Too shy to apply for a role

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I have seen a job I would love to do, but due to my shyness and not being very worldly-wise (I get by, but I have lived a rather sheltered existence and have been a clean living person), I feel I will be a poor fit when it comes to the culture of where the role will be. It's a male dominated environment (office role) and I'm not sure I'll "survive" in it. I worry I'll be taunted for my not 'being around the block', if you get me.
However, I like the sound of the role itself. What should I do?

What industry is this? I work in a male dominated industry (software). I have had many years of being the only female in the team. No one talks about sex and sleeping around at work. It’s all very professional. Some guys like going to music festivals. Some like board games and video games. We have classical musicians and allotment gardeners and bakers. They are all different and have different hobbies.

If it’s construction site I don’t think I will fit in. But male dominated doesn’t say much about the culture itself.

It's OK. I have the advice I need now. I'll put on my big girlie nik nix and apply! Thank you to those who have encouraged me. I appreciate it more than you'll realise xx

Just kept myself decent

I must be indecent then. Terrific.

I find you stopping yourself largely. I am in my late 30s and have worked in a largely male dominated environment. Am Christian, regular church goes, never slept around (only with my DH), never smoked, don't drink much, can count the number of times I've been night clubbing on your fingers - I have no issue to talk to men and having professional relationships and good discussions on a range of topics. Not sure what you mean by/why you need to banter at work.

I used to work in transport. Mostly men, but I have to say I'd far rather work with them (kind, helpful, polite, respectful, and would move a mountain to help you) than a bunch of women in a later job (bitchy, unsupportive, unkind)