kita? Namun tanpa kehadiran seorang ayah, hidup terasa kosong, ia kurang memberi makna. Itu belum termasuk dapatan terlalu banyak penyelidikan tentang betapa pentingnya seorang ayah sebagai idola dan contoh ikutan untuk anak-anak.

Kesimpulan para penyelidik sains sosial serata dunia hampir semuanya sama. "Without a father figure, a child might easily lose his/her place in this world." Ditambah lagi, "That the father is an iconic, central and important figure in the family is a fact that could never be ignored."

Sebagai seorang yang kononnya berpengetahuan luas tentang dunia si kecil kontemporari, melihat ke belakang terasa masih terlalu kurang identiti seorang ayah neomaskulin di dalam diri.

Malah dengan tulus dan ikhlas saya katakan, saya mengagumi dan mencemburui seorang ayah "neomaskulin", seorang ayah generasi lelaki neo, lelaki baru - yang mewarisi segala yang terbaik daripada lelaki-lelaki yang terdahulu daripada kami.

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1st preamble HARI BAPA: "Ayah di mata saya. Dialah Ayah. Ayah saya."

* Sempena Hari Bapa yang akan hadir beberapa hari lagi... izinkan weblog ini berkongsi sesuatu yang agak peribadi, tentang seorang ayah. Cebisan ini ditulis pada bulan Julai, 2003.

Ia cebisan artikel yang tidak pernah diterbitkan, mungkin kerana bila membacanya mata akan berkaca sambil mengingati hari-hari yang berlalu bersama ayah saya, lambang ayah sejati.

Hari ini saya seorang ayah. Adik saya juga sudah bergelar ayah dan sedang menanti cahaya mata keduanya, Insya Allah. Sambil anda membaca cebisan ini, mari kita mengingati serta meraikan ayah, bapak, daddy, papa atau walid kita sendiri...

UNTUK EDISI KHAS 'MASKULIN': HARI BAPA 2003 (tidak pernah terbit)

"Mungkin Ayah tidak sedar betapa pentingnya dia dalam hidup saya. Betapa dia adalah hidup saya."

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Selaput dara wanita, mahkota teruna lelaki... Alkisah "stok awek, stok bini"

* PETIKAN draf pertama ruangan bulanan 'BICARA NEO MASKULIN', dalam majalah MASKULIN, terbitan KARANGKRAF MALAYSIA, edisi JULAI 2011

"RENTETAN SOAL ‘DARA’ WANITA DAN ‘TERUNA’ LELAKI... (e-mel kedua)"

Seperti yang dijangka, soal dara wanita dan teruna lelaki agak hangat diperbincangkan oleh pengikut ruangan bulanan kita ini. Beberapa e-mel yang dilayangkan juga turut meminta respons peribadi saya tentang dara wanita dan teruna lelaki. Bulan ini mari kita sama-sama berkongsi dua e-mel daripada dua lelaki yang berkongsi pengalaman dan perasaan mereka tentang topik sensitif ini.

Terserah kepada anda untuk menilai komen-komen yang diberikan oleh mereka berdua. Walaupun mungkin anda tidak bersetuju dengan pandangan mereka berdua, rasanya apa yang mereka kongsikan perlu kita fikirkan secara serius sebagai kaum lelaki dengan aspirasi neomaskulin.

Apa pun, jangan kita lupa bahawa menuding jari dan mempersalahkan seseorang adalah sesuatu yang amat mudah – terlalu mudah untuk dilakukan. Realitinya, hidup mesti diteruskan dan wanita yang sudah tidak ada dara serta lelaki yang sudah hilang teruna juga perlu memikirkan tentang hari esok dan masa depan mereka. Tidak mungkin hidup terhenti di tengah jalan hanya kerana dara sudah tiada atau teruna sudah hilang, bukan?

E-MEL PEMBACA KEDUA: “Stok awek, stok bini?”

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 10)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST
...gender classification five of five

* originally developed (1998) by J. D. Reitz ** edited and updated (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

What if I am a CLASSIC TRANSEXUAL?

What this means is that the Reitz-TeechConsult Test has classified your internal gender identity to be female. According to the test, your mind and gender identity is that of a woman. You essentially fit the model of the classic transexual and you should not ignore your gender issues. They will only become more severe and you definitely need to seek treatment!

What MUST be done then?

Your situation is serious and highly indicative of an inborn gender conflict. Thus, it is strongly recommended that you pursue further action. The suggestions for your circumstance are important:

1. It is recommended that you seek help from a sympathetic counsellor or medical professional about your gender issues. Over time they will become increasingly difficult to cope with. Early confirmation and diagnosis of your transexuality is vital. The sooner you seriously seek help, the more likely you are to not only survive, but to be happy as well.

