Poll: If You Could Switch Your Sex/Gender...

[Angie7F]

I am female, so it means I will be male for a week.

Sure I would try out being a guy for a week, but I dont think I would wan tot live as a guy for the rest of my life.
Being a guy seems to be a lot of pressure. I enjoy being female and not have to "feed the family" and "be a man".

 

[Cat_loves_Dragon]

As a gay man out of the closet I get asked this all the time and honestly just hell no... why would I want to be a woman? though it is far FAR worse if someone says "well you are gay do you just see yourself as a woman in the body of man?" uhmm no... no not at all stop watching FOX and just think about what you are saying okay

I'm sorry people ask you those questions. Sometimes ignorance and bigotry go hand in hand.

Pro tip for those who aren't aware: Sexuality and gender are two different things. If you are gay, you are still cisgendered. You still see yourself as a guy, not a girl. You just are sexually attracted to guys.

It is possible though to be homosexual and transgender. For example, if you were MtF transgender and were attracted to other women.

Wow you and to be honest most of this site can actually grasp this concept which is odd for a group that is not LBGT focused.

 

[Flames66]

Hah, I thought as much I want to know why they do stupid things for girls and can be so cruel and emotionless, or maybe they just don't want to show their emotions as much as women.
Also I've worn the same jeans for a week, zero fucks given. You have to be incredibly good looking to be able to "get through life" without actually doing anything. If you don't meet the stupidly high standards of a lot of people, you have no chance living off your looks.

I can't speak for all men, but in my experience men don't understand how women are emotionally effected by things to such a massive degree (from our perspective). For example: Imagine an argument over something fairly small has just occurred. Within a few minutes of the end of the argument I am mostly back to normal and can continue talking in my usual way. A woman seems to keep talking derisively for hours and keep bringing up the minor issue that caused the argument for weeks, sometimes years. I don't understand this at all.

Maybe if this pill effects my emotional state as well I would have a better understanding.

I forgot to add on my post, I know women who treat men like sex toys and play with their emotions too, but maybe because I only hear from fellow women but it does seem to happen to use a lot more.

I can't explain that, but I know I'm the same. I can hold a grudge for years. A girl who used to bully me is a tramp now and she was asking me for money when I got out of work. I looked her straight in the eye and said "fuck off, I'm not giving you a thing."
It can't be all women, but little things just play on my mind. I don't mean "you left your dirty pants out again!" but my boyfriend said something to me last week and it's still playing on my mind even though he said it during a bad mood and didn't mean it.
Hopefully they invent that empathy chip they had in Futurama. I know a few people who definitely need it.

Here's a question: Imagine you were in an argument. You brought up something from some time ago and your argument partner responded "that is useless, irrelevant and obnoxious. It happened years ago and has no bearing on this issue". How would that make you feel and how would you react?

This a purely hypothetical scenario based on how I might respond.

 

[lunavixen]

As a guy, hell to the fuckin' no. I like just putting jeans and a shirt on and calling it an outfit when I wake up every day.

I'm a girl and that's how i dress every day, it's not just a guy thing

OP: Ehhh, probably not, I mean it sounds like a nice idea, but the practical part is what makes it iffy, I mean one week wouldn't be enough to determine whether you actually want to change genders or not, that kind of thing could take years to figure out, and if you're already comfortable with your gender identity, why throw yourself into confusion, I also think the novelty of being in the others genders body while bearing the knowledge you can change back would wear off very quickly.

 

[an annoyed writer]

Wow you and to be honest most of this site can actually grasp this concept which is odd for a group that is not LBGT focused.

You obviously haven't been around this site for very long, have you? This place is one of the weirder ones on the internet. Hell, one of the founders was a transgendered woman, so that might contribute a bit to the odd atmosphere, but yeah. I'm honestly more surprised to run into bigots and the like here, though there are some around here. A minority though. Truth be told this is one of the more progressive places on the internet, and the moment it stops being that is the moment I'm gone.

 

[KOMega]

Probably would take it and explore all the known perks of being a girl.
But I'd make sure to note how my own behavior has been changed and what aspects of being a dude I would miss.
I don't know if a week is enough time, but if I notice my average behavior and attitude towards things start changing (not including sexual orientation. I don't seem to care about that much.) I'd probably change back in fear of just not being me anymore. The physical and social aspects of being a girl is what I want really.

