(Apparently when the site didn't read my Captcha correctly and made me do it again, it made me post this topic twice. I sincerely apologize. I didn't mean for that to happen at all. I hope the other one gets deleted.)
To set the stage, I'm your typical straight, white male, though I'm open to having a relationship with anyone I find attractive regardless of gender or sexuality.
I've also been using makeup for about 5 years. Nothing fancy like eyeliner, blush, mascara, etc. but I do use liquid foundation to help smooth out my complexion. I hate acne, and I know makeup certainly wouldn't help matters much, but I've tried just about every acne medication (even prescription) under the sun and I still end up with the same results.
However it really doesn't stop there. I also care very deeply about my hair. It might not seem too odd at first glance. I just take care of myself. However most people who ask give me this odd expression and say how bizarre it is that I straighten my hair, make sure to use specific shampoos and conditioner, and dry/brush it in a specific way. (most of the time. If I'm requested to be somewhere quickly I do tend to skip out on 99% of that.)
I also like wearing tons of accessories. So much so that there are people who would find it annoying. Pins, buttons, bracelets, necklaces, wallet chains, belts, you name it I got it.
I've also taken an interest in circle lenses. You know, those weird contacts that typically have a dark ring on the outside, and are typically larger than your standard contact. (I wear contacts normally, so it's not like I'm doing this without prior need to and knowledge of how to care for them)
My point is, many people would consider me far more feminine than what's considered normal, and as a result many people have voiced their opinion that way.
I'm not sure what to make of it. I've just always considered this normal. Even my own girlfriend at times finds it quite weird. Is it that weird? I just can't understand why other than some pointless gender segregation bull.
To set the stage, I'm your typical straight, white male, though I'm open to having a relationship with anyone I find attractive regardless of gender or sexuality.
I've also been using makeup for about 5 years. Nothing fancy like eyeliner, blush, mascara, etc. but I do use liquid foundation to help smooth out my complexion. I hate acne, and I know makeup certainly wouldn't help matters much, but I've tried just about every acne medication (even prescription) under the sun and I still end up with the same results.
However it really doesn't stop there. I also care very deeply about my hair. It might not seem too odd at first glance. I just take care of myself. However most people who ask give me this odd expression and say how bizarre it is that I straighten my hair, make sure to use specific shampoos and conditioner, and dry/brush it in a specific way. (most of the time. If I'm requested to be somewhere quickly I do tend to skip out on 99% of that.)
I also like wearing tons of accessories. So much so that there are people who would find it annoying. Pins, buttons, bracelets, necklaces, wallet chains, belts, you name it I got it.
I've also taken an interest in circle lenses. You know, those weird contacts that typically have a dark ring on the outside, and are typically larger than your standard contact. (I wear contacts normally, so it's not like I'm doing this without prior need to and knowledge of how to care for them)
My point is, many people would consider me far more feminine than what's considered normal, and as a result many people have voiced their opinion that way.
I'm not sure what to make of it. I've just always considered this normal. Even my own girlfriend at times finds it quite weird. Is it that weird? I just can't understand why other than some pointless gender segregation bull.
I would say it's uncommon, but there's nothing wrong with that. And it's great that you accept this and don't feel a need to conform or hide it. And anybody who makes you feel like you should hide it is a jerk.