Recent Transgender Articles
The Week In Transgenderism 1/30/12
The Week In Transgenderism has it all this week. We cover the TG beat with stories on Drag Dance Classes in the U.K., the winner of the Miss’d America Pageant, inmates suing over body hair, Snooki with out her war paint, the rise of drag in the Holy Land, and more. Don’t miss your TWIT!
Transvocalizers — Justin Vivian Bond
Justin Vivian Bond was Kiki in the quirky cabaret duo Kiki And Herb. V, as Bond prefers to be called, is a singer, songwriter, and actor. Pamela DeGroff asks V about transgender issues, drag — V is not a drag queen — and V’s musical roots and musical projects.
Not Intended to be a Factual Statement
In her essay today Sophie Lynne addresses the elephant that’s on her back — lying about things related to her TG needs. She’s already decided that she needs to come clean to family and friends. Today she investigates how they may feel after being lied to — by lying to you.
Did The Talkies Destroy Julien Eltinge?
He was America’s female impersonation sweetheart. Vaudeville, theater, popular music, and silent films where all playgrounds for a man who started in career in dresses at the age of ten. But then came the talking picture and his career declined. Did the talkies ruin Julian Eltinge?
The Week In Transgenderism 1/23/12
We scour the world for all the TG news we can find and present it in TWIT. This week we cover the ladyboy flight attendants first trip, fill you in on the hoopla surrounding the Massachusetts TG rights bill signing, reveal a CD in the Kardasian house, and a lot more.
Not Just A Crossdresser
Doctor Michele Angello talks about people who are careful to identify themselves as “not just a crossdresser” when they learn she is a therapist who specializes in gender issues. Is it a put down of crossdressers? Are crossdressers less real than other gender identities? See what Dr. Angello thinks.
Transgender Myth — Part 3
In this four-part article, Hebe Dotson summarizes several TG-related stories from Greek and Roman mythology. She has taken these stories from three sources: Edith Hamilton’s “Mythology,” Robert Graves’ “The Greek Myths,” and Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.”
Book Review: “Cherry Single”
In 1997 author Valory Gravois published a transvestite coming of age novel called Cherry Single. The book is available on Amazon.com or for free from the author’s own website. Sophie Lynne has done a review of the book which we present today.
The Week In Transgenderism 1/16/12
Nikki Araquz is in more legal trouble. Chris Crocker — the “Leave Britney Alone!” YouTube star causes a stir by getting butch. What do Girl Scout Cookies have to do with Bobby Montoya? Tennessee has gender police? RuPaul is cool with the T word. More in TWIT!
I Ran Into Tammy Faye at the Mall
Lipstick, paint and powder is what many of us need to fit in with all the other women. But you must use it properly if your goal is to pass as a female in public. The Artist D, who admits to taking it over the top, also teaches restraint in the application of paint. Get her tips and techniques in this article.
Female Mimics Magazine — Part 1, The Early Years
In the early 1960s a magazine devoted to female impersonators called Female Mimics appeared. It featured photos of and stories about professional impersonators, coverage of drag balls, and photos of “amateur impersonators.” In this TGF Rerun Ms. Bob takes us back to those days.
The Week In Transgenderism 1/9/12
It’s all the transgender news we could find ! We’ve got the story about the film director who felt up his TG niece at the gym. There’s news of RuPaul throwing her wig into the Presidential race. Aussie queen Courtney Act is making it in Hollywood. Atlantic City is marketing to GLBT people — and more!
The Silicone Wars
Injected silicone — pumping — disfigures and kills transgender women who turn to it seeking a quick fix for feminine curves. The results of pumping can be twisted and distorted features, severe pain and death. Yet the practice persists. Dallas Denny talks about pumping and its deadly toll.
Knock, Knock! Who’s There?
Linda’s friend Darlene was having a relaxed afternoon at a department store. She was trying on women’s clothing in a men’s fitting room stall. A knock came on her stall door. Don’t worry; it wasn’t the fashion police but read how Darlene happened to be there and how she reacted.
Work It wipes out
The ABC crossdressing sitcom his the air last week and reviewers and critics have universally panned it. Angela Gardner forced herself to watch the whole premier. She has recovered enough, with the help of a good therapist, to give TGF readers a review.
The Week In Transgenderism 1/2/12
Israel has it’s own pregnant man. No, wait. He gave birth. Meet TS roller derby star Kayley Whalen. A TG supermodel takes to the jungle. Manila Luzon or Drag Race fame does a makeover video for New Year’s Eve. Eddie Izzard learns to say aarggh. And more in TWIT.
TVocalizers — Lady Bunny
Her name is synonymous with Wigstock, NYC nightlife and raunchy drag queen humor. She’s Lady Bunny and Pamela DeGroff landed an interview with her for Transvocalizer. The Lady discusses her career, humor, the nature of the drag scene in New York and her new cabaret show.
Resolutions
Sophie Lynne is not the kind of girl who makes New Year’s resolutions. Like most of us she soon stops making an effort to keep them. In the past few months she has been examining her life and who she is so for 2012 she had decided to make some resolutions — and stick to them. Find out what she’s resolved to do in 2012 in this month’s column from Sophie Lynne.
The Week In Transgenderism 12/26/11
Chaz Bono is not having a good holiday season. Work It, the ABC crossdressing sitcom, is getting GLBT organizations all worked up — and it hasn’t even aired yet. Glen Close stars in a film as Albert Nobbs. The Cook County Jail now has a TG policy. All that and tons more in the last TWIT of 2011!
TGF Rerun — Transgenderism in Greek Mythology, Part 2
Last month we brought you a TGF Rerun from the late 1990s by Hebe Dotson. It was Part 1 of Transgenderism in Greek Mythology. Many of the Greek myths featured heroes disguised as damsels, and some damsels adopting male garb. This month we bring you Part 2, featuring Hercules, Theseus, and Iphis.
Keep TGForum A Safe Place
Since we removed the fee for access to TGForum, registrations have skyrocketed. We are approaching 5000 registered users. Inevitably, we have attracted some TG admirers and tranny-chasers. My philosophy has always been to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and allow anyone to register for TGForum. However, I also believe that TGForum must be a […]
The Week In Transgenderism 12/19/11
Chrissy Polis is fighting her arrest for disorderly conduct. ABC is getting flack for it crossdressing comedy. Andrej Pejic has a new gig. An airline has hired TG flight attendants. The Detroit TG teen murder wasn’t a hate crime. The Tasered TG in California is fighting the charges against her. All that and more in TWIT.
She’s Got the Look
The Artist D takes on the subject of passability. Most transgendered people prefer to be accepted as the gender they are presenting themselves as to the world. But we can take things too far sometimes in our quest for certain features. Let The Artist D tell you what it takes to pass the passability test.
Perpetual Change — Year End Music and Gift Guide
Pam De Groff takes us back through the year of Perpetual Change artists to give us musical gift tips for Christmas giving. Take a look at the lineup of TG musicians she’s covered in 2011 and see if some of their music might please someone on your gift list.
Crossdresser’s Partners Speak
We hear from crossdressers all the time about problems with their spouses or life partners. Many are hiding it from their significant other. Some have told their spouse they just have to put up with it. We welcome a new contributor to TGF who will discuss things from the spouse’s point of view. Welcome Dee A. Levy.
Take Full Advantage Of All New Features
Ladies and Gentlemen, If you want to take full advantage of all the features we’ve added to TGForum you need to fill out your Profile. If you don’t have a Gravatar, you can upload your own photo. Under the Preferences panel you can reset your password, subscribe to posts, forum topics, and see when you […]
