Christine Burr, our corespondent in Thailand, has filed another dispatch concerning the plight of trans people in Asia. While advances in acceptance of trans people move forward in progressive western countries many of the Asian countries continue to oppress their trans citizens due to transphobia. Christine has five ideas to counter that transphobia.
C0-founder and former editor of TGF, Cindy Martin, returns to the fold today with a how-to article on growing your breasts without hormones. How is that accomplished? Devices known as breast pumps induce suction on your breast tissue and over time cause it to expand. Does that work? Cindy tells all on the subject of breast and nipple enlargement in this article for those who must increase their bust.
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 2 of Can I Write?
The National Center for Transgender Equality has issued a statement about the Supreme Court’s decision granting marriage equality to gay and lesbian people. TGF Contributor Josy C blogs about the statement.
It’s The Week In Transgenderism, our weekly compendium of trans news from around the world. Today we learn that “Bond Girl” Tula is featured in Playboy. We meet some British trans icons. Trans in the military make the news. A trans woman heckles the POTUS. A young adult book author announces he is FtM. Kristin Beck is in a congressional race. Get travel tips from Andreja Pejic. St. Catherine’s College changes its dress code. All that and more is waiting for you in TWIT!
Amanda F. was on the streets of San Francisco for the San Francisco Pride Parade. Coming when it did, right after the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal, the marchers for all three parades were pumped up. Amanda tells you what if was like to be part of the events and how much trans inclusion there was.
Today Tasi Zuriack takes a look at skirts. Why women don’t seem to like wearing them and why the majority of crossdressers can’t get enough, and the shorter the better. What keeps women from wearing skirts all the time and why do they spend so much time in pants of some kind? Tasi fills you in today.
Linda reports meeting with a longtime friend. They talk about the current trend of crossdressers to get involved in political action for transgender rights and to out themselves as a way of freeing themselves from the fear of exposure. Mary explains to Linda that while she admires the activists, outing herself is not an option she wants to pursue.
The Artist D is not a big fan of church weddings. In fact, while she wholeheartedly supports the right of same sex couples to marry if they choose she wonders why anyone would want to walk down the aisle of a church that rejects them as people.
Pamela DeGroff has an interview with Michelle Rocking Horse Garcia about her move to Nashville, her new band lineup and a new musical project. Then Pamela brings music news about Beth Isbell, Calpernia Addams, Rev. Yolanda and Georgie Jessup. After all that there’s a mini review of a new CD by Tamia.
David de Alba sold out The Onyx Theatre on June 21 in Las Vegas. All the seats were filled for his Judy Garland Tribute Show. David was surprised during the show to receive and award for his portrayal on stages across the country of Garland. After the show he got another award from his inspiration from Cuba. See a slideshow of the performance.
Babs Casbar Siperstein wrote a response to an op-ed by Elinor Burkett titled “What Makes a Woman?” that ran in The New York Times on June 6. Burkett stated that trans women could be undermining women’s identities. The Times did not choose to run Babs’ response so we bring it to you on TGF.
It’s our gigantic compilation of all the trans news we could find — The Week In Transgenderism. Today we learn that there’s a trans contestant on Big Brother. Charles Busch has some favorite drag performers. Nicole Maines is on a dramatic television show. A British police woman was not your typical TS. In honor of Father’s Day we feature a drag queen dad. A trans woman sings the national anthem. Another actor on Orange is the New Black is gender fluid. Pandora Boxx has produced a workout DVD. There’s all that and more, plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in today’s TWIT!
Caitlyn Jenner blew up the media with her announcement that she was a woman. Initial reaction was positive but in just a little bit the voices of those who don’t accept trans identities as valid were raised in shouts of derision. Then a woman who told everyone she was black was revealed to be a white woman. Her claims of “trans-racial” identity added fuel to the anti transgender crowd’s rhetoric. Dana Bevan examines their thesis and finds it invalid.
Christine Zee is in the process of transition from male to female. We brought you the first chapter of her journey a few weeks ago. Today she takes more steps toward her goal. She “comes out” to old, good, friends, and makes a decision about a procedure that will ease her journey. But what about her children? Read Christine’s Journey today and see how far she has come.
Our young CD Chanelle Nirok was going to do a video for us but her air conditioning is just not up to cooling her abode in the Florida summer heat. So, with a cool drink and an electric fan blowing in her face she has written down what she meant to impart on video. Here are Chanelle’s tips for beginning crossdressers. First tip? Have a plan!
Before you begin any journey, whether you’re going to the mall or on a long distance hike, you have to have a plan and know your first step. The mall trip is easy. Just grab your purse and jump in the car. A journey to a feminine voice requires more preparation and you must know the important first steps.
Cate O’Malley is appalled at the amount of lotions, unguents, creams, and ointments she has accumulated in her bathroom cabinet. If she adds any more skin creams she will have to rent a storage unit. It’s forced her to ask herself if perhaps she has been conned by the skin cream industry.
It’s all the TG news in one place — The Week In Transgenderism! Laverne Cox meets a little girl and is immortalized in wax. Shannon Minter is appointed to a White House commission. A Thai university has a dress code for all genders. Dr. Rachel Levine has the job. A clinic in Texas caters to trans kids. Pride Parades feature trans marchers. Attack of the PC police? All that, plus more, a few TWIT Awards are waiting for you in TWIT!
Boob sweat! It’s what happens when you have boobs. That’s something Sophie Lynne found out when hers grew. There are lots of other things that happen to you when you transition. Privilege changes, you need to find a feminine anti-perperant and you learn what women talk about when there are no men around. Today Sophie shares some of the things she’s learned.
There comes a time for us all when we must make some changes. That favorite dress is just not fitting correctly, or those sexy jeans are getting too tight. Fear not! For The Occasional Woman, armed only with a tape measure, scissors and a sewing machine can perform the magic known as alterations. She can even make you an entirely new dress based on the old one that’s worn out. Read on to learn more.
Today Amanda F. blogs about work. For trans people finding work, let alone good paying work, can be very difficult. Amanda has a job working in retail and it pays less than she really needs, plus she has stress added because her fellow employees aren’t aware of her gender status. For some having a job they can work in their preferred gender would be a dream. See what it’s like from Amanda’s point of view.
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 she has an observation on one of the differences between crossdressers and women.
Former regular contributor Graham Holmes was prompted by Dallas Denny’s piece on Caitlyn Jenner “haters” last week to express his thoughts on the matter by provided an essay published on a site called Morning Star Online. The essay is by Miranda Yardley, a trans woman and publisher of Terrorize magazine. Graham and Miranda find problems with Caitlyn as a trans role model.
June 6 party promoter Angelina Vail launched her Girls Night Out party at the BSP Lounge in Kingston, New York. People came from all over the Hudson Valley to party with Angelina and DJCherry Pop. Here’s a report that Angelina sent us when we asked her how the party went. The event was a success! […]
Famed female impersonator Jim Bailey has passed away. Of course Caitlyn looks fabulous but you would too with her glamor team. Jon Stewart points out that Caitlyn is being treated like a lady by some of the media. OSHA steps into the Restroom Wars. A new reality show about a dad’s transition comes to ABC Family. The TG nominee for Pennsylvania’s physician general is a step closer to getting the job. A trans woman in Utah runs for office. Facebook is still dropping queen’s pages. All that and a lot more is waiting for you in TWIT!
