Recent Transgender Articles
More Isolated Beauties
We’ve gotten three more photos from isolated beauties out there. We present them in this post along with a link to the Isolated Beauties Gallery we posted last week, just in case you missed it. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed up, take your best photo in you best outfit and send it to us. If we get enough we will post Isolated Beauties Vol. 2!
Sabrina Symington’s “She” Episode 24
Last episode saw Kay head butt the demon “surgeon” and he fell into the altered arms of one of his imprisoned victims. While he struggled with that victim another one reached out to Kay and undid the restraint tying her left hand to the chair. She quickly freed herself and ran for the door. Will the demon torturer be killed by one of his creations? Will Kay be free to find Natalie somewhere in this bizarre place? Read Episode 24.
For Rebecca
Rebecca Lohr former Renaissance Transgender Association Chapter Leader, of what was the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Renaissance, passed away last week of complications from leukemia. Rebecca was a musician, writer, editor of vintage science fiction, a major fan of Star Wars and a friend to many members of the Philadelphia region’s transgender community. Sophie Lynne has written a tribute to Rebecca.
Saint Ru
Today Jaelle Terrell tells the story of a trans woman, Victoria, who is nearing the end of her days. We look back on how she came to transition. Back then she was a father who hated himself so much that he tried, and botched a suicide attempt. Then someone somewhere near his hospital room had RuPaul’s Drag Race tuned in. He heard the words “If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love somebody else?” That was what reached him and made him realize he wasn’t a man, but a woman. Victoria isn’t done with RuPaul, though. Read on and find out how her story ends.
Our Transgender Youth Face the Streets
Our new blogger Robben Wendy Wainer debuts today with a post on the plight of trans youth. While many in the transgender community have safe, comfortable places to live transgender youths who are rejected by their parents for expressing their preferred gender are often kicked out of the house. If they have no other options they may end up trying to support themselves selling their bodies on the street. Robben writes about what needs to be done to stop this problem.
Sabrina Symington’s “She” Episode 23
In the last episode Kay used the only move she could make and head butted the mad surgeon as he was about to operate on her. He fell back clutching his bleeding nose only to fall into the surgically altered hands of one of his caged victims. But Kay is still trapped, helpless in the operating chair. See what happens next in Episode 23 of “She.”
The Week In Trans 3/22/20
A trans woman heads toward a judgeship in Illinois. Idaho passes a bill to prevent changes of gender on birth certificates. Idaho also passes a bill banning trans females from competing in high school sports with cisgender girls. A trans woman in Ohio runs for a seat as a judge in family court. Another trans woman runs for a seat in Nevada’s assembly. As four lawsuits against the trans in the military ban work their way through the courts they are joined by a fifth. Alaska tries to deny state workers coverage for trans related health care. The virus epidemic is putting a hold on non-emergency medical procedures. A study finds that children know they are differently gendered by the age of seven. Marvel Comics creates a non-binary superhero, but controversy ensues. Victoria’s Secret’s new spring line promotion features a trans woman model. A trans woman co-anchors the nightly news in Argentina. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in TWIT!
The Problem with IDENTITY
Words. We use them everyday and generally we know what we mean. But too often people use words believing they mean one thing and others who hear those words interpret a completely different meaning. Words like gender identity, sexual identity, identity groups, identity disorders, gender identity development, social identity and more are examples of words that can mean one thing to one group of people and something else to another group. Today Dana Bevan takes you through the history and the different meanings of the word identity.
Ask Amanita
Today a reader asks Amanita how to handle coming out as transgender to a longtime friend. The friend has made transphobic statements from time to time and the reader is afraid that when they come out they will be rejected. See what Amanita counsels in this edition of Ask Amanita.
Continuing Legal Education or, Schooling the Lawyers
our resident legal counsel, Kristine Holt, writes about her efforts to further the education of lawyers who are not familiar with the issues transgender clients may be confronted with. To enlighten them on the subject Kristine was part of two seminars that provided useful information that would benefit any of the attendee’s transgender clients.
