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
Good Morning all, and what a beautiful day it is too. Sun is out, sky is blue, and i dont have to go in to work, yippee!
I work in a very male dominated field (construction... moreGood Morning all, and what a beautiful day it is too. Sun is out, sky is blue, and i dont have to go in to work, yippee!
I work in a very male dominated field (construction merchants), so cant really be myself. But as soon as i am home, shower, shave, and relax into being me, Ayla. i always look forward to my days off, cause i can be me all day, from finishing work the day before, all the next day, right up til the following morning, when i have to pretend again lol.
this post is really my way of finally being abale to say I'm HAPPY!!! yey, soooo good.
I kind of bounce around and sometimes all over ah hell most of the time. i just got here a few days ago and i have a meet a wonderfull person already, yes billie you a... more I kind of bounce around and sometimes all over ah hell most of the time. i just got here a few days ago and i have a meet a wonderfull person already, yes billie you a rough daimond. So good, kind, nice, sweet, ect i could go on and on. ( and i don't mean any offence) Anyhow i have found the door a few times but not gotten in open yet. I don't really know what to say so i will leave it here and say huggs. So i have alot of questions and of course looking for guidence in my path to find meet and be the best and happyest me i can be.
I have not found any where in the search for how to start and or what is a good first step.
i mean i got some gaff's but i really don't like to wear them. they feel like thats a night out kind of underwear( there are so small) and i have some undiess that i can tie up them with ( smiles) for everyday wearing. But that's not really changing anything for me. the (boys) for lack of anything else to say, kind of hide back there... less
Hello all you lovely people. I have just joined and want to get to know you. I am a friendly girl (m2f trans), and live full time as a girl.
Still so much for me to... moreHello all you lovely people. I have just joined and want to get to know you. I am a friendly girl (m2f trans), and live full time as a girl.
Still so much for me to learn
Hello All,
My name is Janet and I'm new here.
Well that's not strictly speaking true as I was here some time ago as Lucy James.
I'm a very shy, very infrequent dresser hoping to... moreHello All,
My name is Janet and I'm new here.
Well that's not strictly speaking true as I was here some time ago as Lucy James.
I'm a very shy, very infrequent dresser hoping to meet some new friends and start to build the confidence to come out.
Speak soon
Luv
Janet
I am one of the 'old girls' from the Trannyweb days...used to be Sarah Jane Valentine before coming out as Catie Maye 4 years ago. Now definitely very out and 'frilly'... moreHi Girls
I am one of the 'old girls' from the Trannyweb days...used to be Sarah Jane Valentine before coming out as Catie Maye 4 years ago. Now definitely very out and 'frilly' proud in Milton Keynes, just down the road.
I am currently travelling around the world...yes lingerie and dresses fill most of my rucksack !
I am currently working on a book 'Men Can Wear Dresses' and producing more of the doodles with a TG message....
Don't have any decent pics...so profile pic...one of the early doodles.
Will upgrade when I can find decent Internet here in our little pink camper van in NZ
Love to all
Catie Maye xx less
Hi to everyone on the site. I'm a crossdresser turned transgender woman for the past 3 years. Finally gave in to my inner most desires and gender. Been on hormones past 2 years... moreHi to everyone on the site. I'm a crossdresser turned transgender woman for the past 3 years. Finally gave in to my inner most desires and gender. Been on hormones past 2 years and under went electrolysis/ Am waiting to undergo cosmetic surgery this summer if there a no more delays (anxious is an understatement). Started transition in January with GT pkay. Older than most, so much time lost. Drat. Hugs to all, Dorothy
Hi to everyone on the site. I'm a crossdresser turned transgender woman for the past 3 years. Finally gave in to my inner most desires and gender. Been on hormones past 2 years... moreHi to everyone on the site. I'm a crossdresser turned transgender woman for the past 3 years. Finally gave in to my inner most desires and gender. Been on hormones past 2 years and under went electrolysis/ Am waiting to undergo cosmetic surgery this summer if there a no more delays (anxious is an understatement). Started transition in January with GT pkay. Older than most, so much time lost. Drat. Hugs to all, Dorothy
Hi! I am Vanessa, currently trans-woman pre-op. I have been on hormones for about 2 years and been living as a woman for a year with the exception of work. April 8th I will be... moreHi! I am Vanessa, currently trans-woman pre-op. I have been on hormones for about 2 years and been living as a woman for a year with the exception of work. April 8th I will be coming to work as a woman, I am a bit nervous of doing so. I am also on the assessment waiting list for government funding for bottom surgery which happens in late May. I am quite open and love to talk, stop by and say hello!
Warm Greetings!
My name is Danielle Lavender, and I live in Daytona Beach, Florida with my loving supportive boyfriend. This is the first Transgender support site that I have ever... moreWarm Greetings!
