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
Yesterday evening I was for hours in alert at job. Our planning board started their meeting at 5.30PM and I was called to present my job at 8.30PM. I talked maybe some 10... moreHi all
Yesterday evening I was for hours in alert at job. Our planning board started their meeting at 5.30PM and I was called to present my job at 8.30PM. I talked maybe some 10 - 15 minutes, started with a joke "I try to be as short as possible". Short means in finnish also the size of a person, as you know I´m far over 6 feet tall...Had a bit ramp fever, but I guess it went okay. They were very interested in the competition program I had prepared and asked many questions. The board consists of politicians from all political parties from right to left. On the right wing there are people from christian democrats and "basic finns". Basic finns are a bit minorityphobic. On the left wing there are no socialists in this city, but the greens. The greens are very minority friendly and they even had once one ts-lady among them.
Now the ice is broken...I lost my fears. The next time will be a lot easier.
one ts friend of mine got her official name last friday and yesterday she had to perform in public for the first time as a woman. She said she was afraid, but what else could she... moreone ts friend of mine got her official name last friday and yesterday she had to perform in public for the first time as a woman. She said she was afraid, but what else could she do, but just act normal. She has only 3 months on hormones behind to back her up.
I remember my similar situation, it was the next day after my name change. I had to present some plans in a board meeting. With no voice therapy behind...I just had to be brave and do it.
After that I have noticed, you gain routine, you can relax...and be yourself. And what else can you do? After all you ARE a woman.
last friday I was a bit late in my sauna turn. I thought it would not matter, because my turn was always the last one, nobody coming after me. But this time that had... moreHi girls
last friday I was a bit late in my sauna turn. I thought it would not matter, because my turn was always the last one, nobody coming after me. But this time that had changed. As I sat naked in the sauna, a lady rushed in (I had forgot to lock the door) and said: "Hey, this is my sauna turn". I said I´m terribly sorry, I was sure there is nobody after me. She said that she just got the turn and I said I´m coming right out and this is not going to happen ever again. She smiled and said it´s okay, she was just surprised when she saw that there is a lady inside.
She would never had stopped to talk to a naked man...I´m sure .
Sandra, you have been wondering why genetic girls always pass...well they don´t.
In the finnish city of Oulu in the middle of the night a woman was attacked by two unknown men,... moreSandra, you have been wondering why genetic girls always pass...well they don´t.
In the finnish city of Oulu in the middle of the night a woman was attacked by two unknown men, who doubted her to be a transsexual. She was not. This happened a few days ago.
The story goes on: When beating the lady it obviously turned out to the men that the woman is not a ts. They apologized and disappeared. Un ugly story.
Today we had a meeting in the office with officials from neighbouring cities, Helsinki and Vantaa. This group meets about every 4 months in one of the 3 cities. I remember having... moreToday we had a meeting in the office with officials from neighbouring cities, Helsinki and Vantaa. This group meets about every 4 months in one of the 3 cities. I remember having been in a similar meeting in Helsinki right after my name change...the first time officially as Laura.
We met in between once in Vantaa, that was in May. I have noticed a certain smooth change in the relationships between the group members and me. Right after the name change there was of course a certain upset feeling in the meeting, mixed with hugs and "good girl" comments. In May the situation started to normalize, but today I would say it finally was comletely normal. Every person was totally him- or herself with me, we argued and discussed, I was no more handled with silk gloves, so to say. They took me completely as a normal lady architect, who is totally equal with them. They listened carefully what I had to say, but kept their own opinions. We had a good and well balanced fruitful discussion.
I expected today that somewhere in the big hospital someone would have noticed the contradiction between my name and id code. I had to stop at two desks and show my health... moreI expected today that somewhere in the big hospital someone would have noticed the contradiction between my name and id code. I had to stop at two desks and show my health insurance card. But nothing happened, they acted completely normally with me.
It can be that they face so many different "cases" that I´m really not one of the worst. Even the nurse, who was with me in the surgeon´s room and heard me saying "I´m more eve than adam" was afterwards extra friendly to me and smiled to me in a very friendly way.
So, the lady student came to me as agreed at 2PM, actually a bit earlier...and stayed for 2 hours. We had a long discussion, or maybe I was more talking, my old teacher character... moreSo, the lady student came to me as agreed at 2PM, actually a bit earlier...and stayed for 2 hours. We had a long discussion, or maybe I was more talking, my old teacher character popped out when I met this student.