2. Some actions may help you to define your condition to yourself more clearly. Experimenting with living full time as a woman, taking hormones for a short time under supervision, or taking testosterone suppressers to observe how you feel are all viable options.

Keep in mind that while it is extremely likely that you are a transexual, again this is NOT confirmed. Do not take severe or permanent actions without careful thought and the help of registered counsellors and medical professionals.

3. Your gender issues are real, and should not be ignored! Neither should you rush into acting on them, however powerful they may feel. Transition to a body with a female sex may be the drastic step to take but it is imperative that you be absolutely sure of what you really want.

Act IMMEDIATELY to pursue solving your gender dysphoria. Seek professional assistance as soon as you possibly can!

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 09)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST
...gender classification four of five

* originally developed (1998) by J. D. Reitz ** edited and updated (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

What if I am a PROBABLE TRANSEXUAL?

This means that the Reitz-TeechConsult Test has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially feminine but with some masculine or androgynous traits. It is very possible that you are a candidate for a diagnosis of transexualism.

You show a strong degree of gender dysphoria. At the very least, further investigation should be undertaken with highly qualified professionals. Your score places you among the majority of those diagnosed as transexuals – the 'late onset' transexual.

What NEXT?

Your situation is potentially serious and indicative of a probable inborn gender conflict. It is definitely recommended that you pursue further action. The suggestions for your circumstance are several:

1. Seek help from a sympathetic registered counsellor or medical professional about your gender issues. It is very possible that over time they will become increasingly difficult to cope with. Early determination of what you really need and want is vital. You need to determine if you truly are transexual.

While you are very possibly a transexual, the test has determined that this is not absolutely certain. While time is an issue, being certain is more important. Proceed with investigation of your possible transexuality or transgenderism, but with a degree of caution.

2. Some actions may help you to define your needs more clearly. Experimenting with living full time as a woman, taking hormones for a short time under supervision or taking testosterone suppressers to observe how you feel are all viable options.

Again, keep in mind that while it is very likely that you might be a transexual, this is not certain. Do not take severe or permanent actions without long thought and the help of registered counsellors and medical professionals!

3. Your gender issues are real, and should not be ignored. Neither should you rush into acting on them, however powerful they may feel. You do not fit the full criterion for the rarest classification, classic transexuality.

You should be cautious and open to possibilities. You may yet end up undergoing transition and the path of the transexual may well be your salvation. Be very careful but do not ignore your personal issues.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 08)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST
...gender classification three of five

* originally developed (1998) by J. D. Reitz ** edited and updated (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

What if I am an ANDROGYNE?

The Reitz-TeechConsult Test has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially androgynous, both male and female at the same time or possibly neither. In some cultures in history, you would be considered to be a third sex, independent of the polarities of masculine or feminine. Your gender issues are intrinsic to your construction and you will most likely find your happiness playing with expressing both genders as you feel like it.

Then WHAT?

Your situation is a little tricky in our current society but not tremendously so, depending on your geographic location. The suggestions for your circumstance are not overly complicated.

1. If you feel uncomfortable about your gender expression, some counselling might help. The primary goal would be to make it possible for you to enjoy your gender expressions free from any shame or embarrassment and to resolve any remaining questions you might have.

2. As an androgynous being, both genders and both sexes are natural to your expression. Permanent polarisation in either direction might bring significant unhappiness. It is not recommended that you go through a complete transexual transformation.

You might find a partial transformation of value, if you find yourself more attracted overall to the feminine. You are more likely a transgender, than a transexual. You should recognise that your gender issues are real but that extreme action regarding them should be viewed with great caution
.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 07)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST
...gender classification two of five

* originally developed (1998) by J. D. Reitz ** edited and updated (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

What if I am a FEMININE MALE?

The Reitz-TeechConsult Test has classified your internal gender identity to be mostly masculine and that your gender issues are primarily matters of personal expression rather than a medical problem. Any struggles you have are most likely caused by internal shame over your needs and desires or because of curiosity over what those needs represent. There is, however, some indication of a strong feminine side to your being, and this is intrinsic to your personality.

Then WHAT?

Your situation is fairly uncomplicated, so you should be relieved. Since your situation is almost certainly not a matter of any real physical or biological concern, the suggestions for your circumstance are relatively simple:

1. If you feel uncomfortable about your gender expression, counselling might be helpful. The primary goal would be to make it possible for you to enjoy your gender expressions free from shame or embarrassment and to resolve any questions you might have.

2. Your gender issues and expressions are more than mere play, and are a form of personal identity expression but this is no indication of transexualism. Indeed, all information suggests that the path of the transexual is not one you should take, as it would almost certainly lead to severe unhappiness.

It is possible that a partial step towards greater feminine expression might lead to greater happiness, but such an undertaking should be approached with extreme caution.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 06)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST
...gender classification one of five

* originally developed (1998) by J. D. Reitz ** edited and updated (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

What if I am a TYPICAL MALE?

