Dallas Denny discusses how the variety of trans identities has blossomed since the 1980s. Now people can be a “tomboy lite,” a homoflexible lesbian,” a lipstick dyke,” a femme bear” and many other things at the same time. It’s not just transsexual, transvestite or drag queen anymore.
A so-called normal night at a singles’ club turned in to a very erotic evening for our friend, Linda. Things could get wild back in the ’90s. Find out what it was that Ken, Barbie and Linda did.
Pamela DeGroff takes TVocalizers to San Francisco for an interview with the first lady of Trannyshack, Heklina. They discuss Heklina’s background, her name (named for a volcano!) and a lot more. Plus Pam has mini reviews of new music. Don’t miss Transvocalizers!
Sophie Lynne has a secret. Not from us of course but from the world she walks through and works in every day. In a more tolerant and understanding world she could be who she wants to be. How does she cope? Hiding, masks, and lies. Sound familiar?
Natalie Bouchard writes daily reports to Linda Jensen about her activities at the small but very friendly Gal’s Spring Fling which took place recently in Gananoque, Ontario. Be prepared to be amazed at the welcoming attitude of this Canadian community and its neighbors.
Return with us now to the thrilling days of 2008 when Fred Willard was the voice of a brave new super hero — Captain Crossdresser! We revisit the Captain on a new online video service. Thrill as the Captain fights crime and injustice while wearing Donna Karan.
There are many things that hold trans people back when they begin to explore presenting themselves to the world as the gender they want people to see. One of the most powerful inhibitors is fear of ridicule. Christine Beatty has some words of comfort and advice.
After spending decades in her closet, “Scoop” Dotson has emerged for a second time to cover a big TG party, the Empire Conference in Albany, NY (her first was Fantasia Fair, last October in Provincetown, MA).
Have you ever watched a television show and said, “Who writes this stuff?” ABC TV has ordered a pilot show by two writers who must have some connection to our community. Why else would the stars have to crossdress?
That perfect extreme stiletto is the thing that says “I am woman.” But how many women have you seen walking badly in too high heels? Probably a few. When it comes to sexy shoes you need to follow some rules! And there’s no one better at defining rules than The Artist D!
What’s a transgender performer with a Filipino, Spanish, Hispanic and Italian ancestry doing producing Japanese pop? She’s bi-coastal, and her parents met at Studio 54. This month Perpetual Change introduces you to another TG musician (and artist and model) — Maganda.
If you read every installment of “Crying For Ogre” and couldn’t wait for the next one to show up – prepare yourself! It’s happening again. Sophie Lynne has delivered another work of TG fiction and we begin serializing it today. Pull your satin robe tightly about yourself, have your hot tea and bonbons near by. “The New Girl” starts right now.
Dallas Denny provides an in depth look at the various techniques used to modify the body to make it more feminine or masculine. From hormones and electrolysis to surgeries and silicone, Dallas takes you through it all.
The Gal’s Spring Fling is a gathering of Canadian TGs in Ontario. This year it happens from May 9 through 15th. Our Canadian correspondent, Linda Jensen chatted with a young lady named Natalie who reports on last year’s event.
This month Pamela DeGroff has tracked down New York City drag performer Epiphany. She’s a a hot young queen on the scene who has performed at private affairs for celebs like Kelsey Grammer and Susan Lucci and regularly knocks ’em dead at venues all over the east coast. No only a beauty, she sings!
Sophie Lynne always looks forward to her third Saturday of the month Sophie Time. She gets to dress up, dance, drink and party as her true self. Why would she ever want to miss all that femme fun? She wouldn’t but she did. Read on and learn why.
Two of the great female impersonators from Finocchio’s in San Francisco have packed their boas and moved to Las Vegas. Lavern Cummings (Paul) and David de Alba, who were both inducted into the TGForum Gallery of Greats several years ago, are now living in the sunny climes of the Nevada desert. Lavern, now in her […]
She’s a performance artist, Internet celebrity, radio show host, and who knows what else. The Artist D joins TGForum with her take on fashion, both the good things and the mistakes. Put down that pink Halloween wig and get some good fashion advice from The Artist D.
The Shondes, a New York band featured before in Perpetual Change, has fallen on some hard times. Learn what’s going on with The Shondes and how you might be able to help them out. Just part of this edition of Perpetual Change.
In Crying For Ogre Part 4 the changes Ogre was going through culminated with him being fully transformed into a hot babe. And it was Saturday night. What’s a girl to do? Make the party scene, of course. Find out what happens to the former Ogre in the concluding chapter of Crying For Ogre.
Dallas Denny has a second life, and she tells you how you can have one, too. There’s no need to be limited by physical restraints. Be all you want to be in virtual reality. Learn how in Part 2 of Dallas’ Virtual Personae.
A chance search on the Internet reveals a special event in Charlotte North Carolina at exactly the time Linda and her partner will be passing through town. And it was on the International TG Day of Visibility. It was drag on campus time! Linda got photos.
Gina Vizavi reviews Christine Beatty’s book, “Misery Loves Company.” Christine graduated from college and became a transsexual prostitute in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. “Misery Loves Company” is the story of her journey back from the abyss.
For many TGs deception is something they must, or feel they must, practice everyday. It can be very hard to be a basically honest person who is compelled to lie, or bend the truth, about who they really are. In this column Sophie Lynne discusses her relationship with deception.
In last month’s TVocalizers Pamela DeGroff interviewed transgender rapper Foxxjazell. This month Pamela reviews Foxxjazell’s CD “Boy, Girl, Whateva.” And she does some capsule reviews of new CDs by non-TG artists that you may like.
JoAnn Roberts, our Publisher and all around great lady, had her birthday roll around a few days ago and she went to Angela’s Laptop Lounge to get her party groove on. There was cake!
