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
Hi All,
My names is Janette and I'd liek to say Hi to all of you.
I'm a closwt TV with a disaproving wife who I lover very much.
Hope to make some friends here soon!
Luv,
Jan
Hi Everyone
This is Kaye in Perth Western Australia saying hello.
I am so excited to find this site and I am looking forward to making new girlfriends to share the joys of... moreHi Everyone
This is Kaye in Perth Western Australia saying hello.
I am so excited to find this site and I am looking forward to making new girlfriends to share the joys of crossdressing and hopefully transitioning in a few years time.
Hi everyone, it's only me, Joni Mari. Please forgive me for being gone for so long and thank you so much Rosie for being here to welcome all our wonderful new members.
My... moreHi everyone, it's only me, Joni Mari. Please forgive me for being gone for so long and thank you so much Rosie for being here to welcome all our wonderful new members.
My best wishes and a hug to everyone who has joined TGS while I was gone. You've found the best site on the web for girls and guys like us. I truly hope you like it here, if there's anything any of us can do whether as mods or members, please don't hesitate to ask and we'll do our best.
Hello from a new member, My name is Janet Wondering, Profile: http://gendersociety.com/profile/Janetcd Residing in the twin city area of Minnesota. Have been... moreHello from a new member, My name is Janet Wondering, Profile: http://gendersociety.com/profile/Janetcd Residing in the twin city area of Minnesota. Have been crossdressing for about forty years. I bleong to City of Lakes Crossgender Community www.clccmn.org and have attended meetings of CLCC over the years with some absent times between. Also have attended Beta Gamma Tri-Ess which became Tau Epsilon Mu in the twin cities agea. Have not been to Tri-Ess for about three years. Seems that group is for married crossdressers and I felt out of place being single (divorced).
Found this site from a blog by Stana called Femulate: http://www.femulate.org/ and Stana had a link to Frock which took me here.
Okay so where to start, let's see. I am twenty-seven, I have been on HRT almost 4 months. I identify as TS with an attraction to both. I'm married to a very... moreOkay so where to start, let's see. I am twenty-seven, I have been on HRT almost 4 months. I identify as TS with an attraction to both. I'm married to a very beautiful blonde of twenty-four, she has known far longer than the beginning of HRT, by years.
I like video games, internet cam chatting (TC, Skype, etc), reading, Basketball (specifically NBA). Icame here looking for friends as I lost almost all of my RL friends upon coming out. I would like to find a few people to be buddies with online ^_^
Not sure what else I can say, I lurk more than I post but I am active. Thanks for reading! less
Sooo, apparently I've been a non-paying member here for quite some time and only just realized it. Better reminded than never present, I guess. Still, best that I... moreSooo, apparently I've been a non-paying member here for quite some time and only just realized it. Better reminded than never present, I guess. Still, best that I introduce myself so n one gets the "new girl" suspicions.
I've already done a ton of intros at many other TG sites - Crossdream Life, most recently... and I have a blog through which I occasionally let out some steam (see profile for link). Therefore, I'll make this sort of short and sweet:
Hi! I'm Holli, the Quiet Unless Provoked, Dared or Inspired. I'm married to a sincere, devoted woman who wants nothing to do with my gender identity issues. I'm quite closeted, but have come out emotionally (as opposed to substantially) to several very caring yet respectfully standoffish friends. I'm a Christian, which also limits my feminine self-actuality - not out of fear that I'll offend or be ostracized, but that I'll chase away people who aren't ready to understand. All of these elements of social... less
I stumbled on this site and love it! I really feel that it will help me to the next level. I'm just a novice girl here in MI looking for friends. ... moreHi everyone,
I stumbled on this site and love it! I really feel that it will help me to the next level. I'm just a novice girl here in MI looking for friends. If anyone has any tip or tricks they feel like sharing, I'd welcome the help.
Hi,I am Allyson and I am a 33 year old pre op ts,my srs is in September finishing up my transition.It all happened 2 years ago,my wife Angela and I worked things out in our... moreHi,I am Allyson and I am a 33 year old pre op ts,my srs is in September finishing up my transition.It all happened 2 years ago,my wife Angela and I worked things out in our marriage at the time.She knew there was something wrong and I had a secret to tell her.It was finally when I came out telling her I could not live my life having feelings I am a woman trapped in a man's body.My wife was heart broken at first,we decide to work things out again on this which went great.The next step was telling my parents,my mother took the news very well and my father thought it was his fault.I looked at him and said it was not his fault.It got to the point I did seek help being diagnosed with gender dysphoria.Therapist said it was best to put me on hormone therapy.My wife thought she was going to lose me,I told her I am going to be the same with a life as a woman.The hardest part was telling my son Max and daughter Paige I was going to become a woman.It was hard and luckily the therapist I saw found a... less
For the whole of my life I wanted to be female from about 3 years of age I KNEW THAT I WAS IN THE WRONG BODY.