What this means is that the Reitz-TeechConsult Test has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially masculine and that your gender issues are primarily matters of personal expression rather than a medical problem. Any struggles you have are most likely caused by internal shame over your needs and desires or because of curiosity over what those needs represent.

Then WHAT?

Your situation is the easiest and most secure of all of the Reitz-TeechConsult Test classifications. Since your situation is not a matter of any physical or biological concern, the suggestions for your circumstance are relatively simple:

1. If you feel uncomfortable about your gender expression, some slight degree of counselling might well prove helpful. The primary goal would be to make it possible for you to enjoy your gender expressions free from shame or embarrassment and to resolve any questions you might have.

2. Your gender play is just that... play! And you should consider it as such. Your gender play is a form of enjoyment for you and contributes to your happiness like any enjoyable interest. You are almost certainly not a transexual, and any action taken in that direction would likely lead to catastrophe.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 05)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST (items 49 to 65, test ends)

* originally developed as the COGIATI gender inventory (1998) by J. D. Reitz
** edited/updated to the Reitz-TeechConsult Test (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

Q49. You are trying to describe the complex shape of an unfamiliar object to someone. You are not using your hands, and must rely on words alone. How easy is it for you to convey the shape accurately?

A. (-10) I can picture the shape, but finding the right words can be tough sometimes.
A. (-5) I can see it in my mind, and can pretty much describe it well enough.
A. (0) I can describe the shape fairly well, if I have enough time.
A. (5) I give descriptions and comparisons, but it can be hard to get my ideas across.
A. (10) It's hard for me to picture shapes clearly in my mind. The words are the easy part.

Q50. It is grade school. The teacher gives you a gold star on your work for excellence. What is it for?

A. (-10) I got my addition right.
A. (-5) I knew how to multiply.
A. (0) I knew the name of the capitol.
A. (5) I had perfect spelling with no mistakes.
A. (10) The teacher thought I wrote the best poem.

Q51. You are told that something you said probably bothered somebody. What is your reaction?

A. (-10) I think it is their problem.
A. (-5) I have the right to say what I please.
A. (0) I might give it some thought.
A. (5) I would probably try to find out more.
A. (10) I would worry a little bit. I don't want to hurt anyone.

Q52. Have you grown your hair long, do you wear a feminine hairstyle, or have you otherwise altered your day-to-day physical appearance to increase the effectiveness of dressing as or expressing your femininity?

A. (-10) No, that would be a bit too much right now.
A. (-5) I really have not done anything that would be noticed.
A. (0) Maybe a little. Not a lot though.
A. (5) I do seem to like my hair and appearance to be more feminine.
A. (10) People sometimes make comments, to tell you the truth.

Q53. There is a voice mail on your machine. The person does not leave a name, they seem to expect you to know them. How easy is it for you to remember who called by the sound of their voice?

A. (-10) Pretty difficult, it's just a disembodied voice. I wish they had left their name.
A. (-5) I don't think I could tell just by the voice.
A. (0) I could place them after a few listens though I might have to think a bit.
A. (5) Usually I know who they are if I play the message a few times.
A. (10) I would know who it is pretty quickly. I am rather good at placing voices.

Q54. A stranger is happy at meeting you. He wants to give you a hug. How do you honestly feel about this?

A. (-10) That would be a little weird for me.
A. (-5) I would feel a little put off by it, frankly.
A. (0) It might be okay.
A. (5) It is kind of nice.
A. (10) I like to hug. It's a warm feeling.

Q55. You meet somebody and they are polite to you, but seem a little distant. They are actually secretly disliking you. How likely are you to know this?

A. (-10) Not very, it is hard to tell with people.
A. (-5) I doubt I would be able to tell without some clues.
A. (0) I might pick up on it.
A. (5) I would probably be able to tell.
A. (10) I can usually tell when somebody dislikes me, even if they act well.

Q56. You are talking to a person you have recently met. During your talk, the person brings up an event from their past. The discussion turns serious, and they start to get strongly emotional. How do you react to this?

A. (-10) It makes me feel uncomfortable.
A. (-5) I feel a little put off, but it happens, I guess.
A. (0) I can understand that. It's a little uncomfortable, but I can understand.
A. (5) I would want to help, if I could, because they are having a hard time.
A. (10) I would try to comfort them as best as I could.

Q57. A guy is masturbating, alone. What turns him on the most?

A. (-10) Visual things, mostly. Images of people together or alone.
A. (-5) He prefers things he can see.
A. (0) Could be pictures or words.
A. (5) Probably words, ideas turn him on the most.
A. (10) Definitely something written, especially if it is written well.

