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
What is on my mind right now is a job interview I have this afternoon. I am very nervious about it. Hope all goes well for me. This is even cutting into my... moreWhat is on my mind right now is a job interview I have this afternoon. I am very nervious about it. Hope all goes well for me. This is even cutting into my panty thoughts. Oh my that does not happen very often.
So the forum is about what is on my mind right now. That would have to be my bright pink string bikini swim bottom and how good my bottom looks in it! The black... moreSo the forum is about what is on my mind right now. That would have to be my bright pink string bikini swim bottom and how good my bottom looks in it! The black ladies tee looks good too!
So tomorrow it is suppose to be cold here.
A great day for underdressing in leggings and a ladies Tee I should think.
Hmmm Pink panties, white leggings and maybe a purple... moreSo tomorrow it is suppose to be cold here.
A great day for underdressing in leggings and a ladies Tee I should think.
Hmmm Pink panties, white leggings and maybe a purple top?
Probably a good thing the coworkers do not know.
Good morning to all. Kinda mixed for me. Part of me is excited to join the website. Meet new people, poke around and see what there is and have fun. Part of me... moreGood morning to all. Kinda mixed for me. Part of me is excited to join the website. Meet new people, poke around and see what there is and have fun. Part of me wants to go hide behind that rock before anybody notices me. Scared because it is not familar. Most of all hates being the newbie. What if I post something stupid or in the wrong place? Part of me is being lazy in that it wants me to keep looking around, better than doing what I should be doing. That is doing chores and yard work. Well such is life, nothing but conflicting impluses all the time :P less
Really starting to get excited now as I am going for a four hour makeover sessin today with a makeupartist and photgrapher who specialises in helping TG's. She does all sorts of... moreReally starting to get excited now as I am going for a four hour makeover sessin today with a makeupartist and photgrapher who specialises in helping TG's. She does all sorts of clasess including make up and shopping along with deportment etc etc.
Included in the service is a complete wardrobe, including breast forms, wigs, makeup shoes etc etc.
I have never had the chance to have my makeup done professionsally so have no real idea of how good/bad I will look. I am failry confident I will look the best I ever have and maybe it will help me make my decision about my future.
Will post some pics and a full review later today unless I decide to go "out on the town" for a bit of fun. I do suspect I will be more likly to come home and put my feet up.
Really starting to get excited now as I am going for a four hour makeover sessin today with a makeupartist and photgrapher who specialises in helping TG's. She does all sorts of... moreReally starting to get excited now as I am going for a four hour makeover sessin today with a makeupartist and photgrapher who specialises in helping TG's. She does all sorts of clasess including make up and shopping along with deportment etc etc.
Included in the service is a complete wardrobe, including breast forms, wigs, makeup shoes etc etc.
I have never had the chance to have my makeup done professionsally so have no real idea of how good/bad I will look. I am failry confident I will look the best I ever have and maybe it will help me make my decision about my future.
Will post some pics and a full review later today unless I decide to go "out on the town" for a bit of fun. I do suspect I will be more likly to come home and put my feet up.
'how better to reflect true strength than to be yourself.' ..... If this is not credited to anyone please credit it to me :p... moreMy quote from a conversation with my sister,
'how better to reflect true strength than to be yourself.' ..... If this is not credited to anyone please credit it to me :p
Andie-Priscilla Xxxx
Back when I started my journey things were very different and I started with a heavy focus on the clothes and accessories (had my ears peirced etc and I haven't worn a *male*... moreBack when I started my journey things were very different and I started with a heavy focus on the clothes and accessories (had my ears peirced etc and I haven't worn a *male* piece of jewellery for a very long time) but at the time the persona's of my male self and the one that emerged when I was dressed were very different. This perhaps had something to do with Shirley being a bit of a creative and artistic outlet and possibly the personification of her has more to do with female impersonation.
But things changed and as my hair grew longer the clothes were not always the catalyst. In fact I can quite vividly remember my partner commenting one day as I took my hair out of a pony tail and let it flow, shook it out and she clearly said "Shirls is here now isn't she!" and yes she was.
