Recent Transgender Articles
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 […]
New Features Debut Today
We’ve added now features to TGForum and made some changes to existing features. To learn what’s new and what is changed or gone be sure to read this post by TGF Publisher JoAnn Roberts. New features include: A new Discussion Board, Photo Galleries, TGF Event List, Real Time Chat. And more!
The Week In Transgenderism – 12/12/11
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Nikki Araguz is sentenced for theft. A British TS is a real life Barbie. Chrissy Lee Polis, the McDonald’s beating victim reports a stolen purse and is arrested for disturbing the peace. All that and more is in TWIT!
Reflections as 2011 Comes to a Close
Dallas Denny contrasts the treatment of TGs in the ’80s to the way we are treated today. She finds that while we have made an enormous amount of progress as we get closer to the mainstream, we’re not there yet.
Linda Jensen — A Date Recalled
Linda tries to recreate the experiences she had on an earlier visit to Orlando. She finds you can go back to the same places but you have to remember that time brings change.
Julian Eltinge: Mainstream Songstress
By the end of the 20th century drag performances had become mainstream. Films and Broadway shows featuring drag were not considered shocking. But did you know that drag was mainstream at the beginning of the 20th century? Meet Julian Eltinge.
The Week In Transgenderism 12/5/11
An FtM in Texas wins his case. Lea T is on the cover of Brazilian Elle. American Samoa wins for the first time ever with a TG team member. Khloe Kardashian, the moody one, attacks a trans woman. Neil Patrick Harris used the T word. Boy George has turned 50. It’s all in TWIT!
TVocalizers — Year End Music and Gift Guide
It’s time for what has become a year end review of sorts for TVocalizers and Perpetual Change. Think of this as quick re-cap of some of the music by trans artists who have been featured in TGForum throughout the year. It’s Pamela DeGroff’s gift-giving suggestion service.
Mirror at the End
For a part time girl, or a woman who can only be herself for short periods of time, “pumpkin time,” when the makeup and wig must come off and femininity must be packed away till another day, can be the saddest time. At the end of the night there is always a face in the mirror.
