I believe that it is a... well wonderful experience. It helps me understand how boys work better, and it makes me at ease more around boys. I also like to observe what a male character might say and react to situations so that I can talk to people without making them upset. It really is kind of a motivating experience, as it makes me happy because I can better understand people. Ever since I was little I always thought that each person was like a jigsaw puzzle but the more I read from a certain genders point of view, the more I feel that I can understand people better, even if it means that they don't understand me. Anytime someone reads a book and they see through the eyes of the main character, who is possibly the opposite gender, it provides easier understanding of the gender of which the main character upholds. All in all, it's something that everyone should do.
Have a nice day, and a VERY good Christmas,
Miri