Recent Transgender Articles
Heavy Issues Need Self-Care
This month Rabbah Rona Matlow is dealing with a couple of heavy issues and she is sure sure many trans readers will resonate with them. The first involves having PTSD and ASD. The second is planning for the inevitability of aging and the changes it brings.
Twit Awards for the Week 3/4/24
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 2/26/24
What’s going on in regard to transgender people and issues? Cecilia Gentili’s funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral was cut short and the Archbishop spoke out against Ms. Gentili. Friends of the deceased want an apology from the Church. A man is on trial for the murder of his secret transgender girlfriend. He allegedly killed her to keep her from talking about their relationship. The city council of Columbia, Missouri declares itself a “safe haven” for LGBTQ+ people. Legislation and court battles over transgender people’s rights continue to dominate the news. In good news, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that a Texas law banning drag performances cannot be put into effect. Some conservatives in Georgia speak out against a bill which would ban the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity saying it would limit parent’s choice in education. Several Republican members of the House of Representatives threaten to shut down the government if their anti-transgender policies are removed from budget negotiations. A new study finds that about one-third of transgender men still ovulate while on testosterone therapy. Lux Pascal is cast in an upcoming thriller, The Summer War. There’s all of that and more waiting for you at TGForum!
My Full Weekend as Crystal: Lessons Learned and a Rebirth
Crystal Tyler is a crossdresser from the Chicago area who’s constantly exploring and looking for ways to “up her game.” She is a real-life Miss Fisher/Nancy Drew with a BS in Criminal Justice. When she is not exposing insurance fraud or depriving someone’s ex-spouse of their alimony, she enjoys her female time. We now join Crystal as she prepares for her first full weekend en femme.
Tell Shelley Anne: Interview with Elyssa Maxx Goodman
Shelley Anne Baker interviews Elyssa Maxx Goodman, a New York-based writer and photographer specializing in non-fiction writing and documentary photography. In her book “Glitter and Concrete, A Cultural History of Drag in New York City,” she takes you on a tour of drag in the Big Apple, exploring its dynamic role, from the Jazz Age to “Drag Race” in queer liberation and urban life.
Twit Awards for the Week 2/26/24
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 2/19/24
The funeral service for Cecilia Gentili filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral but it wasn’t a hit with New York’s Catholics. State legislatures continue to introduce bills they say are to “protect” children when the bills would do the opposite. The ACLU has filed suit against the state of Virginia, over its model policies on dealing with transgender students. The woman who “outed” a student who was not transgender and exposed her to abuse has been censured by the Utah State Board of Education. Saruda “Pimai” Panyakham is Miss Trans Thailand 2024. The legislature of Wyoming thinks it knows what’s good for a transgender child. Legislators in Tennessee are considering a bill which would require doctors who provide gender-affirming medical care to fill out forms that would allow the state to identify the patients. Callie Butcher is a transgender woman from Texas who is seeking a seat in the House of Representatives. Lilly Wachowski will direct Trash Mountain. The story of a son who returns home to settle his late father’s affairs, only to find dad was a hoarder. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
TransTainment! 2/19/24
Time to catch up on trans people in entertainment! It’s TransTainment! Today’s showbiz news features Hunter Schafter, Jinkx Monsoon, Laverne Cox, Bianca Del Rio, Shakina, and more@
Book Chat: Killer Cinderella & The Winner
In the 1990s Elizabeth Parker was the TGorum book reviewer. Books that featured crossdressing, whether as disguise or just because the character liked doing it, that was her favorite type of book to review. Today we dust off her review of Killer Cinderella by Simon Shaw and The Winner by David Baldacci.
Twit Awards for the Week 2/19/24
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 2/12/24
A Mexican newscaster is the first to do his show in drag and death threats arrive. The 2022 U.S. transgender Survey released results this week. 92,329 transgender and non-binary responded and only a small number were unhappy after transition. The National LGBTQ Task Force has a new Director of Advocacy and Action. The Virginia state legislature defeats the entire slate of anti-transgender legislation before it this year. The North Carolina restroom bill started the restroom war eight years ago. A transgender woman from Colorado has had her Canadian refugee status revoked. A cisgender girl in Utah receives police protection for death threats after a member of the state Board of Education claims that she is transgender. Transgender activists stage die-ins at Florida driver’s license offices statewide, protesting the state’s stance on changing genders on official ID. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
History Repeats
Sophie Lynne writes about Magnus Hirschfeld, the gay Jewish man who coined the word “transvestite” and became the first sex researcher in Weimar Germany. After Hitler came to power Hirschfeld’s research was burned by the Brown Shirts. Looking at recent news Sophie fears that history is repeating.
Mid-Winter Fashion Trends
Lorraine Anderson, the woman behind The Occasional Woman custom clothing service, writes about the fashion trends for mid-winter fashion fun.
