i am in a public speaking class and we are debating whether strong women are feminine.  Just give your honest answer!
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Well, as long as they have a penis, they're considered feminine. But do they look feminine? It depends: a "strong" woman could still have a slender figure and look sexy. But a female bodybuilder would probably not be aesthetically feminine.\n\nJust my opinion.
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Well, it really depends. If you're a female body builder, it's pretty understandable why you're intimidating. If you are a blackbelt in most forms of karate, and most of your friends know that, then it could also be pretty understandable. Just an outgoing personality, I can't really see why... But then again, I'm not the people who are telling you you're intimidating. Certainly different people have different opinions.
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In past years, there was more expectation that lesbians would be in butch/femme roles. Now, that expectation is lessened, and women go more towards where they feel comfortable rather than conforming.\n\nFor some women, that means butch is correct for them. For others, it's not. Plus, society at large has a more difficult time with butch women (cf., the answers received thus far for conformation of this), so that might make some who don't feel comfortable presenting themselves as butch less likely to do so. \n\nBe who you are. If, for you, that's butch. Go for it! I'm sure you'll find the woman who appreciates both the fact that you're butch, and the fact that you are a woman.
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You're right. Women are stronger and they can keep secrets better. A woman's heart is an ocean of secrets.  I know this from personal experience.
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I have NEVER understood this one myself Tom. It is rather puzzling. ESPECIALLY the lesbians who swear they HATE men. Then why they bed masculine , manly butch type women?! I think its because at heart, this butch is still a woman. WHether she wears mens clothes, shortens her name to a more gender neutral one or even wears a strap FULL TIME. This WOMAN still has the sensitivity of a woman, the mentality indicative of femininity and still goes through the "womanly" (monthly) things that all Feminine women do.\n\nthey accept them for who they are in their outward apperance because of who they are on the inside! we should all be so lucky as to adapt this way of thinking, huh?\n\nRemember, when we are in our comfort zones, where ever and with WHOM ever that may be, we are our most vulnerable selves. Regardless of the many masks we must wear outside, day 2 day!
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I am lesbian who likes both. My girlfriend is a fem but I also find k.d lang attractive. I do not call it butch I think it is handsome. If I walk down the street and I see a person who could be woman looking male my interest is lifted however when it turns out to be a man the feeling inside my stomach goes and im disappointed. I guess that is a chemical reaction and that is what makes me who I am. I think it is important that these women have a definite identity it shows that they are comfortable with themselves and there sexuality. I am a fem and comfortable with my sexuality but enjoy the feeling of dressing up. It is good to ask these questions because the more people who understand will in time (hopefully) get rid of the stereotypes and accept people for the human they are in whatever form they choose. A pure love in whatever form can never be wrong. I hope this all makes sense.
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It really depends.  It is what is on the inside of her that really makes her sexy.  A heavy woman can be much more sexy that a perfectly shaped one, as long as she is beautiful on the inside.
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Natural Femininity is sexy. When a woman takes care of herself in a clean natural way with no pretentiousness she shows that she is confident and loves being a woman. Coupled with honesty, openness and acceptance she becomes the most desireable woman on the planet.
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hell yeah!!!but only feminine ones
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I totally dig the butches!!! Butches tend to be very protective of their lady's and want to take care of them. I like that feeling. I could never be attracted to a fem. Would be too  much like making out with my best shopping buddy. I like the masculinity of a butch but the woman in the heart of the butch. HOpe that makes sense!!!
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Yes and no.  It's all a matter of perspective.  If you're looking at physical strength as how much one can bench press or the like, men are typically stronger.  But at the same time, how many men do you know who'd have the physical strength to carry and deliver a baby?  Physically, it's their differences that make them equal.\n\nEmotionally, women are generally more expressive.  Oftentimes, that's considered weakness.  But isn't that a sense of strength to be able to show that emotion?  Men generally are the "stronger" ones who don't show emotion under pressure.  Again, I feel emotional strength is equal between men and women because of their differences.
