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
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
here we can add all the relevant news items, that show ignorance, intolerance and bigotyr causing death and hardship throughout the world, a sorta record of just how things are in... morehere we can add all the relevant news items, that show ignorance, intolerance and bigotyr causing death and hardship throughout the world, a sorta record of just how things are in so called civilised countries. The story of Leelah and now another one Taylor Alesana. catalogue everyone.
1. Introduction The role of the androgen receptor in CNS masculinization or the absence of same in male feminisation The medial posterior region of the bed nucleus of the stria... more1. Introduction The role of the androgen receptor in CNS masculinization or the absence of same in male feminisation The medial posterior region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BSTMP) and the locus coeruleus (LC) show opposite patterns of sexual dimorphism. The BSTMP in males is greater in volume and number of neurons than in females (male N female) while in the LC, the opposite is true (female N male). To investigate the possible role of the androgen receptor (AR) in the masculinization of these two structures, males with the testicular feminization mutation (Tfm) were compared to their control littermate males. No differences were seen in the number of neurons of the BSTMP between Tfm and their control littermate males, while in the LC, Tfm males have a greater number of neurons than their control littermate males. These results show that the AR is involved in the control of neuron number in the LC but not in the BSTMP. Results based on the LC suggest that when females have a larger... less
Most people have a clearly defined sex:For most, but not all people, their sex may be defined in terms of any one of the following three factors:... moreFurther
Most people have a clearly defined sex:For most, but not all people, their sex may be defined in terms of any one of the following three factors:
Their genetic or biological sex: Every cell in a person's body contains sex chromosomes that determine a person's genetic sex. In almost all cases, these are XX chromosomes for females, and XY for males.
Their gender identity: This involves their "internal sense of being either male or female."
Their physiological gender: The genitalia of the vast majority of newborns are clearly either male or female, and remain so throughout life. Their appearance determines the sex that they are assigned at birth.
The vast majority of people are cisgendered: they will mature with their biological sex, gender identity and physiological gender in harmony. For example, for a typical woman:
Each cell in a her body will contain 46 chromosomes including a pair of XX sex chromosomes -- commonly written 46,XX.
She will identify as a female. By the age of one, she... less
Definition & Synopsis of the Etiology
of Gender Variance
1. Severe gender variance in adults (sometimes still referred to as gender
dysphoria) describes an inconsistency between the physical phenotype
and the gender identity1, that is, the self identification as a
man or as a woman. When this is experienced in a very extreme
form, known as transsexualism2, individuals may need to adapt their
phenotype through hormones and surgery to make it congruent with
their gender identity. Individuals experiencing this condition are referred
to as trans people, that is, trans men (those who transition
from living as women to living as men) and trans women (those who
transition from living as men to living as women).
2. Transsexualism can be considered to be a neuro-developmental... less
This post is relevant to you if (a) you are a trans woman, and (b) you can't afford private health care. Or you object to it on ideological grounds. Whatever.The Tory government... moreThis post is relevant to you if (a) you are a trans woman, and (b) you can't afford private health care. Or you object to it on ideological grounds. Whatever.The Tory government has decided that the biggest problem facing the NHS is not waiting lists, or staff shortages, or crumbling buildings… but trans women. In future, trans women will be banned from receiving NHS hospital treatment in female-only wards. Or male-only wards for that matter. So you'd better hope that your local hospital has mixed wards. Otherwise, health care is not for you, and if you die, then you die. As the Health Secretary says, "We all know what a woman is," and it's not you.The move is being presented as designed to protect biological women, who would otherwise no doubt be at risk of attack from hospitalised but predatory testosterone-fuelled men wearing dresses who are confused about which gender they are. But the government isn't really interested in protecting biological women, beause women's health care in this... less
