Recent Transgender Articles
Perpetual Change: Wigmaker Joie Starr & Part 2 of Ike Allen
Today Pamela DeGroff provides Part 2 of her interview with Ike Allen, the producer of the documentary film about Rev. Yolanda’s old time gospel show. Then she interviews singer, wigmaker and queen around town Joie Starr. As if that wasn’t enough she also has info on Coco Peru’s tour and several mini music reviews.
Thoughts Inspired by a NYT Op-Ed
A opinion piece in the Sunday edition of The New York Times has sparked an opinion piece by our editor, Angela Gardner. The Times piece talked about the large number of suicides in the post surgery trans community. The writer wondered why these suicides should occur. Angela thinks there are many reasons.
The Week In Transgenderism 8/17/15
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! What did we learn last week? To Wong Foo. . . was released 20 years ago. Mike Huckabee bellyaches about the cost of trans serving openly in the military. A California prisoner will get her GRS. It’s not all sweetness and light being Jazz Jennings. How did Eddie Redmayne prepare to play Lili Elbe? A trans comic from the U.S.A. is touring England. There’s a kids book about a trans teddy bear. Lot’s of trans model news. Trans people in the workplace, and a lot more. Plus some TWIT Awards!
Christine’s Journey 8/15
Christine Zee has embarked on her gender journey. She is moving toward living full time in her preferred gender and she is documenting the steps along the way in this blog. Today she moves closer to being Christine full-time. She completes disclosure of her intentions to her family, and gets closer to the all important reveal to her employer and associates. There are bumps in the road; her son does not want to see her, but her journey continues.
Transgender Word Wars: Dispatches from the Frontline (Part I)
Dana Bevan has filed this report from the Transgender Word War. She feels that transgender people have been engaged in a war to find words to adequately express the phenomenon that we share. The war of words has proceeded along three fronts. In this post she outlines what those three fronts are and engages in a bit of hand to hand combat with the psychiatric establishment.
Trans Media Arts
It’s our monthly look at trans people in the arts. From television to films, to Web series and the fine arts, Amanda will cover them all. Today she looks at “I Am Cait”; the controversy over the big surprise in the series “Pretty Little Liars”; Other controversy over a new film about the Stonewall Riots; plus “Becoming Us,” “Sense8” and The downside of being a trans celeb experienced by Jazz Jennings. Putting the T in entertainment, it’s Trans Media Arts!
Dawn and Hannah
It happened by accident but we’re transitioning as a couple. My very first post publicly talking about the way I am experiencing Hannah’s transition was a bit overwhelming, as I revisit the last 7 months of our lives and discuss things with Hannah I realize that so much has happened and that to re-tell every […]
Always a Bridegroom, Never a Bride
All the weddings Cate has attended have required her to wear a tuxedo and be the man. Now things are much different. She is living honestly as a woman. Cate has a single son who will one day most likely get married. Cate has been thinking how different it will be when she attends that wedding. Will the bride’s Great Aunt Fanny have a clue as to who she is? Cate imagines how it will be.
News From The Southern Comfort Conference
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE TO WELCOME SOUTHERN COMFORT TRANSGENDER CONFERENCE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 05, 2015) — Greater Fort Lauderdale will welcome the 25th Annual Southern Comfort Conference to its sunny shores this year, a first-time honor for Florida. The destination will host the conference, one of the largest gatherings of the transgender community in […]
The Week In Transgenderism 8/10/15
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! All the stories about trans people we could find in the news of the world. Today we learn a True Blood actor showed up at a film premium all glammed up. Jose Conseco wants to “honor” Caitlyn Jenner by living as a woman for a week. Doctor Who will feature a trans actress in a cis role. Candis Cayne will be rocking Montreal Pride. Seattle’s Gender Odyssey kicks off Aug. 20. A trans character gets married this week on The Bold and the Beautiful. Ryan Cassata accuses American Idol of trying to use trans people. A cartoonist documents the ordeal of 17 Malaysian trans women. Trans people are at higher risk for eating disorders. A trans woman runs for Venezuela’s Congress. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
Leaks
A couple of weeks ago, one of my dear friends, Amy, had her GRS done by Dr. Christine McGinn. Last weekend, I visited Amy at Gaia House, the recovery house for Dr. McGinn’s practice. Amy was in great spirits and enjoyed having visitors after her successful surgery. During the visit, another person staying at Gaia […]
Exclusive Interview: Trans Man Claims “American Idol” Transploitation
Trans man musician/songwriter Ryan Cassata has a beef with American Idol. Cassata auditioned last year and did not make the cut. Now, with the rise in publicity for trans issues, Cassata was offered the chance to advance to a producer level audition for the new season. He could have gone past the first phases of auditions but he turned them down. Find out why Cassata told American Idol to leave him alone in this exclusive interview conducted by Pamela DeGroff.
