It was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online... moreIt was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online community was originally called. We had to change the name because the word ‘tranny’ became increasingly toxic and we had to change our rickety old software because the developers would no longer support it.
I vaguely remember we had asked the existing members to come up with a new name and Gender Society won. I think a lot of our members at the time wanted us to distance our community from the other cattle market sites out there so we needed to sound more respectable.Trannyweb was a busy and vibrant community though (started in 1999) with lots of people online at any one time. The forums were the jewel in the crown as you can see from the huge number of threads and forum posts (which by the way, are still available today).
The transition to The Gender Society took place in 2011. Unfortunately, a lot of the long-time regulars who used to be permanently logged in, didn’t like the change... less
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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
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I think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat... moreI think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat parties, lot of fun, about 2007 I was made head of forums, made a lot of amusing and factual posts even some controversial ones, many taken out of context, but always attracted attention and responses if some were very negative. When Trannyweb became the Gender society I gathered a few people to become site moderators lovely helpful team, keeping the site clear of trolls, keeping the home page clear of sleaze and wiping out literally 1000's of spams. Shame that when I stepped back from heading up that team due to studying and work I was unable to devote as much attention as the site needed many of the site and forum mods just seemed to vanish, lose interest. I will always remember some advice Katie gave mewhen in the early days of being a mod, I was verbally abused, it upset me and I threatened to leave,Katie said if someone on your land line gives you grief, do you cut your phone off. Of course... less
What effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how... moreWhat effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how soon?
The longer after puberty hormone therapy is started, the less effective it is--but not a linear scale, e.g., results are considerably more dramatic in an 18 year old than a 28 year old, but results are not on the average dramatically different between a 38 year old and a 48 year old.
The following effects have been observed in varying degrees--anywhere from little to moderate--with extended treatment. With effective and continuous dosages, most of the changes that a particular body is genetically prone to start within 2 to 4 months, will start leveling off somewhat within 2 years, and be mostly done within 5 years. The leveling may take longer if the testes are not removed. High levels of estrogen will cause faster development up to a point, but not better results in the long term than moderate levels of estrogen..
Fertility decreases. Sperm count drops rapidly. Sometimes it returns to almost normal if hormonal treatment is... less
A bill introduced earlier this year in the US state of Arizona to allow businesses to refuse transgender people the right to use facilities appropriate to their gender identity,... moreA bill introduced earlier this year in the US state of Arizona to allow businesses to refuse transgender people the right to use facilities appropriate to their gender identity, has been temporarily shelved by its sponsor, and will not go to vote in the House until next year. Full report at Pink News:- http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/06/06/us-arizona-bill-targeting-transgender-people-temporarily-shelved/
hello im Michelle /Mitchell i am here to see if there was any body else from the state of texas on this site.
i My self reside near the dallas ftworth... morehello im Michelle /Mitchell i am here to see if there was any body else from the state of texas on this site.
i My self reside near the dallas ftworth area.
I would like to see if there were any gurls or guys that would like to connect either e-mail wise or on this web site
Have you ever tried to talk your way out of a traffic ticket? I once asked a patrolman if there was room for discussion, politely naturally. His answer was "No."
Hi i am from northeastern wisconsin, have been talking to people online, dressing up, and have begun to come out to my family and friends about how i truely feel on the inside.... moreHi i am from northeastern wisconsin, have been talking to people online, dressing up, and have begun to come out to my family and friends about how i truely feel on the inside. its hard sometimes to not be able to get support from live people. so i have posted this forum so those of us who live in wisconsin or are visiting wisconsin can perhaps talk about getting together for nights out on the town, or anything else that might be fun. i just get bored thinking that the nearest person i know of like me is a three or more days drive from me. less
This is what this site used to be, before the advent of the facebook type home page, full of quickly disappearing comments and likes,
Yes the old... more This is what this site used to be, before the advent of the facebook type home page, full of quickly disappearing comments and likes,
Yes the old site Trannyweb was falling apart, the softwarre a mismatch, constantly failing, nobody capable of maintaining it. But, I think we left a valuable asset behind. the forums, And some very erudite, honest people drifted away, feeling the forums were being ignored, which is mainly why they were here, many of them did not use the chat room. their interests lay in the vast amount of information, the opinions and exchanges in those forums, they are still here. have a look at this one thread. Unfortunately a couple of threads the first couple of posts have somehow got muddled up in the transfer. but read some of this stuff heartrendering, I wonder how many people this site has helped over the years, how many lives it has helped to save. The hormone city forum, Run by a... less
This brochure is designed to help transgender persons
understand their legal rights in Washington State. This
brochure is not meant to provide legal advice.