Q58. You will never, ever be a woman. You must live the rest of your days entirely as a man, and you will only get more masculine with each passing year. There is no way out. What is your reaction?

A. (-10) I could cope. Not much different than now.
A. (-5) As long as I can still dress in private, I would survive.
A. (0) It would hurt, but I would carry on.
A. (5) I don't think I could bear that.
A. (10) I am better off dead.

Q59. You are shown a film of close-up images of the faces of many different people. You are asked to describe the emotions that the people are feeling by the expressions on their faces alone. How well would you be able to tell the emotions of the people?

A. (-10) Probably not that well.
A. (-5) I would have some difficulty with that.
A. (0) I could probably guess some of them.
A. (5) I would be able to get most of them right.
A. (10) I would know what most of the people were feeling.

Q60. You are spending time with a group of married friends. Two of them are secretly having an affair. Would you detect this easily?

A. (-10) If they are keeping it secret, how am I supposed to know?
A. (-5) If they slipped up, I could probably guess.
A. (0) I probably would be able to tell, after a while.
A. (5) I usually pick up on such things fairly quickly, I think.
A. (10) I catch that sort of thing easily. You can just tell. You can feel it.

Q61. Are you now on - or just about to start - hormone therapy?

A. (-10) No. I am not sure that I want to use hormones.
A. (-5) I am not, but I have thought about it. Probably not.
A. (0) I wonder whether hormones might be good to try.
A. (5) I am about to start hormone therapy, as soon as I can.
A. (10) I am on hormone therapy right now.

Q62. Have you ever spent longer than one week living entirely as a woman?

A. (-10) No. I am not sure how I would feel about doing that.
A. (-5) I have tried something like that, but is became tiring or uncomfortable.
A. (0) No, but it might be interesting to try.
A. (5) I would like to do that, and I might if I can.
A. (10) Yes. I really loved it.

Q63. Which choice most closely describes how you feel about living as a man in the world?

A. (-10) There are some definite advantages, I have to admit.
A. (-5) It can be useful in many circumstances.
A. (0) It is just one way to be in the world. It has its problems and benefits.
A. (5) I cannot think of much good about it.
A. (10) It is a pretty unpleasant thing to be.

Q64. You are about to die. In your last moments, you are presented with a choice. You can be buried and remembered as a man or buried and remembered as a woman. Which do you choose?

A. (-10) I want to be remembered accurately. It really doesn't matter at that point anyway.
A. (-5) My family and friends might be bothered by that. Better not change things.
A. (0) Whatever. Doesn't really matter to me.
A. (5) I would probably wish to be remembered as a woman.
A. (10) If I have to die, I would absolutely prefer to be remembered as a woman.

Q65. Which is the closest to your own current self definition?

A. (-10) I am a cross-dresser.
A. (-5) I have a female side that I like to express.
A. (0) I am sort of both male and female. Perhaps a transgender?
A. (5) I am probably a transexual.
A. (10) I know that I am a transexual.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 04)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST (test items 33 to 48)

* originally developed as the COGIATI gender inventory (1998) by J. D. Reitz
** edited/updated to the Reitz-TeechConsult Test (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

Q33. You are working with a group of people on an important project. What is the most important concern to you with regard to the interpersonal structure of the group?

A. (-10) It is most important that everyone share the same degree of dedication.
A. (-5) Everyone has to work well together. It is best if they keep focused on the job.
A. (0) It's important to get along well, but getting the job done is the first priority.
A. (5) I would be concerned that everyone get along well and respect each other's feelings.
A. (10) It is best if everyone could be friends, and enjoy each other's company. That would make the job get done faster.

Q34. Somewhere, a bell rings softly. You have to point to the exact location instantly. How well can you do this?

A. (-10) I would know right where the bell was.
A. (-5) I would probably be right most of the time.
A. (0) I might get it right.
A. (5) That would be hard to do, but I could probably point to it.
A. (10) I would probably not be able to point it out exactly.

Q35. A doctor offers you a painless, absolutely effective means to be completely masculine. All feminine desires and traits would be eliminated, and you would be happy and content to be a man. You would never need to dress, and you would never want to be feminine in any way again. You are assured that after the treatment you would be completely content. Would you take the treatment?

A. (-10) I probably would.
A. (-5) I would seriously consider the option.
A. (0) I don't know. Maybe.
A. (5) I would not want such a treatment.
A. (10) I would run away fast. That would be like death to me.

Q36. Pick the word that you would most want to be applied to you.

A. (-10) Assertive.
A. (-5) Independent.
A. (0) Adaptable.
A. (5) Understanding.
A. (10) Compassionate.

Q37. How easily do you cry at movies?

A. (-10) I really have never cried because of a film.
A. (-5) Movies do not often make me cry.
A. (0) Sometimes. If it is a powerful movie, I might cry.
A. (5) Sometimes something will just get to me, and I will cry.
A. (10) I get really involved and I cry pretty easily if the scene is intense enough.