A Week in What is Supposed to be Heaven
Pauline Estelle and her wife traveled to Mexico to vacation at a membership resort. Their vacation was all wonderful but it provided a respite from the weather in the Great White North. After sorting out room availability problems with management they were able to get in some time relaxing around the pool and other such vacation activities. Pauline brought along two femme outfits to be worn on evening for dinner and another evening for the floor show. Join Pauline and her wife now as she takes you south of the border to Mexico.
The Isolated Beauties Gallery
Since the virus pandemic has us all staying in our homes ladies are growing frustrated since they are not able to show off their best fashion looks in public. TGForum to the rescue with our new feature Isolated Beauties. Our users are sending their photos to be included in a photo gallery showing what they would be wearing if they could go out of the house. If you would like to be included among the Isolated Beauties send us a photo. No naughty photos, please!
The Week In Trans 3/16/2
Listen up! It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn that Chelsea Manning is free after a suicide attempt. A serial killer who preyed on trans women is sentenced to death. Large numbers of primary voters identify as LGBTQ. Zaya Wade appears on the red carpet with her family. The film Breakfast on Pluto is becoming a musical but not without controversy. State legislatures are continuing their crusade to “protect” trans kids by introducing legislation that will harm them. Virginia has passed bills supporting transgender rights. Missouri wants to lock up librarians who hold a Drag Queen Story Time. A trans dance troupe celebrates its fifteenth year. A trans woman who served a 30 year prison term for attempted murder is now helping other trans women prisoners. Research says Caitlyn Jenner has been found to have reduced transphobia among older conservatives. A Mexican trans woman has won the title of Miss International Queen. There’s all that and much more waiting for you to click on TWIT!
Keystone Conference Cancelled
The Keystone Conference has been cancelled. To some that means that an annual transgender event won’t be happening this year to to the COVID-19 epidemic the nation is struggling with. To some the cancellation won’t mean much. Just another event that was shut down out in a effort to check the spread of the virus. But to Sophie and the near 1000 people who were planning on attending the conference is not just another event. For some it’s a refuge from the stress of living a life in which they can’t express what they feel inside everyday.
The Occasional Woman — From the Runway to Real Life
Lorraine Anderson, owner/operator of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service, took a look at a high fashion magazine’s runway looks for 2020 and had to sit down for a bit. When she recovered she filed this blog on how it might, with a little consideration of how things go together to create your personal style, you could possibly integrate some of the runway into a look suited for the real world.
Diary of a Crossdresser — Sweet Memories
Memories. Misty water colored memories. Not of the way we were but memories of the way Katherine Diaz, our Columbian correspondent, use to be. Also memories of her journey from a “trans de closeth” a closeted crossdresser, to where she is today, an accomplished drag artiste who has performed on stage, done presentations on crossdressing and drag in front of academic audiences, and is totally comfortable with her life.
Sabrina Symingtons “She” Episode 22
Last episode we found Kay becoming conscious strapped into the dentist’s chair while the weird dude she had run into in the elevator of her building toyed with a hammer and gloated over capturing her. He said something about how the dose he had given her would have killed her in the third dimension. It was so good that she as awake for what was about to happen. She was helpless to do anything while he outlined in detail how he intended to “modify” her body with his saws and hammers. Too scared to go on and find out what happens next? Or do you really need to know? And did the weird dude say Natalie was somewhere nearby?
One Constant in My Life
Our correspondent from Thailand has been out of that country and doing some traveling. She has filed a blog with us about what she, and a longtime friend talked about when they got together recently after not seeing one another for a long while. Both of them crossdress when they are able and both find it easy to present as male when needed and as female when they want to. After their conservation about their life’s journey Christine came to a conclusion about one thing she has found to have always been part of her life.
The Week In Trans 3/9/20
We’ve got a jam packed TWIT for you today but first we are sad to tell you that The Keystone Conference has been canceled over concerns about the COVID-19 virus. A link to the conference website is at the top of the TWIT column. Onward! Washington state outlaws the gay or trans panic defense. Virginia passes several bills benefiting transgender people and the governor signs them. A contestant on Drag Race is disqualified for behavior that goes beyond shady. A trans woman will do her Beyoncé impersonation during halftime at an NBA game. Drag Queen Jinkx Monsoon comes out as non-binary. States around the country are passing bills to limit affirming treatment for trans kids. A transgender performer has their show cancelled because Kanye West needs the space to hold his prayer meeting during Paris fashion week. There’s that and much, much more including a load of TWIT Awards awaiting you in TWIT!
