Myth: Crossdressers are sissies. Fact: I wouldn't risk a broken nose on that. Among my circle of crossdressing friends are Green Berets, U.S.M.C. Force Recon snipers, SEALs, law enforcement officers, firefighters, foundry workers, millwrights, test pilots, and even a rocket scientist (really). Crossdressers seem to gravitate toward 'macho' professions, often in denial of their emerging gender _expression.

Myth: Crossdressing is a psychological problem. Fact: Hardly. Modern psychology accepts that crossdressing is an _expression of personality which is as immutable as left-handedness. Any 'problems' crossdressers may develop are due to social stigma, prejudice, and bigotry - not disorder. Social judgment is not a valid basis upon which to regard human idiosyncrasies as mental disorders.

Myth: Crossdressers want surgical sex changes.Fact: Most crossdressers are perfectly happy with their standard issue plumbing. A very few individuals feel so strongly about being a 'woman trapped in a man's body' that sexual reassignment surgery is undertaken, but while sensationalized in the media, these 'transsexuals' are quite rare.

Myth: Crossdressing is 'sinful'.
Fact: Biblical scholars agree the relevant passages (Deut. 22:5) refer to pagan priests and priestesses exchanging clothing in worshop rituals of false gods. Moreover, women in our society wear men's clothing regularly (equally prohibited in the same verse) and fundamentalists don't cast stones - why the double standard?

Myth: Crossdressers are perverts.Fact: This misunderstanding is the result of media driven stereotypes (Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, Rocky Horror Picture Show, etc.) and is not based on fact. Crossdressing is simply an outer _expression of inner feminine feelings. Spouses, children, family, friends, and associates needn't feel threatened.

Myth: Crossdressers are restroom peeping toms.
Fact: When crossdressers use the facility which is appropriate for their expressed gender, they are simply going through the door which presents the least risk. Men are far more phobic and prone to violence toward crossdressers than are women, so it's very much a safety issue for the crossdresser.

Myth: Crossdressing is illegal. Fact: With the possible exception of a few ancient and largely unenforcable 'disguise' ordinances, people are free to wear whatever fashion and style of clothing they choose and cannot be compelled by authorities to restrict their apparel to gender specific attire, else women wouldn't be allowed pantsuits.

Borrowed from Lacey Leigh, Author of "7 Secrets of Successful Crossdressers" ... thank you so much Lacey!