How can the politically-aware trans woman show what she thinks about the current situation? Answer: make a statement in what you wear. Here is my latest effort.Yes, all of these... moreHow can the politically-aware trans woman show what she thinks about the current situation? Answer: make a statement in what you wear. Here is my latest effort.Yes, all of these are me, and all of them are Tory hate objects. I don't mix with the enemy so unfortunately I will not be able to wear this to their events and annoy them.Speaking of politics, I saw some posters attached to bus stops in Manchester earlier this week. The one that caught my eye was by the Socialist Workers Party: Why Leon Trotsky matters today.I am pleased to see that some people still care about ideological differences. The tension between Leninism, Trotskyism and Stalinism certainly dwarfs anything you find in modern British politics. George Orwell was sympathetic: Squealer (Trotsky) is in my view the real hero of Animal Farm.It's fashionable to knock Britain but there's at least one thing we do better than the Americans. Our trans websites are less politically afraid than theirs. I was briefly a member of Crossdresser Heaven,... less
There is an interesting article in today’s Guardian reporting the findings of the latest British social attitudes (BSA) survey. Over the past 40 years, Britain has become a... moreThere is an interesting article in today’s Guardian reporting the findings of the latest British social attitudes (BSA) survey. Over the past 40 years, Britain has become a much more liberal society. We are significantly more tolerant on a range of issues including attitudes to abortion, same-sex relationships, and gender roles in the home. All very encouraging.Unfortunately the survey notes a sharp decline in support for trans people. This has only been measured since 2016 but shows a fall in the proportion described as “not prejudiced” towards trans people, and a fall in support for the right to change the sex on your birth certificate. Acceptance levels overall are higher for the younger age group (aged 18–34) and for women.The survey report suggests that this may result from increased political debate and media discussion, prompting more ambivalent attitudes among the public. The socially-conservative policies of successive Tory governments may also be partly responsible.... less
Hi folks, I am a fan of the British Gladiators which is based on the original American Gladiators and I am a member of the Gladiator fan page on Facebook. Someone provide a... moreHi folks, I am a fan of the British Gladiators which is based on the original American Gladiators and I am a member of the Gladiator fan page on Facebook. Someone provide a link to Ice, a former member of the American Gladiators, which I listened to and decided to listen to all of her previous podcasts.Yesterday, I came across an earlier episode where she was interviewing another former Gladiator called Storm.. Part way through, they were starting to talk about several treans women who competed in sports and were saying the usual things, like the trans women had the advantage of the cis gender women and Ice called the trans women dudes as in call them men, and even mis gendered one of them calling her, him.Here is the link to the video on Yoiutube. The conversation started at around 16 minutes and lasts about a minutes. I absoutely hate discrimination of any kind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9aUXfAplkY&t=1125s less
I came across this very interesting article by the young Australian writer Madison Godfrey. She identifies as trans, though not in the way some people understand the word, but... moreI came across this very interesting article by the young Australian writer Madison Godfrey. She identifies as trans, though not in the way some people understand the word, but more closely as non-binary. Some of her points may be obvious, but they weren't to me. First she explains that being trans doesn't mean you are transitioning, or want to transition, from one type of body to another. Many trans people do, but really this is just an affirmation of something more fundamental, namely that their gender identity does not correspond with the formal record of their gender at birth. You can be (relatively) at home in your own body and still regard yourself as being of a different gender. In my case, I would transition if it was realistic to do so, but it isn't, and I don't feel so strongly about it that it's more important than anything else in my life. I'm coming to realise that I probably identify internally more as female than male. Coping with what that means is my main priority at the moment.Madison... less
You may have seen recent news coverage of prominent right-wing Conservatives at a national conference in which they continue the "war on woke" with a defence of nationalism and... moreYou may have seen recent news coverage of prominent right-wing Conservatives at a national conference in which they continue the "war on woke" with a defence of nationalism and traditional family values.In contrast, here is a Party Political Broadcast on behalf of the Liberal Democrat Party, in which they address the issues that really matter…
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
It gives us an important opportunity to acknowledge the violence and discrimination that too many LGBT+ people face, and reflect on what we can do to help change it.
