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
From todays Times magazine - Robert Cramptons Beta Male Column
"I suppose if forced to choose i would probably rather go into a bra & knickers shop than a ladies lavatory but it... moreFrom todays Times magazine - Robert Cramptons Beta Male Column
"I suppose if forced to choose i would probably rather go into a bra & knickers shop than a ladies lavatory but it would be a close run thing. In the list of things you don't do as a man.......
HMMM...........
bra & knickers shop - browsing round marks & spencers lingere dept - my idea of time well spent
using a ladies lavatory ... one day i might get out dressed and achieve this ... a goal to aspire to i think.
what can this contrary view means .....................
OH MY GOD .....................I'M A TRANNY.................
Morning all!!
Yesterdays snow was nice to watch. But today I have to go out in it. There are some large looking piles of snow out back & one of them is my car, waiting to be dug... moreMorning all!!
Yesterdays snow was nice to watch. But today I have to go out in it. There are some large looking piles of snow out back & one of them is my car, waiting to be dug out.
Sure, it's nice. It was warm and cozy for a little while until I just got up and got ready for work. The worst part is I was alone and had nobody with whom to share this... moreSure, it's nice. It was warm and cozy for a little while until I just got up and got ready for work. The worst part is I was alone and had nobody with whom to share this weather! Up here on the 15th floor we especially get to hear the wind, which is always relaxing.
These are all nice thoughts to keep in mind as I make my way to work the Bore Wars exhibit and watch all those highly intellictual people take 20 minutes to realize their robot doesn't move because it doesn't have wheels.
Girls in case you hadn't noticed, its Nikki Hollm's Birthday on the 13th December. I'd like you all to join me in wishing her a very HAPPY birthday because she's a Good friend to... moreGirls in case you hadn't noticed, its Nikki Hollm's Birthday on the 13th December. I'd like you all to join me in wishing her a very HAPPY birthday because she's a Good friend to so many people here.
else is to. So good in fact that I want to see all my friends on TW. So you are all invited to a slumber party at my place tonight. See you all later xxx
Well it is back to work after the lovely long weekend of thanks giving, oh my goodness I really don’t feel like doing this. I have got so used to getting up later and doing what... moreWell it is back to work after the lovely long weekend of thanks giving, oh my goodness I really don’t feel like doing this. I have got so used to getting up later and doing what I want when I want. Not having to rush to the coffee pot and wake up fast so that I can go through my morning routine. Oh such heaven the last four days have been.
I hope everyone has a good day and work is not to bad on you
Take care, lot of love
Sara
As you can see some turkeys found a way to make it through yesterday.
Though I ate a good part of one & have enough to last another... moreGood Morning TW!!!!
As you can see some turkeys found a way to make it through yesterday.
Though I ate a good part of one & have enough to last another week.
I know some of you have to go back to work today. Haha!!
Amongst a myriad of discontent, I search.
Your truth is my lie, my truth to you dose not apply.
Yet I search for truth amongst all life’s... moreAmongst a myriad of discontent, I search.
Your truth is my lie, my truth to you dose not apply.
Yet I search for truth amongst all life’s lies.
This was the start of I poem I started writing when I was a youngster at school. I was twelve at the time I wrote it and I have to say here I am nearly thirty years later trying to understand and finish the poem I start back then. In a way I don’t think I am ever going to finish this poem.
Over the last couple of days of post in the forums I have wondered if I should not ask you all to finish it for me. If nothing else I hope it will allow every one to understand that even though we are all basically the same, yet none of us are the same.
So here is the some what Zen part. If every thing equally has a right to be and is neither, right or wrong. You are no more right or wrong than me, in my bid to find my way through life as I am no more right or wrong about you in your bid to be in life. Take the first three lines of my poem and adapt them to... less
Talk here has been a little on the downside. So I wanted to post something nice to look at.
How about posting things to make others smile. So what have you got... moreGood Morning!!!!
Talk here has been a little on the downside. So I wanted to post something nice to look at.
How about posting things to make others smile. So what have you got to make me smile & feel good.
Well you know what I mean.
Morning Girls!!
I'm on days for the next couple of weeks. Feels like I'm getting up in the middle of the night.
Wake up, shower, & coffee & 4. Out the door at 5. Start work at... moreMorning Girls!!
I'm on days for the next couple of weeks. Feels like I'm getting up in the middle of the night.
Wake up, shower, & coffee & 4. Out the door at 5. Start work at 5:30.
They don't make coffee that works at these hrs.
The TV I won should be here today. So I've got something to look forward to later.
Good morning every one.
It is a lots of coffee morning to help wake and warm me up, brrrrrrrr it is quite cold here in SC this morning, I am not sure how cold but it dose feel... moreGood morning every one.
It is a lots of coffee morning to help wake and warm me up, brrrrrrrr it is quite cold here in SC this morning, I am not sure how cold but it dose feel like the ice age has just come to pass. I am so glad that I bought a new jacket this week end because I am sure I am going to need it.
Well it is the start of a new week and soon will be time to get off to work again to make more money to go shopping with “lol”
Good Morning!!!
That cup is cute I guess but no where near big enough. Nope not evan close.
It's cold & cloudy but I have the day off. So it's silk & TV for me. I can think of... moreGood Morning!!!
That cup is cute I guess but no where near big enough. Nope not evan close.
It's cold & cloudy but I have the day off. So it's silk & TV for me. I can think of worse ways to spend a day.