The current legal... moreThis brochure is designed to help transgender persons
understand their legal rights in Washington State. This
brochure is not meant to provide legal advice.
The current legal system assumes individuals either identify
as one gender, male or female. While this guide provides
an understanding of the current legal system, the ACLU
recognizes that many people do not identify as male or
female. In fact, a transgender individual may identify with
a specific gender, both genders or neither gender.
April 2012
http://www.aclu-wa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/Transgender%20guide%20revise5.12.2.3_0.pdf less
I currently live in Arvada, Colorado (thank you it is very lovely scenery here), but I really have it rough, the economy, the society, and overall, my mental illness combined with... moreI currently live in Arvada, Colorado (thank you it is very lovely scenery here), but I really have it rough, the economy, the society, and overall, my mental illness combined with my broken, bleeding heart (ask me for the story), make it a very rough life for me. I have placed an ad on craigslist for anyone who is interested in helping me out, but so far, no avail with that either.
I'm starting to wonder if life is worth living, and if I can do anything about my situation ( I currently am living in a household of a total of 8 people and I can't even be myself without being subjected to hate, and discrimination daily and it's criminal, some of the bullshit I deal with).
I also have no place to go, and almost no resources to help me through my troubles.
If I ever lost the roof over my head I'd be homeless, and for me, that's enough to commit suicide.
I'm walking on thin ice, and one mis-step and I'll be Trapped Under Ice.
Of course, it is the fault of others, that I am... less
Thought this might be of interest to any TS students in the United States:-http://www.browndailyherald.com/2013/02/06/student-health-plan-to-cover-sex-reassignment/
For those of you in the states that might require financial assistance with your surgeries, the Jim Collins Foundation has grants available to help with this. Surgeries are... moreFor those of you in the states that might require financial assistance with your surgeries, the Jim Collins Foundation has grants available to help with this. Surgeries are carried out by Dr. Christine McGann at the Papillon Centre who specialise in transgender surgeries.Although the current grant cycle for this year is finished, you can apply here when it re-opens again for next yearhttp://jimcollinsfoundation.org/apply/
Check this out in... moreCheck this out in Massachusetts:
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/09/04/federal-judge-rules-state-must-provide-sex-reassignment-surgery-for-michelle-kosilek-who-was-convicted-murdering-his-wife-man/MlZBqancRyv1BK2pwviV5N/story.html
(sorry i could not get a hyperlink). But I'm not sure I want to pay for her SRS when I cannot get mine thru my HMO. Also note they call it "mental illness" (sigh)
-Robin
In a stunning blow to transgender-rights advocates, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has thrown out a complaint by a transgender woman barred from using the women's... moreIn a stunning blow to transgender-rights advocates, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has thrown out a complaint by a transgender woman barred from using the women's restroom at work, despite having state ID indicating she is female.Full story at: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/IDHR-dismissal-of-trans-complaint-raises-questions/39201.html
The Advocat has just published a list of the 10 most trans friendly colleges and campuses in the US.For more information please see:- ... moreThe Advocat has just published a list of the 10 most trans friendly colleges and campuses in the US.For more information please see:- http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2012/08/15/top-10-trans-friendly-colleges-and-universities?page=0,0
Hello I'm crystal. I'm new on here. A little bit about me. When I was younger around 5 years old I would take my moms swimming suits, bras and wear them. Then she found them in my... moreHello I'm crystal. I'm new on here. A little bit about me. When I was younger around 5 years old I would take my moms swimming suits, bras and wear them. Then she found them in my room and embaraced me. I forgot about it until years latter when I was around 13. I started doing it again until I got caught. Then I took my friends moms clothes until I got caught. Then my mother and step dad sent me to a program that you live at and have therapist. Go to school there. They rule your life. They told me if I don't stop wearing women's clothes and masterbaiting them I'm going to do bad things.... I was young and didn't care. I didn't belong in my parents house. They moved from Utah to Florida. Leaving me in the program in Utah. I didn't want to live with them any ways. I stole a staff members clothes and got arrested. I went to state programs after court and was sent to Florida. I was sent to Florida in 4/8/2004. I was put in foster care and had to see a therapist. They would all ways ask me about stealing... less
While watching the PBS Newshour this afternoon, in another story mention was made of this, totally new to me. TG rights and the Civil Rights movement are sometimes equated, this... moreWhile watching the PBS Newshour this afternoon, in another story mention was made of this, totally new to me. TG rights and the Civil Rights movement are sometimes equated, this is where they meet head on.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_Langley_Simmons