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
Hello. I am creating this post because I am located in Mississippi and unemployed. I still have not been able to start my transition, because I have been screwed over by an... moreHello. I am creating this post because I am located in Mississippi and unemployed. I still have not been able to start my transition, because I have been screwed over by an insurance company I was about to start working for, but I am not here to talk trash on them. I am flat broke (I only have enough money to keep my accounts open). I have been looking for a job but can't find anything. So my question is, does anyone on here know of any job openings near Mississippi. I do not want to work from home, because I don't want to hide. Also, I don't have the best internet access at my parents house. I have made a post on here about possibly becoming a webcam model, but if things don't get better soon I may have to resort to even more risky sources of income. I am desperate and I need help. I hate asking for help and that's why I am in such a bad spot right now, but I realized that I can't do everything on my own. I would love to be able to help others in the LGBTQ community. I do have a bachelors degree in... less
Hi all!I'm new here. (preparing for flames)anyway, My name is Amanda and i am MTF.i am 33 years old and honestly, i do not look like an Amanda. i look like grizzly addams.guess i... moreHi all!I'm new here. (preparing for flames)anyway, My name is Amanda and i am MTF.i am 33 years old and honestly, i do not look like an Amanda. i look like grizzly addams.guess i just can't get my stuff together to really go full force in order to transition properly.i ran across a site talking about an academy of sorts which allows one to take about a year to go away and never come back (as a guy). but to emerge like a new butterfly, feminine and beautiful. (probably why they have female or MTF rainbow butterfly on the site?)
anyway, is this the only place like this? would it be a good step in the right direction?
i know some of you might say: i had to do it the hard way, you do too, or else blah blah blah...
but really, if you had it to do all over again, wouldn't you love to take them up on their offer?
this is the site link, if i'm allowed to post it. if not, mods just delete it please.
LINK REMOVED/
to me it doesn't seem to break the rules. but i know how mods can be sometimes.
oh, well...
i look... less
As a relatively new member, I don't know whether this is an appropriate question for the forums. I have been reading about the Tri-Ess organization and have mixed... moreHello!
As a relatively new member, I don't know whether this is an appropriate question for the forums. I have been reading about the Tri-Ess organization and have mixed feelings about whether it is a good idea to join. On the one hand, it appears to be a great way to meet other accepting people in person, which should be a boost to one's confidence. On the other hand, I'm not sure if all it is is just a way to expand one's "closet" from just being one's home to different monthly locales. In other words, it appears to be a chance to be among like-minded people, but that is as far as it goes.
Have any of you had an experience with Tri-Ess that eventually gave you the confidence to go out more easily on your own? Did groups of members ever go do something in public, out and about? Or did it just create a larger sized cocoon for you? How are the monthly meetings normally conducted? Is it worthwhile for someone who lives 6 hours from the nearest city with a chapter to join?
The Transgender Law Center (“TLC”), founded in 2002 and headquarted in SanFrancisco, provides free legal services to transgender people and their families... moreThe Transgender Law Center (“TLC”), founded in 2002 and headquarted in SanFrancisco, provides free legal services to transgender people and their families throughoutCalifornia. TLC serves several hundred transgender people each year through theprovision of legal information and representation. TLC also educates hundreds of peopleannually on transgender legal issues. TLC has a vital interest in protecting the parentalrights of transgender parents and the rights of children of transgender parents to maintaincontact with one another regardless of the parent’s gender identity. less
First, let me say that my personal philosophy on religion and it's place in society is not reflected in this post.
The Baptist Church is sending mixed signals to it's... moreFirst, let me say that my personal philosophy on religion and it's place in society is not reflected in this post.
The Baptist Church is sending mixed signals to it's followers and the world in two articles that I found in the news today. In one article a mtf transgender student sued Cal Baptist for the right to attend classes at Cal Baptist. The ruling judge said the student could not be barred from Cal. Baptist's businesses (cafeterias, coffee houses, book stores, etc) that are open to the public but was not allowed to attend classes. Cal Baptist says the student engaged in fraud by saying that she was female on her college application and that they welcome transgender students. The Calvary Baptist church in Washington, Virginia is allowing a mtf transgender minister who, before transitioning, was a paster of a central Texas Baptist church to return to the pulpit to preach as well as providing mentoring and pastoral care. less
A new drama about a transgender teenager has been green-lit by US broadcaster The CW. Ze will revolve around a female-to-male transgender teen and his family.
After the... moreA new drama about a transgender teenager has been green-lit by US broadcaster The CW. Ze will revolve around a female-to-male transgender teen and his family.
