Recent Transgender Articles
Times Do Change: The 1960s
Linda had recently contacted another Linda — who had told her the story of growing up in the 1950s with trans feelings but very little realistic chance to act on those feelings. That is until one fateful Hallowe’en when three of the cool girls at school intervened to help set the other Linda’s life on an unexpected path. Got it? Linda was keen to learn more.
A Sabrina Symington Cartoon, Welcome to the New Year
Bria made some new year’s resolutions and even though we’re hardly into 2022 at all her friend finds her involved in a debate with a trans denier who insists she is a man. We thought she had resolved not to talk to that dude in 2022. What’s up? (Perceptive viewers will note that the cartoon says Bria had made her resolution for 2018. It’s still relevant so we’re running it again.)
An Interview with Tory Waltman
Tory Waltman, along with her partner Stacey Hamilton, two image team professionals closely affiliated with Oklahoma-based HeartlandTG, the largest transgender live music venue in America, started a wonderful program in 2021, they call TransTrunk OKC. Learn more about the couple in this edition of Tell Shelley Anne.
My Journey
Today we welcome a new contributor to TGForum. Misha Monroe started her education in femme transformation in 2017 and feels her sexiest when presenting herself to the world as Misha. In her first blog here she introduces herself to TGForum subscribers.
The Stained Glass Dream, Chapter Six
It hasn’t been all that long but Jennifer and Amy have made the big decision to move in together. Will their love be as strong when they are living in the same apartment? See how things go in Chapter Six of The Stained Glass Dream.
The Joy of Hosiery
Santa came down Pauline Estelle’s chimney and left her four pairs of new stockings. The hosiery inspired her to write about hose for TGF. She shares some tips on how to wear both the stay-up kind and the kind of hose that require garters. Read on for her take on the joy of hosiery!
The Week In Trans 12/27/21
The trans mayor of Palm Springs delays her state senate run. Montana considers dropping surgery requirements for updating birth certificates. Writer and podcast host Rebecca Juro passes away. The U.S. Air Force has a new pronoun policy. A Muxe woman wins elective office in Mexico. The Wachowskis comment on the trans allegory in their Matrix movies. A quidditch league decides to change the name of the game to distance from J.K. Rowling. Rumor mongers are saying that the president of France’s spouse is trans. She is suing. A Lutheran minister in Chicago made the papers with his drag sermon. There’s all that and a bit more plus we hand out a number of TWIT Awards in the spirit of giving.
WPATH Proposed Standards of Care Ignores Non Transitioners
Dana Bevan feels that the proposed Standards of Care for transgender people concentrates heavily on care for those who are seeking to transition, and ignores a large segment of those who fall under the transgender umbrella. She also finds fault with the WPATH process for commenting on the proposed Standards and with the WPATH data gathering.
Starting 2022 with Feminine Intention
It’s a tradition for many people to use the new year as a time to set goals they hope to achieve. Lose weight, give up some vice, do some regular exercise. In this post Eden Carlsen suggests that it takes more to realize your feminine goals for 2022 than just making a list of things to adopt in the new year.
Things I Have Learned
Kandi shares a list of things she’s learned, about herself and other humans, since she started being Kandi part time. If you are only dressing in your home with the blinds shut tight and dream of being able to walk among others without fear pay attention to Kandi’s list.
Happy Holidays From David de Alba
The Cuban Legend, David de Alba, has a video wishing us all happy holidays.
The Week In Trans 12/20/21
So what’s new? A jury awards a trans student $4,000,000 because his school kept him from using the boy’s restroom. Stars from Pose are nominated for Golden Globe awards. A new study finds that trans kids getting puberty blockers have a lower incidence of depression and anxiety. Doctors don’t know enough about treating trans men. The producer of James Bond films is open to a non-binary Bond. In Britain conservatives are pushing for a photo I.D. to vote. France has outlawed conversion therapy. South Africa has a shortage of injectable testosterone. J.K. Rowlng makes another ignorant statement about trans rights. There’s all that and more than a bit more in this edition of The Week In Trans! Don’t miss your TWIT!
TransTainment! 12/20/21
It’s the last TransTainment of 2021! Isis King stars in a new streaming show. Season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race features a straight guy who does drag. Ghana’s first out transgender musician stands against the oppression of that country’s LGBT people. The CW’s 4400 features a nonbinary actor who plays a Homeland Security officer. That’s just the tip of the trans entertainment iceburg! Check it out!
Lisa’s Dear Santa
Sophie Lynne is sick as a dog today, so she wrote, “I’m going to have a guest writer. I share this piece every year on Facialbook. It was written by my dear sister Lisa Empanada in 2012 — her last Christmas. It really shows who she was. She died in September 2013.”
