General Transgender Discussion

Scott De Buitleir, Posted: 10/17/2012 11:42 am An advertisement for a popular cellphone network in Ireland has been heavily criticized as being transphobic and promoting stereotypes of transgender people. The advertisement depicts a young man dancing with a drag artist in order to avail himself of the bar's free Wi-Fi. When he realizes that the cellphone network Meteor offers a free Internet package, the young man stops dancing and leaves the bar, while the drag queen spots another unassuming entrant to the bar. -huffingtonpost.com Cellphone Advertisement Blasted as 'Transphobic' (with Video)

I just found out that my current boyfriend of 2 1/2 years was dating a pr-op MTF trassexual befor me. He dated her for seven years and he did not recieve but he did preform oral. I am in no way judgmental towards transsexuals. I am feeling very confused about the possibility that he likes penis, something I will never be able to offer. He says he loves me and is not gay or even bisexual. I don't really understand how that's possible. I came across paperwork that showed his exes gender to be male; that's when I found out - and confronted him. I know that he loved this woman, and sex can be complicated. I just feel that I'm getting to old to stay with a man if he is just in…

My next appointment is now one week away, and I'm nervous. Its been three months since my last appointment and things have been going great, which makes me more nervous than ever. Now I know site rules on dosage info so I will do my best as that's concerned. But it dose make this harder to explain. In one week I will have been on HRT for nine months. I started on a typical low starting dose. After three months at my follow up appointment they doubled my dose of both anti-androgen and estradiol. At that point things began happening and I was so happy just to have some progress, even small. At my next appointment I told my doctor as much. After some general questi…

Luke 15:11-32 I was reading a couple of posts about the Prodigal Son. Looking at the father huggng his wayward son is a touching moment. Many words can describe the poignant scene; forgiveness, love, acceptance, and joy are some words that come to mind. Affirmation comes to mind when I view the picture. Yes the son had spent everything he had on wanton living. The son felt shame and remorse, so much so that he was willing to be a servant. The father would have none of it. The father's affirmation of his son demonstrated his love for him. Contrast this response to that of the older son. He responded in anger upon hearing that his young brother's return. I'm than…

I wasn't going to post this because I've pretty much figured out the answer for myself, and I've also got a pretty decent guess at what the forum response will be. But I was egged on by a certain someone, and maybe people will find it interesting anyhow. This is a reformatted set of IMs so if it has funny pacing, that's why. I've been finding something interesting lately. I have several fronts on which I can progress transition-wise but they are sort of decisive in that they remove barriers to further transitioning .. rolling snowballs, sorta. Things like doing voice practice in person with friends, which would let me try going out, which would open up more possibilit…

Hi, I'm still very new here and have read lots of other peoples questions, concerns and stories about the experiences they’ve had prior, during and after transition. I share similar stories and concerns and have asked many of the same questions. We trans-women and men share many of the same beginnings and realities, details vary and many have lost plenty. I don’t want to be too vague however if I start at the beginning of “my” story this topic would be more of a novel and I’d like to get to the point of which is bothering me at this point of my transition. I’ll start with a lil’ info on where I am as of now. I came out to my wife (then girlfriend) as a cross dresser y…

Recently I've read some posts here and at other places that some feel that they are too old to transition or to make the changes needed to be the people they want to be. It's never too late to make positive changes. Change is not easy but consider the alternative. Do you wish to be miserable and unhappy or do you desire to be happy, content, and full of vitality. Society will tell you that when you're in middle age, you're no longer productive or that you have nothing of value to offer. What gets me is that society thinks that we do not have the creative ideas or the desire to make change. Yes we can change and we can have an impact on others. When I read posts I'm…

Hello,I was wondering if anyone knows of any support groups or ...Well really just anything helpfull about the southeastern,Ky. area.Everyone here seems so against anything having to do with the transgendered community.I seem to be all alone here although I know there are others here I just can't find anyone.If anyone can help with this problem please let me know.

In talking to my 85 year old dad today, he told me how he is being billed for big medical expenses and how his landlord is looking to increase his rent. I told him, that is nothing but elder abuse.He is a veteran. They should not be harrassing him. And i told him " You have always been a warrior( my Dad is full blood abenaki). Well now i am the warrior. And I told him not to worry. I will take care of it. Over my dead body will I allow anyone to take advantage of my Dad.

This movie survey offers up titles not listed in the TS MOVIE POLL or the CD MOVIE POLL This one's multiple choice, so have fun! (includes TS, CD and drag films) .

Hello, and greetings to all! I'm a young newly transitioned FTM. I've never really met any others in the wide world of gender issues, and I was hoping to just have a place to come chat sometimes. To get the ball rolling- I'm currently on testo therapy weekly, I got all my legal documents changed and I'm engaged to be married. There, that's me in a nut shell. SO...how's it going one and all? Jay

The boys at work make me feel wrong. I have been friends with some of them for quite some time. Everytime I get into a conversation with them, my voice drops two octaves and I start feeling terrible. It takes forever to regain my composure after this. I think I will arrange to sit somewhere else.....with someone new.