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Lying.  SERIOUSLY!!! Women lie allll the time.  Even the "honest" ones.  And they WANT you to lie to them back!  They bait you with questions like "does this dress make me look fat?"  If you tell the truth you are screwed.\n\nI saw a show on TV with Dr. Drew over the holiday weekend about the differences between men and women.  Basically men are direct and straightforward with our communication.  Women are more subtle, they exaggerate, and they want affirmation.  It all boiled down to women lie and men don't.\n\nIt's not surprising that women need so much reassurance.  Liars distrust everybody.\n\nOh! And second would be disrespect.  They (these days) treat us men as if we owe each of them servitude for the oppression that their ancestors received.  They think that they own the world.  I hate that.  I NEVER oppressed a single woman!  Don't treat me like I did.  And YOU were never oppressed.  Stop acting like you were!\n\nMy favourite thing about women?  Femininity.  Girlyness.  I love the gentle nature that women possess.  I like that they need reassurance and affirmation.  I'm glad to give it in abundance. I like being a gentleman.  And I like a girl who lets me be a gentleman.
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fekra fe3lan 7elwa, i like the look kinda girly which makes sense women are ur major market focus. u just need to finish it, have the merchandise some ads and boom ur ready to boom! good luck..\ndalia el morsy is my causin! is that u??
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If she want to be she can be as muscular as she wants. It is healthier. Hey I like healthy, if she has to be strong to be healthy that is fine with me.
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Well, I for one am incredibly proud of my girls and I am guilty of wearing the revealing tops you speak of (although I ALWAYS wear a bra). So basically, feel free to glance at them as often as you like, but don't forget to look me in the eyes from time to time. I AM a woman after all, and therefore, I'm big on making sure you're listening to what I'm saying, instead of going all Homer Simpson on my breasts. ;-)
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Femininity and masculinity come with different angles. It is actually the aspects of feminity and masculinity, not sloely the presence of either that makes the attractiveness of a person. Actually these labels are TOO comprehensive and are not person-centered. If one really thinks about it, a drag queen can be a total butch queen they are not painted. I have met a few who are. Also, a guy who likes "guy things" can have some truly "girly" features. In essence there are many hybrids in the gay community just as there are queens and butch men. So, I have to speak from the level that it truly the balance of two people that makes it work and not the ambiguities of external qualties. In our community, they can be overly portayed and very misleading. Therefore its the deeper balance of internal virtues that makes you TRULY appreciate a person, however you must look past what I call "acute attraction" to see them. As always, it takes effort. Yet what i understand is there is a dimmension of experience, needs, emotional wavelengths (as well as change) that makes gay men and lesbian women WHO THEY ARE. These things fit into their "eyes of atraction". What they need is very much different, because as people they ARE different than opposite-sex partners. Although I can find a woman atttactive, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, I can NEVER have the kind of relationship with a woman beyond being a friend, as I do not like to take leadership and would rather be told what I should do. Therefore, for that very reason, I chose a realtionship with an older man who is 25 years my senior and it has proven to work. We have been togther for almost 2 years now. Where I am physically atracted to guys in thier 20s, for the very same reasons, a realtionship with another guy my age would also likley not work for me. Would an older woman guide me like he has while allowing me to help him? I cant say for sure no, but I can almost suspect that the balance would just not be there. It is so much more than whats in the underwear, so much very much more.
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I give you a big applause for saying everything you've said.  You sound like you've got a good head on your shoulder's and genuinely know who you are - even if your body parts aren't what you want.   Just stay true to who you are and in the future possibly if you could afford it you could get the surgery's and what it takes to make you a Total Woman inside and out and even if that never happens - you sound like at least your comfortable with who and what you are - you say your not - but I found what you said very effective and you sound very comfortable knowing you are you.   I think you have more strength inside than you realize and your a stronger person than you realize also.   I wish you all the luck in the world.  I think you'll be ok.