Recent Transgender Articles
Why Do We Crossdress? For Visibility?
Our young CD Chanelle Nirok has a theory about why people crossdress. Actually why men crossdress. She believes it has to do with the “invisibility factor.” All people want to be seen and when we don’t put our inner desires on the outside we remain invisible. Give her latest post a read and see if you agree with her theory.
When David de Alba Met Tony Curtis
This is a story of synchronicity, or perhaps coincidence. Our friend-of-TGForum, David de Alba, was a performer at Finocchio’s nightclub in San Francisco up until the 1980s. He also owned a hair salon in the Potrero Hill District of that city by the bay. Being a female impersonator, Finocchio’s only Cuban F.I. at that, brought […]
TG Fiction: Crossing The Great Divide, Chapter 1
Rob was a practical joker. As the father in a family of females often his jokes weren’t appreciated by his wife and daughters. In fact often they were royally p.o.ed at some of the things he did for a laugh. Then one fateful evening it happened. He went a joke too far. So the women of the house held a meeting and made a plan. Rob would pay for this last transgression. This is the first chapter on Rob’s journey Across The Great Divide.
Trans Americans Lose a Champion of Equality
On Saturday May 30, Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III, the eldest son of Vice President Joe Biden died after battling brain cancer for several years. Beau Biden was a vibrant supporter of marriage equality and transgender civil rights when he was the state Attorney General of Delaware. Beau Biden was the rising star of a […]
The Week In Transgenderism 6/1/15
Jazz Jennings is in the Irish news. An Indian trans woman heads a college. Australian indigenous trans people have a champion. Philadelphia will raise the trans flag. A female drag queen and a straight drag queen couple are the hottest club kids in NYC. OSHA steps into the restrooms for TGs tussle. Will Violet Chachki win Drag Race? Canadians have a long wait for GRS. Another trans model signs with a major agency. Charles Busch has taken his act on the road. All that and a lot more is waiting for you in TWIT!
“When One Door Closes Another. . .”
Linda was planning to take a ‘girl-trip’ to New England. Her annual visit to the monthly TG party at a gay club near Danbury, Connecticut was to be part of the her planned itinerary. That changed when Linda learned, to her dismay, that not just the party night was done but the club, Triangles, had recently closed closed its doors for good. What’s a girl to do?
No Comment
The rise in interest about trans issues and trans people has caused a rise in the number of articles and reports about what you should not say to or ask a trans person. This proliferation of politically correct guides to talking to a trans person respectfully has inspired The Artist D to ask some questions of her own. Is it really wrong to ask questions of trans people if you really don’t know that answers? See what The Artist D thinks in No Comment.
Hats — The Forgotten Accessory
There once was a day when a woman’s outfit was not complete without a stylish and statement making hat. Of course in our modern times when women go out and about in the most casual of outfits and flip flops are considered proper footwear who expects to see a hat on anyone unless it’s worn ironically? Tasi Zuriack says — don’t give up on hats! They can be a valuable accessory for any woman.
Classic Drag: Dorian Wayne
Dorian Wayne was an Anita Ekberg look-a-like who performed with The Jewel Box Review and at the 82 Club in the late ’50s and early ’60s. Dorian was the glamorous creation of Rick Colantino. Dorian starred in several “B” (or more like “D”) movies. Here is a short film about Dorian Wayne that includes film and still photos. It’s narrated by Rick Colantino.
Perpetual Change: Meggan Sommerville & More!
Pamela DeGroff interviews TGForum Contributor Meggan Sommerville about her life, her faith and her contributions to an essay project called Listen to Your Mother. Then Pamela has music news about Georgie Jessup, and David de Alba as well as advance word on some Perpetual Change friends releasing new music. There’s all that and a mini review of the electronic music duo Mackintosh Braun.
Girl’s Night Out in The Hudson Valley
The Connecticut Girl’s Night Out party at Triangles is no more, along with the venue. What will fill the void left by its demise? A new party has popped up in the Hudson Valley at a place called the BSP Lounge in Kingston, New York. Jan Brown has talked to the promoter, Angelina Vail, and shares what she has learned about this new party for the LGBT community.
Southern Comfort Update
The Southern Comfort Conference is coming! Their Communications Director Stephanie Schumaker reached out to us and provided some information on what’s in store for those who attend the conference at its new location in Weston, Florida. Jazz Jennings will be there along with a producer from the hit show Transparent, and there are tons of activities planned.