Q38. Deep down, what gender do you really see yourself as?

A. (-10) I am probably mostly male.
A. (-5) I am more male than female at times.
A. (0) I am neither male nor female. I am kind of half-way .
A. (5) I am probably more female than male.
A. (10) I am mostly female.

Q39. Which do you feel is most desirable to possess?

A. (-10) Power.
A. (-5) Respect.
A. (0) Friendship.
A. (5) Compassion.
A. (10) Love.

Q40. Pick the choice that most closely represents the age at which your gender first became an issue or a concern to you.

A. (-10) About age 15.
A. (-5) About age 12.
A. (0) About age 9.
A. (5) About age 7
A. (10) About age 5.

Q41. Have you ever suffered a migraine 'headache'?

A. (-10) Never.
A. (-5) I doubt it.
A. (0) Maybe once.
A. (5) I have had a few.
A. (10) I have had more than a few over the years.

Q42. How long have you felt that you have had a gender incongruous with the sex of your body?

A. (-10) I do not feel that way, at least not strongly.
A. (-5) Fairly recently I have begun to feel that way.
A. (0) I have always wondered about the issue.
A. (5) For a long time now, I have felt that way.
A. (10) My earliest memories are of having a problem with this issue.

Q43. What is the honest degree that sexual excitement and attraction play in the importance and value of cross-dressing to you?

A. (-10) It really is very important to me.
A. (-5) It matters very much.
A. (0) It is nice but not the only reason.
A. (5) It is not seriously important to me.
A. (10) Actually it matters very little to me.

Q44. How important is it to you that others would accept you completely as a woman?

A. (-10) Having people consider me truly female is the opposite of important to me.
A. (-5) It is not a major issue to me.
A. (0) It would be nice, but I don't need it to be happy.
A. (5) It is pretty important. I would feel much better if I was so accepted.
A. (10) It is very important to me. I really want to be accepted completely as a woman.

Q45. Have you ever seriously contemplated suicide because of your gender issues?

A. (-10) Not ever.
A. (-5) No, not seriously.
A. (0) Maybe I have felt close to it.
A. (5) I have thought about it fairly seriously.
A. (10) There have been times that I have really considered it.

Q46. Have you ever been caught, discovered, punished, or found out about with regard to your gender issues, cross-dressing, or gender related behaviour?

A. (-10) No, I am very discrete.
A. (-5) Maybe once. I stay hidden.
A. (0) I have had a couple of incidents in the past.
A. (5) I have had a few problems. It's tricky to hide completely.
A. (10) It is hard to keep hidden -or- I do not even try.

Q47. When you look at a person's face, how well can you honestly judge what they are feeling?

A. (-10) It is hard to tell just by looking.
A. (-5) I would prefer they just tell me. That leaves less to chance.
A. (0) I can tell sometimes.
A. (5) I can usually tell what a person is feeling, more or less.
A. (10) It is pretty obvious to me.

Q48. A guy is having an erection. How does he probably feel?

A. (-10) He is aroused. That is what it means to have an erection.
A. (-5) Probably pretty good.
A. (0) He might be feeling frisky.
A. (5) It kind of bothers him when that happens.
A. (10) He hates it. He wishes it would just stop.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 03)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST (test items 17 to 32)

* originally developed as the COGIATI gender inventory (1998) by J. D. Reitz
** edited/updated to the Reitz-TeechConsult Test (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

Q17. You are talking with a friend. Outside, far away, somebody is honking their horn regularly and endlessly. It is not very loud you can just barely hear it in the quiet room. What is your reaction?

A. (-10) So what? I am busy talking with my friend. I might not even notice it.

A. (-5) It might come to my attention after a while. Depends on the car.

A. (0) I would just ignore it, if I noticed it at all.

A. (5) I would notice it, but I would be too busy chatting with my friend, really.

A. (10) It would bug me. Eventually I might bring it up to my friend or I might try to ignore it.

Q18. Yesterday, you met five new people. Today, you are asked by name about the people you met. How well can you picture their faces in your mind?

A. (-10) Not a chance. I just would not remember their faces. One, maybe.

A. (-5) I would be lucky to remember one or two, to be honest.

A. (0) I might remember what they looked like.

A. (5) I can probably remember what most of them looked like.

A. (10) Really very well! I am very good with faces and names.

Q19. In your early school days, how were you at spelling?

A. (-10) To be honest, spelling is a problem for me. Even now I have difficulty.
A. (-5) Spelling was not one of my best abilities.
A. (0) I was fairly good at spelling.
A. (5) I could spell rather well, actually.
A. (10) I was very good at spelling. I still am.

