Get ready! Dina Amberle has gotten all fresh ingredients, only the finest herbs and spices and whipped up another taste pleasing treat for this edition of Dina’s Diner. She stirs in some women athletes with too much testosterone. Then she adds some womanless beauty pageant info, a Japanese artist and the Herkie Jump. What’s the Herkie Jump? You’ll have to read this edition of Dina’s Diner to find out! (Unless you have some pompons in your closet.)
Despite it being possible to have any and all necessary surgery in the US or one of the European countries, many trans women opt to come to Thailand–but why? Christine Burr has a number of reasons why people make the trek to Thailand to complete their transition.
Chanelle Nirok, our young crossdresser, admits today that she is a poser. Oh! How could she? But who among the crossdressing community isn’t? And her admission is only so she can pass on some of her tips from how to work with the camera to get a photo you can be proud of years later. She has five suggestions she feels will make you look sexy and desirable as a female in your photos. See if you agree.
Professional writer Tanya Allan is doing a series of articles for us on how to write your story. Ms. Allan feels it is important for trans people to tell their stories, either the story of yourself as you are or as you long to be. The act of writing is something that you as a writer have control over and you can as Ms. Allan says, “. . .create something wonderful” while you tell your stories. Writing allows you to transcend negative voices and achieve things you have only imagined. Today we bring you Part 3 of Can I Write?
The play Casa Valentina was based on a book created by two artists/antique dealers. It was titled Casa Susanna and was comprised of photos from the crossdressing resort that one of them found in a box at a flea market. Here is a report from Sex TV on the in which the artists talk about […]
It’s all the trans news that fits! The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic has taken up dancing — with Taylor Swift. Despite the ACA saying trans people cannot be kept from healthcare insurance companies are doing that. Caitlyn, Caitlyn, Caitlyn. She’s everywhere! Meet 8 trans models who are doing big things. More trans people are transitioning to Judaism. There’s Conchita Wurst news. Jayne County did a show last week. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
The drop waist dress has popped back up in the fashion rotation. All fashion seems to do that but the drop waits hasn’t been around since the ’80s and this incarnation of this fashion trend has evolved since it was worn by Lady Dianna. Tasi Zuriack, our fashion maven, tells you the history of this style and tells you how to wear it in an updated manner to flatter all figures.
There has been a lot of bitching about Caitlyn Jenner and the way she is living her transition so publicly. Many in the trans community have this, that, or the other thing to say about how she has “come out” and how she is doing it as a celebrity with a reality TV show. The Artist D has a different take on Caitlyn’s life and she shares it with you today.
We get closer every day to the time when trans people can serve openly in the military. The Defense Department has now authorized conducting a study to determine the affect openly trans soldiers will have on the various branches of the service. Today Babs Casbar Seperstein runs through some of the important steps that lead to the start of the study and mentions some of the trans advocated who played a large role in moving open trans service along.
Almost every parent has heard from their inquisitive child the question: ‘Where do babies come from?’ It is almost a rite of passage as the growing child questions to learn more and more about herself and the world around her. With the increased attention being given to transgender issues how long before a child asks, ‘Mommy, where do crossdressers come from?’ Linda Jensen was sure she knew the answer to that but a conversation with a long-time friend has her thinking of alternate explanations. She invites you in on her experience and asks you to weigh in with your thoughts on the making of a CD.
Perpetual Change brings you an interview with the producer of “Rev. Yolanda The Old Time Gospel Hour, The Movie” and also does a review of that movie. Then Pamela DeGroff delves into some new music with two mini reviews — the latest from The Bird and The Bee and Ryn Weaver.
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that Jazz Jennings’ new reality show has debuted. Are trans celebs fair game for comedians? Family Circle magazine shocks readers with an FtM child. Nick on The Bold and the Beautiful is played by a trans man. There’s a movie about Jinx Monsoon. Charles Busch is at 54 Below. RuPaul has a new album. Trans are closer to serving openly in the military. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
Christine Zee is on her gender journey and she’s blogging about it here on TGF. Today she talks about her trip to About You hair removal in Chicago. In one long session, with pain blocking drugs in place, they remove all your facial and body hair. After that ordeal Christine talks about coming out to family and her church.