I’m proud of the role Liberal Democrats have played in delivering that change over the years. From being the first party to openly oppose the abhorrent Section 28, to our tireless efforts in getting the Same Sex Marriage Act passed.
Milestones like these are not only important policies that take us closer to achieving equal rights. They help shift social attitudes, too. People are becoming more accepting... less
See this article in today's Guardian for another example of discrimination against the LGBT community. Humanist marriages do not have the same legal status as civil or religious... moreSee this article in today's Guardian for another example of discrimination against the LGBT community. Humanist marriages do not have the same legal status as civil or religious marriages. Essentially these are not covered by the law relating to weddings, offering more freedom in some ways (a humanist marriage can take place anywhere rather than in specified premises), but fewer protections in others.
Why is this relevant to the LGBT community? Because the 2021 census found that 63% of lesbian, gay and bisexual people have "no religion" – about twice the rate of straight people. This makes us much more likely to opt for a humanist rather than a religious ceremony. The government knows that the law is discriminatory and has pledged to change it, but nothing has happened yet. I cannot imagine this government doing anything to help us.
It doesn't affect me personally. But in our community, the pain of one is the pain of all. less
I know things are bad in America (see "Trans in America"), but that doesn't mean it's trans sweetness and light in the UK. Trans people are often feared, hated and demonised over... moreI know things are bad in America (see "Trans in America"), but that doesn't mean it's trans sweetness and light in the UK. Trans people are often feared, hated and demonised over here too. For the latest example see the article in today's Guardian on a potential change to the Equality Act 2010. Currently the Act provides legal protections on the ground of "legal sex", which means the protections apply to trans people with a Gender Recognition Certificate. For example allowing access to some single-sex spaces. Now it seems the government is considering changing the Act so as to define the protections by reference to "biological sex" which apparently means the sex you're born with. People with a GRC would no longer benefit.Maybe this is part of a general anti-woke initiative to distract the electorate from other pressing issues such rising energy bills and chronic staff shortages in public services. The people who suffer are the ones that the government wants to demonise. Trans people, asylum seekers,... less
Here is the chorus from 'Oliver's Army' by Elvis Costello, released in 1979:
"Oliver's army is here to stayOliver's army are on their wayAnd I would rather be anywhere elseBut... moreHere is the chorus from 'Oliver's Army' by Elvis Costello, released in 1979:
"Oliver's army is here to stayOliver's army are on their wayAnd I would rather be anywhere elseBut here today"
For Oliver, substitute Trump, or De Santis, or Marjorie Taylor Greene, or pretty much anyone in the Republican Party. If you are trans, these people hate you. They probably want to kill you, or lock you up, or exclude you from children's parties.
Being trans in America has been hard for a long time. It just got harder with the news that the latest gun-toting serial killer identified as trans. The Republican response has been to step up the rhetoric against trans people – as if the cause of gun violence was your sexual identity rather than the gun ownership laws. No way is this rational – but then the Republicans lost touch with rational some time ago.
For the full story, see this article from The Guardian which was published yesterday. My heart goes out to the trans community in... less
Today is Boris Day. The former Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons Privilege Committee to face several hours of questioning about whether he deliberately or recklessly... moreToday is Boris Day. The former Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons Privilege Committee to face several hours of questioning about whether he deliberately or recklessly misled Parliament over the Partygate affair. The proceedings will be broadcast live on the Parliament channel. I tend to think that people who watch daytime TV are sad people but I might actually join them today.But this post is not about Boris. In checking the schedule for the Parliament channel, I saw that it was also broadcasting a short programme which is potentially much more relevant to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. At 6.45am today UK time, the channel will broadcast a short debate that took place yesterday on an attempt to change the law on same sex marriage in England. Ben Bradshaw MP, that Anglican and champion of the community, introduced a 10-Minute Rule Bill which would have enabled Anglican ministers to conduct same sex marriages in their churches if they wanted to. He made a strong case for Parliament... less
