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
English classic – roasted ox heart with a delicious stuffing of Truffles Bacon & Kale in a London Wall restaurant £70:00. a plate Do it at home with mushrooms... moreEnglish classic – roasted ox heart with a delicious stuffing of Truffles Bacon & Kale in a London Wall restaurant £70:00. a plate Do it at home with mushrooms £4.00 a serving instead of truffles. Red wine thick yogurt sauce,
OK, this one is a bit of a two course meal, but here goes:
Starters: Muscles. Start by removing the beard of the muscles, having nabbed a bag of fresh muscles... moreOK, this one is a bit of a two course meal, but here goes:
Starters: Muscles. Start by removing the beard of the muscles, having nabbed a bag of fresh muscles from your local supermarket. Any that are open and do not close with a bit of tapping, get rid of them. Once beard removed, boil up some white wine. Bung a couple of glasses in to a pan with your muscles and dump in another couple of glasses of water. Pop the lid on with a crushed garlic inside for good measure. The muscles should open in the heat. Any that don't need to be thrown away. After a few minutes they should all be open. Drain out the wine. Mix wine with corn flour before pouring over muscles.
Dice up an onion, Get a big frying pan. I do mean big. Use oil, rather than olive oil. Fry the onions with two cloves of garlic, crushed. Dice up two chicken breasts and add to the mix on a high heat. Once chicken... less
Breakfast, Lunch or starters. A Jamie Oliver special.
Very lightly smear some olive oil to the inside on some none PVC cooking film in a cup. leaving enough to tie... moreBreakfast, Lunch or starters. A Jamie Oliver special.
Very lightly smear some olive oil to the inside on some none PVC cooking film in a cup. leaving enough to tie off, overhanging the sides of the cup..
One per person.
Crack an egg into the cup, add whatever you fancy, I did mine with some finely chopped left over celery, spring onion tops, Asparagus, a tiny amount of chopped chilles., could add a sprinkle of cayennen pepper, whatever.
grab the overhang of the plastic wrap squeeze gently forming a ball in the bag, tie off and poach/boil in a pan for 5 minutes, until egg is soft in the middle. Toast with cream cheese spread over it, gently cut open the bag where you tied it off and serve on the cheese covered toast. with watercress and smoked salmon.
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This is our Supper tonight , its been marinating 24 hours now . One of my favorite recipes ! You'll notice I say that allot :-) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast , sliced in half... moreThis is our Supper tonight , its been marinating 24 hours now . One of my favorite recipes ! You'll notice I say that allot :-) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast , sliced in half through entire fillet . I soak this in Canola oil , fresh minced garlic , cracked red pepper , Malibar Black Pepper course ground , Kosher Salt , Rosemary Leaves , Basil Leaves , and just a touch of fresh Thyme . Let soak at least 24 hours ! Turning over a bunch too . Then we fast BBQ this on my Grill till my desired tenderness is achieved . Then the last 2 minutes I lay sliced Jarlsburg Swiss on top and let melt . This will melt in your mouth if cooked correctly . I will post After pics tonight :-)
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This ones real good :-)
Sautéed Scallops and Deep Water Prawn , Sugar Snap Peas , Baby Portobello Shrooms , Zuchinni Slices , in Garlic and Butter and Canola , with several Red... moreThis ones real good :-)
Sautéed Scallops and Deep Water Prawn , Sugar Snap Peas , Baby Portobello Shrooms , Zuchinni Slices , in Garlic and Butter and Canola , with several Red Pear Tomatoes chilled on the side. And yes , I ate the whole plate ! Pictures in Topic
My Fresh Pan Fried Oyster Hoagies :-)
Oysters dredged in flour , crisply pan fried in Canola and garlic mince , Slathered in my homade Tarter Sauce , all put atop a beautifully... moreMy Fresh Pan Fried Oyster Hoagies :-)
Oysters dredged in flour , crisply pan fried in Canola and garlic mince , Slathered in my homade Tarter Sauce , all put atop a beautifully browned Hoagie Roll and topped with fresh Ice Burg Lettuce and juiced up with Lemon :-) This particular recipe is to bloody die for ! Pictures in Topic
LOVE to Chef up stuff ....
