[Samantha Rogers]

I kind of tend to agree, David. We are going to lose some strength and fitness with age, quite naturally. But how much loss comes with "feminizing" is an open question. I also, as do you, wonder how many changes reported by fellow members in the past, of both physical and psychological nature are actually induced change or mental choice.
Once you begin down this flowery path, there is a certain liberation. I know that in the gay community it is recognised that some of the most over the top flamboyant personalities are found among those who have most recently come to terms with their orientation (come out).
Imagination, and desire are powerful forces.