I haven't really had problems with the gender thing, although people have told me that I look 10 years older with short hair- no more being mistaken for a high school freshman. I have been mistaken for my husband's daughter before, when my hair was longer.

For those of you who do the #5 haircut, what's your natural hair thickness and texture? Any pics? I'd like to try the clippers but i'm terrified that my fine, thin hair will not take well to it. And how to cut around ears?