My name is Danielle Lavender, and I live in Daytona Beach, Florida with my loving supportive boyfriend. This is the first Transgender support site that I have ever been a part of, and I just wanted to say hello to all my TG sisters and brothers out there!
I am very friendly, open minded, and a bit silly sometimes, but I am a good and steadfast friend. I enjoy fellowship with friends; and sometimes spend time with them at the mall or other such locations. I also enjoy meeting others of all walks of life, creeds and backgrounds; and I also enjoy taking walks in the park, creative writing (like poetry and musings), drawing and painting, and I have many interests in LGBTQ History, World History, Literature and the arts.
I am EXTREMELY new at the transition of becoming female, though with the support of good friends, and self-empowerment, I know that I will be successful in mirroring my outside appearance with the woman that is within.
Currently, I haven't taken any hormones, or underwent... less
I'm not exactly new here but I don't think I've ever posted. My wife passed away this past November. I am still grieving. We were so much in Love. We were... moreHi Everyone,
I'm not exactly new here but I don't think I've ever posted. My wife passed away this past November. I am still grieving. We were so much in Love. We were married for 26 years and had a set of twins, a boy and a girl. There wasn't a day that we didn't tell each other we Loved each other. We hugged and kissed everyday. I can't talk very much about her because I shake and cry very hard. I just want to say that I told her about me before we started dating and she had been supportive all these years.
I hope to make some friends and also hope to find some friends that are close to me too. I live in south western Pennsylvania. less
Through the help of a great therapist I have come to total acceptance that I am a crossdresser and homosexual. My wife and I, mainly my wife, have decided we need to divorce. She... moreThrough the help of a great therapist I have come to total acceptance that I am a crossdresser and homosexual. My wife and I, mainly my wife, have decided we need to divorce. She is not angry about the dressing or gay but more about the dishonesty. She also says she cannot put up with the dressing and knows she can’t fight the gay part. Also I told her that I have never been sexually attracted to woman and mainly played the role that I was raised to play. I also realize that this was real weak on my part not to be honest to her or myself sooner. I will be living in the basement for awhile because of financial reasons and it also gives us the time to deal with the kids. The kids know we are divorcing and my 15 year old daughter knows about me being gay but not the CD side. We are not telling my 12 year old son either part at this time. We are both in therapy and also are recovering alcoholics so we have that support also. I will be coming out to my family after the holidays; my younger sister is... less
Hi Everyone. I was tring to figure out how to introduce myself. This is something I wrote a back in February of this year during one of my high points on this... moreHi Everyone. I was tring to figure out how to introduce myself. This is something I wrote a back in February of this year during one of my high points on this roller coaster ride. I think this is still true for the most part, except that slowly but surely I am moving to the point of really coming out to my family and beginning to live my life in a way that the outside world sees me for the girl I am on the inside. When I hit the low points I come back to this and it helps put me back on course.
I am Elizabeth
I am a beautiful person
Inside and outside
Even if my outside looks like someone else
I have just become aware
Of whom I really am
Who was always living inside of me
Who I kept hidden from the world
I love myself
I love who I am
I am a beautiful girl
Just waiting to shine to the world
I am just learning
To express myself
I am vulnerable
I have to keep myself safe
Part of me is old
But part is very young
My emotions swing back... less
Brandy new to the Gender Society. If you're interested, a little bit about me. Almost 59 now, I have been living my whole life on the fence, my feminine side always hidden (except... moreBrandy new to the Gender Society. If you're interested, a little bit about me. Almost 59 now, I have been living my whole life on the fence, my feminine side always hidden (except from my loving and very supportive wife of 20 years). To the world I have lived the typical male role, dominant, control freak, etc. I have been on and off hormones more times than I care to remember. Over the past few years with lots of introspection and prayer (I am a born again Christian) I have come to realization that although born male, I was blessed with this strong feminine side. As a man, my wife were blessed with 4 beautiful children, but they are mostly grown and it's time for me now to embrace the lady that I have buried inside for so long.
Over the past year, I am back on hormones, dyed my hair, pierced my ears and I am able to "dressup" most of the day. Since I am a self employed artistan and live on a farm this is not a problem. I live in a very small, very conservative town in Northern Arkansas... less
HI-I-I-I-I-I~!
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So that was silly, but I don't know how to introduce myself very well so I've decided to take the embarassment as it comes and be as obnoxious as possible... moreHI-I-I-I-I-I~!
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So that was silly, but I don't know how to introduce myself very well so I've decided to take the embarassment as it comes and be as obnoxious as possible 9w9
You can call me Ruthy. I'm from somewhere in middle-america, and presently live in NY somewhere. I'm 20 yrs old, soon to be 21 (and thoroughly inebriated).
I've been doing myself up with makeup and the like since I was about 17, and have recently started self-medicating antiandrogens and estrogen to retain my girlish looks, and facilitate my gender-ambiguous lifestyle. I promise I don't bite, and I hope to make friends here ^__^