We kept strictly in our topic, urban planning. She never mentioned with a single word about my past. She left quite happy at 4PM and I promised to give additional information per email, if needed.
We have a bus strike in Helsinki region today...and maybe tomorrow, too. This morning I succeeded to get to the job in a collegue´s car (a man). It required a phone call to... moreWe have a bus strike in Helsinki region today...and maybe tomorrow, too. This morning I succeeded to get to the job in a collegue´s car (a man). It required a phone call to another collegue (a woman) and we together more or less forced the guy to collect us from the roadside. We live in the same direction, all of us three. Well..he was actually nice and polite, opened doors for us etc. .
In my last voice therapy session my therapist said: "Okay Laura, you pass already with your voice, shall we meet still once or twice?". I said: "Rather three times,... moreHi girls
In my last voice therapy session my therapist said: "Okay Laura, you pass already with your voice, shall we meet still once or twice?". I said: "Rather three times, please". I feel this is SO important part of passing and I am not yet 100% sure about my voice.
I must now pass daily on the phone. And so far I haven´t got anybody wondering if the person on my end of the line is really Laura, which happened still last spring BEFORE the therapy sessions.
Yesterday I was returning home from the city on a bus where a drunk gardener talked more or less to himself, explaining the finnish and the latin names of all the plants he saw... moreYesterday I was returning home from the city on a bus where a drunk gardener talked more or less to himself, explaining the finnish and the latin names of all the plants he saw from the bus window. When he left the bus, he stopped beside me, looked at me and said: "You lady, you are ALWAYS so silent". I had to laugh and he left the bus. I haven´t noticed the guy before, but obviously he had noticed me on the bus before.
My best friends boyfriend had a birthday yesterday and as they insisted that I should join them in a disco-pub I said yes, although Im not quite okay yet after my surgery.
The... moreMy best friends boyfriend had a birthday yesterday and as they insisted that I should join them in a disco-pub I said yes, although Im not quite okay yet after my surgery.
The evening was fun, anyway. One drunk lady spoiled it a bit, who sat down in our table with her boyfriend, a nice guy who obeyed the obviously agressive domina type lady. She wouldnt let us be: "Hey you girls, you must have great time, you must dance, hey cmon".
Then I got a silver necklace from my best friend to replace the G-necklace of the TS-people I had lost last week. We both said, it is a sign that I lost it right now after my SRS. The new necklace is a bit early birthday present to me and it has a small sun inside a heart. Just the way I feel.
Today I´m wearing at job a skirt I bought nearly one year ago, then noticed it is so tight that it shows clearly what I have between my legs. So, it rested all this time... moreHehe...
Today I´m wearing at job a skirt I bought nearly one year ago, then noticed it is so tight that it shows clearly what I have between my legs. So, it rested all this time in my closet. And today I wore it for the first time. No need to worry about anything down there...
A great feeling.
I cant seem to get my stuff tucked away and look good while wearing panties. If I pull everything from behind and between my legs it looks the best, but is super uncomfortable.... moreI cant seem to get my stuff tucked away and look good while wearing panties. If I pull everything from behind and between my legs it looks the best, but is super uncomfortable. I'm thinking about just tucking my balls up inside and then holding my penis and everything down with duct tape, since its the only tape I have that's wide enough, but I'm not sure if duct tape has something in it that would make you sick? any other ideas?
Yesterday on my way home a young girl passed me, as tall as I am, and gave me a smile. A while I wondered if I knew the girl, but no....it must have been just because she met a... moreYesterday on my way home a young girl passed me, as tall as I am, and gave me a smile. A while I wondered if I knew the girl, but no....it must have been just because she met a woman as tall as she is. That girl was no ts. Well, you can NEVER be sure, can you? I think she never would have guessed my background, either .
Now I have experienced also jealousy between women. I heard yesterday some talks about me, spread by a certain woman not belonging to my inner circle collegues in the style " Who... moreNow I have experienced also jealousy between women. I heard yesterday some talks about me, spread by a certain woman not belonging to my inner circle collegues in the style " Who she thinks she is, some kind of a beaty? She is full of herself...to my mind Laura looks like Mervi Tapola...hehe" (the alcoholic wife of the former ski jumper Matti Nykänen).
I found it interesting that my past was not the subject. probably the PERSON DOESN´T EVEN KNOW IT. Otherwise she would have used that as a weapon. Comparing to Mervi Tapola is not that bad, after all she is a celebrity in her early forties. Even if a bit swollen. Hehe. Anyway I passed again and I am seen as equal by other women.
