As a straight guy, who likes to wear ladies' intimate clothing in private, as my fetish would be, I am learning a lot about women and starting to feel quite a lot of empathy for them and what they have to endure just to leave the house every day. In my opinion, one way to describe wearing women's clothing to someone who does not know it would be like putting peddles in your shoes and having to keep them there all day.

Here are some items that I recently purchased and how I rate them for discomfort and impracticality:

10. Full-piece swimsuits or body suits - While it may be easier for men to take a bathroom break in these, women face a different dilemma. Ever wondered why women take longer in the bathroom? It's because they have to wriggle out of these suits just to pee. And if they're wearing something over it, that has to come off too!

9. Straps: Bras, bikinis, dresses, tank tops—the never-ending struggle to keep them on your shoulders! It's like a perpetual game of readjustment. Trying to relax on a couch while wearing straps is an exercise in futility. And don't get me started on cooking; it requires a whole new level of strap management.

8. Stockings: These delicate leg accessories are prone to laddering and tearing. You have to be on constant alert to avoid a fashion emergency.

7. Suspenders: They seem to have been the solution to defying gravity, but that is a lie. They still need frequent adjustments, but instead of the stocking falling down, now you have the issue of the whole ensemble slipping down. Those elastic garters do help, but gravity is relentless.

6. G-strings: This one might apply more to men, but let me tell you, keeping everything in place is a challenge. Constant adjustment is a must.

5. Long dresses: Walking takes on a new challenge, as it becomes a cautious shuffle, sitting has very limited options, and running is simply out of the question and dangerous. If the dress is loose-fitting, sitting can be a tricky endeavor, especially if you find yourself standing on it while trying to get up quickly.

4. Make-up: While I personally don't wear it, my experience at fancy-dress parties tells me that make-up has its own set of challenges. Itchy faces, watery eyes, accidental smudges—it's a complicated affair.

3. Mini skirts and short dresses: These rebels seem to be the exception, and science can learn a lot from them still in my opinion, because while everything else is being harassed by gravity, these beauties have learned to defy it! They have a mind of their own, constantly slipping up. Constant awareness and adjustment are essential.

2. Corset: Ah, the corset—a misunderstood piece of clothing. It may look great, even on all men, but it's like wearing an external asthma attack. Keeping everything contained can be a real challenge, and assuming that even men's chests will stay in place while passing the gravy at the dinner table is wishful thinking. It's akin to trying to maneuver with your upper body wrapped in plaster of Paris. Constant awareness and adjustment are mandatory, and always ensure you are covered for a medical emergency, you just never know. I no longer trust the corset much.

1. Heels: Another item that I stay clear of, as they deserve the top spot on this list. Give me pebbles in my sneakers any day over the perils of wearing heels. The risk of toppling over is ever-present. And if you happen to fall with your heels caught in between pavements or concrete slabs, disaster strikes. These are simply and outright dangerous!

I decided at the last minute to add one more bonus item: Long Hair! Ok, I know this very well, as I have always had long hair, and this can cost a lot of money to maintain and, if not properly secured, could seriously impair your vision, so wearing your hair loose makes you constantly aware of which way the wind is blowing, otherwise you could find yourself suddenly blinded, even for a second, but that second could have been a very important one.

Now I understand why cross-dressers are often considered slightly loopy, daring, or even eccentric. Sissies? I don't see the connection to this fior of extreme X-Dressing. But let's not forget that for us, it's not just about fashion—it's a fetish. We willingly cast aside the simplicity of men's clothing (socks aside) for the sake of self-expression.

Now just imagine stepping out in all these items together—I couldn't even fathom it! Restroom breaks would become an Olympic sport, ad a constant necessity to make some or other adjustments, and a trusted friend would be a welcoming bonus for many reasons, like double-checking everything.

From now on, I vow to compliment women on their efforts and appreciate the incredible lengths they go to look as fabulous as they do, without complaining about those necessary bathroom breaks. Cheers to all the ladies who endure and conquer the world of fashion with grace!