Recent Transgender Articles
Out & About — Summer Sizzler Party
When you hear the word “sizzler” you may think of a bacon sandwich, a really hot day in August, or a “value” price chain of steak restaurants. The “sizzler” in this case is the Summer Sizzler Party that happened June 14 outside Boston. Stacey Carla Stevens brings us a report on the fun.
Video Fashion Tip — Nail Polish
So you were out last night in a dress and you looked so hot. But today you need to be a guy so all vestiges of femme presentation must go. If you did the little trick Victoria reveals today then getting all the nail polish off your nail wouldn’t take a sandblaster. Watch the video fashion tip!
Report on Southern Comfort 2013
The Chair of the 2013 Southern Comfort Conference, Alexis Dee, joins us with a report on what’s in store at this year’s event. She covers it all from the educational programs to the vendors, and fun events scheduled for each night. If you’ve been thinking about SCC here’s all you need to know.
Ripples
Sophie Lynne believes we are all effected by actions and events that send out ripples in reality. She brings that theory to an essay on the passing of JoAnn Roberts, the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference and polluted pond and some lyrics from The Grateful Dead. Like that pond Sophie is deep and this one may make you cry.
Video Fashion Tip — Wigs
Victoria Williams has been there and done that when it comes to fashion, beauty and style. She shares her knowledge via video fashion tips. Today Victoria is talking about hair and finding what works for you. Did you know wigs come in different cap sizes? Is a lace front wig right for you? What if you want to grow your hair? Victoria answers all.
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 6/13
Christine-Jane was inspired by the discussion started last week by TransJenn’s post on knowing what you’re talking about when you go out to educate about the TG community. Will Christine-Jane’s cartoon contribution today spark controversy? We’re not sure about that but we hope it sparks a chuckle.
Dr. Michele Angello Book Release Party
Clinical sexologist and gender therapist Dr. Michele Angello has written a guidebook on how to families raising transgendered children. It’s called “On The Couch with Dr. Angello: A Guide to Raising & Supporting Transgender Youth.” Last week there was a book release party and TGForum was there.
The Enigma of Dr. Ellsworth
A young man is taking a course in Western Civilization at a community college. One day his professor, a tall woman with large shoulders and an odd fashion sense, takes him aside and offers him a job as a live-in caretaker. Ross Eliot moved in and learned that Babette Ellsworth was a lady with a past. A male past.
TGF Founder JoAnn Roberts has passed away
TGForum founder JoAnn Roberts has passed away after a fight with lung cancer. She was 65. JoAnn published LadyLike Magazine, International Transcript and Art & Illusion: A Guide to Crossdressing. She was active for many years in the TG community and hosted her annual event Beauty and the Beach.
Remembering JoAnn Roberts
Dallas Denny remembers her long association with JoAnn Roberts and shares what it was like to know her and work with her in several community organizations.
The Week In Transgenderism 6/10/13
It’s a fresh batch of transgender news from around the world. There’s news about David Walliams of Little Britain. A noted Indian crossdressing film director has died suddenly. A former Navy SEAL is now living as a woman. A male pop singer in Singapore got a boob job. All that and more is waiting in TWIT!
Yuck, My Body is not Proportional
A proportional body is what makes a woman the most attractive. But few people — cisgendered or transgendered — have truly proportional bodies. Tasi Zuriack tells us today that there are tricks to dressing that will help you achieve a proportional look for your body type. Read on and keep things in proportion.
Problems? What Problems?
Our British contributor, Graham Holmes, dresses but makes no attempt to pass as a female. He uses the men’s room, does his errands and his work dressed but eschews wigs and breast forms. Does he run into trouble from this lifestyle? Most often from other CDs. And some of the general public.
Let Down
Our correspondent in Thailand is feeling let down about the progress transgendered people in Asia are making. While she applauds the strides forward she feels there are two many jumps backward. Thailand’s ladyboys should be not just tolerated but given equal opportunity. Read and learn why Christine is feeling Let Down.
Photo Feature — David de Alba as Judy Garland
Legendary female impersonator David de Alba sent us some photos from his last performance in Las Vegas. It’s David doing his spot-on Judy Garland.
The Week In Transgenderism — 6/3/13
A TG prom queen in Massachusetts. A TG graduate in Ohio. A film starring a TG actress is in pre-production. Lingerie for TGs gets thumbs down from TGs. Laura Ingraham doesn’t know what she’s talking about. There’s a TG superhero cartoon show. A 50-year-old TG pole dancer on her way to a top prize. And more!
Human Pride
The world loves labels. LGBTQI is a label containing many other labels. Do we really have to choose which label applies to us? The Artist D feels that we’re all human beings and we should all be able to be who we are with no worries about what label fits. It’s Pride Month. Find out why The Artist D promotes pride for all.
Memorial Day and a Two Piece Bathing Suit — UGH!
Despite all the adventures RachelX has had there are times when she still feels vulnerable and exposed. One of those times was an old friend’s pool party. Friends who knew her for years as a man would now see her in a two piece bathing suit. Rachel shares how she felt and why she refused to wear a 1-piece.
TGs Take D.C. for Lobby Days
Babs Casbar Siperstein tells us TGs will descend on the capital this month to lobby members of congress for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Why is ENDA important? TGs have no protections at the federal level and can be fired, denied promotions and be harassed. Support Lobby Days!
Perpetual Change — Vicki Estrada CD Review and New Music
Our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff reviews a CD by San Diego TG musician Vicki Estrada. Reminiscent of the keyboard work of Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson, Estrada is a master keyboardist. Pamela also reviews the cast album from Kinky Boots and more!
Out & About — Raven 15!
Today’s Out & About article looks at the festivities at Ravenmania — Raven 15. The Raven is a gay resort hotel/bar/restaurant in New Hope, Pa. and Jennifer Bryant is the lady who puts together TG parties at The Raven. Our own party maven Angela Gardner went to Raven 15 this past weekend and files a report.
“How can we save our marriage when I hate when my husband’s crossdressing?”
She loves her husband but hates his crossdressing. Can the marriage continue? That’s Dee Levy’s topic today. If she desires a masculine lover can her shaved and soft CD husband satisfy her?
Book Review: My Transvestite Addictions
Gina Vizavi reviews a book by a TG that details her trip through crossdressing, drinking and debauchery. It’s called My Transvestite Addictions: The Story of One Individual’s Odyssey Through Crossdressing, Alcohol, Escorts, Strippers, Sex and Money. Find out why Gina calls the book “a fascinating read.”
Ottawa’s Gender Mosaic Celebrates 25 Years
Last Wednesday Gender Mosaic, the TG support group in Ottawa, Canada, celebrated their 25th anniversary with a reception at a local hotel. They sold over a hundred tickets to the event. Besides members of GM there were lots of friends, some politicians and high ranking police officials present. Here is a video of the group’s […]
Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference — June 13-15
The Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference is in it’s 12th year and it has grown so large that it is set to happen June 13-15 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia, Pa. The conference is a program of the Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia’s LGBT health care & wellness center. The conference provides a free space where trans-people, […]
Like TGForum on Facebook
I have to apologize to all our loyal readers. In the email I sent out to the mailing list telling you what was coming in the New Content today there is a link to let you easily “like” the TGForum Facebook page. The link in the latest email didn’t work. So to correct that I’m […]
