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
PLEASE NOTE This is NOT for profit and is a genuine requestI am a freelance Make-up artist who has started to contribute beauty tips on the Transgender Zone beauty blog site.I... morePLEASE NOTE This is NOT for profit and is a genuine requestI am a freelance Make-up artist who has started to contribute beauty tips on the Transgender Zone beauty blog site.I have had personal experience of transgender issues which is the reason why I am here. My cousin (and best friend) had reassignment surgery 2 years ago and I was with her at the very start of this transition journey at a time when she struggling to be accepted by friends, work colleagues and family. It was a tough journey but she came out the other end happier than she has EVER been and a complete woman. Another close friend of mine resides in South Wales, who I met 11 years ago and we studied together in Bristol. (this was prior to coming home and finding out about my cousin) My friend had completed her reassignment years before we met, yet still, there were people that would not accept the situation and consequently shunned her. We are still in contact and very close friends. She came to North Wales to attend my wedding... less
Oooops, I did post this again, just noticed it, oh well.
Well a long as I am at all this, I am going to post this again, I think I did this quite some time ago, but it's worth... moreOooops, I did post this again, just noticed it, oh well.
Well a long as I am at all this, I am going to post this again, I think I did this quite some time ago, but it's worth another look. Sorry,
The two blunders I do not agree with in this link, please take your time with shadow, or you may end up with a very horrible looking eye makeup job.
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(1) Go slow. You can rush through certain things when applying your makeup, like eye shadow or lip gloss, but mascara is not one of them.
Use a lip lock wax, lip balm etc. and or exfoliate your lips with a very soft tooth brush. Actually I believe lip balm is sort of like a lip lock wax. Never tried it though. The Vaseline will just help lipstick bleed. I seen this for myself and others that have tried this, but if you wish to give it a go, maybe it will work for you. It seems younger girls can get away with this I must add.
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(2)Beauty Blunder: Your lipstick catches in the dry flakes of your chapped lips – and it looks... less
Hi everyone, I thought it might be a good time to review some good makeup techniques, some that I use and some maybe you use and could share with us. I think I may of posted this... moreHi everyone, I thought it might be a good time to review some good makeup techniques, some that I use and some maybe you use and could share with us. I think I may of posted this link before, but what the heck, it's worth another go.
Two of the secrets that are in this link I do not use, one is a cream blush, never could get it to do what I wanted, and a color corrector as they state in the article. I use a foundation that is a blend to match my skin under tones, something we all should know what that color is to get a good foundation finish. My skin is ruddy, so my foundations are matched to get the best out come. To cover blemishes and such, I use Bisque from Bare Minerals to cover those pesky little spots. And PLEASE EXFOLIATE with which ever product out there you may find works best. We need a clean and smooth canvass to start off with, so the dead skin cells do not interfere with the out come of the foundation. I use PROX from Olay, which is applied with there rotary applicator. I do use... less
I've been experimenting with makeup recently. I bought a decent kit online... the makeup washes off pretty easily with my standard soap and water. However, I bought... moreHi!
I've been experimenting with makeup recently. I bought a decent kit online... the makeup washes off pretty easily with my standard soap and water. However, I bought myself better eyeliner than the kit had in it. It's a MAC brand eye liner.
My issue is that it can get difficult to remove -all- of it. I can get most of it between my soap and moisturizer (either applied to a cotton pad so as to keep from hurting my eyes). However, enough of it stayed on to cause me some trouble at work.
One of our lady security guards asked if I'd been wearing eyeliner... asked if I'd been dressing up as a girl... She was so close I freaked out a little... well inside... I kept level on the outside and went to the bathroom... I guess some of it managed to stick around my eyelashes enough to almost give me away... I managed to dodge the bullet, but it'd be nice to know of any other ways to get almost all that eye liner off!
Here's an interesting tip that i didny think would work but it did. When shaving your legs, instead of using talc on them once dry try rubbing in some moisturiser. I tried this... moreHere's an interesting tip that i didny think would work but it did. When shaving your legs, instead of using talc on them once dry try rubbing in some moisturiser. I tried this and it certainly made my legs feel a lot smoother......it might do the same for you.