Q20. Can you remember tunes or songs easily? Can you hum, sing or whistle them with ease?

A. (-10) I have a very hard time remembering music. It just does not stick.
A. (-5) Remembering songs is not what I do best.
A. (0) I am good enough with catchy jingles.
A. (5) I am pretty good at remembering a tune.
A. (10) I am very good at remembering music. I hear it once, and I know it!

Q21. You hear a noise from somewhere. Without looking, how well can you identify the direction of the sound from you?

A. (-10) I always know the direction. It's not that hard to do for me.
A. (-5) I pretty much know which direction a sound comes from, more or less.
A. (0) I know where the sound comes from about half of the time I guess.
A. (5) Occasionally I can know where the sound comes from, but not often.
A. (10) I never really know where sounds come from without looking.

Q22. You are telling a friend about something that happened to you years ago. How well do you remember what clothing you were wearing?

A. (-10) I would not remember that at all. Why would I? What difference does it make?
A. (-5) Probably I would not remember at all. Unless it was important to the story, of course.
A. (0) I might remember, depending.
A. (5) I would probably remember what I was wearing.
A. (10) I would probably remember my clothing easily and I might well remember what someone else was wearing too.

Q23. You are about the age of 14. You have to take a test, but you can choose which test to take. Getting a good grade will result in a big reward. Which test would you choose to take, if you had a week to study first?

A. (-10) Geometry or Science.
A. (-5) I would choose Science or Math.
A. (0) I would chose History, maybe Science.
A. (5) I would choose English or History.
A. (10) I would definitely choose English.

Q24. You are being described by someone. Which phrase do you like the least?

A. (-10) "Very sweet-tempered and receptive"
A. (-5) "Sympathetic and understanding. Never one to push too hard"
A. (0) "An all around good person"
A. (5) "Always takes immediate command of any situation"
A. (10) "An aggressive and determined competitor, without peer"

Q25. You are driving about, doing errands, in the big city. You have been here a few times before, but this is the first time you have been here driving on your own. You have no map with you. What probably happens?

A. (-10) I have no real difficulty.
A. (-5) I get around pretty well.
A. (0) It is a little tricky in places.
A. (5) I might get lost for a bit, but I would find my way soon.
A. (10) I would very likely get lost. I would have to ask for directions.

Q26. Your penis and testicles are destroyed, perhaps do to an accident or injury but they are gone forever. You are otherwise the same as now, but you are utterly without your reproductive organs, just smooth, flat flesh. What is the most realistic statement of how you would deal with this?

A. (-10) I would consider suicide. That would be absolutely horrible.
A. (-5) That would be terrible.
A. (0) I am not sure how I would feel. I could cope, given enough time.
A. (5) It would not bother me. I sometimes think it would be an improvement.
A. (10) I often wish something like that would happen. I seriously do.

Q27. You are 10 years old. It is play time. Which activity do you choose?

A. (-10) I go outside and play ball with my friends.
A. (-5) I might ride bikes with my friends.
A. (0) I might swim or play with my toys with my friends..
A. (5) I would walk in the woods with my friends, or play with my pet.
A. (10) I would play pretend games with my friends, or maybe play board games.

Q28. You are introduced to someone new. They have a tiny white thread coming out of their gray coat. What is the chance of your noticing this?

A. (-10) I would not notice that. It would not matter.
A. (-5) This is not something I would probably notice.
A. (0) I might notice it. Maybe.
A. (5) I probably would notice it, I might say something later.
A. (10) I almost certainly would notice it.

Q29. How much actual discomfort or suffering has any conflict between your physical sex and internal gender caused you?

A. (-10) Not very much. That is not a big issue to me.
A. (-5) Maybe just a little. For the most part I am comfortable with my body.
A. (0) Sometimes I wonder if it would be better to be female.
A. (5) I do not like my body to seem masculine. This is a problem.
A. (10) This is really bothering me. I feel like my body is wrong. I should be female.

Q30. Suddenly, somebody throws a ball at you. What is the most realistic outcome?

A. (-10) I would probably catch the ball.
A. (-5) I might catch the ball.
A. (0) I would be surprised. I might drop the ball.
A. (5) I would probably drop the ball.
A. (10) I would be surprised, that's for sure! I doubt I would catch the ball.

Q31. You are in a restaurant with some friends. It is moderately noisy, but not loud. A song you know comes over the loudspeakers, but done in ‘Muzak’ style (often called elevator music). Would you recognize the song instantly?

A. (-10) In that style, I probably would not even recognize any song.
A. (-5) I doubt I would recognize the song, especially over the noise.
A. (0) I might recognize the song.
A. (5) I would probably recognize the song, after a few moments.
A. (10) I would recognize the song quickly.