Dina’s Diner 3/9/20
Sometimes Dina’s Diner doesn’t have enough ingredients on hand to do any fancy entrees. On those days when things are just too busy to order more supplies Dina Amberle goes through the walk in freezer and pulls out a bit of this and some of that and pretty soon she’s got a hearty slumgullion stew simmering on the stove. Just the right thing to hit the spot. In today’s stew you will notice hints of going for realness in black trans women’s hair. You might catch the subtle flavor of Rosa from Tiktok, a dash of found drag photos from Kansas City in the early ’70s, plus more than enough curvy cosplay (Picachou with cleaveage?) and some old flavors from Dina’s youth in Philadelphia. Bon appétit!
TransTainment! Trans in the Performing Arts
Mister and Mrs. America and all the ships at sea — It’s time for The Week In Trans! All the news from the world of entertainment and the arts that features transgender performers, artists, or themes. Today we meet Shania Twain’s tour drummer, the pretty, non-binary Elijah Wood. We learn about trans themed films in the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. There’s video for a new tune from non-binary artist Mae Krell. SAm Smith dons a gigantic red “equality” dress. Trans actress Eve Lindley gets rave reviews for her character in a new AMC series. Angelica Ross gets an award. Alex Newell from Glee is in a dress again for a new show on NBC. It’s all waiting for your perusal in this week’s TransTainment column!
Transphobia in Public Life
Claire Hall is a county commissioner in Lincoln County, Oregon. She was first elected to that position in 2004. She transitioned on the job about two years ago. Now she is faced with a campaign to keep her job for a fifth term. Two people with no government experience have decided to run against her, and while she is confident that her record will assure her of a win she is noticing a rise in the amount of people on social media who are starting to say nasty things about her.
Sabrina Symington’s “She” Episode 21
Last episode saw Kay wandering through darkened hallways only to be captured and drugged into unconsciousness by the creepy dude she ran into in the elevator a few episodes ago. What is he doing there? Where is “there”? Why are mutilated people locked in a cage and where is her wife Natalie? Is she in that cage? Learn more about what is going on in today’s episode of “She.”
The Cedar Chests, Chapter 6
“Claire” and her wife Mary Jo spent a couple of days in the city. After some fun adventures and quality sexual activity the girls returned home. Claire heard the door open downstairs and thinking it was MJ came down to find her mother. Miracle of miracles, mom didn’t recognize her son and Claire was introduced as a college pal of Mary Jo’s. After Claire got over her scare they settled back into their regular routine for a few weeks. One day Mary Jane suggested they should attend the gala of the Kentucky lady’s association. Which would require a couple of different outfits. The cedar chests supplied one beautiful vintage gown but shopping for a cocktail dress and four inch heels would have to happen. Today the girls take the vintage gown for hemming and go shopping in the city.
Looking to get a close shave?
We received the following blog on the art of shaving close from a business that makes and sells “classic” single blade razors. Many in the crossdressing community, or trans women who haven’t gone through electrolysis, find it hard to get a close shave without irritation. Here is a blog promoting the benefits of the single blade approach to a baby smooth face from the founder of Hendrix Classics & Co.
The Week In Trans 3/2/20
It’s The Week In Trans! What’s happening? Trans writer/actress Camila Maria Concepcion passes away at 28. RuPaul creates a masterclass on drag. Three Drag Race stars have specials on Logo. The director of Death and Bowling talks about the film and why it’s more than transgender propaganda. More violence against trans women is happening. State legislatures are fighting medically authorized treatment of transgender kids. Idaho okays updating gender on birth certificates. The student transgender runners being sued speak out. Michael Bloomberg apologizes for anti-trans comments. Democratic candidates all vow to reverse the military ban on transgender soldiers. Two thirds of our troops have no problem serving with trans people. Thousands of transgender voters may be disenfranchised. A trans man graduates from the Philadelphia Police Academy as the first openly trans police officer. There’s more news about trans athletes, trans actors, and a lot more, along with many well deserved TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
