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
Interesting topic...thnx for bringing it up!
I had joined a... moreInteresting topic...thnx for bringing it up!
I had joined a couple of "straight" dating sites where the only option for gender was the binary "M" or "F". I'd check "F" but in my profile mention that I was a special girl with a little something different down below. I left it at that as far as being a trans woman while creating an interesting profile designed to attract an inteligent, well rounded, but open minded person.
I was very surprised at the number of men who reached out to me that actually understood just who I was and stated that they were very interested in learning more about me and wished to meet up, a typical response in a binary world. In further communication, quite a few expressed that they were totally fine with dating a passable trans woman while some fit into that "admirer" or even "chaser" mode as described in the thread earlier. Throughout our communication, I make it clear that I'm not your typical girl but do not say I'm trans unless they bring it... less
Well I got my first hate message yesterday. Felt really icky and wanted to just leave this site because of it. I wouldn't be surprised if others in the past left this site... moreWell I got my first hate message yesterday. Felt really icky and wanted to just leave this site because of it. I wouldn't be surprised if others in the past left this site because of bullying.
This person twisted everything I wrote in my profile. I wrote God makes no mistakes and this person went on to basically say THEY were a mistake! What?!?! The reason Lady Gaga and others say that is because it is a retaliating statement to mainstream society and warped religious interpretation which says that transgender people are freaks or mistakes or that God never intended that to happen. I've never been religious and I AM open to religious people IF they are non-judgmental and non-hypocritical, so let's get that out of the way. (I also believe atheists have a right to their views, as who can dispute science? Plus who knows what happens after we die? I guess we'll find out!)
Yet, I do believe in a higher power (a generic god who doesn't interfere!) that created the universe and all the elements... less
I know this is the welcome forum but I never had the chance to say Goodbye to my friends here. A certian member here calling them self Bad Girl on the day caused my account to be... moreI know this is the welcome forum but I never had the chance to say Goodbye to my friends here. A certian member here calling them self Bad Girl on the day caused my account to be deleted.
I had some good friends here and many others whom I admired over the years. Some have not logged in here for a long time but to the ones who know me I need to say goodbye and I am sorry I never had the chance to say that on the day my account was deleted , it was out of my control.
I look in here and watch people come and go but what really breaks my heart is the lack of posts in these forums. The home page has taken over what used to be a hive of activity. I watch forum posts from members being ignored and then they leave or do not return. I watch forum posts being ignored by long term members and I can see why some feel like giving up making further posts.
What you have here is a unique place on the internet. You have good people who give their time up to help others , I do not want to see this place lose those... less
Hello! Um... being asked to introduce myself is kind of a chore for me, but I will do it anyway since I feel like it's pretty much needed. So, my name is Felix (and maybe one day... moreHello! Um... being asked to introduce myself is kind of a chore for me, but I will do it anyway since I feel like it's pretty much needed. So, my name is Felix (and maybe one day Felicia), I'm 19 and I'm from (the french speaking part, AKA Quebec) Canada. To describle myself, I would say that I am a really sheepish person. I'm very shy, often doubt about my abilities and lack of social skills. Yet, even though I'm like that, I can hear people say that I'm charming or adorable from times to times. I'm actually in a relationship with two other men, which I both love and hold dearly. <3 As for my hobbies, the ones that I mostly enjoy are drawings and videogames. I do also enjoy doing crossdressing and cosplaying as female characters from times to timse. :)
The reason I wanted to join this site is because I need some help. I need some help to find myself, as in, who I am. Because since a somewhat young age (About 13-14 years old) I've been having doubt about my gender identity and such and between age... less
Hello everyone. My name is Michelle. Just thought I would drop by and introduce myself. But what to say about myself, that is the big question? After all I... moreHello everyone. My name is Michelle. Just thought I would drop by and introduce myself. But what to say about myself, that is the big question? After all I don't want to put people asleep with my introduction. After all that wouldn't be a good first impression. Except for maybe the people with insomina :P
So yes I do have a sense of humor and use it a lot. A good way to lighten a serious moment like this one right now. Well maybe not serious but nervous for me.
Anyway a little about myself. I am male to female transgender. Although that might be a little misleading depending on your definition. The reason why I say that is that I am not transitioning or intend to come out except for a few close friends about being transgender. I indentify as female personality wise (if that is the right way to say it) and I have found that I just want ot be myself. Only problem is that I really don't who I am as I have been someone else most of my... less
I'm Straight and I love to dress up. I'm Married and my wife is very supportive of me and my alter ego Nicole. However I feel I need to speak to people who feel like I do. I know no one.