Anyway, I think what was essentially a pretty severe personality split is slowly joining together and my approaches to various things aren't so specific and dictated by y current presentation. Possibly this... less
I think if I underwent surgery I'd never quite be able to get past an underlying feeling that it was somehow superficial... moreWas thinking (which is always dangerous :) )....
I think if I underwent surgery I'd never quite be able to get past an underlying feeling that it was somehow superficial (in my own mind). I guess I wouldn't just want the external view in line but the whole works.
The anticipation and frustration of waiting on "that" package to be delivered. After coming out to my wife and seeing some understanding and a hint of acceptance, I ordered some... moreThe anticipation and frustration of waiting on "that" package to be delivered. After coming out to my wife and seeing some understanding and a hint of acceptance, I ordered some items to start wearing. This is a feeling out process since it has been alomst 10 years that I have struggled without dressing. I'm lighter and thinner now than I was 10 years ago and heck, I don't remember what sizes I wore back then.
So, two orders. One from a local dept store for a few panties. A couple of silky, sexy french cute and a couple of cute, cotton bikinis. They showed up two days later. Yippee! The other order from the Breast Form store. Several bras, two camisoles and a set of breast forms. I've worn forms in the past and the feel of them, feeling like I have breasts visually as well as the weight and bounce, is amazingly feminine. Well, the breast forms showed up three days later... omg I can't wait but I need adhesives or preferably bras to hold them in place. I sigh everyday as I look on the front... less
Male chauvinism. My personal experience as a transgendered man has been at times quite frustrating, thought provoking and sometimes demeaning when out dressed. I find I am treated... moreMale chauvinism. My personal experience as a transgendered man has been at times quite frustrating, thought provoking and sometimes demeaning when out dressed. I find I am treated quite differently. Men pull out a chair, open doors which can be very pleasant but then I get treated like a blonde bimbo, I get talked over or my contribution to conversation treated with deference to greater male knowledge. I am therefore left to or expected to join the girls if there are any, if not I am either excluded to some lesser or greater extent or if I am fortunate chatted up. This experience lends me to greater understanding of the feminist point of view. I therefore take it as a back handed compliment in that I think I am being treated as I perceive a biological female. Does anyone else experience the same? Sorry if I haven't put this together very well. less
Male chauvinism. My personal experience as a transgendered man has been at times quite frustrating, thought provoking and sometimes demeaning when out dressed. I find I am treated... moreMale chauvinism. My personal experience as a transgendered man has been at times quite frustrating, thought provoking and sometimes demeaning when out dressed. I find I am treated quite differently. Men pull out a chair, open doors which can be very pleasant but then I get treated like a blonde bimbo, I get talked over or my contribution to conversation treated with deference to greater male knowledge. I am therefore left to or expected to join the girls if there are any, if not I am either excluded to some lesser or greater extent or if I am fortunate chatted up. This experience lends me to greater understanding of the feminist point of view. I therefore take it as a back handed compliment in that I think I am being treated as I perceive a biological female. Does anyone else experience the same? less
OK, so you know I quit my job at woodshop, and my friend Rich had a boat he didn't have time to finish so he gave it to me to finish, with owner's OK. So as I am working on the... moreOK, so you know I quit my job at woodshop, and my friend Rich had a boat he didn't have time to finish so he gave it to me to finish, with owner's OK. So as I am working on the catboat, a guy asks if I would look at another boat that needs varnish stripped and sanded. Yeah, sure. So Robin heads over with "Phil" to check out this 40' sailboat and I gave him a price and the owner's said go ahead. Now we see one another frequently around this boat yard and i doin't know if he thinks i am a guy who just likes to dress/look like a woman. or if he believes that I am a woman. I have no idea! So yesterday he asked me to look at yet another boat, a Nonsuch, weirdest looking sailboat ever, possibly (apologies to anyone who has one!). Anyway, we get to the ladder and "Phil" says, "after you, maam". So I think, "OK, that's settled" but later that day I was leaving to go to Boston, and I had changed into shorts and a "flowey" top, and freshened my makeup a little, and he looked at me kind of weird, lile he... less