The Week In Transgenderism 5/25/15
All the trans news we could find is hereby assembled for you in one gigantic column we call The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic has landed a cosmetics company modeling gig. The NYT publishes a TG timeline. A new actor will put on Hedwig’s wig. Conchita Wurst flew in to the Eurovision Song Contest. The Girl Scouts are standing by their inclusion of trans girls. Bruce Jenner is the subject of a Kardashians episode. Grayson Perry is a biker. All that and a lot more are waiting for you in TWIT!
A Scientist Comments on the Jenner Interview
Dana Bevan was contacted by a producer from ABC News and asked to critique the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce Jenner. She did so and sent her evaluation of the show to them. She has condensed that critique down to 11 points and today she shares them with us on TGF. What did she find to be the worst error in Jenner’s interview? Read on!
Christine’s Journey — First Step
Christine was a married crossdresser with kids. After attending a major trans conference in 2014 she realized that all her life she had felt that she should be “someone else.” The conference opened her eyes to her need to be Christine totally. She has agreed to blog about her gender journey so TGF readers can learn about what is involved in “coming out” and going “full time.” Today is the first step on Christine’s Journey.
CD 101: Tips for Novice Crossdressers
So, you are a male who is very attracted to the idea of dressing as a woman. Their clothes, shoes, and hairstyles play a siren’s song at you as you go through your daily routine. “Wear me” they seem to say. Why we get these feelings is a mystery. Research into why men want to […]
Getting “Leads” in the Dating World
Our young crossdresser, Chanelle Nirok, is always keeping an eye out when in boy mode for ladies she can date. Come to think of it, she’s doing that in femme mode, too. To add more of a method to the hunt she has taken experience from her old job where she interviewed people to turn them into sales leads and adapted it to finding eligible dates. For the low down on how you can use Chanelle’s method, read on.
I Never Thought I’d Say That!
Regular, cisgender, folks interacting with trans people they have known for years can sometimes end up saying things they never thought they would. That’s the theme of Cate’s post today, “I never thought I’d say that!” As a trans person moves down their transition path the changes can often make their friends and loved ones to utter the strangest things.
Say Happy Birthday
Wednesday, May 20, is David de Alba’s birthday. Everyone who has enjoyed David’s performances over the years, and his interviews on TGF with classic female impersonators, should take a moment and send him a happy birthday email. And we bet he would love a birthday present in the form of everyone attending his Judy Garland […]
The Week In Transgenderism 5/18/15
Bruce Jenner coming out has gotten interest up in trans issues. Kristen Beck is not happy about that. Miley Cyrus doesn’t like being restricted to a femme gender. Another performer named Shamir is not concerned with his gender. Indonesia’s bissu are making a come back. Geena Rocero is working with the HRC. Fashion model Gisele Alicea is featured in Glamour. The Elle Fanning trans man movie gets distribution. A truck driver came out as trans and got support from her fellow truckers. All that and a lot more are waiting for you in TWIT!
The Occasional Woman — Summer Legs
Here is the east the hot, humid air has rolled in and the cool breezes of spring are just a memory — even though summer doesn’t officially begin for a few weeks. It’s time to pull out the summer dresses and sandals but what about our legs? They are our method of moving around but they’re also a fashion accessory. Lorraine Anderson gives you some tips for showing them off.
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 5/15
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 she presents one of those things that can happen. It’s not something any crossdresser likes to have happen.
Video Fashion Tip — Things We’ve Done
When a crossdresser finally reaches the point where they can no longer just dress up in the closet and take photos, when they have to step across the threshold and venture out into public en femme, there are some things that everyone does. Victoria Williams goes on location to run through some of the “first time out” behaviors that many of us have indulged in.
The Promised Land: GRS for the poor?
Amanda is a low income trans woman living in San Francisco. That’s an are that seems like The Promised Land to those seeking gender reassignment since state law mandates that health insurance providers must cover trans related issues. Amanda reports that it’s not all that simple, or easy, to get your surgery covered. Find out what she’s learned so far.
The Week In Transgenderism 5/11/15
All the TG news that fits! Another trans girl is elected prom queen. Smith college changes it’s trans policy. The New York Times has a series on trans. Have you seen “Screaming Queen”? A former cop now impersonates Beyonce. A trans woman sues Barnes & Noble. OSHA weighs in on the need for restrooms for all. Fallon Fox took inspiration from Bruce Jenner. Laverne Cox is on the cover of Variety. Atlanta, there’s a new conference in town. Miley Cyrus honors Leelah Alcorn. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
