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March 24-30

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Winni!Winni says she is a 'Made in Taiwan' Chinese Girl who currently is doing her post-graduate study in England. She loves web-surfing, reading, traveling, flying ,and making friends. Winni has dressed since she was six-years-old and has had some week-long full-time experiences. She has a home page - the "Winni's Beauty House"All friends are invited to come visit. "A smile is the best cosmetic!"
Diva of Dish Rudia Guiliandrews, also known as the Mayor of New York, comes under the gentle scrutiny (yeah, right!) of our Diva. Evil Jerry Springer does it again. The fabu Imperial Court of San Francisco and its' origins. Angela Gardner on the job again.

A Musical Interlude by Suzie "From A Distance" by Bette Midler (40K Midi file). This is a beautiful rendering. Click it on and let it play while your explore other areas of TGF. There is GREAT talent in this community and we want to give it the recognition it deserves.

Legal Advisor: Child Custody Case Missouri was not necessarily a disaster. The child custody case decided last week against a TS may not have been as bad as originally thought, explains attorney Carolyn Woodward. Family issues are becoming a matter of growing importance in the community.

"Gender" A lovely piece of art by Dove Sherman that is both symbolic and clear. Beautifully detailled piece. Copyright of the artist. Used with permission.

Pretty Volcano Exciting, erotic true life experience in her "Memoirs of a Transgendered Lady" series. Roberta Angela Dee gets a new female roomate who is puzzled and then VERY fascinated by her. This one might give you the "vapors".

"Outing" Barb Zell's red hot true story of her adventures in the real world and some of the interesting -- and erotic --- times that she enjoyed. Have a cool glass of water nearby.

Couples: The Fears It usually gets down to one thing: transexualism. That is the big fear that spouses have...and with reason. Julie Freeman hits the nail squarely in this column.

Meeting Claire Terrifically told story from the point of view of the person who learns "the secret" After she tells Trish, a co-worker, about herself Claire Stafford arranges to meet with her friend. It really does happen like this...

TS Age Leslee Anthony came to her TS age later in life and looks back on what it was like to have those feelings in times past. A well done look at what attitudes were and are. Oh, her current TS age is 25.

Community News

Forced Sex Reassignment Fails An amazing tale of an accident, forced SRS, academic reputations and a young person who resisted those who wanted him to be what he wasn't...and won.



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Claire Karen Susan

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March 17-23

Transgender Forum Vol. 2 ed. 50
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Ranma 1/2 is a classic tale of a teenage boy cursed to periodically transform into a cute teenage girl, an eternal cliché in the world of transgender fantasy. But this isn't your usual transgender fantasy or even brown paper-wrapped erotica. It's mainstream entertainment. By Dov Sherman Note: there is a LOT of art on this page and it could load fairly slowly.


Problem Parents Your parents reject you. Completely. It is devastating, but a reality to many in the community. A powerful column with excellent advice from therapist-extraordinaire Gianna Israel.

Africa Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Fountain of Youth? Do AHAs really work to make skin look younger? What are they anyway? Robert Angela Dee explains the details, pros and cons of these very hot skin products.

Reunion and the Club Queen It had been ages since our Kalina had seen her old school chum. Neither of them are teens anymore, and he has a very, very hot queen for his lover. Road trip to New York turns up surprises for our Sexy Vampire!

Catalogue Shopping Diane Kaye provides a fine primer on how to buy from a catalogue and includes sizing charts and addresses. One you'll want to keep.

Gender BluesGender Blues Ever been to a TG convention? Party, party...and then the crash. You get a bad case of dem Gender Blues, wah-wahhh (slide guitar here). Gina Ipolito's cartoon says it all, in her usual clever way...

Dear Rachael Powerful column gets into the worries of two pre-op TSs, one young, the other in her 40s, who worry about what hormones will do to their relationships to their spouses. A disabled TG looks for ways to make friends and much more. Straight from the shoulder from world's finest online TG advice columnist.

10 Things You Don't Say To A Crossdresser Yes, in this PC touchy-touchy world we have to watch our tongues. Stef Matthews has some don't-says when you are introduced to that newbie who looks like she changed in the car...

Making Sense: Butterflies and TearsThe problem is that we often have difficulty listening to ourselves, let alone to others. Dr. Lee Etscovits moved closer to hearing herself after looking back on something she wrote long ago...something that had more meaning than she consciously understood then.



Out & About
Anne Marie Pemberton enjoys a train ride, though she gets read, and then enjoys a fun day and night with a friend in Washington, D.C. A very good story to read if you haven't been out and need to visualize how easy it really is.

Power Dressing: Chapter 10 Stevies learns what "Power Dressing" means and, surprisingly, discovers that women get excited about clothes too. The hot series continues and nears its conclusion.




Community News

Gender Talk: Radio Broadcast Here, NOW! Yes, it's true, with the Real Audio plug-in for your browser you can hear Gender Talk, Nancy Nangeroni's top notch radio program right now. Check out the page, get the plug-in and tell us if you want us to do more!

TS Denied Child Custody Rights In a stunning blow to TGs, a Missouri (USA) appeals court has ruled against a transexual in her bid for custody of her children.



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Janis Diane Revy

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March 10 - 16

Transgender Forum Vol. 2 ed. 49
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Miss TGF Winners

The Winners

In an extraordinarily close vote the new Miss TGF 1997 was: Nichole Williams. That's Nichole in the upper right of the graphic. Michelle Ross (shown seated) was second and Danielle Cox was third. Congratulations to all. You can see all the Finalists including our winners.

Gabrielle
Gabrielle
lives in Missouri. She enjoys shopping, cooking and reading and is part of an active group of online friends. Love the red hair!