Q32. Suddenly the entire world is magically changed. Now you exist in a world utterly devoid of gender. All bodies are hermaphroditic, utterly androgynous in appearance, both male and female at the same time. The culture reflects this, as does all human interaction. You, however, are still yourself inside, with all of your memories of living in our world as it is now. Your feelings are intact, only your flesh has been changed. In this new world, everyone dresses, acts, and lives however they feel at the time, and there is no such thing as being male or being female. You alone remember the world of gender. In such a world, would you still need to dress like a woman?

A. (-10) Without question. I really love being feminine. It would be a very disturbing world, too.
A. (-5) Yes. I really enjoy expressing femininity. I would miss it a lot.
A. (0) I guess it just would not matter anymore, would it? This is my dream world.
A. (5) I don't know. It would be easier to live how I wish though.
A. (10) how I dress is not really the issue for me. I would just dress how I felt.

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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Reitz Gender Identity, Transexuality and Dysphoria (exploratory) TEST (part 02)

THE REITZ-TEECHCONSULT GENDER, IDENTITY, TRANSEXUALITY TEST (test begins, items 1 to 16)

* originally developed as the COGIATI gender inventory (1998) by J. D. Reitz
** edited/updated to the Reitz-TeechConsult Test (2011) by A. H. M. Adnan

Q01. Describe your relationship with mathematics.

A. (-10) Mathematics is both useful and fun. I enjoy mathematical puzzles.
A. (-5) I am really pretty good at math.
A. (0) I do math as it is required of me.
A. (5) Mathematics is somewhat difficult at times. It isn't my favourite thing.
A. (10) I hate doing math! It is both tedious and a struggle for me.

Q02. You get a phone call from somebody you met for the first time a few days ago. How easy is it for you to remember who they are by the sound of their voice?

A. (-10) Pretty difficult, I don't know them. I wish they would tell me their name.
A. (-5) I think I could remember, given enough time on the phone.
A. (0) Usually, I know who they are after a minute or so.
A. (5) I can place them after a few seconds... I might have to think a bit.
A. (10) I would remember them pretty quickly. I am pretty good at placing voices.

Q03. You are shown a number of close-up photographs of the faces of many different people you do not know. You are asked to describe the emotions that the people are feeling by the expressions on their faces alone. How well would you do, do you think?

A. (-10) Probably not that well. It is hard to read faces, you never really know for sure.
A. (-5) I would have a little difficulty with that. It's not that easy.
A. (0) I could probably guess most of them. Probably.
A. (5) I would be able to get most of them right, I think.
A. (10) I would definitely know what most of the people were feeling. Just look at their face!

Q04. You are at a meeting. Everyone at the meeting is the same sex as you. The leader of the meeting announces that it's time for hugs all around! How do you feel about this?

A. (-10) What is up with all of this hugging stuff? This is unnecessary.
A. (-5) I would feel a little put off by it, frankly.
A. (0) It might be okay.
A. (5) It's kind of nice. No big deal though.
A. (10) I love hugs! Good idea.

Q05. As a child, when you played with close friends, how would you describe the type of play you liked to be a part of the most?

A. (-10) I liked to get out and do things. Run, jump, and yell. Let off some steam.
A. (-5) I liked to be pretty active. I liked cool toys too, and we would build forts.
A. (0) I liked neat toys and we would ride bikes or play ball games.
A. (5) Toys were fun. We would play games where we would pretend a lot.
A. (10) We would make up stories about ourselves and our toys. We would talk and sing too.

Q06. You meet somebody and they are polite to you, but seem a little distant. They are actually very attracted to you. How likely are you to know this?

A. (-10) Not very, it is hard to tell with people.
A. (-5) I doubt I would be able to tell without some clues.
A. (0) I might pick up on it.
A. (5) I would probably be able to tell.
A. (10) I can usually tell when somebody likes me a lot, even if they are shy.

Q07. You are talking to a newly met person. During your talk, the person brings up an event from their own youth. The discussion catches them off guard, and they start to cry. How do you react to this?

A. (-10) It makes me feel uncomfortable. I will wait for them to get themselves together. It also depends on the person.
A. (-5) I feel a little put off, but it happens, I guess. If it went on too long, it might be weird.
A. (0) I can understand that. It's a little uncomfortable, but I can understand.
A. (5) I would want to help, if I could. I mean, they are crying.
A. (10) This had happened to me. I would try to comfort them as best as I could. I might even give them a hug if it seemed right to do so.

Q08. You are alone enjoying some erotic materials of your own preference. What are they?

A. (-10) Films. Films first, maybe pictures too.
A. (-5) Pictures, films are good.
A. (0) Could be either pictures or written words.
A. (5) Probably books or stories.
A. (10) Absolutely stories. Pictures just are not as good as having it written.

Q09. Which choice most closely describes why you dress up 'en femme' or as a woman?