The Purge
Purge is a word with several meanings. Authoritarian dictators remove anyone who threatens their power in a purge. In the past few years the word became part of movie titles for films in which once a year any crime could be committed with no punishment. Have a beef with a neighbor? Wait for The Purge and get rid of him. But, the most common application of purge as used by trans women is getting rid of all their feminine clothes and accessories. Usually in the middle of the night in a dumpster far from their home. Christy Lewis writes about several meanings of the P word.
The Occasional Woman: Holiday Glitz!
The holiday season is upon us and Lorraine Anderson, the lady in charge of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service, has some tips on how to take your glamor up a notch for all of your holiday parties.
My Life as Savannah, Chapter 18
After the stress of her sister’s wedding Savannah is glad to just relax and unwind at her mother’s house. With a few more days of her trip home still pending she wants to enjoy visiting with her mother and not thinking about her return to work as a male. Then a conversation with her mother brings up the idea of getting treatment for her male “condition.”
The Week In Trans 12/13//21
What’s new and exciting? A trans woman is the new mayor of Palm Springs. Another trans woman was elected Atlanta’s city council. The Advocate names a trans woman as one of their People of the Year. Swimmer Lia Thomas gives an interview to a swim magazine. West Side Story makes clear that one character is a trans man. The Nash Bridges reboot adds a trans woman detective. A pastor who appeared in drag on an HBO show is fired. New Zealand passes a law that lets transgender people self-identify. First Nation tribes in Canada have formed 2-spirit council. There’s all that and a hogshead more news from our community to be found in TWIT!
Dina’s Diner 12/13/21
It’s holiday time and while Dina Amberle is cooking up the usual holiday fare she is also throwing in some recipes from other places and times. Today’s menu at Dina’s Diner offers a tasty haggis from Scotland in the form of a Scottish lord in the early 2oth century who was born female but inherited the lordship. Then there is a recipe from China that features computer coders who find crossdressing makes them better at their job. There are other treats waiting down at Dina’s Diner. Don’t miss tasting all that’s on offer!
Trans Spirituality 12/13/21
The end of year holidays are meant to bring joy and happiness but for many people, particularly members of the LGBTQ community, the holidays can be the opposite of happy. Holiday cheer can turn to depression as loneliness, unemployment, and other issues make problems seem insurmountable. Rabbah Rona Matlow reminds us that there is help and you are not alone.
Amy Schneider and Why Representation Matters
If no one sees trans people out and about, participating in our culture, they won’t spend much time trying to guarantee that trans people will have all of their rights. That means that spotting a trans person in public, in a television show or film, or at a favorite dining spot should not be a rare occurrence. Claire Hall writes about representation.
Self-Defense for the Transgender Person
The news if full of trans women being the victims of violence. Often fatal violence. All women have to remain vigilant when they are out in public. Night or day, there are bad people out there and many women take classes on self defense to avoid becoming a victim. What can trans women do to stop an attack against them? Michelle Rogers enumerates various tactics and weapons that can be employed to remain safe.
Would You Like to be a Mentor?
Recently we were contacted by Michael Edmonson, the CEO of Worthy Mentoring. Their website and phone app allow members of the LGBTQ+ community to make themselves available to mentor others, and connects people seeking help to mentors. At the moment they have enough LGBQ people to handle those parts of the community and they are […]
Femme Voice Training #18
Sabrina Symington continues her series of voice training videos that give you the vocal tools to sound in a way that matches your look. Whether you crossdress now and then or live fulltime in your preferred gender speaking as a woman can boost your confidence when you interact with members of the general public. Sabrina has a lot to say on the subject of sounding like you look. Today reiterates the value of practice, practice, practice.
The Week In Trans 12/6/21
Time for the news! Lawsuits over trans students using their preferred restroom at school continue. The specter of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria rears its ugly head. Former Google employees sue over gender based discrimination. A study shows HIV is more common in trans people. The trans woman on Jeopardy! keeps on winning. Hunter Schafer graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. The trans woman who won the Miss USA Nevada did not prevail in the competition for Miss USA. RuPaul has made a very draggie Christmas movie. The Netherlands apologizes for a former law making those who wished to have the gender marker changed on their papers go through sterilization. Sweden’s new education minister is a trans woman. The lead designer of the NFL’s 2022 Super Bowl logo is a trans woman. There’s all that and more waiting for you in TWIT!
Wigs, Wigs and More Wigs
A question from someone on Instagram asking about Julie’s hair sparked a whole post on TGForum. Wigs, Wigs, and More Wigs! With lots of photos of the wigs Julie currently has in rotation. And, she includes wig advice on everything from finding the right one to wig care. You’ll flip your wig over this post!