Oh my yes I does :-)
Here's a simple Supper the other night , BBQ'd Teriyaki Prawn , Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Baby Portobello Mushrooms in Butter... moreLOVE to Chef up stuff ....
Oh my yes I does :-)
Here's a simple Supper the other night , BBQ'd Teriyaki Prawn , Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Baby Portobello Mushrooms in Butter and Garlic !
Yuuuuuuuuummmmmmy :-)
Pictures in Topic
My Partner left the Sunday Telegraph paper open on the table this morning, page open Article about Sally Clarke Restauranteur Chef, known for her staunch seasonal cooking. I like... moreMy Partner left the Sunday Telegraph paper open on the table this morning, page open Article about Sally Clarke Restauranteur Chef, known for her staunch seasonal cooking. I like the Article as I do a lot of gardening , and Seasonal Cooking follows naturally on, and cheap.
recipe for Spiced Pumpkin,tomatoe and Chick Pea stew. see link
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/vegetarian-recipes/spiced-pumpkin-tomato-and-chickpea-stew/
I am going to try this today as I have all the ingredients from the garden, and its a good way to use up Fennel and Tomatoes before they go over..Mainly though it seems to be good to make use of the 9 Pumpkins harvested so far. Looks to be a good Autumnal Evening Meal in response to the change to cooler evenings.
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Chardy cheese (V) my variation of Hugh Fearnley Whittigstall recipe
Original recipe uses 750g of chard only ,but I do this with Potatoes chard mix, and use the skins in... moreChardy cheese (V) my variation of Hugh Fearnley Whittigstall recipe
Original recipe uses 750g of chard only ,but I do this with Potatoes chard mix, and use the skins in the topping.
I have got a lot of Chard in the Garden at the moment an Autumnal favourite,definitely recommended easy to grow,pest resistant.
This hearty dish gives chard the cauliflower cheese treatment
About 450g chard, 300g new potatoes salad varietySmall knob of butterAbout 50g breadcrumbsA little Extra Virgin olive oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce300ml whole milk½ onion, peeled and cut in two1 bay leaf, nutmeg,fresh thyme sprigA few black peppercorns20g unsalted butter20g plain flour75g strong, mature cheddar, grated25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), or mature hard goat's cheese, grated¼ tsp English mustard
Heat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5 and lightly grease a shallow, ovenproof dish.
For the sauce, put the milk into a saucepan with the onion, bay and... less
Takes a while to get this one together and best cooked in a slow cooker but youc an do it in an oven as well......
Ingredients :
1 x Beef Roast (sizes... moreTakes a while to get this one together and best cooked in a slow cooker but youc an do it in an oven as well......
Ingredients :
1 x Beef Roast (sizes vary)
400ml Beef stock
200ml Merlot Red Wine
400ml Shiraz Red Wine
1/2 cup pitted, drained and chopped Kalamata Olives (black olives)
1 large orange with pips removed, peeled and thinly sliced
Black pepper corns (if desired)
Olive Oil
Marinade :
Place 100ml |Stock, Merlot and pepper corns in a bowl and stir well. Put beef in a large sealable bag and add marinade, seal and place in fridge overnight. If you don't have a bag use a box but make sure you turn the beef over occaionally to ensure it is evenly marianted.
Instructions :
1. Preheat oven to high.
2. Remove beef from marinade and place in a large baking dish you can cover (a large casserole dish or clay pot). |Cover well with oil and place in oven uncovered for 10 minutes. turn beef over and repeat for another 5 minutes. Remove from oven and turn it down to low-medium... less
I love home made soup and they're generally quite healthy (and easy to make).
