Recent Transgender Articles
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 1/14
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 corssdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. Today she sketches one of a CD’s greatest fears.
David de Alba Interview — Ricky Renée
To interview the legendary female impressionist Ricky Renée for me is one of the highlights in my Celebrity Interview Series. A wonderful emcee and friend of mine, Carroll Wallace who I worked with for years at the world famous Finocchio Club of San Francisco, would mention Ricky’s name fondly, along with Danny La Rue’s in […]
Fashion Rules — Tasi Takes on Cosmo
People are always talking about the “rules” of fashion. Fashion magazines can make a big deal of the need for fashion rules. Of course, since they’re the ones that tell you what the rules are. Cosmopolitan magazine (named after the lovely cocktail) says there are 20 “fashion rules” you should vow to break. That’s right, go ahead and wear white after Labor Day. Tasi Zuriack tells you what the 20 are and gives you her take on whether you should break them or not.
Video Fashion Tip — Cleaning Your Hose
You’ve accumulated a wardrobe of feminine clothing including all the shoes, accessories, jewelry and everything that goes with dressing like a stylish lady. Now you begin to realize that if you wear your femme attire you’re going to have to maintain it in good condition. No one likes a shabby cross dresser. Fortunately Victoria Williams is here with tips and hints. Today she tells you how to clean your stockings.
Same Island, Different Beach, New Challenge
Graham Holmes, our man in a dress, went on holiday in November. The spot he usually went to on the island of Grenada had closed so he was facing a trip to a new resort. His efforts before the holiday to inform the establishment of his sartorial habits caused confusion and initial rejection but thanks to a woman he knew from his previous Grenada vacations it was all sorted out and the vacation was a go. How did it turn out?
Free to be Nikki
Nikki Nicole has been out and about in the transgender community for only a year. Now she takes some time to look back and see who she was a year ago and who she is today. Thinking about how she got to where she is she asked herself the question, “What would my life be without my feminine side?” Find out how she answered the question and read “Free to be Nikki.”
Ladyboys: New Year and All That
It’s a new year and our correspondent in Thailand, Christine Burr, has some New Year’s wishes instead of resolutions. Her wishes are all for the improvement of the lives lead by Thailand’s ladyboys — and for the improvement of the lives of all transgendered people around the world.
David de Alba Live Onstage
David de Alba appeared as Judy Garland at The Onyx Theatre in Las Vegas back in November. Here are some highlights of that concert event. [youtube]nFxg70s9Vtk[/youtube] Tickets are now available from The Onyx Theatre box office for David’s next show in June. Finocchio’s Cuban Legend will appear once again at The Onyx on June 22, 2014 […]
“Bridgegate” and the T
You might wonder what “Bridgegate,” the closing of several traffic lanes on the George Washington Bridge, has to do with transgender rights. A bit more than you might think. Our political correspondent Babs Casbar Sieperstien has filed a report that debunks the idea that the bridge closing was retaliation against the mayor of Fort Lee. It may have been retaliation against the biggest ally of transgendered people in the Garden State. Get the politics and why they’re important for TGs from Babs.
Transgender Telethon
This month The Artist D kicks a bit at kick starter fundraising on the Internet. It seems that everyone in need of money for every imaginable reason is jumping on the Web to set up a crow funding campaign. Are they all just digital beggars? The Artist D is a proud cyber whore who gave her web cam viewers value for their largesse. Is it wrong that now people just ask for the cash? Find out what The Artist D thinks and read Transgender Telethon.
The Crossdresser’s Wife — Truth
New years are seen as chances for new beginnings. We can stop the negative things we’ve been doing and make a change for the better. If you have been reading Dee Levy’s Crossdresser’s Wife posts you all ready know that what she counsels all CDs and TGs who are in relationships to do is come clean in the new year. Look your partner in the eye and give them the whole story. Read Truth and see if you can take that challenge.
Perpetual Change — Jay Jay
Today Pamela DeGroff catches up with Philadelphia based transgendered musician and singer Jay Jay. in the midst of her transition Jay Jay manages to perform locally four to 12 times a month. For live appearances she relies heavily on cover tunes but this sexy singer is also a songwriter and is planning to release a CD of her original songs this year. Meet Jay Jay today and get some other TG music news in Perpetual Change.
Betrayal or Love?
Most crossdressers and many transgendered people remain in the closet for one reason — fear. They fear rejection by their family and friends so they keep quiet about their hidden nature. But the pressure to tell someone, sometime, becomes greater and greater every day. The hiding produces guilt and can lead to many negative physical and psychological problems. If a TG comes out to their spouse how should the spouse react? Find out in this post from T.R.U.S.T.