Down the Rabbit Hole of Femininity
Amanda F. has been on the transition road, living her gender journey and getting near the point when she will need to take the surgical step. Today she examines where she’s been, how far she has come, and muses on what she has learned along the way. But today, rather than seeing transition as a journey down a road she likens it to jumping into the rabbit hole from Alice in Wonderland. Tag along with Amanda today while she patiently makes her way down.
Culling Your Closet
Many trans folk have gone through the experience of purging their femme clothing in an attempt to deny their true nature. Of course this never works as the urge does not go away and you have to hit the stores again to rebuild. Often after crossdressers learn their lesson and realize they should keep their wardrobe intact they don’t take the time for a “controlled purge.” They accumulate, just like GG ladies, too many clothes that they will never, ever wear. Today Lorraine Anderson gives you a guide on how to cull the bad things out of your wardrobe.
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 8/15
Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer crossdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. Today: “Did you forget something?”
The David de Alba Interview: The Lady Chablis
David de Alba interviewed The Lady Chablis after her appearance in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. With David’s kind permission we share that interview here on TGForum. When I saw the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, I didn’t know what to expect, although I was told that it […]
The Week In Transgenderism 8/3/15
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! All the news about trans people from around the world, mashed together into one tasty TG treat! Today we learn that an actress in NYC was inspired to come out as trans by the same-sex marriage decision. The Pentagon study on trans troops started today. Men who are attracted by trans women demand some respect. The all-trans modeling agency announces is roster of models. A male body builder comes out as a trans woman. Verka Seduchka hits the U.S. market. Trans porn is a big thing for straight males. A Digital Transgender Archive is starting. Caitlyn Jenner’s first episode airs and she shows her conservative views. Bathroom wars heat up. Jazz Jennings is profiled in The Advocate. A drag queen becomes a hero. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
Dina’s Diner 8/3/15
Get ready! Dina Amberle has gotten all fresh ingredients, only the finest herbs and spices and whipped up another taste pleasing treat for this edition of Dina’s Diner. She stirs in some women athletes with too much testosterone. Then she adds some womanless beauty pageant info, a Japanese artist and the Herkie Jump. What’s the Herkie Jump? You’ll have to read this edition of Dina’s Diner to find out! (Unless you have some pompons in your closet.)
Just Why do Many T-girls Head to Thailand for GRS?
Despite it being possible to have any and all necessary surgery in the US or one of the European countries, many trans women opt to come to Thailand–but why? Christine Burr has a number of reasons why people make the trek to Thailand to complete their transition.
What a Poser! My Top 5 Favorite Poses for Photoshoots
Chanelle Nirok, our young crossdresser, admits today that she is a poser. Oh! How could she? But who among the crossdressing community isn’t? And her admission is only so she can pass on some of her tips from how to work with the camera to get a photo you can be proud of years later. She has five suggestions she feels will make you look sexy and desirable as a female in your photos. See if you agree.
Can I Write? Part 3
Professional writer Tanya Allan is doing a series of articles for us on how to write your story. Ms. Allan feels it is important for trans people to tell their stories, either the story of yourself as you are or as you long to be. The act of writing is something that you as a writer have control over and you can as Ms. Allan says, “. . .create something wonderful” while you tell your stories. Writing allows you to transcend negative voices and achieve things you have only imagined. Today we bring you Part 3 of Can I Write?
Casa Susanna Video
The play Casa Valentina was based on a book created by two artists/antique dealers. It was titled Casa Susanna and was comprised of photos from the crossdressing resort that one of them found in a box at a flea market. Here is a report from Sex TV on the in which the artists talk about […]
The Week In Transgenderism 7/27/15
It’s all the trans news that fits! The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic has taken up dancing — with Taylor Swift. Despite the ACA saying trans people cannot be kept from healthcare insurance companies are doing that. Caitlyn, Caitlyn, Caitlyn. She’s everywhere! Meet 8 trans models who are doing big things. More trans people are transitioning to Judaism. There’s Conchita Wurst news. Jayne County did a show last week. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
Drop Waist Dress -– ’20s, ’60s, and Now
The drop waist dress has popped back up in the fashion rotation. All fashion seems to do that but the drop waits hasn’t been around since the ’80s and this incarnation of this fashion trend has evolved since it was worn by Lady Dianna. Tasi Zuriack, our fashion maven, tells you the history of this style and tells you how to wear it in an updated manner to flatter all figures.
Cait, for God’s Sake
There has been a lot of bitching about Caitlyn Jenner and the way she is living her transition so publicly. Many in the trans community have this, that, or the other thing to say about how she has “come out” and how she is doing it as a celebrity with a reality TV show. The Artist D has a different take on Caitlyn’s life and she shares it with you today.
Ending Trans Discrimination in the military — the rest of the story
We get closer every day to the time when trans people can serve openly in the military. The Defense Department has now authorized conducting a study to determine the affect openly trans soldiers will have on the various branches of the service. Today Babs Casbar Seperstein runs through some of the important steps that lead to the start of the study and mentions some of the trans advocated who played a large role in moving open trans service along.
