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
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
At first I was direct with a handful of people. I told my boyfriend and he accepted it pretty easily. Then I told my little sister, then my mom, and finally my grandma. Each one... moreAt first I was direct with a handful of people. I told my boyfriend and he accepted it pretty easily. Then I told my little sister, then my mom, and finally my grandma. Each one at a time. Neither my boyfriend or sister had many questions, they accepted it pretty quickly and without any protest. My mom had allot of questions, I had to tell her what it meant to be transgender and what I'd be going through, but she was mostly excited about shoe shopping. My grandma had allot of questions and still doesn't seem to completely understand it. Accepting it fully seems a bit hard for her, but she's very supportive and encouraging in spite of that because she's more concerned with my happiness than any other details.
For everyone else I chose to be indirect. I figured if they had questions they would send me a message over Facebook or maybe google it, I wasn't too concerned with that. What I did was I made a blog telling all about me being transgender as well as a few other personal details people... less
Was my birthday and it was raining so we cancelled going outside and decided to stay in.
Our son has known I dress "in ention" only... moreOk I had an interesting day yesterday.
Was my birthday and it was raining so we cancelled going outside and decided to stay in.
Our son has known I dress "in ention" only for the last 6 months and the closest he's seen me to being dressed has been in a long night shirt. So "Shirley" ended up being invited for a tea party late afternoon lunch.
Both of us were nervous......
I did say he could laugh if he wanted to. Actually that response might have made it easier but I think he just didn't know what to expect. He's fairly forward thinnking and he's seen trailers for the Danish Girl and watched some of the recent Mardi Gras parade here in Sydney.
He kind of freaked on me though and said he wouldn't look at me until I changed.
I have a feeling that the issue at hand here was that he was primarily expecting that I would just be "Dad in a dress" but I think he saw a new person instead. Have not really had a chance to talk to him about it yet.
Hi, I am a bit of a delema. I advised my manager that i was TG to give her the respect of knowing that i was on HRT and changes are afoot, but no one really needed to know at this... moreHi, I am a bit of a delema. I advised my manager that i was TG to give her the respect of knowing that i was on HRT and changes are afoot, but no one really needed to know at this stage.
Now nearly every day she says i should be telling peole around me and the workforce as i am showing changes in looks and behaviour. I have asked those who know do they notice anything any they say no, but my manager keeps saying i need to come out.
I havent even come out to my real life, my family know and thats it, she doesnt understand about the timing. I advised her that i am waiting for my wife's full acceptance first as we know it takes time, i suppose one day soon it will just be there as HRT does work and visible changes can be seen.
I work in the mining industry so careful does it.
What are your thoughts should i live another life at work than at home? I do work away however there are peolpe here living in the same small town as me.
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posing this question coming out..whatis it really about being as a woman?
what is it any way?
Is it cause they are the corner stone makers of giving life?
is it cause... moreposing this question coming out..whatis it really about being as a woman?
what is it any way?
Is it cause they are the corner stone makers of giving life?
is it cause they are or some are home makers or providers of ther chosen families?
It is thier sexual orientation ?
Now heres you opportunity to express what a wonen is to you from yours minds eye.
And if these reason are the reasons you decided to come out as a women?
thanks, love to set things. on fire
So I've been quite deep in the closet about my gender concerns. I've been confused about this for better than 50 years, but more recently hae been acting out - but still... moreSo I've been quite deep in the closet about my gender concerns. I've been confused about this for better than 50 years, but more recently hae been acting out - but still deep in the closet. For many months I've been using phytoesgtrogens in capsule and liquid form and am noticing some real soreness at my areolas. I'm not sure how much of my moobs are more than man boobs. It's hard to tell when your 75 pounds overweight!
So, again, I'm totally covert; in hiding; under wraps; yada yada. This is mainly due to my DW being totally non-supportive and extremely closed minded. Lo and behold, this morning a accidentally left my "Subliem Bust" out in the open and she found it. Oh boy! She went totally POSTAL!! "She can't live like this." "Do I want to transition?" "You've been lying to me."
She wants to know if I crossdress. I said I did many years ago. Now I have to race home and get rid of all my lengerie, heels, etc.
My therapist... less
"So here is a short story on my life which will lead up to my question."
I have been married for 10 years and done everything I can do to act like a man, including skilled... more"So here is a short story on my life which will lead up to my question."
I have been married for 10 years and done everything I can do to act like a man, including skilled trades such as welding and being a trucker. I have two beautiful daughters that I am so proud of, and my wife depends on me for pratically everything in life because she a strong women but she loves the home life, the wife side of things.
I have talked with her a few times about some things related to me being a women and she responds very negativetly to it. Referring to if you were a women I would have to leave you type reactions, although claims that if I was a man and lost my privates she would still stay with me. To me thats a bit strange, but I guess loving a women would just be to much for her.
My Family is really country at heart and traditional, they don't support gays or crossdressing among other things that doesn't fit in with the norm.
With all this in light I have been keeping the fact that I... less
Holy Gawd - I did it... I wasn't going to but at the end of my appointment I did it... I told the locum ( like I thought it would be) about my wanting of becoming an M2F, I have... moreHoly Gawd - I did it... I wasn't going to but at the end of my appointment I did it... I told the locum ( like I thought it would be) about my wanting of becoming an M2F, I have never felt so nervous in all my life everything I wrote on my notepad app went straight out of the window...
