In a study published in the Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality (Reynolds & Carson, 2008), researchers found that most of the heterosexual men who engaged in cross-dressing did so to achieve a feeling of “comfort and peace.” Men in the study said they cross-dressed to fulfill a biological, genetic or innate …

Is cross-dressing a mental health issue?

Currently, cross-dressing itself is not considered a disorder, but in some people cross-dressing behavior may impair functioning and quality of life and/or result in anxiety and distress.

Why does my husband want to dress like a woman?

They usually wear women’s clothes to bring out the female side of their own natures, as well as to get an erotic thrill and to modulate their anxiety. As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, cross-dressing can bring your husband extreme happiness and even euphoria, so it’s no wonder you don’t like to deny this pleasure to him.