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
Produced by COI for the Department... moreABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
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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
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 warm welcome to all new members, I have been a member since September 2011 and forum moderator since December 2011; I have found the site very friendly and worthwhile and... more
A warm welcome to all new members, I have been a member since September 2011 and forum moderator since December 2011; I have found the site very friendly and worthwhile and quickly made new friends, and soon upgraded to full membership.
Some of you may wish to expand on your own experiences, if so you may add your own story to this forum.
You will be able to make new friends and obtain advice and support from other members who are always willing to help. You are invited to join us in the Chat Room, - it is usually busy during the evening- and into the small hours (U K Time) – it can be both fun and informative, all be it a bit hectic at times (it is sometimes called the mad house) but you will soon get into it and join in. It can be found at -http://gendersociety.com/pages/chat. Or under Community features -second down. It is also worth exploring the forums as many of them contain lots of useful tips and advice, answering many of the questions newcomers... less
well to begin i am older then most of you. (65) then there's this gender thing, it all started with a costume club called "Acting Out" club and for $100 per year you got to go to... morewell to begin i am older then most of you. (65) then there's this gender thing, it all started with a costume club called "Acting Out" club and for $100 per year you got to go to 4 party's that year.it was 1980 and for the Christmas party everyone had to do a skit, which was great idea TILL they announced the theme " switch gender " now the group i was in was 4 ladies and me. they were thrilled. fast forward to the night of the party, the gals had come up with a skit of >Johnny b Good join the army and left his GIRL {wink wink} behind. she sit on the front porch and gets visits from the mail man,the local cop, then the two men with the flag. 3 hrs before hand i am standing in my living room shaved legs and all the FEMALE equipment that a 50's gal would wear, yes every thing! one of the ladies had wigs so that was easy, but THANK GOD for bab's she had been a makeup artist for one of the movie studios in Cal. into the chair, and whoosh she did her magic and i do mean magic! when done i was allowed to... less
Hi people,I found this resource on internet and I dediced to try looking for someone else like me.I started crossdressing in my early 20s and did it with pleasure and success: it... moreHi people,I found this resource on internet and I dediced to try looking for someone else like me.I started crossdressing in my early 20s and did it with pleasure and success: it started as a Halloween joke (as for many others, I guess) and it went on for years.I have never been secretive about it but social stigma prevented me from doing it on daily basis.
My opinion is that crossdressing is just dressing. Makeup, clothes, shoes, wigs: this has nothing to do with sex, for me. I am a man and feel like a man whatever I am wearing. I love female clothing and I am super fetishist abuto female shoes. I love women's body shape and I never liked men at all. This puzzles most of men but, thankfully, not many women. That's one more reason to love women: they understand that I can love them even wearing fishnets and platform wedges and a bright wig.I have pretty different and personal opinions on what is crossdressing or transgenderism, and often I have been bashed because of my opinions. It's my view on this... less
Well, I have been on this site for months and met some wonderful people (some of whom became fantastic friends, you know who you are), but I realize that I never got round to... moreWell, I have been on this site for months and met some wonderful people (some of whom became fantastic friends, you know who you are), but I realize that I never got round to introduce myself, or explain what the hell I am exactly (if only I knew!).
But no more! I had written down my all life story (gender-wise) for one of my friends, so, you are going to be hit with the whole lot of it. Lucky you!
On the plus side, I am writer by trade so I tried to make it fun (at least in parts).
Well, here goes episode 1:
Katy's story:
In the summer of 1976 I was conceived, by accident, in a field of wheat. My mom was not quite 18 and was an art student. My dad was 10 years older and so sozzled in drink that he died less than three years later. The deed of squirting little wonderful me into the world was, without a doubt, the greatest achievement in his life. RIP, daddy.
The wheat had already been cut, and my mom's most vivid memory of the day of my conception is that the wheat stubbles were damn... less
Hello all my name is Ashanti and after that I'm not sure what else to really say since introductions really aren't my forte. Let's see I'm 28 and my main source of entertainment... moreHello all my name is Ashanti and after that I'm not sure what else to really say since introductions really aren't my forte. Let's see I'm 28 and my main source of entertainment is books ( of the fantasy and high fantasy genre ), music ( primarily punk rock and post rock ) and then video games which can be all over the spectrum but my main love is RPG games. Currently I work at Walgreens as a manager and work in the pharmacy as well and so far I haven't come out to them but have to HR which they fully support and will assist anyone who is transitioning. Uhm. I guess If I had to put myself in a place I'd be between coming out and getting my prescription for hormones at this point; but since I haven't come out to my parents or even some of my friends I've been reluctant to set up an appointmet. Oh I'm also located in SW michigan Niles to be exact which is about 20-30 minutes away from Indiana. So not really sure what else to type so I will leave it at that. Any questions feel free to ask away :). less
I'm Anna. I'm 40+, MtF, I've been "Out" since mid-2015. It has been a challenge, but I'm a far better woman than I ever was trying to be that other person. Since... moreHello All,
I'm Anna. I'm 40+, MtF, I've been "Out" since mid-2015. It has been a challenge, but I'm a far better woman than I ever was trying to be that other person. Since I came out, I've had more laughter, more tears, more joy, more dates, more sex, and more happiness than in all my 40 years of life before. :)
I'm a Fashionista, I love Star Trek, history, reading, and miniature figurines. I am looking to talk with others like me, share our triumps and our troubles, and just be able to hang out with folks that can relate. I'm looking forwards to talking with all of you. :) less
"Some girls...?"
