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
"Listen. You smell that?" ... morePost them, girls!!! My first batch:
"Listen. You smell that?" Ghostbusters
"Isn't your voice a little high for a lesbian?" Torch Song Trilogy
"Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips." The Blues Brothers
"You sure you like boys?" "Soft centers, hard centers. I like ALL the chocolates in the box." Kissing Jessica Stein
"My body may be a work-in-progress, but there is nothing wrong with my soul." Transamerica
"Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker." Rounders
"Stay on here with the Wizard and all those creepy pals of yours and you'll never have to know." Absolute Beginners
"OK, so... so... sometimes I lie. I mean, I'm weird, man. About random stuff too, I don't even know why I do it. It's like... it's like a tick, I mean sometimes I hear myself say something and think, Wow, that wasn't even remotely true." Garden State
"My girlfriend sucked 37 dicks." "In a row?" Clerks
interesting nearly 50 years after it was written and sweet, funny Mr Tati long since passed, someone has revived and unfilmed script as a... moreinteresting nearly 50 years after it was written and sweet, funny Mr Tati long since passed, someone has revived and unfilmed script as a cartoon
In this month's Tranny Tribune (January 2010), Meredith Newton examined two vital movies that portray alternative lifestyles in sympathetic and understanding ways that have... moreIn this month's Tranny Tribune (January 2010), Meredith Newton examined two vital movies that portray alternative lifestyles in sympathetic and understanding ways that have relevance for our own lives - ‘The Crying Game’ and ‘Kissing Jessica Stein'.
If you haven't read it already, you can see her article here:
http://gendersociety.com2836273
Please reply to this post and tell us about your thoughts on this emotive subject...
I ran across a documentary that might interest some of you. It follows several contestants in the Miss Gay America Pageant. A couple of them will be familiar if you followed the... moreI ran across a documentary that might interest some of you. It follows several contestants in the Miss Gay America Pageant. A couple of them will be familiar if you followed the Ru Paul's Drag Race reality show on LOGO. I found it both interesting and well made.
Pageant
2008
Directed by Ron Davis, Stewart Halpern-Fingerhut
Documentary
Cast:
Carl / Victoria
Anthony / Alina
David / Coti
Robert / Chantel
Victor / Victoria
Writing credit: Stewart Halpern-Fingerhut
Produced by Ron Davis, Stewart Halpern-Fingerhut
Original Music by Rob Johnson
Cinematography by Clay Westervelt
Film Editing by James Cude, William Haugse, Federico González-Runnebaum
Production Company: Illusion Arts, Cineaste Productions
Distributor: Wolfe Releasing
I ran across a TS/TV film I'd never heard of on DVD: "Dinah East."
The DVD tagline is: "A Superstar Actress is really a man... Hollywood's Strangest Story!" The idea is supposedly... moreI ran across a TS/TV film I'd never heard of on DVD: "Dinah East."
The DVD tagline is: "A Superstar Actress is really a man... Hollywood's Strangest Story!" The idea is supposedly to tell the story of Mae West (East-Wast, very subtle....) who was allegedly a drag queen. Not a very good film and poor transfer (from video tape, I think) from DVD issuer Substance. Contains full frontal nudity.
I put together a filmography on every film I buy or rent:
Dinah East
1970
Directed by Gene Nash
Drama
Cast::
Ultra Violet ... Daniela
Andy Davis ... Alan Sloan
Reid Smith ... Jeff East
Joe Taylor ... Bobby Sloan
Ray Foster ... Tony Locke
Matt Bennett ... Tank Swenson
Jeremy Stockwell ... Dinah East
Leland Murray ... Archie
Margaret Rolfe ... Mrs. Kelly
Victoria Wales ... Janet Arnold
Writing credit: Gene Nash
Produced by Gene Nash, Paula Stewart
Original Music by Gene Nash
Cinematography by Ross Kelsay
Film Editing by Anthony M. Lanza
Production Company: Page International
Distributor: Emerson Film... less
I've been watching "Bourne Supremacy"
I love that line when thier in Germany & Jason is watching them through a window from a building outside.
He calls & ask to come in but he... moreI've been watching "Bourne Supremacy"
I love that line when thier in Germany & Jason is watching them through a window from a building outside.
