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
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
Hmmm :)I´m mostly attracted to women, but I find some men very attractive, too. And after having net sex with males I must admit that I enjoyed it a lot. Part of it was that I... moreHmmm :)I´m mostly attracted to women, but I find some men very attractive, too. And after having net sex with males I must admit that I enjoyed it a lot. Part of it was that I could make the man happy, too...:)hugsLaura
Hi girlsI´m a longway tranny. In my puberty I prayed that I would be developing to be a girl instead of guy. That even partly happened. I had sore tits swollen out and not much... moreHi girlsI´m a longway tranny. In my puberty I prayed that I would be developing to be a girl instead of guy. That even partly happened. I had sore tits swollen out and not much hair around, except my head. My pubic hair has always had the feminine triangular form. My voice is not very masculine. That all is lucky now...having started the transition.During the last few days I have tried to give myself the freedom to be what I am. And I love it. So many years I was in the male prison...imitating the men. Scared to be different. Probably other people notice the difference in me. I am more talkative, smile and laugh more. I´m relaxed.My great happiness is that I have a good steady job. And I am a well known specialist on my field. Of course that´s not always good. People know you from the television... But maybe I can form the public face to the transsexual phenomenon in my country. Perhaps that is my task in this life.And I have a wonderful family. My wife is my best friend.Laura less
I suppose that I started like everyone else. I began at a very young age to dress up in my mother's clothes and was probably too innocent then to know what it was really all... moreI suppose that I started like everyone else. I began at a very young age to dress up in my mother's clothes and was probably too innocent then to know what it was really all about.I really began to wonder when I srarted dressing in my sisters underwear and I can remember her sexy little supsender belt which I used to put on with her black stockings and panties. Ever since then I have dressed up on and off. Marriage I thought would cure me and it did for a while but when my wife and the childreen went away I started again. After many years I now dress quite regularly and have a secret wardrobe stashed away. I am still very much closeted and dearly wish I could declare myself in public. One never knows it may happen some day. less
Hi Girls,You can now include a photo of yourself in your postings (as long as you have a picture elsewhere on the web).Just use the buttons above the text box when you are writing... moreHi Girls,You can now include a photo of yourself in your postings (as long as you have a picture elsewhere on the web).Just use the buttons above the text box when you are writing your message. The one you want to insert a picture is the fourth from the left on the second row.You can also center it with the formatting buttons on the first row.Here's a picture of me to prove that it works.http://gendersociety.com/images/katie.jpgHugs, Katie :)
kisty firstly i congratulate you on being able to come out to ur close family....secondly loosing a little one is desparetly sorry afair i know we (my wife and i )have lost 2but... morekisty firstly i congratulate you on being able to come out to ur close family....secondly loosing a little one is desparetly sorry afair i know we (my wife and i )have lost 2but through our tragedy came 2 beautifull children. one of each...the feelings for cross dressing i can share even wanting to be with another man. but we must put our lives into perpective. i must keep my desires here or on the very odd friday nite in london town were i can relax in a place were i can be myself. sharing ur hopes for a better life love suzy less
Hi everyone, I'm a retired CD/TV and have a problem I'd like to ask you all. Having been blesed with fair hair and nice skin all my life.I now find my body hair growth... moreHi everyone, I'm a retired CD/TV and have a problem I'd like to ask you all. Having been blesed with fair hair and nice skin all my life.I now find my body hair growth accelerating at an alarming, unpleasant rate. I now shave at least twice a week and realy hate it. Doctors would not advise taking hormones at my age. I enjoy climaxing every other day, which would dissapear permenantly if I took hormones.Has anyone found an answer. What do you all do about body hair. how much might it cost to go through total removal by Lazer etc? less
;)I finaly have given in to my mind. I can't stop. I want to be a woman so bad. Ever since I was six, I would raid my stepmothers chores for panites and other lingerie. I would... more;)I finaly have given in to my mind. I can't stop. I want to be a woman so bad. Ever since I was six, I would raid my stepmothers chores for panites and other lingerie. I would wear them in secret. Now I am 33 years old and thank god for the internet and Mexico. I am taking a full dose of hormones and I have never been so excited in my life. It feels so good to finally let the person I have been hiding inside, come out.I have a wonderful, beautiful wife that understands, and lets me take them. She buys me clothes and lets me dress up. Soon we will be going out together as two girls looking for dates :) She has been preparing me with her strap-on and geting me into shape. Finally 33years of hell are going to pay off.Is it like this for everybody? WHy do we wait so long, living lies?People tell me I cross dress. I say I always have. Society has made me crossdress as a man and that is not what I feel or am. So to dress as a woman to me is not crossdressing. Its being right.Feeling the way I way meant to... less
I'm 57 years old, 5'7" - 140, light reddish-brown hair and blue eyes. I've been dressing in soft and delicates since around age 8 or so. Discovered my parent's... moreI'm 57 years old, 5'7" - 140, light reddish-brown hair and blue eyes. I've been dressing in soft and delicates since around age 8 or so. Discovered my parent's stash of porn about a year later and was always drawn exclusively to women alone and lesbian lovers. Went nuts every time the new Sears Catalog arrived.When puberty hit me at age 10, my nipples became swollen and so delightfully sensitive and tender that I couldn't keep my fingertips off them. Then they began leaking fluid that would dry all stiff on the inside of my little boy's white cotten underskirts ~ sometimes even soaking through to make a wet stain on my outer shirt. I was mortified ~ and mesmerized. At that very moment in my life I wanted to have delicate, supple, exciting to fondle breasts more than anything else in the entire world. My saddest day was when I realized that that particular phase of puberty was finished and "boy" hormones had won the competition ~ no breasts for... less
I've posted a sort of introduction to me in the Coming Out forum - but that was mostly focussed on the coming out issues I have faced though my life - this post is about me. I was... moreI've posted a sort of introduction to me in the Coming Out forum - but that was mostly focussed on the coming out issues I have faced though my life - this post is about me. I was born in Malta in 1950, oldest of 4 children, but have lived in the UK most of my life. I'm of Yorkshire stock, but until this year have lived in the South. A year ago, on the break up of a 10 year relationship I moved to Kingston upon Hull and have settled into the scene here in Yorkshire and apart from the from the cold, I am really enjoying living here. I had been a Closet Cross-Dresser since the age of 7 - but like most trannies lived in fear of discovery. I found a number of ways to cover this, mostly though my love of acting and performing. I learnt a lot about make up through that, though never had the courage to take a part that involved dressing in case someone might get suspicious. In my male life I am a communicator - a professional Speaker and Journalist and in some area of the market very high... less