Really I think I'd like being a girl, but given all my years being a dude and I'm sure everyone I know would kinda freak out. I don't think I'd make a smooth transition at all. Although that would probably only last maybe a year max if permanent. Just a very awkward year.

Voted yes and stay in the poll because I hate being male, but after thinking about it, I'm not sure I'd stay as one. Reason being that I'd be a whore lol.

Also one possibility is that I'd probably be a whore too. I'm pretty sure I would be lol. As fun as that sounds, it is not healthy

Question: Is there a futanari option?

Can't I be a dick girl in this scenario?

Seconded.
My curiosity has no bounds. In another life I was probably a cat. A dead cat. But perhaps a happy cat.

 

[Scarecrow]

I would take it then see how I felt at the end of the week. I might change back or I might not. Either way I would have learned some things, along with gaining a whole new perspective on life, which is something I think a lot more people need.

 

[the December King]

I don't think anything important I would want to learn about being a woman, would not come about in a week's time, so the answer is no.

 

[Andy Farren]

I'm not a particularly good man. I'd hate to ruin the opposite gender as well.

 

[MeChaNiZ3D]

Well, I'd probably see how I went before committing to what I'm going to do afterwards, for a start. Silly poll is silly.

 

[Drops a Sweet Katana]

I would out of sheer curiosity. I wouldn't make it permanent since I'm quite comfortable as a man and I really don't want to have periods. Say what you want about penises being obvious weak spots, but at least they don't bleed on a monthly basis.

 

[EeveeElectro]

Ooops, derped the quote... Pressed post by accident.

Here's a question: Imagine you were in an argument. You brought up something from some time ago and your argument partner responded "that is useless, irrelevant and obnoxious. It happened years ago and has no bearing on this issue". How would that make you feel and how would you react?

This a purely hypothetical scenario based on how I might respond.

That... depends. Is it something serious and is it REALLY irrelevant to what we're arguing about? Am I saying "You're cheating on me because you burnt the toast a few years ago! You were clearly busy thinking about fucking other people!" (actually had that said to me once) Or is it more serious like "You used to flirt around and use dirty chat sites in the past when we first got together, you said you aren't any more but you always hide yourself when you're texting and the browsing history is always clear"?

If it's the former, I'd have to take a minute to reflect on what I'm saying and how silly I might sound, I'd probably walk away to collect myself and calm down. If I conclude I really am being obnoxious and it has nothing to do with what we're arguing about, I'd apologise.
If it's the latter, I'd feel hurt and offended. I'd think he doesn't care about my feelings and that a mistake he made in the past that really hurt me is something I can easily move on from.

If, for arguments sake, we don't know what subject I'm bringing up. If it happened years ago and it still bothers me, I'd feel like we need to address it and he's just palming me off and doesn't want to listen.
I'd listen to him though, if he told me I was being a broken record and I bring it up every month when I should be over it, I'd take that into account. When I once spent £50 on a dress, my ex went ballistic and would constantly bring it up in arguments, he'd mention it at least once a fortnight ("you can't say anything cos you bought that dress!" "You're stupid with money cos you spent money on that dress!" blah blah) when we used to argue about him buying games instead of paying the rent. I know how grating it can be.

 

[Chris Tian]

Absolutely, should be interesting. I appreciate being a woman but I'd like things from a mans perspective and to see what they talk about away from women.

If I could experience it emotionally that'd be good too because the thought process of some men completely baffle me.

I would also probably have a wank to see what that feels like.

To kill two birds with one stone, it's not nearly as interesting as you'd think.

Hahaha as a guy I have to second that.

OT: Hell no! I really like myself exactly the way I am, so I wouldn't change me even for a week. Not even to expirence the mysterious wonders of beeing a women, because that most likely not all that mysterious or wonderous.

 

[Chris Tian]

Surprisingly this is close to true men actually DON'T talk much about what there girls do for them in the bed as its kinda a taboo subject for a normal male convo. Most of those more personal convo's only happen late at night when everyone is super relaxed and even then people still feel awkward. Personally i don't have a problem with talking about it but for whatever reason lots of guys do.

That seems to be different for each social circle, because my friends and me talk about everything incl. whatever happens on various sexual encounters.

