I’m a woman, I’d stay a woman.
Female. I’d definitely switch. I pretty much am fed up with all things girlie and I’d like the advantages offered to most men. The only drawback I can think of is being accused of molestation or rape, but the majority seem to bypass that anyway, so maybe I’m just being paranoid.
Cat. Hopefully male or spinster female. That whole spiney-dick thing icks me out.
This is somewhat ironic, given how I am very conservative on the question of people changing their sexes during this life, but were I were offered a second life, I would definitely like to be a girl. (Assuming I retain my male memories, of course.)
Straight female. I’d want to be a guy only if I could remember what it was like to be a woman … otherwise I’ll stick with the familiar.
Straight male. As an occasional crossdresser and full time admirer of women, part of me is often tempted by the beauty and grace of women. And I think how great it would be to experience that full time. But then I also realize how long it takes to create a ‘feminine’ look that guys wrongly assume women are instantly gifted with. And I also truly love being a guy. So I would pick man next time…
…well maybe if I got to be a busty redhead I’d reconsider.
That’s tough, but I guess I’d be curious to see what it was like to be a woman. I’m a guy, and happily so, but I like travel and that would be the ultimate “trip.”
I do think it’s funny that the OP specifies she’d like to be a “macho, macho, outdoorsy guy with a very masculine job.” I’m male and I’d like to try being that kind of guy. But I can’t, because it’s just not innate in me, and it would be obvious if I faked it. I’m by no means effeminate or un-“manly”…just quiet and bookish and uninterested in a lot of “macho” things. The kind of lumberjack he-man the OP describes is nearly as far from my experience as being a woman.*
*Okay, that’s not true. Being a woman would be way more different than being a “macho, macho” man. But still - it would be different.
I guess I’m as curious as everyone else…my gaming avatars tend to alternate gender.
So yeah I’ll have a go at XX but I don’t think either gender has it that much easier than the other, on balance (and in the West).
I’m a straight guy, but I think I’d like to come back as a bi girl. I don’t think I could give up making love to women, and I’m curious what it is like for a girl to have sex with a guy. Sort of the same level of hotness (or non-hotness) as I am now.
I wouldn’t mind being a woman, provided that I don’t have to spend all that time thinking about clothes. I hate thinking about clothes.
I’d stay a man, but I would like to be taller and thinner.
If I get to pick body type and such…nah, I’ll stick to being a straight guy. Maybe a little taller.
I’d stay put. I like being a guy.
It would be great if one could be a tourist, so to speak, and try out being in the body of the opposite sex for a few days, weeks, months, or whatever, because I’d love to try it out for a little while. If I’d been Harry Potter, I’d have certainly used the Polyjuice Potion for that purpose.
But if we’re talking about an entire lifetime, I’m staying put. I like my body, and there are distinct advantages to being a guy, and disadvantages to being a woman, that are hard to overlook.
It’s not all it’s cracked up to be, trust me.
Something to think about before making this momentous decision is where you’ll be when you’re reincarnated assuming you could pop up anywhere. Certain parts of the world women have it very rough.
The thought of being a woman scares me. Most woman I know appear to be much more vulnerable than a man. I often see how woman play out the submissive act and feel sad for them that they feel that is neccessary. Or the need to flirt to get what they want or need in life. ( Not all woman obviously). I feel like woman are grossly discriminated against not just on the job but even by society, It does seem to be getting better all the time.
I’m a gay man, and I’d love to look like my partner, with a few adjustments; About 6’3", very lean but sinewy, middle-eastern complexion, black hair, heavy eyebrows, deep-set eyes, long black eyelashes, long fingers, long legs. Smart, funny, passionate. And just like my partner, polysexual.
On the other hand, I’d love to be female, to experience pregnancy. And my actual partner would be the father.
Not all it’s cracked up to be, honestly. Someone else already said it; I second it.
All I want in the next life is to be a guy with perfect vision. And rich parents. (Gee, I don’t want a lot or anything, do I.)
Oh, PS, in college I had to do a random survey and turn it into statistics, and this was the topic I picked. My random survey indicated that if people got to pick their own sex, there would be an enormous shortage of women.