Hello!
I’m a 26-year-old woman working as an aircraft mechanic. Solo travel is a big part of my life: I motorcycled through Vietnam in 2023, backpacked through Europe, and I'll be trekking Mount Kilimanjaro this fall in Tanzania. I also love reading, classic cars/trucks, lifting, hiking, yoga, cycling, etc.
I’ve noticed that traits like adventurousness, courage, independence, being hands-on, and seeking out discomfort/challenges are often associated with masculinity or men. I personally see these traits as gender neutral…. I still feel very in touch with my femininity and am not necessarily trying to be "one of the boys". I'm not trying to reject my femininity whatsoever, I love being a woman.
I’m just curious if men ever see women with lifestyles or interests like mine as intimidating, masculine, or less attractive? Or am I overthinking it?
Thank you 🙂