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
In the October/November 2013 issue of Frock Magazine Hugh Easton asked, "Can pre-natal hormone treatment exposure cause adult gender variance?" That's an interesting... moreIn the October/November 2013 issue of Frock Magazine Hugh Easton asked, "Can pre-natal hormone treatment exposure cause adult gender variance?" That's an interesting question and one which may deserve more research. Did you read the article on page 52? If so, please tell us your opinion. Otherwise, please take a look at the article now at http://frockmagazine.com/frock/#/52/.
Hi All,
Can anyone tell me if Frock will still be available thru PocketMags? When I last went there to renew my subscription I was unable -- they mentioned that they will... moreHi All,
Can anyone tell me if Frock will still be available thru PocketMags? When I last went there to renew my subscription I was unable -- they mentioned that they will not be having subscriptions thru them and that I need to check with the powers that be (hence here?)
Anyhow, I love to be able to download it to my android and then read offline at my convenience.
Thanks all,
Gaby
So I read, in this month's Frock, about this new TV show on Discovery Life Channel (US only) called New Girls on the BLock where the entire cast is TG! EXCELLENT! How... moreSo I read, in this month's Frock, about this new TV show on Discovery Life Channel (US only) called New Girls on the BLock where the entire cast is TG! EXCELLENT! How disappointed was I when I could not find the show on the schedule. According to the Discovery Life Channel website, it is, in fact, not on the schedule.
In the April/May 2014 issue of Frock Magazine (http://frockmagazine.com/frock026/) and again in the June/July issue, our resident Transgender Psychologist, Amanda Bruce ADHP(NC),... moreIn the April/May 2014 issue of Frock Magazine (http://frockmagazine.com/frock026/) and again in the June/July issue, our resident Transgender Psychologist, Amanda Bruce ADHP(NC), Dip. EH (NC), EHP, UHCP Reg, looked at depression, the kind of treatments that are available and how you can help someone who is suffering or who may be having suicidal thoughts.
But how widespread is depression in the trans community? Moreso than in the wider population? Have you ever suffered from depression and what did you do about it? Or have you helped someone who was depressed. If so, how did you help? less
Hi my name is Richard. I have always said now matter what you are you should be what you feel like do not let people tell you what to be just be your self and if you feel like a... moreHi my name is Richard. I have always said now matter what you are you should be what you feel like do not let people tell you what to be just be your self and if you feel like a woman go for it or a crossdresser go for it. If you are a woman and feel like a man you go for it. We only live 1s so just do it and fk others who make fun of you because you do not need people like that you have friend who take you for ho you are. I do to all of you out there chin up and go for it xxxx
This is a placeholder for comments on the forthcoming article, 'The Origins Of Drag'. All will be revealed when the next issue is published... soon!Following on from the... moreThis is a placeholder for comments on the forthcoming article, 'The Origins Of Drag'. All will be revealed when the next issue is published... soon!Following on from the article, 'The Origins Of Drag' in the December 2013 issue of Frock Magazine, here's your chance to tell us what you think.
This is a placeholder for a thread about Amanda Bruce's next MindFrock article in the December 2013 issue of Frock Magazine. If you'd like to comment on it, please do so here...
For the next issue of Frock, we're looking at doing a piece on your hopes and wishes for 2014.
If you'd like yours to be included, please reply to this post and tell us in... moreFor the next issue of Frock, we're looking at doing a piece on your hopes and wishes for 2014.
If you'd like yours to be included, please reply to this post and tell us in one or two sentences about your hopes and wishes for the coming year.Thanks, Katie x
In the October/November 2013 issue of Frock Magazine, transgender psychologist, Amanda Bruce wrote a thought provoking article called, 'Why We Are What We Are'. We'd like to... moreIn the October/November 2013 issue of Frock Magazine, transgender psychologist, Amanda Bruce wrote a thought provoking article called, 'Why We Are What We Are'. We'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject. In case you didn't see it in Frock Magazine, here it is again...Why We Are What We Areby Amanda Bruce ADHP(NC), Dip. EH (NC), EHP, UHCP Reg.
Is it nature? Is it nurture? Is it neither, or a bit of both? Does it even matter?
Those are the perennial questions that transgendered people on all points of the transgender spectrum keep asking themselves – and each other.
The fact is that most of us see ourselves as a separate subset of humanity, separated from normal society by our special needs and concerns, and we want to validate to ourselves that these needs and concerns are acceptable and natural. Again for most of us, if we cannot do that, then guilt and negative self image are the next steps on the road!
So yes – it is important, to each in... less
To whomever puts together Frock: Frock Rocks!I wish it came in an 'analog'(LOOL),umm 3-D/paper format...the articles & photography are great!Keep On Keepin' On !!!I am sooo broke... moreTo whomever puts together Frock: Frock Rocks!I wish it came in an 'analog'(LOOL),umm 3-D/paper format...the articles & photography are great!Keep On Keepin' On !!!I am sooo broke at present(just paid off my house & am now unemployed),but I'm going to join GS as a paying member...mostly to look at 'fellow'(!?) sisters pics & 'cause of Frock(And to help yall keep this great site going).
You have probably heard by now, that last Sunday, what was a well respected national UK newspaper, allowed one of its columnists to publish a whole article filled with hate speech... moreYou have probably heard by now, that last Sunday, what was a well respected national UK newspaper, allowed one of its columnists to publish a whole article filled with hate speech that was directed squarely at the transgender community.There is a full report on this in the January issue of Frock Magazine and we have started this thread in order to hear what you have to say about this sorry tale.
From the Janauary 2013 issue of Frock Magazine, we will be looking at how the mainstream religions of the world treat the subject of transgenderism, starting with... moreFrom the Janauary 2013 issue of Frock Magazine, we will be looking at how the mainstream religions of the world treat the subject of transgenderism, starting with Buddhism.
If you'd like to say what you think or if you have had any experiences with churches and religions over your transgenderism, please let us know about them here.Thanks, Katie x
This thread is of those who have a story to tell about when they came out to family, friends and work colleagues. If you've just read Traci Loren's story in Frock Magazine,... moreThis thread is of those who have a story to tell about when they came out to family, friends and work colleagues. If you've just read Traci Loren's story in Frock Magazine, about when she came out at work and if if it rang some bells with you, please tell us your story here...Please note that Traci's article is in September's 2012's issue of Frock so if it's not September yet or if it hasn't been published, please accept my apologies. We hope it will be ready in the first week of Sept.Hugs, Katie x less