Woops some how screwed up this quote chain... anyway I put it mostly down to testosterone/being a dick/girl being forceful Pretty much if a girl is going for your dick and you aren't in a completely clear state of mind (drunk) OR really love your girlfriend its really hard to say no, like really hard. Just the fact that we a programmed to go "SEX. FUCK YEAH GIVE ME SOME OF THAT I WANT TO HAVE IT SO I CAN SPREAD MY GENES" makes it really hard for us. Also you have to realize men can fake relationships, like no joke they can fake the WHOLE THING they just want sex sometimes and usually those guys are the pricks are the type of people I am surrounded by at school...

Oh that sounds biased, from what you write and the "at school" comment i will chalk that up to you being young, like in your teens around 15-18? In that age it may seem that way, but that gets severly better when folks get out of their teens, on the other hand "better" might be the wrong word, want I mean to say is both genders are equally crazy when it comes to romantic/sexual stuff, in my expirience at least.

I want to know why some men are so... cold. They just seem "Girl A likes me and I like girl A cos she has a vagina! I shall use this! But now here's girl B and she also has a vagina! I've upset girl A because she loves me but I don't care because I'm too busy getting sucked off by girl B! I certainly am not gonna regret losing girl A cos I'm a selfish bastard!!"
[sub]*curls up and sobs* I'm gonna need a few minutes...[/sub]

Well like I posted above, from your perspective it may seem that way, but thats only because you only see one side of the medal. Men and Women are equally selfish, crazy, ruthless, whathaveyou when it comes to romantic/sexual encounters. Just in different ways.

In my experience men go first and foremost for physically attractiveness, superficial that seems shallow or cold like you say, but women go just for different equally shallow things first. For example confidence, signs of recourses, social status...

 

[CrimsonBlaze]

I probably wouldn't because as I've mentioned on another thread dealing with a similar gender swapping topic, it wouldn't really change who I am as an individual.

On top of that, as a guy, I'd be turning into a chick, which comes with a shopping cart of problems that chicks deal with and that doesn't seem like an appealing offer.

 

[Sir Christopher McFarlane]

I would take it out of curiosity and if I liked it, keep it.

 

[ronald1840]

Yeah, I'd be a girl for a week and change back a week later, but I'd be scared. I don't think I can appreciate that stuff in just a week.

I'd have to get new clothes and eventually break the news to my friends. "Hey guys, I'm a girl for a week, so..."
Then my parents. I wouldn't do anything different, my lifestyle won't change, but since I go swimming all the time, huh. It'd be funny.

 

[metagross111]

I'm asking this question because a friend of mine just came out as transgender, so it got me thinking about this topic.

Hypothetical scenario... there is a pill that you can take that will rewrite your DNA for one week and turn you into the opposite sex of whatever you are now. The transformation is total, meaning you would have all the correct external and internal organs of whatever sex you turned into.

The effects would last one week. At the end of one week, you would have the option of either taking another pill to change back to the sex you were before, or another pill that would make the change permanent.

If you had this opportunity, would you do it?

Honestly, if I had the choice, I would do it for a week. I have always wondered what being female would be like. And no, I'm not just talking sexually or romantically. I'm talking just, ya know, living day to day life as a woman.

However, I have never had the thoughts that my friend was having. I don't see myself as a woman. I have always considered myself cisgendered (that means I was born male and I consider myself male). So I would probably take the pill to change back after a week. I think it would be an interesting perspective to have for a week, and might lead to better understanding.

So... as the poll says. Would you do it?

Absolutely 100% yes. And I don't see why you wouldn't explore it sexually or romantically. That seems like a critical part of this exploration. If I was a lady for a week I want to totally know what it feels like for a girl. Likely I'd even try the D. Anything's possible.

As far as spending the rest of my life as one? That's an interesting question that involves more questions. Can I take this pill again? What if it turns out I really like being a woman? Additionally, what's the point of having a pill to make it permanent if I have to take a pill to change me back in the first place?

Since it's a pill and not some reality retcon (unless it's the Matrix) I would probably have significant problems concerning my relations with my family and friends and eventually the government, because I'd be a person with no legal identity. Unless this technology is freely available, then bleh.

Could I simply take neither pill and extend my "free trial"?

This is a really good question but it causes all sorts of logistical issues. Why would I only be a women for a week (I'm sure somehow this can be rephrased if you a female becoming a man)? It seems to me if you wanted the full picture on what it means to be one, one week isn't enough. Maybe a couple months? You know why I'm bringing this up.