What’s the Best Way to Apply Foundation?
Today Gina helps you find the best way to apply your foundation. She discusses the different methods and the pros and cons of brushes and sponges. Even if you’re pretty comfortable putting on your foundation give Gina’s post a read. You might find a technique or tool that makes your application easier.
Meet the Port Huron Blue Water Allies
If you live on the southern shore of Lake Huron and have been looking for a safe space that provides support and fellow LGBTQ+ people Blue Water Ally Center is now open. Learn more about who they are and what they do. What is the name of your organization? Where are you based? The Blue […]
Twit Awards for the Week 2/12/24
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 2/5/24
A bill in Iowa aimed at removing protections from discrimination on the basis of gender identity dies in committee. The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the question of whether state bans on gender-affirming care are constitutional. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to put a hold on an injunction on Idaho’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The documentary, Will & Harper had its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, after which, it was purchased by Netflix. Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an anti-trans restroom and locker room bill into law. The Texas Supreme Court held a hearing on the legality of that state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Alberta is the first Canadian province to ban gender-affirming surgery for minors. There is a growing market for wedding attire that is gender neutral. Colorado will soon have a prison just for transgender women. Some Anglo-Saxon warriors during the Dark Ages may have been trans men. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Dina’s Diner 2/5/24
Dina’s Diner offers a vast array of tasty dishes to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Dina takes the finest ingredients to create a delicious mind stew. There are chunks of chunky glamorous drag queens in the pot and better vision through glasses that will change your look. A dash of girl touching girl, and a hobby centric “nerdgirl” named Angela. Topped off with dumplings made of a pantless tube ride in old London town and you’ve got a tasty dish that will warm your brain. It’s on the menu today at Dina’s Diner.
Trans Spirituality – Black History Month Special
Every February in the United States, we commemorate Black History Month. We remember the horrible oppression done to those of African descent in this country, and we note the continued oppression that Black people face. We study and hopefully work to remit the horrible generational trauma that Black people live with, along with the myriad […]
Trans in Film & Video
Time for Trans in Film & Video! Today Caitlyn Jenner can’t hold on to her trans friends because of her views on trans women in sports. Fifteen anime shows that feature gender diverse characters. And more!
Trans News Now 1/29/24
One of the trans women who wanted to run for office in Ohio has been disqualified for not putting her dead name on her paperwork. The Ohio legislature overturns the governor’s veto of their anti-trans legislation. Sixty eight families with trans kids leave the state. Missouri legislators require students to use the restroom that matches their “biological sex”. Iowa legislators explore removing protections for discrimination over gender identity. Lia Thomas begins a legal challenge to restrictions placed on transgender swimmers. Transgender veterans are suing the VA because it has not covered gender-affirming care. Thanks to Ron DeSantis prisoners in Florida will not be able to get gender-affirming care in prison. The Biden administration calls for a $700,000 grant to create sex education material which includes transgender males. A study suggests that less than one percent of those who have gender surgery experience regret. Hailey Davidson won an LPGA tournament, the first time a transgender golfer has won a women’s professional tournament. There’s all that and more waiting for your attention in Trans News Now!
My Urge to Date a Trans Woman
Our contributor Shelley Anne Baker normally does interviews for TGF. This week she departs from the interview format and covers a topic that she wants to personally explore. Shelly wants to date a transgender woman. In this post she talks about the urge and explains why she finds trans women attractive.
Three Books Featuring Crossdressing
From the TGF Archives- Elizabeth Parker reviews three books that feature crossdressing: Janet Evanovich’s “Four to Score.” Alison Haben’s “Dreamhouse,” and a Sherlock Holmes story by a modern author which is featured in “The Confidential Casebook of Sherlock Holmes.”
Twit Awards for the Week 1/29/24
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 1/22/24
One of the trans women who was denied a place on the ballot because she didn’t list her deadname may be included after all. The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund will merge this summer. More than 500 bills were introduced last year which attacked LGBTQ rights, many of which were specifically aimed at the rights of transgender people. The South Carolina state House of Representatives has approved a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Missouri state legislature debated eight anti-transgender bills in one day. The Ohio governor’s proposed rules affect transgender adults as well as minors. Canada’s Drag Race crowned Venus, the first time a First Nations drag queen has won a Drag Race series. The Maine legislature is working to make the state more of a safe haven for families with transgender children. A new article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics likens bans on gender-affirming care to abuse. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
My Breast Implants, Part 2
Last week we published part 1 of Michelle Roger’s report on her experience with breast implants. She was tired of having to wear breast forms to fill out her bra. While they did get her occasional positive comments it was a hassle that she didn’t want to deal with anymore. After she transitioned to living fulltime as a woman she grew more focused on getting implants. Today we present part two of her quest for her own breasts.