Tweezing vs. Electrolysis or Laser?
We all know that RachelX is into S&M and a little bit of pain (or a lot) doesn’t faze her. But her favorite facial hair removal method sounds like it could really hurt. Her torture instrument? Tweezers. But don’t take our word for it. Rachel compares Laser hair removal, electrolysis, and her favorite method — tweezing — and lets you know just how painful each one is and how effective they are for her. Your results may vary.
Book Review: More Tricks… of the Trade A Beginners Guide to Cross Dressing
Remember when you were just starting to crossdress? Or maybe you’re at the stage now. What you needed was good information on how to achieve the look you desired. Of course there’s the Internet and there are a few books available that tell how to master the various skills necessary. Today we review the newest “how-to” book to join the pile. A follow up to Carollyn Olson’s first how-to book More Tricks of The Trade brings together a number of experts. Read Gina Vizavi’s review.
Fighting Stereotyping?
The old saying “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover” is often not taken seriously enough in today’s world. What’s on the inside is what counts, not the way the package is wrapped — but there are stereotypes. No matter what part of society you’re moving around in you will find stereotypes and we do have them in the transgender community. Today Linda Jensen catches up with a friend who has a story about a stereotype that was held by a nightclub owner she had just met.
Video Fashion Tip: Wardrobe Maintainence
So you’ve put together a wardrobe of femme fashions. What’s next? Learning how to take care of it so that the classic items will be in good shape for years of future wear and all of it will be clean and tidy. How do you acquire the skills you need to maintain your wardrobe in top condition? Fear not! Victoria Williams has a Video Fashion Tip for that.
The Side Effects of Secrecy
Did you know keeping secrets can have negative physical consequences? Sure, you’ve been keeping your crossdressing a secret because you fear negative physical consequences from your loved ones or associates. Fear of the negative reaction of friends, family and society in general is what makes a transgendered person keep their inclinations a secret. Dr. Dana Bevan tells us about the effects of keeping the real you a secret.
5 Things You Thought You Knew About Transvestites
Our Doodle contributor from England, Catie Maye, is not only a cartoonist but she is an author. Her book, set to be released in the U.K. in early February, is title Men Can Wear Dresses Too. It tells the story of Catie’s life and incorporates information taken from the most influential and respected surveys of the past 40 years. By special arrangement with her publisher, Authorhouse, we’re happy to bring you an excerpt from the book.
Fear
Many of us live in fear. Everything from fear of missing a bus to fear of being mugged; fear of paying too much for something or fear of being outed as a crossdresser or TG. All of these fears exist and sometimes, like the one about being outed, the fears can repress us and dominate us. They can keep us from being who we really are. Sophie Lynne has been facing her fears. Today she tells us about them and tells us a secret about fighting fear.
Dressing Up — With The Occasional Woman
Lorraine Anderson is a seamstress and theatrical costumer who has been making clothing for the crossdressing community for many years. What started as a sideline to help her crossdressing friends has become a business called The Occasional Woman. Tell Lorraine what kind of dress you want and she can make it for you. Today she begins a new column on TGF giving advice and counsel to those who wish to dress in women’s clothing and look good doing it. Today — the basics.
TransVocalizers: CD Review — “God Shave The Queen!”
While cruising around the Internet our intrepid music columnist Pamela DeGroff came across a drag queen music classic. She stumbled onto a copy of a 1996 CD release called God Shave The Queen! it features music by 10 artists, most drag queens and the musical genres range from dance to funk, smooth jazz to cabaret, and more. The CD is still available online so check out Pamela’s review and see if you’d like to add it to your music collection.
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 12/30/13
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 corssdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. Today she presents a CD fantasy.
Posing for Photos as a Woman
There’s more to getting a good photo of your femme self than standing in front of a camera. Wardrobe, hair, makeup and your pose are all essential in making the photo show your femme side. TGF member Leah Valdez has been doing amateur modeling as a female and she has some tips and tricks that will help you look your most feminine in photos whether you take them yourself or go to a professional photographer.
David de Alba Interviews Robin Price
Of all the interviews I have done, this is the most difficult for me since I have known Robin Price for so many years. When I purchased my first home in the early ’70s in San Francisco, he lived across the street. We became friends quickly and though he had retired from Showbiz I learned […]
Important Info About Chat
Happy New Year everyone! With the coming of the new year we are making improvements and changes to TGForum. The content will still be arriving and all the features will be there but we’re doing some sprucing up and polishing. One of the first changes coming is that after the 1st of January the Chat […]