From about 7 I started wearing my sisters clothes till my... moreFor the whole of my life I wanted to be female from about 3 years of age I KNEW THAT I WAS IN THE WRONG BODY.
From about 7 I started wearing my sisters clothes till my mother found me dressed en fem that is when I started being decietfull and sly to be dressed in fem clothes when I liked.Then my sister started spouting breasts and I use to cry my self to sleep why not me I use say to my self.
I have more than 50 years of experiences in the third gender. My aunt Peggy fineding me dressed en fem and what she made me do and what she did for me....stilbesrol and efects it had on me. She taught me how to walk like a woman from the hips........ If you sisters like me to go further into my lifes experiences I am willing to write it down for you from the 60s till know. I have a lot to tell. less
Hello,I am Michelle and I am a 33 year old pre op ts.My life as a boy was a mess.The feelings started at an early age and I thought I was a lost cause.My parents did not accept it... moreHello,I am Michelle and I am a 33 year old pre op ts.My life as a boy was a mess.The feelings started at an early age and I thought I was a lost cause.My parents did not accept it at all when I came out when I was 14.They kicked me out and told me not to come back.Luckily my open minded Aunt Bev took me in and she would never reject me in any way.She listened and saw I was very happy about myself.Began dressing fulltime as a girl after my Aunt took me in.My life changed and I saw there was hope with me.My aunt did get me help and diagnosed with gender dysphoria.Transitioned 3 monthes after I was diagnosed.I was approved for the SRS when I was 19,I decided to keep what I was born with and it would be a regret having the SRS.I am in a relationship,have an opened minded boyfriend and his name is Brandon.He knows I am pre op,I told him before we started dating 2 years ago.I am happy with my new life as a pre op. less
Hi everyone my name is Susan and I joined this site today. I am a lifelong crossdresser and have been out to everyone for the past 19 years. I have been a full time dresser for... moreHi everyone my name is Susan and I joined this site today. I am a lifelong crossdresser and have been out to everyone for the past 19 years. I have been a full time dresser for the past 7 months and started my transition two months ago. I know I have a long and rough road ahead of me but I am determined to go forward with this. I hope to make many friends here and also to contribute to this forum as well as learn from it. I am pleased to be here and thank everyone for accepting me.
Hi. I'm an androgynous genderqueer male (if I had to define it) from Cumbria. I feel alienated by the social standards of gender roles and I think I could of benefited from being... moreHi. I'm an androgynous genderqueer male (if I had to define it) from Cumbria. I feel alienated by the social standards of gender roles and I think I could of benefited from being born a girl. I often wear makeup and 'womens clothes'. I'm very much 'out' about it, if I'm having a night out I put on make up and squeeze my heels on.I don't feel the need to go through any form of transition or go by anything but male gender pro-nouns, but I strongly empathise with trans-folk. Any TV shows about trans-issues I watch, and may get teary eyed overI am also hetro-romantic-asexual. There seems to be quite a few people who identify as ace who are also genderqueer.
I guess I started off slowly to dicovering my gender. I always like dressing up as a kid, whether being a lady, pirate or monster. I always was intreaged by my mothers makeup and jewelry too. When I got to my teens i became aware of bands like Placebo, Manic Street Preachers, Marilyn Manson and went through a Goth Phase just to wear makeup (tho... less
My Name is Emma i am tg mtf and living full time as a female. I am transitioning under... moreHello all
My Name is Emma i am tg mtf and living full time as a female. I am transitioning under the supervision of a gi clinic.I am so pleased to have found this community of travelling souls some on different journeys but all hopefully arriving where they want to be at peace with their body and mind.Hope to make some new friends and be able to offer support if i can.
I just wanted to say hello to everyone, my name is Michelle,I am a female trans-woman. I have been a member of this site on and off since 2007,this site helped me a... moreHello!!
I just wanted to say hello to everyone, my name is Michelle,I am a female trans-woman. I have been a member of this site on and off since 2007,this site helped me a great deal during the early stages of my transition. I have been full time nearly 4 years and i am due to have my GRS surgery very soon :) :) I was in the recent documentary shown on ITV1 "My dad is a woman. Hopefully I will be back for a while this time and would love to share my experiences and make new friends. :) xx
I'm Ro or Rose Ro is my in between name. I'm a 49 year old and I feel I'm TG it complicated I think you will understand. Last night I chatted to a couple of lovely supportive... moreI'm Ro or Rose Ro is my in between name. I'm a 49 year old and I feel I'm TG it complicated I think you will understand. Last night I chatted to a couple of lovely supportive ladies and today instead of having my normal hair cut I showed the hairdresser a couple of pictures of cute soft short hair styles I found on the web. I did ask here to be descrete so I can brush it to fit my manish mask style. butI'm happy because its short cute and naturally soft so I have achieved some thing the first step to freeing the real me. oh and if in someof this post the spaces aremissing please forgive me mylaptop is fighting back from having a hot chocolate bath.. lol less
