Okay, so please bear with me as this non tech-savvy therapist vents a bit on the fact that I just spent two hours writing only to have my column disappear while I tried to find The Penn State football game on Internet radio. Now I’m going to breathe…and try to start again. I’m assuming that […]
I’ll admit that wanting to understand the origins of being trans/ambigendered is one of my personal obsessions. I’ll also admit that I have no professional qualifications (e.g. in psychology or psychiatry or neurochemistry, etc.) that allow me to make scientific judgments on this issue. I’m merely applying logic to what I observe and suggesting hypotheses. […]
Checking in with Osbo’s Bridge Club Greetings to members and friends of the transgender community! I am pleased to introduce my monthly column written from the perspective of a therapist specializing in gender identity issues. My plan is to write on topics that are of interest to transgender folks and their loved ones, sharing my […]
This month we look at the very versatile headband, a hair accessory that is an absolute must for those of you growing out your hair and needing a way of managing it so it doesn’t get in your face. Caveat: Please skip this article if you have male pattern baldness as exhibited on the Hamilton-Norwood […]
Ed. Note: Renee was supposed to be with us last Monday but her deadline came and went without a new blog. Of course as the editor I had to contact her and see what was up. As it turns out she does have a good excuse (first day at work as a woman) so we […]
A friend posted some pictures she took at our last outing. And I was nearly shattered by them. I know I’m not the prettiest t-girl on the planet, but these were worse than I could have possibly imagined. (Warning: one of the photos is included. Don’t read on if you have a weak stomach.)
Determining Your Face Shape This month, we begin our glamour makeup sessions with a look at the different face shapes and hair styles that look good with each face shape.
I’d planned on doing this month’s article about terminology, or as some of us call them, “labels.†But I really don’t feel like engaging in transgender politics after the events of the last few days.
We always speak of community. It’s a great word as it conveys a comforting idea of people living and working together in harmony with one another. I mean, after all we share the common bond of a desire to express a gender identity contrary to our biological sex. But just as in all communities, harmony […]
My second essay here was going to be a continuation of my social capital article from last month. Since that was met with such fanfare, I’m encouraged to do something a little different this time around. I’ll get back to that eventually, but first let’s see who I can piss off.
My best friend came out of the closet, sort of, recently. He revealed that he has Klinefelter’s Syndrome. I’m not sure what to say.
You seem to like to talk about sex. Or at least a couple of you commented when I wrote about sex, so I encourage you to do the same this month! Though this post isn’t necessarily as titillating (don’t you just love that word?), it does have to do with an aspect of sex that […]
Dr. Michele Angello is a sex therapist in Wayne, Pennsylvania. She has been working with the transgender community for many years and in this month’s post she shares a few of the things she’s learned about transgender sex. You might want to slip into something more comfortable… Tranny sex. For some, perhaps it’s a scary […]
I enjoy extremes and this month my blog posting will reflect that! You see, last month I talked about youth, and got absolutely no response from you, so this month I’d like to get your thoughts on trans-elders. I was recently asked to participate in a panel discussion on the sexuality issues of baby-boomers. Specifically, […]
Hello! It’s great to be a part of this wonderful community resource. My name is Michele Angello and I was recently approached by Angela Gardner to throw my ideas and thoughts out to you. I have a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality (yes, there is such a thing) and about eighty five percent of my clinical […]
Some girls don’t. I was chatting with a friend of mine this morning, and she was trying to talk me into going out tonight. I’d love to, but it’s not in the budget. It’s an expensive hobby for me, considering at the very least, I like to wear false nails and they don’t come cheap. […]