A. (-10) It is a very sexy thing to do. It is very exciting. I love it!
A. (-5) It does turn me on quite a bit,
A. (0) Sometimes it excites me, sometimes it's just nice.
A. (5) Mostly it just makes me feel better somehow.
A. (10) The only reason I do it is because it makes me feel better. I really don't do it for excitement.

Q10. In your early school days, how were you at writing essays, poetry, and reports?

A. (-10) It was rather hard at times. I really did not like it that much.
A. (-5) I could do the job, more or less, but I cannot say I enjoyed writing.
A. (0) I did it well enough.
A. (5) Actually, I kind of enjoyed writing, sometimes.
A. (10) I would get carried away sometimes. I was really proud of my written work.

Q11. You are parking your car. You must reverse into a somewhat narrow space to park. What do you do?

A. (-10) I slide right in. Piece of cake!
A. (-5) It's a bother, but I can manage most of the time.
A. (0) It's a little tricky, I might pass on it and look for better.
A. (5) I don't like that situation. I would park there only if things were pretty crowded.
A. (10) I would go look for another place to park. Who needs the aggravation?

Q12. You acquire an incredible power. You can change your sex whenever you wish, and the change is absolutely perfect in either form, male or female. What would you most likely do with such a power?

A. (-10) I would use it to switch back and forth for fun!
A. (-5) I would be a lot better than dressing up.
A. (0) I would be whatever I felt like as I desired.
A. (5) I would probably use it to turn female. I would mostly stay that way.
A. (10) I would turn female and I really would not want to use the power again, actually.

Q13. You have been visiting a new town for several days. Someone asks you which direction south is. Do you know?

A. (-10) Almost always. After a few days, I know my directions.
A. (-5) I probably could make a pretty solid estimate.
A. (0) I would be guessing a little, but I would have some idea, I think.
A. (5) That would be kind of difficult. I would not feel very sure about it.
A. (10) I probably would not be able to tell. It's not that easy you know?

Q14. You are in a public place, such as a waiting room or a park bench. Circumstances require you to sit very closely to another person of the same sex. How do you feel about this inside?

A. (-10) I don't really like to sit close like that.
A. (-5) Sitting close kind of bothers me a little.
A. (0) I feel a little uncomfortable with it.
A. (5) I feel uneasy on the rare occasion.
A. (10) I feel perfectly comfortable. It's not a big deal.

Q15. A situation involving people has come up. The people are debating the issue, and are unsure of what to do. You understand most of the situation. You are able to act in the manner you feel like. What do you do?

A. (-10) I step in and clear things up.
A. (-5) I let them know what is going on as best as I can..
A. (0) I wait for an opening and offer my knowledge.
A. (5) I listen to make sure I understand, then I ask to offer my suggestions on the matter.
A. (10) I will listen and see if they can figure it out. I might add my ideas to the discussion.

Q16. Visualize the following entirely in your head. Do not draw or write anything, just use your mind. Picture a pair of cubes. The two cubes are connected by a bar through their middle, like a dumbbell. Imagine that the dumbbell object is floating in front of you, one cube close to you, the other directly away from you. Now, imagine that the cube nearest you is red, and the cube furthest from you is blue. Picture the dumbbell built of two cube and a rod begins to rotate, the near, red cube, dropping down and away, and the blue, far cube, rotating up and nearer. The dumbbell continues so that it now stands vertical, in front of you, the red cube on the bottom, the blue cube on the top. Continue this direction of rotation, end over end, three times exactly, starting with that state where the red cube was on the bottom, and the blue cube was on the top. What is the position of either cube, red or blue?

A. (-10) I am certain that the red cube is on top.
A. (-5) I think that the blue cube is on the bottom.
A. (0) I feel that the red cube is most likely on the bottom.
A. (5) I am not sure. This is pretty hard. Maybe the red cube is on the bottom?
A. (10) I cannot follow this at all. How am I supposed to understand this?

FOOTNOTES...

This is but one posting in a series of postings regarding gender, gender dysphoria, gender identity disorder, male to female transexualism and the controversal issue of sex reassignment surgeries.

You might like to start your journey into gender discovery or affirmation by reading the concise but informative postings below (in chronological order). In time, more postings will follow!

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 1/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER part 2/2

Beginner's guide to GENDER (addendum)

Reitz Gender Test part 01 - Introduction

Reitz Gender Test part 02 - test items 1 to 16

Reitz Gender Test part 03 - test items 17 to 32

Reitz Gender Test part 04 - test items 33 to 48

Reitz Gender Test part 05 - test items 49 to 65

Reitz Gender Test part 06 - Typical Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 07 - Feminine Male classification

Reitz Gender Test part 08 - Androgyne classification

Reitz Gender Test part 09 - Probable Transexual classification

Reitz Gender Test part 10 - Classic Transexual classification

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