So apparently my virtual self is a woman, and I can assure you that I cannot represent myself as a woman because it would be misleading. How can I switch the genders of my lil dude?

You can change your gender through your wardrobe. If you're using the beta wardrobe, just click over to the tab that says Base and then you can select male or female.

Wardrobe> avatar option> drop list to male

Thank you both!