to look less like a little soft faced kid and more like a teenager. I was on the subway & a man in his mid or late 40s looked at me, patted his lap (he was sitting down), and made kissy faces at me. I just turned away and tried to ignore it. I felt violated and didn't really know how to express it. Once, also on the subway, it was really crowded and a man moved up closer to me, from behind, and I felt his erection pressing against me. I said "Oh my fucking GOD, what is your DEAL?" and turned to him sharply. He just moved on. I told a woman next to me what happened, and she looked at *me* like I was the crude one. I've been followed by men from class and work, they would say things like "I really like the way you wear your clothes and how your body moves in them" or "Can I come home with you?" I would always say, "Get lost, asshole." No smile, no anger. Just matter of fact. I have more in my life to think about. I'm so sorry, young girls and women, both cis- and trans-gendered have to experience this constant harrassment. I want to hug you all, my sisters. I really, really want to thank you for mentioning trans* women! While cis women being harassed is still a very important and relevant issue (especially to my life as a cis woman), trans* women