Hey guys, what's up? I have been so hesitent to getting myself involved here for various reasons, but I just have to figure out more about myself... I know I have gender identity... moreHey guys, what's up? I have been so hesitent to getting myself involved here for various reasons, but I just have to figure out more about myself... I know I have gender identity and 99.99% of the time I feel like a man and become enraged when my family refuses to call me a male/their son and calls me "way too beautiful to be a guy". That other .1% I am just okay as I am and living as gender neutral I guess I'd say? I'm just having a hard time saying I'm transgender for sure since I can deal with being a girl sometimes.. Also, I hope I don't get attacked for this, but the reason I've been hesitent on involving myself with the community is b/c I come from a religious family.... So as you can imagine that really gets in my way a lot.. I'm just so tired of having no one who understands me though or to talk to besides my counselor.. D= less
I'm jason ....I haven't felt sure about doing anything with this forum as it seems fairly trans-lady--centric and I'm a trans guy...but hi. I'm a college student and have been on... moreI'm jason ....I haven't felt sure about doing anything with this forum as it seems fairly trans-lady--centric and I'm a trans guy...but hi. I'm a college student and have been on my new name and pronouns on campus for several months but am not planning on hormones or surgery for now.
First up let me start and apologise for the length of this before I even... moreHi to all and thanks for reading.
First up let me start and apologise for the length of this before I even begin.
I am 51 year old male and am fairly sure I have had gender Dsyphoria since I was 5 years old. My life up until recently seems to have lurched from crisis to another. For me the main escape from my issues was via alcohol and spent from the age of about 14 to 36 pouring copius amounts of boooze down my throat so I could live a day to day life. About the age of 11 or 12 I was totally aware of the difference between me and my older brothers. We just seemed to think differently but I soon learnt what was Ok and what was not and they mostly stopped calling me a sissy by the time I was 14. To compund my developing Dysphoria I was sexually abused at this age which set of a course of self distructive events culminating in my near death in 2000. In 2000 I made a bid to bring Sarah out however met with a lot of suble but negative pressure. While agreeable my partner seems to have been... less
Hello everyone. I'm new here. Old every where else but new here. *giggle*
I'm just beginning to explore and am hoping this becomes a place where I feel... moreHello everyone. I'm new here. Old every where else but new here. *giggle*
I'm just beginning to explore and am hoping this becomes a place where I feel inclined to get involved.
I'm married to a very supportive hottie, have a very nice lifestyle and am totally content with my dual existence but I have no time for playing "trannier than thou", drama or insecurity disguised as a big ego.
No cyber sex, thanks, but please feel free to say hi! Oh, and I love hanging around chatrooms. less
I am new to The Gender Society but not new to our shared issues and unique experiences. i am looking forward to learning and participating where i can.... moreHello all,
I am new to The Gender Society but not new to our shared issues and unique experiences. i am looking forward to learning and participating where i can. Thank you to all of you who have sent a welcoming message.
I didn't put much in my "About Me" section on my profile. I've probably got enough material to write my own book L) and as I contribute to the forums/blogs/community... moreHi All
I didn't put much in my "About Me" section on my profile. I've probably got enough material to write my own book L) and as I contribute to the forums/blogs/community I hope you get a better feel for who I am but for the time being here's a little more flesh to sink your teeth into...
I'm Deafblind (Profoundly Deaf and Legally Blind) which had a late start from the age of about 10 with a gradual deterioriation over the years so I have a fairly good grasp of English and speak fairly well (albeit now with a Deaf accent). I now know Australian Sing Language (Auslan) but don't have enough vision to receive it properly so I use Deafblind Fingerspelling as my main communication method.
I've been crossdressing since I was 11-12. I think at the time it emerged as I transitioned from a very sporty 10 year old (BMX, Tennis, swimming were my main ones) to someone who had insufficient depth perception to undertake these sports and therefore became a much more soft spoken and more... less
well as the title says my name is Ryan im 32y/o i have been been in the process of transitioning from male to female now for about 10 months and have never been happier in my... morewell as the title says my name is Ryan im 32y/o i have been been in the process of transitioning from male to female now for about 10 months and have never been happier in my life.
i have a 6y/o son and a recently seperated from wife who is actually wonderfull and supportive and we are best friends but she cant be with a women which i understand, i live in ontario canada and i found this site through facebook and i hope to meet some new people in the community.
im never good with these intros, i dont know what to say but thanks for having wonderfull communities like this less
Hi there everyone.Just joined this website yesterday so... uhm. Hi, I guess.
About me:I'm Emily Jane or EmJay/MJ for short.I'm 24, about 5"11 with blonde hair and blue... moreHi there everyone.Just joined this website yesterday so... uhm. Hi, I guess.
About me:I'm Emily Jane or EmJay/MJ for short.I'm 24, about 5"11 with blonde hair and blue eyes.
I'm from York in the UKI've recently discovered what has been plagueing me all these years. That I'm a transgender woman and about to start my journey... if I figure out exactly how I'm going to do that.I've researched what NEEDS to be done, but as many of you probably know, it's not as simple as just doing. There are people in your life that you need to let know about this. And that's the part that terrifies me. Telling my nearest and dearest.I am bisexual and have a girlfriend, 2 children and they don't know about this yet.My girlfriend has been told, but I chickened out and revoked it when I felt I was going to lose her over it. I think that was a big mistake, I should have kept the honesty going instead of hiding myself like a scared little kitten.
I'm looking to meet new people locally who are experiencing or... less
