Women's Day

March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. Well, every day is women’s day, right? Should it be a special day for a man like me? What it takes to be a women? How do women feel? Hoping to find the answers to these questions, I decided to crossdress and become a women for a day.

For the first time in life, I dressed up in clothes which are generally associated with women – a salwar kameez. I was so afraid of being judged that I was not able to step out of the dressing room. I was certain that I would get recognized and made fun of, but at the end it was worth exploring femininity.

All of this started when my only friend, Radhika, ranted about difficulties a women has to go through and how hard a life of women is. She kept telling about her difficulties and there came an idea in my mind, why not I experience this myself for a day and proposed my idea of living a day in the shoes of women. She started laughing thinking I am joking and didn't take it seriously. I strongly expressed my desire to experience the feminine lifestyle, she took it seriously this time and was extremely happy and supportive of my decision.

Women's day was coming soon, so we decided to explore femininity on this special day. We were very excited about my transformation. She started planning out the complete day with all pampers and experiences. We started with deciding what to wear, Radhika was forcing me to wear a saree but I denied as it would be very difficult for me to handle and carry myself in it. So, we agreed on wearing a salwar kameez. She booked a beautician who would feminize me, followed by lunch date and nail salon bookings. She also planned a surprise for me which I would come to know on March 8.

It was March 8, Women's Day, I woke up and headed straight to Radhika's home. Her parents went on a business trip so the home was available for my makeover. She asked me to help her in preparing the breakfast, I was suprised as she never allowed me in her kitchen, perks of becoming a girl. I was excited to start a new experience. She started making me feel comfortable and treating me as a women.

Soon the beautician arrived, she started with making me change into . She was very excited to do my makeup as she had never done makeup on any male. She waxed my hands and legs, I was clean shaved so didn't had any facial hair. After waxing, she shaped my eyebrows. She applied foundation, and did light natural makeup with red lipstick, mascara, etc. After makeup, Radhika selected a heavy embroidery navy blue salwar kameez, along with matching lingerie for me to wear. After my transformation, Radhika admired my beauty and was extremely satisfied with my transformation. I couldn't believe, I was looking so beautiful. We were very happy.

We went out in public for the first time after my transformation for lunch. I was so scared to go out in public dressed as I had fear of being caught by someone who would recognize me. Radhika consoled me and told not to worry. She told I am looking so beautiful and no one would recognize that I am a male. I felt good and started blushing. We reached the restaurant and some boys outside the restaurant were staring me, I felt awkward and experienced what a women feels when we boys stare at them. I started feeling so uncomfortable. Radhika was noticing this and told this is what most women experience on a daily basis. It was an amazing experience.

After the lunch date, we went back to her home. We had a quick nap, she gave me her silk nightie to wear for the nap. It was super comfortable and I loved it. Radhika had booked an appointment at nail salon. She dressed me in another salwar kameez and then we went to nail salon and got similar nail art. It was looking very pretty and I was extremely happy to experience nail art.

In the evening, Radhika dolled me up in a beautiful off-shoulder dress for a suprise dinner. Radhika had booked a special women's day dinner at a luxury hotel. It was a women's only event. I was so excited and happy to have the chance to attend an only women event. There were lots of beautiful women, flaunting their beauty. We had a delicious dinner with all these beautiful women. After dinner, it was time to go back home and end this wonderful experience. Radhika helped me remove all the accessories and makeup, I changed back to my male clothes and went back home. It was an amazing experience and I loved it. Radhika suggested me to try makeovers more often and she would help me with it. Our bond became stronger.

This single day amplified my empathy and respect for all women. I can’t find the words to express how I feel about women. Their strength and power, their ability to keep their heads up no matter what. I admire it on every possible level. The future is WOMEN. I pledge to protect and never hurt any women. Let's make this world a safe and happy place for women, where they can live worry free.

Happy Women's Day!