Some men with a gender identity disorder dress in women's clothing to try to pass as women. Many transvestites are heterosexual men who do not wish to be mistaken for women. They are not attracted to other men. Transvestites are aroused by wearing women's clothing. This is considered to be a psychological disorder only when the man meets the following conditions.
Most transvestites begin to experiment with cross-dressing when they are children or adolescents.
Some feel guilty and uncomfortable about this preference, while others do not. Many are happily married to women who understand their behaviors. Others have had marriages or relationships ruined because of cross-dressing. There are numerous support groups for transvestites and their wives or partners. If you are a transvestite and are concerned about it, or have a wife or partner who is concerned about it, you may wish to seek therapy with a mental health professional.