#1.) Is this forum appropriate for those under 18?
#2.) That's presumptuous.
#3.)... more"Some girls...?"
#1.) Is this forum appropriate for those under 18?
#2.) That's presumptuous.
#3.) Sexist.
#4.) I don't like it.
#5.) Get me out of here!
Hi all, I'm RachaelAnn. I'm 34 and just surfed in on a google search. I was looking for transgender forums, and liked what I saw here. I don't really know what to say in an... moreHi all, I'm RachaelAnn. I'm 34 and just surfed in on a google search. I was looking for transgender forums, and liked what I saw here. I don't really know what to say in an introduction post, so I guess I'll just ramble a bit.
ummm...
I guess I'll give a physical description. I'm 6'4", about 270 (I'm a big girl), I have a lot of tattoos and piercings, I used to have long hair, but chopped it off this past spring.
I'm into a lot of things, like writing, video games, movies, shopping, and just sitting around and chatting. I do most of my shopping online. It's easier and more comfortable for me than going to walmart for a bra.
Wow, I really don't know what to say at this point. I guess if you want, ask some questions and I'll try to answer them.
I'm not new to forums, just this one. I'm Tobi and I'm a FtM trans guy. I came out early March of 2014 to my friends and coworkers and then to my family November of the same year.... moreI'm not new to forums, just this one. I'm Tobi and I'm a FtM trans guy. I came out early March of 2014 to my friends and coworkers and then to my family November of the same year. This year I've finally resolved myself to take hormones and change my name. I've been searching my area for trans support groups but they are scarce and the ones that do exist are run by those who prefer to use it as a clique. Support for trans men are especially difficult because it seems that people only care about trans women. So I'm hoping to find some experienced t-guys here.
Other than that uhm, I'm a nerd. I'm in to DnD, video games, cosplay, and the MCU. I write in my spare time. I'm part of a volunteer group called the "coming out monologues" which discusses with other people your experience in coming out to family, society, or just other experiences involving the LGBT community. I like wolves and Mel Brooks films. I have a cat named Bento. That's all I guess less
Hello,I am Alex and a transgendered MTF.For a long time,I always felt that I was born the wrong gender.I was even in the closet too with this for a long time.I finally came out in... moreHello,I am Alex and a transgendered MTF.For a long time,I always felt that I was born the wrong gender.I was even in the closet too with this for a long time.I finally came out in May and my parents were shocked knowing there was something wrong with me in the past.So far they are adjusting to the changes slowly and have come to terms I am finally happy.Married and my wife knew there was something not right about me at all.She has decided to stay with me and things are going good with us.I currently live and dress as female now,could not live as my old male self anymore.Seeing a therapist and I do want to transition.I was diagnosed with gender dysphoria.Therapist says I am almost ready for the hormones including the male hormone blockers which will be hopefully next month.Plan to go through the whole transition including the GRS.In the past I was teased and picked on a lot and it was painful. less
Hello! My name is Dana, and I've recently decided to start reaching out a little bit as I've always kept my innate and intense compulsion to being trans. I live in Maryland, but... moreHello! My name is Dana, and I've recently decided to start reaching out a little bit as I've always kept my innate and intense compulsion to being trans. I live in Maryland, but will soon be in South Carolina when the summer is over. I've been planning on looking into hormone replacement therapy and speaking to a professional I am familiar with in the near future. In the meantime, I’ve wanted to try to finally meet some friends who I can develop a true understanding and empathetic relationship with as trans people are very rare to meet. I used to feel apprehensive about talking with anyone about this. In terms of speaking to a professional, I was afraid of stereotyping both gender roles in my attempt at explaining why I am the way I am. I’ve taken a handful of “gender tests” online that you can take which ineffectively place you on some level of a spectrum. A lot of my friends tell me that trans people don’t bother them, but with the way we are perceived in the news, it... less
Fresh meat here, just joined. Looking for some good solid digital/phone/local (yeah right, like anyone cool is nearby...) friendships and share stories,... moreHey everyone...
Fresh meat here, just joined. Looking for some good solid digital/phone/local (yeah right, like anyone cool is nearby...) friendships and share stories, experiences, wants, desires, a few laughs and maybe even some tears. I'm interested in being part of a nice online community and hope to meet some of you lovely intelligent folks!
I'm Katie, and I'm here...deal with it!
Hiya, y'all!!! My name is Jennifer Wright, and I am new to this site and wanted to introduce myself. I only realized that I was M2F transgender last year, and I am still trying to... moreHiya, y'all!!! My name is Jennifer Wright, and I am new to this site and wanted to introduce myself. I only realized that I was M2F transgender last year, and I am still trying to understand it all. I haven't come out to my friends or family although it is really killing me on the inside to keep it from them. It's not that I don't think that my friends would understand, they're very understanding when it comes to LGBT issues, but it's really coming out to my family that scares me the most. So I have been an emotional wreck lately while I mull this over. I don't feel that I am ready to come out yet, and I certainly don't have the words yet.
So I look forward to hearing from you all and getting to know you all. Goodnight, y'all. less