After the teenager comes out to his family and starts living as a male, his already dysfunctional family spin into identity crises of their own, leaving him to discover he is the most well-adjusted of them all.
Ze will be penned by Brooklyn-based writer-playwright Kyle Jarrow and executive produced by Michael London, known for his work on the Oscar-winning biopic Milk, about San Francisco gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk.
The show is a first in the USA, as no prime time show has had a trans lead character before. (Trans characters have had their own shows in other countries.) less
The city of Orlando is working to take another step toward expanding gender equality. City Council members are now considering changing the... moreORLANDO, Fla. —
The city of Orlando is working to take another step toward expanding gender equality. City Council members are now considering changing the city's anti-discrimination policy to include transgender people. Channel 9's Lori Brown spent much of July 4 at Disney World where Outfest, the area's first festival catering to gay parents and their children, is underway. While Florida law does not recognize gay marriage, there is an effort underway in central Florida to show the LGBT community that they are welcome here. Several participants in Outfest told Brown that their goal is to expose people to families consisting of two moms or two dads. Actor and producer Dan Bucatinsky of the ABC primetime series "Scandal" was on hand with his husband and two children. "That's one of the things we want to see is people know him as an actor, go up to him and go, 'Oh, he's gay in real life," said Mikael Audebert with the Metropolitan Business... less
ATLANTA -- It was an apparent attack that was never reported to police, where the victim didn't come forward. It showed up instead on Vine, which is an internet video site –... moreATLANTA -- It was an apparent attack that was never reported to police, where the victim didn't come forward. It showed up instead on Vine, which is an internet video site – and it began spreading over the web Wednesday.
The videos is disturbing and unsettling.
It's set outside some popular retail shops in Little Five Points. The video appears to show a transgender female angrily shouting at some people outside a skateboard shop on Moreland Avenue. The video then shows a man knocking her to the ground, and stomping on or near her head with his foot.
"I hope they find the people that did it. I hope that she's okay," said Jo Wilson, a L5P visitor who'd seen the video on social media Wednesday.
It is the second apparent attack on a transgender woman in Atlanta caught on video in the last six weeks. On May 20, video turned up on an internet site that showed a group of men allegedly attacking two transgender women on a MARTA train. Several days later, police arrested 34-year-old Luther... less
President Barack Obama announced Monday that he would take additional executive action to protect LGBT workers by signing an executive order to protect transgender federal... morePresident Barack Obama announced Monday that he would take additional executive action to protect LGBT workers by signing an executive order to protect transgender federal employees from discrimination.
During the White House’s annual LGBT Pride Month reception, which has been held every year since Obama took office, the president said he would take such action in addition to a long-sought executive order announced earlier this month prohibiting federal contractors from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
“If Congress won’t act, I will. I have directed my staff to prepare an executive order for my signature that prohibits discrimination by federal contractors on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity,” Obama said. “And I’ve asked my staff to prepare a second executive order so that federal employees –- who are already protected on the basis of sexual orientation –- will now formally be protected from... less
My name is Brian Rood and I am a clinical psychology doctoral student at Suffolk University in Boston. I am part of an LGBT-affirmative research group and I am... moreHi everyone,
My name is Brian Rood and I am a clinical psychology doctoral student at Suffolk University in Boston. I am part of an LGBT-affirmative research group and I am currently researching how trans individuals experience and respond to discrimination, and develop into more resilient individuals. If you would like to participate, here is the link to the online study:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/transhealthstudy
It takes about 15 minutes to complete and there is the possibility to receive a gift card for Amazon.com as a thank-you for your time. I would greatly appreciate your help in participating in the research study. Also, please feel free to distribute/post the link elsewhere. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact me at [email protected].
"SACRAMENTO — Beginning next year, transgender students in California schools will be able to... morehttp://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-transgender-20130813,0,4811697.story
"SACRAMENTO — Beginning next year, transgender students in California schools will be able to compete on sports teams and use facilities, including restrooms, based on their gender identity rather than their sex."
1 state down and 49 to go? Have any other states done this yet?
Hello Ladies. I am going to ask all of you here to help me with a project. As most TG homes in the USA are for young girls only, it is my drive to start a non profit organization... moreHello Ladies. I am going to ask all of you here to help me with a project. As most TG homes in the USA are for young girls only, it is my drive to start a non profit organization that would allow me to help older girls like me, who have lost everything, get back on their feet and help them to get re educated so they can productively re enter the work force. I guess what I need to do is to rally corporate and celebrity support to be able to endow a non profit so I could support several women in transition. Can any of you help me shout this out and see if there is support available? less