Apart from Pumpkin soup this one is my family's favourite (and even my fussy eater of a kid will have... moreI love home made soup and they're generally quite healthy (and easy to make).
Apart from Pumpkin soup this one is my family's favourite (and even my fussy eater of a kid will have it too!).
Ingredients :
1 Litre stock )Vegetable or chicken)
1 Kg Sweet Potato (The orange variety) (peeled and sliced)
1 Onion (Finely chopped)
250ml thickening cream
4 rashes double smoked bacon (Ham can also be used or other bacon)(Finely chopped with excess fat and rinds removed)
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 teaspoon chives
2-3 cloves (crushed is easiest but can use whole)
Instructions :
1. Place small amount of oil in a large saucepan. Add bacon and onion and cook lightly until onion starts going transparent.
2. Add all other ingredients except the cream and bring to a boil.
3. Cover pot and boil on medium-high for about 25 minutes or until sweet potato falls of a knife easily when skewered. Stir occasionally during boiling.
4. Let it cool and then blend well.
5. Return to pot and heat on low while slowly adding... less
These are rather fiddly and are part of my family's heritage from Latvia. They are also served in Russia (known as Perishki's) but with different filling. Traditionally our family... moreThese are rather fiddly and are part of my family's heritage from Latvia. They are also served in Russia (known as Perishki's) but with different filling. Traditionally our family only serves these at special occasions (like Christmas). They are served as an appetizer but are also nice served as an aside with soup (Borsht maybe).
Ingredients :
1 x packet dry yeast plus ingredients for making a sweet yeast (see packet instructions a they vary)
1 x egg (beaten)
2 x Onions (finely chopped)
500g Bacon (finely chopped, rinds removed)
1 teaspoon Paprika and Oregano
|satl and pepper to taste
Preparation : Filling
1. Place onion, bacon, paprika, oregano and salt/pepper in a pot on medium and sautee lightly. Cook for approximately 10 minutes stirring well or until onion/bacon is mildly cooked.
2. Let cool
Preperation : Yeast
1. Create your yeast according to the instructions on your packet. Mine generally is :
Melt 100g Butter in 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup water and place 1/4 cup sugar and... less
If you like to entertain you can't go past this neat and very easy party trick that is gauranteed to impress your guests.
You can do this with any 2 soups that come out at... moreIf you like to entertain you can't go past this neat and very easy party trick that is gauranteed to impress your guests.
You can do this with any 2 soups that come out at approximately the same consistency but for this example I will use my own "Creamed Vegetable Soup". And if you're worried about the cream yu can substitute one large white potato.
Ingredients
2 Litres Vegetable Stock (Beef, Chicken are also okay)
1 Onion chopped
1 1/2 Large Broccoli chopped
1 Head Cauliflower chopped
500 ml Thickening cream
Salt and Pepper to taste
Note : Keep your broccoli and cauliflower seperate as we are actually making 2 soups
Preperation:
1. Finely chop your onion and cook lightly with half in 2 seperate large saucepans.
2. Place chopped cauliflower in one saucepan and chopped broccoli in the other. Add 1 Litre of stock to each saucepan and salt and pepper to desired taste.
3. Bring saucepans to a boil and cover with a lid
4. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables fall off a... less
Easy recipe :
All you need to do is go to Iceland , the frozen food store not the country. Well you can go to the country but it is a long way to go for some Cod . Any way choose... moreEasy recipe :
All you need to do is go to Iceland , the frozen food store not the country. Well you can go to the country but it is a long way to go for some Cod . Any way choose your frozen battered Cod from the selection on offer. There are instructions on the box but if you follow them you will not get accidental smoked Cod.
So place your Cod in the oven (in a suitable thing) . Turn oven on then go and do about 5 things at once. There are two ways of telling you that your Cod is cooked , you may smell burning or like me the smoke alarm will tell you you lunch is ready. You now have accidental smoked Cod. Serve with a hammer and chisel and enjoy what is left of what would have been a meal. less