Dana Bevan was in the military for a long time. She served as a a stealth trans soldier and devoted much effort to keeping her gender status secret. Today she writes about what it was like to hide for all that time and how she did it. She then discusses what the changes will be with trans people serving openly.
Today is the debut of our new Trans Arts feature. Amanda F. will be covering trans people and themes in arts and entertainment. Today she blogs about Caitlyn Jenner’s new reality show, Sense8 on Netflix from the Wachowskis, Against Me!, Courtney Act’s latest video, Ugly, and much more.
Dawn is a mom of two boys and two girls. Both the boys exhibit gender fluid tendencies and one of them seems to be more than slightly interested in being a girl. But that’s not the whole story. While in the hospital for treatment of a collapsed lung Dawn met a guy she knew she had to know better. Now his name is Hannah and Hannah is a girl and Dawn is okay with that.
Cate was feeling the need for a spiritual dimension in her life. The “old time” religion just wouldn’t do since all attempts to engage with it resulted in no reply. She looked around a bit and investigated other faith communities. Learn what she found in today’s blog.
It’s all the transgender news we could find and assemble in one place — The Week In Transgenderism. Today we learn about a pop metal singer named Ladybeard. We find out that West Virginia has modified their driver’s license photo rules. Outfest is screening several trans-centric films in L.A. We also learn who are the most memorable trans characters in indie film. There’s news about voice programs for TG kids, the most spectacular drag shows in the world, and Caitlyn Jenner. Oh, and Big Freedia has written a book. It’s all in TWIT!
Sophie Lynne is drawn back to Gettysburg, the scene of one of the most important engagements on the Civil War. It’s a peaceful place now but over three days in 1863 thousands of men on both sides met their deaths on those fields. Sophie goes to remember and also to learn a lesson in the pervasiveness of life.
Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer crossdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. Today: “Out of the Mouths of Babes.”
Much of the U.S. is blanketed in high temperatures and while fun in the sun is what many call it to those of us who prefer to present ourselves in ladylike attire it can be a trial and tribulation to look good and not be coated in a layer of “dew.” Lorraine Anderson has some hints on how to look cool in the heat.
As Amanda nears the time when she will be ready to go for GRS she encounters articles by so-called experts who liken reassignment surgery to mutilation. While she realizes that the articles are from the conservative right and are coming from a viewpoint that denies trans people are sane and able to make decisions about their bodies the articles do give her pause.
Josy C had always felt more feminine than masculine. From early childhood she was more interested in feminine pursuits and a bout with polio made sure that she could not engage in the more manly sports. After her retirement she she and her spouse moved to Florida where she found a new beginning.
The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that Vicky Vox is in Magic Mike XXL. John Oliver knocks down some harmful myths about trans people. The Girl Scouts give back a $100,00 donation. Frontline features trans issues. The Prancing Elites are making a good impression. There’s a website where you can share info on your medical practitioners. The Miss Transgender U.K. contest is getting underway. Drag speak has influenced our language. A corsets through history exhibit is running in NYC. All that and more is waiting for you in TWIT!
Time for Dina’s Diner! Dina Amberle has mixed and blended several news items into a fine puree and she serves it up for your taste test. Included are bits of blow-back caused by Caitlyn Jenner’s view of what makes a woman. Then Dina blends in some “high heels are bad but they’re so good” and adds a pinch of Irish drag performer Panti Bliss. She tops it off with the trend that has women shaving their faces. Find out how well it all goes down and give Dina’s Diner a read.
Chanell Nirok has been crossdressing for three years. To some of our readers that is sure to sound as if she is a complete novice. Sometimes the new kid on the block can bring a different perspective and by seeing things from that other angle add insight. Today Chanelle has a video where she outlines the top 5 things she has learned in the past three years.