I don't know if to feel relieved or if the next double appointment ( phase 2 psych) will be an abject failure as my head went all fkd up and words began failing me...
Which I have never been good at expressing properly anyway, could really do with some help on this one...
How old were you when you realized you were born in the wrong body and how old were you when you started the transitioning process? I think it took me too long to just realize I'm... moreHow old were you when you realized you were born in the wrong body and how old were you when you started the transitioning process? I think it took me too long to just realize I'm a girl and it took even longer to understand and accept it. I really wish I could have seen the "red flags" when I was still a teenager so I could have started HRT before I was fully done with male puberty. Anyway, what are your thoughts about your own journey?
Hi some of you will have read my intro and have a bit of an idea where I am at but for those of you who don't I am over 50 MTF married grown up kids and do not work due to medical... moreHi some of you will have read my intro and have a bit of an idea where I am at but for those of you who don't I am over 50 MTF married grown up kids and do not work due to medical issues. I told my wife befoer we were marreid that I crossdressed and at the time she claimed "all good" Over the next 25+ years I have still not really beeen able to engage her into dealing with the crossdressing. I am not entirely sure that crossdressing is where I will end up but I have taken the fiirst step. I have decided to transiton...by that I mean out of my current state and into another that I can live with. This may involve crossdressing on a more permanent basis or possible even hormones and surgery. It may well mean none of that but I will be moving out of the state of mind and being reagrdless. Before I can even hope to start any of this I decided that I need to be honest with myself and those closest to me.
So I came out to my brother and my best friend who is a cis-gendered female. Let me start by... less
Well, I'm a month in, since I removed as much maleness from my life as I could, clothes, toiletries, mannerisms, male name gone! I've redefined myself to the world and already... moreWell, I'm a month in, since I removed as much maleness from my life as I could, clothes, toiletries, mannerisms, male name gone! I've redefined myself to the world and already feel fully accepted as a woman. I shall never have to own yucky male clothes ever again, nor pretend I'm interested in male loutish chatter, nor hide away ever again. That feels good in itself. I just thought I'd share where I am with 'all this'
I have presented me to the world as honestly as I can. I don't wear makeup, beyond a little lop gloss and mascara. I am flat chested, skinny and boney, fighting male hair growth, with short hair which I have only just begun to grow. I'm just natural me, though I am going to get glamorous soon for.my friends wedding! I'm doing ok with work, my manager wrote her entire.dissertation in her final year of her business.degree on the equality act :)
I wear all female.clothes now, not just safe trousers. Lol I arrived at my martial arts class in a dress and tights :) and we went to my local pub.... less
I just had one of the most magical experiences of my life. My big sister just called me her sister for the first time in my life!
I'm crying with joy Xxxxxxxxx
I won't usually share work correspondence, technically it's a breach of policy but I've felt so much support I thought I would share some of that experince. I'm 42, 6ft tall and... moreI won't usually share work correspondence, technically it's a breach of policy but I've felt so much support I thought I would share some of that experince. I'm 42, 6ft tall and with a weathered face and work directly.with the general public and in a playwork capacity with pre and primary school aged children.
This is a letter I emailed to my employer....
Sorry for the delay in replying. It has not been an easy week. I thought I would write this down, as I get so much more across that way. I would like to follow up this email with a meeting at the earliest convenience.
As you will recall from your visit on the 18th May, as a friend, I disclosed to you that I had sought a referral through my GP for assessment at a Gender Identity Clinic. You may also have noticed that I was wearing womens clothing. This is now everyday for me and I have a rising comitment to express and protect my perceived gender identity. As part of this I have decided and acted upon changing both my name and title to female... less
I am a 33 yr old male, everything started about seven years ago when my daughter's mother asked me to try on some of her clothes. I refused for awhile cause I was raised to be... moreI am a 33 yr old male, everything started about seven years ago when my daughter's mother asked me to try on some of her clothes. I refused for awhile cause I was raised to be tough, my father wouldn't have approved of me doing girl stuff. I was curious a few times in my life but never had the opportunity until that time. After my daughter was born my ex's mother took her for a night or two. My sister had just moved back to our home state and she had makeup, a wig, different kinds of nail polish and some clothes, now she is smaller and shorter while my ex is bigger than I, so that made it interesting. Lol, anyway my sister had some clothes in a bag that she was donating and she was gone for the weekend at her bf's so my ex and i picked out clothes and she did my nails, helped me with the wig and then she did my make up i loved my look and feel and before too long I was hooked. That was how it started, after awhile my ex started putting me down and belittling me almost a year later we broke up. I have... less
well I've done it and it feels good to just have one name. I didn't change it too much, I don't want to loose consistency in my life. I'm not becoming a new person, just being... morewell I've done it and it feels good to just have one name. I didn't change it too much, I don't want to loose consistency in my life. I'm not becoming a new person, just being more open and trusting about showing myself.
I've boldly changed my title too. Not sure how the world is going to take it but I figure those who matter will accept it.
I chose my forenames because of consistency and a deeper meaning that they represent 'everlasting strenght'
So here I am, ready or not, lol
Miss Andie Priscilla Swainson X less