He calls & ask to come in but he wants a certin girl to meet him. They say they might not be able to find her.
He says "It's easy she's standing right next to you"
I would have totaly freaked.
I love that scene. It made that whole movie worth watching.
Nicole Kidman is set to play the part of TS in a forthcoming film..........based on the book 'The Danish Girl' by David Ebershoff. This is the story of probably the first modern... moreNicole Kidman is set to play the part of TS in a forthcoming film..........based on the book 'The Danish Girl' by David Ebershoff. This is the story of probably the first modern TS, the danish landscape artist Einar Wegener who took the name Lili Elbe.
Einar's wife,Greta, was also a painter and persuaded him to sit for her-dressed as a woman. This obviously awoke the woman in him and the resulting transition ended tragically in 1933 in a hospital in Dresden. Exactly what operations were carried out is not exactly clear but ,bearing in mind that immuno-suppressants and HRT were not available in the 1930's,they seem to have involved some fairly hefty transplantations-womb,ovaries etc.
For the TW bookworms:' The Danish Girl', David Ebershoff,Viking,New York 2000. ISBN 3-442-45270-8
Just a note...in the first movie, Tarrkin's title is "Grand Moff". I don't know what it is but it sounds impressive, or something you'd mumble when hugging your grandmother.
Girls, I turn our attention away from those periodic cleansing outbursts we get here to a better topic:
My cable system has On Demand, which means I can order from a wide menu of... moreGirls, I turn our attention away from those periodic cleansing outbursts we get here to a better topic:
My cable system has On Demand, which means I can order from a wide menu of movies, many of which are free. Last night I saw they just added Stanley Kramer's 1963 classic screwball slapstick comedy "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World."
I had not seen that film in its entirety for at least 20 years! Sure, it was silly slapstick at times, but I forgot how much fun it could be. From what I know this was Kramer's only comedy. To me, his best film will always be "Inherit the Wind."
That got me to thinking: Girls, have you been able to watch any films that you haven't seen in years, and absolutely love to watch?
OR - is there a film you haven't seen for years and would dearly love to watch?
Let's get this going, especially since I hope to sponsor another movie trivia contest in the chatroom soon.
Probably one of the most successful Actors in Hollywood history has died today... moreHi Girls,
Probably one of the most successful Actors in Hollywood history has died today !
Paul Newman lost his battle with Cancer this morning, at the ageof 83.
Not only was he a 3 time winner of an Oscar, he was an Actor, Director, Producer, Leading Charity Donor,Head of a Food Company, Racing Driver & CEO of a Motor Racing Team.
His films are just TOO many to even start listing !
You'll all have your favourite .................... mine was The Sting.
I was reading today that they are going to remake "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
My question: ... moreI was reading today that they are going to remake "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
My question: WHY?!?!?!?
Yes, the stage shows pops up from time to time, but that's a different situation. The original film is a classic, despite the low budget campiness. Or is it because of the low budget campiness?
There is no cast announced yet, but it was mentioned they are using the screenplay from the first film.
This is one of the reasons I no longer go to movies; the bankruptcy of ideas. Why must we forced to endure one remake after another?
I am not above improvement or change, but there are some things that are better left alone. less
I read in the paper this morning, a review of a new ( to the UK cinema, at least ) film, entitled... moreHi Girls,
I read in the paper this morning, a review of a new ( to the UK cinema, at least ) film, entitled XXY.
It's directed by Lucia Puenzo, a first feature film by this Argentinian director.
The review gives a brief synopsis of the story-line .......................
Basically, the lead character, Alex, (played by Ines Efron) is a solitary, tomboy-ish 15 year old, living with her parents, in an isolated town. It emerges that Alex is a hermaphrodite.
Raised as a girl, she has taken hormones and other drugs to suppress any male characteristics.
Now she must decide whether to undergo an operation, that is, in effect, a castration.
The review goes on to say that her life is depicted with great sensitivity, in a thoughtful tale of indentity, individuality and the quest for love.
They rate it with 4 Stars (Very Good), so I just thought that I should bring this film to your attention.
It might well be worth seeing!
As I said, it,s a new release in the UK and Ireland. Possibly, as is normal, it's... less