Additionally, what consequences would you face if you decided to more liberally explore your sexuality? I consider myself a manly man among men but I don't see how that's any more superior or interesting to being a woman. Depending on how my week goes, I could be coerced to stay that way, so yes.

tl;dr, Yes, I would absolutely be female for a week, and yes, I would be open to continuing my new existence for longer, possibly for eternity. If this new biological devilry existed for real it would have significant social impact on the world.

Who says it has to be a pill at all? Drop a biological weapon on a Taliban-controlled region and suddenly every women-beating asshole in the place IS a woman. You can bet this will highly disrupt some violent organizations.

 

[Not Matt]

could be fun. thought, to be fair. if i got to choose my gender i would go for being male. mostly because being a women is hard. men get payed more, no childbirth, no PMS, no childbirth, no childbirth, no "once a month", no childbirth, fewer beauty standards,no childbirth, it's socially acceptable for you to hit someone [footnote] don't judge me, you were thinking it too[/footnote] no childbirth....... did i mention that i am glad i don't have to experience childbirth.
seriously girls, how do you do it. ask any man to do these things and he would just break down and cry in the fetal position. either you're really though or we're really wimpy

i still think it would be fun to be a girl for a few days. just to experience life on the other side

 

[snowfi6916]

I'm asking this question because a friend of mine just came out as transgender, so it got me thinking about this topic.

Hypothetical scenario... there is a pill that you can take that will rewrite your DNA for one week and turn you into the opposite sex of whatever you are now. The transformation is total, meaning you would have all the correct external and internal organs of whatever sex you turned into.

The effects would last one week. At the end of one week, you would have the option of either taking another pill to change back to the sex you were before, or another pill that would make the change permanent.

If you had this opportunity, would you do it?

Honestly, if I had the choice, I would do it for a week. I have always wondered what being female would be like. And no, I'm not just talking sexually or romantically. I'm talking just, ya know, living day to day life as a woman.

However, I have never had the thoughts that my friend was having. I don't see myself as a woman. I have always considered myself cisgendered (that means I was born male and I consider myself male). So I would probably take the pill to change back after a week. I think it would be an interesting perspective to have for a week, and might lead to better understanding.

So... as the poll says. Would you do it?

Absolutely 100% yes. And I don't see why you wouldn't explore it sexually or romantically. That seems like a critical part of this exploration. If I was a lady for a week I want to totally know what it feels like for a girl. Likely I'd even try the D. Anything's possible.

As far as spending the rest of my life as one? That's an interesting question that involves more questions. Can I take this pill again? What if it turns out I really like being a woman? Additionally, what's the point of having a pill to make it permanent if I have to take a pill to change me back in the first place?

Since it's a pill and not some reality retcon (unless it's the Matrix) I would probably have significant problems concerning my relations with my family and friends and eventually the government, because I'd be a person with no legal identity. Unless this technology is freely available, then bleh.

Could I simply take neither pill and extend my "free trial"?

This is a really good question but it causes all sorts of logistical issues. Why would I only be a women for a week (I'm sure somehow this can be rephrased if you a female becoming a man)? It seems to me if you wanted the full picture on what it means to be one, one week isn't enough. Maybe a couple months? You know why I'm bringing this up.

Additionally, what consequences would you face if you decided to more liberally explore your sexuality? I consider myself a manly man among men but I don't see how that's any more superior or interesting to being a woman. Depending on how my week goes, I could be coerced to stay that way, so yes.

tl;dr, Yes, I would absolutely be female for a week, and yes, I would be open to continuing my new existence for longer, possibly for eternity. If this new biological devilry existed for real it would have significant social impact on the world.

Who says it has to be a pill at all? Drop a biological weapon on a Taliban-controlled region and suddenly every women-beating asshole in the place IS a woman. You can bet this will highly disrupt some violent organizations.

Oh I would totally explore it sexually and romantically. I might even have sex with a guy, who knows? Having a body with different hormones at work might cause me to be attracted to guys for that week.

I'm just saying that the sexual and romantic aspect wouldn't be the ONLY thing I would be interested in. Wearing female clothing would be a definite. Also, just the social aspect of being a girl would be interesting too.

In terms of other biological stuff... I mentioned earlier that I would be interested in having a period during that week. I know, it's weird, but my thought behind this social experiment was better understanding of the opposite gender. I'd want to know the stuff that women go through, including the not so pleasant stuff.

The only thing we (meaning guys who would become girls through this experiment) would not be able to experience is being pregnant. Unless of course we chose the permanent path.