So, even though I've been on this forum for almost two years now, I'm still not out or transitioning... or am I? It's really hard to say and I wonder how often people get into a similar situation and for how long... I've come out to some people and been outed to others, but I don't present as female in public. Then again, what exactly does that mean? Do I have to wear makeup and women's clothing to be considered a woman? Where exactly is the line that I cross to be considered out? Is it when every single person I know knows that I'm trans? Is it when every one of the people I see on a regular basis knows that I'm trans? What if everybody knows, but not a single …

Hello everyone, My name is Matthew (despite the Jennifer name, which is just what my female name would be, if I were a girl) and I am 18 years old. I apologize for the length of what this post will likely be, but I stumbled across your website tonight and after reading all of your indepth knowledge and experiences, I felt the need to join. I don't know... maybe it's in ways a cry for help over what have become such conflict feelings inside me, or maybe just to talk to someone who can relate. I know you probably hear get these questions all the time, so I apologize. Anyways... Since I was six years old, I have had the urge to dress up as a woman (bet you would have N…

ok so is it wrong of me to be always cautious and suspicious of every male i encounter? i mean i know not all men are pigs and stuff but being that i used to be a male, i know what most of them think of and want, and tend to think with their you know whats. maybe its fear cause im afraid that being hit on by one will turn out to be too creepy for me...i dont know....lately ive been just wary of guys who want to chat with me especially on my virtual game i play.

It's probably the most common and challenging questions we ask ourselves. I know I do, over and over. Recounting all those past feelings, thoughts, and experiences to answer yet again, yes. I must be. I've had it confirmed by my mental health therapist, gender therapist, and so many other lay people. I recently came across this well-written post that I need to tattoo into my consciousness: from Natalie Reed, The Null HypotheCis Here's another post from her that came after the Null Hypothesis, and is equally excellent: How Do I Know If I’m Trans? The bottom line(s): - There are no "binaries" or certainties in transgender any more than there are for cisgender; - Most…

Hi everyone I have cross-dressed as a female since I was about 10, Many times over the years I have thought I should have been a girl, these feelings have got stronger the older I have got. As I am now widowed concerns about my spouse who was aware of my femme side but never encouraged or accepted it has gone. My children are grown up and have families of their own. Jenny

I have the sexual orientation of a typical guy, the body of a typical guy, and am pretty much content with (or at least not opposed to) having the body of a guy. I have also never experienced any gender dysphoria before. However, I'm currently questioning whether I have the "mind" of a girl. I want to know: is it possible for me to have the "mind" of a girl despite this? Is that a thing? Every time I try to find the answer to this I always get things that don't say anything about this type of transgender, and instead basically assume everyone whose transgender is also looking to change their bodies in some way. There is never any mention of someone who is transgender who …

I posted something in a facebook group that got liked by the admin of that said group and i wanted to know if any else feels the way i do. below is what i wrote..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i just wanted to state my opinion on something that has been bothering me for the past few days and i really hope that no one takes offense to this nor think that im picking on anyone that might be in the fetish community. but felt i needed to get it off my chest. so here goes........ lately i have been seeing posts that are of a sissy or fetish type nature in groups like these and their starting to irk me alot. to …

Ok..........I just came out to my first person ever.......I don't mean I'm gay (that too) but I mean the whole CD TG thing. No one shot me or beat me or made me write bad checks............That last part was a joke. I told my roommate. I came into the room with my short denims and shaved legs and said........ By the way........she is an ex lover. Obviously, after her response, she is still a friend. It went very well. We had a very long conversation afterwords......about a lot of things....not just me coming out. I want to laugh and cry and sob. I am relieved. Now I don't have to try and hide this when I live in the same house with someone. In f…

Dear Friends From tgguide I have learned so much from being a member here and contributed information to the best of my ability. Over the last 3 years I made an extraordinary effort to compile my diaries and feelings and Publish a book about my life as a transgender person. My publishing of this material was not only to help other people who have the same feelings as myself, but also for families, doctors and psychologists to have a better insight into the transgender mind. It will be a great challenge to get the people to read this book who would probably benefit most. I would very much like to share my life with all of you in this community. I cannot di…

The anime is called Kashimashi. I have seen the entire 12 episodes and I loved it. Go check it out on youtube.

An Olympic Trial: Dealing With Transgender Athletes KQED A central question of gender and sports is facing officials as they prepare for London's Summer Olympics: In a system that segregates athletic competition by sex for reasons of fairness, where do transgender athletes fit?...

Hi All I blogged (https://daniellaargento.wordpress.com/) about a recent outing to the mall. I would like to know what you all think about what happened. https://daniellaargento.wordpress.com/2015/01/19/a-shopping-trip-spoiled-by-a-jerk/ I remain somewhat conflicted. Did I do the right thing? Should I have done something? Really not sure. Daniella

It has been some time since I have visited or posted anything so I thought I would stop by and post an update . Where to begin ... it has been 10 months since I have gone full time , my name is changed , my gender changed . I have suffered no loss's save for one who after 9 years I thought was a friend . My wife and are are more in love than ever before . It is of late however that the most amazing changes have occurred , on a sad note my ex of 9 years passed away . The biggest changes , the best changes ... my three children who I thought for years were lost to me have come back one at a time into my life , we were estranged for the last 15 years . The first was my oldes…