… to another Monday. Happy Labor Day! Many of you are not at work today but sitting in front of your computer searching Monster.com for a new job. Or you just have the day off and can take the luxury of reading your new TGForum content early. We start off today with the talented and […]
Remember, if you’re part of a TG support group or other TG oriented organization you can list any events you are planning on the TGForum Event Calendar. Even those who are not members of TGForum can do it. The Event Calendar page is available to all. Go to the Resources button at the top of […]
Last month was the first installment of our interview with Roger Anthony Mapes, a.k.a Yolanda. Since Roger had some very interesting insights and thoughts, we though we’d run the interview in two installments so as not to edit out anything that is important. In last month’s installment, Roger briefly mentioned the new album that he […]
Hello my loyal readers! It’s Monday and blah, blah. You know the drill. We start with a particularly well assembled This Week In Transgenderism… ah, no use kidding. I had to fill in for our lovely and talented News Editor Ronnie Rho and assemble the TWIT while she went away and it doesn’t hold a […]
Good day loyal readers. We are now marching firmly into summer and all we can do is pour on our sunscreen and wear our sundresses and sandals. But soon enough it will be fall again and then winter and… gosh, that’s kind of cyclic, isn’t it? Our offering this week begins with This Week In […]
Calpernia Addams Calpernia Addams pokes fun at her fame, despite how she got it. The oldest and youngest post-op TS‘s both make headlines. What does a mom think of transitioning? TG porn one of the fastest growing segments in the industry. Things not to do in Vegas. How to pick the right strapless bra. Someone […]
Kalina Isato does get around: Nineteenth century art classes, fine dining in upscale venues, her own art exhibit, writing books on how to be the best T girl you can be — and she even finds time to spend a day at an amusement park! Did we mention she has a full time job as […]
Hi TGF fans! It’s that time again. Time for the TGForum Monday Edition. Today we bring you a finely crafted This Week In Transgenderism by our News Editor Ronnie Rho. Ronnie has dug up all the TG news you’d ever want to read, and more besides. From Chaz Bono’s hot girlfriend to the post op […]
Wow! It finally stopped raining here in Philly and we are having a spectacular run of excellent weather. It doesn’t get any better than this. So, on to the final column in the series on disclosure. In my monthly transgender therapy group, one of the most controversial topics we’ve discussed involves the issue of being […]
In my last column, I shared my thoughts on the pros and cons of self-disclosure for crossdressers. In this month’s column, I’m going to focus on the process of disclosing one’s status as a transsexual who plans to undergo a gender transition. Because transition occurs in public, it is not something that can be kept […]
Good Monday one and all! Today we offer only the finest writin’ and such as you might find anywhere to educate, infotain, and amuse. Here is a refuge from what Sarah Palin said about David Letterman, what Rush said about liberals, what Olbermann said about Rush and just about any other story the mainstream — […]
This month Pamela DeGroff profiles a talented transman vocalist from the San Francisco area who is making a mark for himself in the dance and hip hop worlds. Joshua Klipp is his name and he has released two CDs since 2006. One of his songs is a mix of his current male voice singing with […]
Danny LaRue, the female impersonator Bob Hope called, “the most glamorous woman in the world.” has passed away at the age of 81. Famous for his impersonations of Elizabeth Taylor and Zsa Zsa Gabor LaRue passed away peacefully in his sleep. The full story is in The New York Times.
When I think of Virginia Prince, I’m reminded of the famous Lil Abner cartoonist Al Capp. Al started his career as a figure of the 1930s New Deal Left, lampooning the conservative establishment with biting satire. But he ended his career in the 1970s as a figure of the Nixon Right, attacking hippies and antiwar […]
Kalina talks about dining at her favorite restaurant in Philly, trannies who go to lesbian bars, and she defends the use of the word “tranny.” Click “more” to start her musings.
There must be something in the Guinness in England. When you start to list all the incredible musicians whose talents have not only influenced our lives but have changed the course of popular music…well, there’s not enough space in an article of this length to make a comprehensive effort. There’s the obvious ones…The Beatles, The […]
Hi one and all and welcome to the Monday morning edition of TGF. Today we begin with the popular column, This Week In Transgenderism. Miss Rho has pounded the cyber pavement and over heated her modem once again to provide the most news about TGs from all around the world. And you won’t believe what […]
Virginia Prince, trans pioneer who lead the way in the 1960s has passed away. We present an obiturary written by Lynda Frank. On Saturday May 2nd, 2009 Virginia Prince passed away at the age of 97. For many years the primo leader of the transgender community, her passing is a loss for us all. The […]
Just as the government bails out Wall Street firms and failing banks, TGForum is here to bail you out … of the doldrums, with all the TG related content you can read. And we do it every Monday. This week we start off our Monday Edition with This Week In Transgenderism. Silly really when most […]
Good morning campers! What a lovely day. Well it’s raining outside TGF World Headquarters in suburban Philadelphia but we’ve got our warm, Juicy velour track suits and a pot of hot coffee so we’re snug inside while the rain falls. Today we start the Monday Edition with the handiwork of or News Editor Miss Ronnie […]
The Story So Far (TGF subscribers can read earlier installments): Terri learns that her friend Chris had already figured out on her own that Terri had once been Alan and wasn’t fazed in the least by having her theory verified. Two days later, Brad, the man she met at a party hosted by a former […]
“No. Are you?” — Reputedly Marlene Dietrich’s response to a reporter asking if she was really a man. For those of you not immediately familiar with this, go ahead and Google it. We’ll wait. Welcome back. My, but this is one persistent little rumor, so let’s get straight to the facts. First we’ll examine the […]
Nestled in the Delaware River Valley, there are two idyllic towns, which have an unusual history of tolerance and diversity. On La Rive Gauche (The Left Bank) there is New Hope, PA, which for the past hundred years has attracted artists to paint its magical scenery. On La Rive Droite, (The Right Bank) there is […]
This month, Perpetual Change features two different aspects of the transgender music community. Philadelphia will hosting the first of its kind GLBT Arts Festival in May; and in Chicago, trans musician Jami Bantry has turned open-mic nights into a great opportunity for up-and-coming artists of all kinds.
What is the protocol here? You have dressed in one of your best femme outfits and headed to a bar like the Queen Mary in Los Angeles or Cleo’s in Montreal. Naturally you are looking and feeling ‘hot’. You attract a lot of attention from the men present. After checking out a few interesting specimens […]
Welcome to the Monday Edition! TGF is hot of your monitor again and we’ve got the old, the news, and the funny. The old is a return visit from an old columnist. Ms. Bobbi Swan returns to TGF with a catch up edition of her Maturity column. If you’ve read her stuff here in the […]