I know there is a thread about false eye-lashes somewhere in the forum because I remember reading it a few days ago, but now I can't find it. So, apologies for this superfluous... moreI know there is a thread about false eye-lashes somewhere in the forum because I remember reading it a few days ago, but now I can't find it. So, apologies for this superfluous thread. Anyway, I just wanted to agree with those who stated just how important and utterly transforming false eye lashes are. As they say, the eyes have it, and more than any other make-up tip or trick I can think of, false eye lashes have the most dramatic effect on feminizing your face. They are also extremely daunting to wear the first time around, what with the cutting, gluing and placing. And so, when you intend to wear them, I recommend setting aside an hour or two hours to first master their use. You should expect to make mistakes at first, not to mention get very frustrated and so should maybe should buy a few cheap pairs to use as crash-test dummies, so to speak. There are lots of good instructive videos on Youtube wear you can pick up some great tips on how to wear them. less
I was just wondering what techniques or tips people have for washing and rejuventaing tired-out synthetic wigs. I simply use cold water and a special gentle-wash detergent and... moreI was just wondering what techniques or tips people have for washing and rejuventaing tired-out synthetic wigs. I simply use cold water and a special gentle-wash detergent and leave the wig to steep for ten minutes or so. In my experience, this simple approach produces very good results and even restores curls (in formerly curly wigs). The use of warm water and curlers can also add curls to a synthetic wig. I also leave the wig to dry naturally, and can imagine that the use of a hair dryer might be detrimental though I'm not sure about this since I've never dried one in this way. less
Applying eye make-up effectively is a skill that can take a long time to develop. Eye liner was always a problem for me. I often found it difficult to apply the stuff cleanly and... moreApplying eye make-up effectively is a skill that can take a long time to develop. Eye liner was always a problem for me. I often found it difficult to apply the stuff cleanly and evenly without creating a black smudgy mess under the eyes. If you watch Youtube videos on how to use, for example, a pencil eye liner you will be amazed how the women presenters can apply one perfectly with a single bold stroke. Anyway, what I have learned from experience is not be tentative or afraid of smudges. Apply the eye liner first and then deal with any smudges or unevenness afterward. The secret weapon in this case is cotton buds. Go to work immediately after applying the eyeliner by brushing or scraping back and forth gently under the eye with a cotton bud. This not only removes any smudges, but also neatens out the eyeliner. It also avoids the problem of unintentionally removing foundation and powder that can occur if you use a pad or a tissue under the eyes. Finally, reapply powder and brush under the... less
Well, this will be my first post and thread on the new site, yea...
Now to the point. I just ran across a great youtube presentation concerning the different applications of... moreWell, this will be my first post and thread on the new site, yea...
Now to the point. I just ran across a great youtube presentation concerning the different applications of liquid foundation.
First, I have not tried the Benefit Pore-fessional Pro Balm, but I do use the primer. When you watch the video you'll see the product and it's uses.It really makes a difference on his face when you look at the before and after results when he applies both, impressive. Especially for the large pore coverage.
Now this is done by I believe a transgendered person, so this well make for a far more realistic end result. Now some of the technique's he uses I use also with great results. Except for, and I do find it interesting, is spraying the makeup brush with Mac charged water. Seems quite logical.
Now I use the brush that he does not prefer, but what he say's and demonstrates, was impressive, an will try!
Now as far as the setting powder, I do it just a tad different, but his method is worth a... less
Now to the point. I just ran across a great youtube presentation concerning the different applications of liquid... moreWell, this is posted in the new site also.
Now to the point. I just ran across a great youtube presentation concerning the different applications of liquid foundation.
First, I have not tried the Benefit Pore-fessional Pro Balm, but I do use the primer. When you watch the video you'll see the product and it's uses.It really makes a difference on his face when you look at the before and after results when he applies both, impressive. Especially for the large pore coverage.
Now this is done by I believe a transgendered person, so this well make for a far more realistic end result. Now some of the technique's he uses I use also with great results. Except for, and I do find it interesting, is spraying the makeup brush with Mac charged water. Seems quite logical.
Now I use the brush that he does not prefer, but what he say's and demonstrates, was impressive, an will try!
Now as far as the setting powder, I do it just a tad different, but his method is worth a try. I just do not use the pad but use... less
Hi everyone,
Here is a product that I love, after I started using it, my wife tried it, now it is all she uses. She uses it as a foundation like Bare Minerals, and finds that it... moreHi everyone,
Here is a product that I love, after I started using it, my wife tried it, now it is all she uses. She uses it as a foundation like Bare Minerals, and finds that it does not clog her pores, as does Bare Minerals.
I am also finding that as time goes on, my wife is getting into my makeup trends, which I find it very entertaining.
You just turn the applicator top and scrape off just enough, no waste and a fresh a fairly uncontaminated powder.
It is great for aging skin. I give two links, one for the Smash Box site and the other one describes a very good method of application, one that I have used for a long time. Except after I am done with everything, blush, bronzer, etc, I use the kabuki brush, and do a swirling brush down of everything. It gives a nice smooth blended finish. I need every trick I can for a smooth skin appearance, plus I do not smoke, number one killer for nice skin, especially as one gets older.
I've owned a couple of wigs in the past, and I am thinking of purchasing a new one.
I am curious what rules/guidelines any of you have used in the past when purchasing a new... moreI've owned a couple of wigs in the past, and I am thinking of purchasing a new one.
I am curious what rules/guidelines any of you have used in the past when purchasing a new wig.
I want the wig to look as natural as possible, fit my age (50), fit my facial shape (oval), et cetera. I am thinking of going shoulder length.