Garbage In, Garbage Out: New Dawn Benedict Mystery The lover of Dawn's rich hairdresser is abducted and the baddies want a lot of money...or else! Another great screen-scroller in the adventures of our favorite TV detective.

Chanel Dupree was the winner of the Miss Continental 1990 contest and in this wonderful array of photos at TG Stars you'll see why. Fabulous look. TG Stars is a monthly cooperative feature from Diahanna and Melissa. This is a graphics-intensive site. Please be patient.

Alaina's Diary Our young TS friend gets closer to letting them know what's up at work. A controversial idea for taking the edge off electrolysis pain and a tearful reunion.

Hair stylingHairstyling: Products and Appliances Correen Clark runs down the gear and the goop you'll need to get the perfect look. A really fine overview and even if you aren't stylin' now, this is one you'll come back to later...

Stylin' with Ms. Tips: Eyeliner The wonderfully gorgeous Lynda Krupa discusses the art and science of using eyeliner. This is a fine "how-to" on a product that a lot of us screw up.

Couples: Reaction to Sex Column Linda Kaye's extraordinary column last month on sex with a transgender partner generating plenty of interest and a fascinating note from a spouse. Powerful writing on subject matter that impacts everyone in a loving relationship.

Jami Ward: Talking to Yourself It's the best way to hear someone who makes sense. We do it all the time, and it's not a bad way to figure things out...if we are broad-minded enough. Another witty offering by Texas' finest cybergoddess

Feminine Cues Speak softly, smile. If you get the cues down, you'll do much better in the real world. Voice, mannerisms and bearing can have a lot more to do with whether you get read then you might think. By Alycia Ellison.

Brittany Rose Sticks Her Neck Out of the Closet When you start letting people know all kinds of unforseen things can happen. It's hard to predict exactly, but exciting too.

My Story: Robin Pringle She grew up in Africa, all-male. But eventually the recognition that she was very different became clear. A fascinating life.

Product Review: InstaFace Drag queens have for years used tape to give them a younger, more feminine look. Here is a product that does the same job, only in a more sophisticated way. Review by Diane Barker. "Power Dressing" Will Return Next Week

Community News

Menace Protests Speaker Members of TS Menace protested presentation of a paper that showed support for diagnosis and "treatment" of a 5 year old gender-variant boy identified only as "Jimmy," who was diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder.

Guliani Fallout Continues In an opinion piece on Mayor Rudolph Guiliani's drag turn last week New York Times writer David Berreby describes some of the backlash and has some rather remarkable comments about "straight" transgenders.



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Kristi Jessica Tomei Candy

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March 3 - 9

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Vote for Miss TGF

Miss TGF Final Voting Is This Week Only

Vote for one of our 11 finalists and send the winner to the IFGE convention in Long Beach in April! There are $1,000 in prizes at stake and these ladies have worked very hard to put together lovely presentations for you. Read their answers to our question carefully. Look at every persons entry and then VOTE! Voting ends at 6 p.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, March 8.


Wanda
Wanda and the Yankit Lady
Don't try this at home! Wanda discovers that a certain female implements are not really designed for the place she wanted to use it.

Chatsubo Mail poured in after her column last month and with good reason: JoAnn Roberts is both thought-provoking and interesting. If you enjoy no-holds barred, and informed, commentary on the community, plus great fashion ideas (this one has it all!) then you have to make this a must-read today.

Gender Reflections: Shopping for a Therapist It can be one of the most daunting, difficult and frustrating of tasks because so few therapists REALLY know about transgender issues. Barbara Anderson has some common sense ideas for finding the right person.

Cornbury
Cornbury's Legend and Thomasine Hall

Was Gov. Cornbury really a crossdresser? The colonial era politician has long been considered an early figure in our history. But was he TG? Thomasine Hall, who lived in the same period, may be the first documented American TG. A fascinating start to a series of historical essays by Emily Alford.

My Secret: Go Public! Jennifer Blake offers some classic tips for how to get around in public while en femme. Timeless ideas.

NailsNailed It! Ever considered a nail kit to enhance the look of your hands? Leslee Anthony has the full lowdown on how to work with these products. If you want to know how to do it, Leslee is your lady!

Power Dressing: Part 9Stevie's sister spills the beans to a co-worker and another TG may be hovering on the horizon. The plot thickens in this popular fictional work by Peta Wilson

Community News

Massachusetts Town Protects Gender Expression Cambridge city council this past Monday voted unanimously to incorporate into the city's Human Rights Ordinance protection for freedom of gender expression.

New York's Mayor Does Drag Show In an appearance that "stunned" more than 2,000 people New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani did his impression of Marilyn Monroe at a show on Saturday night. You go, Rudy!

Viva GlamDrag Advertising Becomes A Trend Two is a coincidence but three is a trend. At least that's what one Boston writer thinks after seeing the Superbowl ad for Holiday Inn. A very good article about how we are now being accepted in the advertising world.

Goodwill To All Men Some organizations have started to figure out who their customers are REALLY buying for. Another interesting advertising yarn.

Lobby Day Given High Marks Phyllis Frye reports on the lobby effort with Congress last week and generally sees high marks. The event was hoped to be a good setup for another major lobbying day in May.

Sheila's Back! Dr. Sheila Kirk has returned to active practice and will specialize in those MTF and FTM transsexuals seeking surgery or post-operative care. A transgender physician, Dr. Kirk also writes a regular monthly column for Transgender Forum



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New Girls In Town

Angie Christy Charlene

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Feb. 24 - March 2

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Lisa
Lisa
is a California lady, married, with two children. A stylish person, she also has many other interests, including sailing, music and art. Lisa and her spouse are also very active in local school affairs.


One to One The bombing in Atlanta, a dumb talk show host and the way we reacted, good and bad, to the Holiday Inn fiasco have TGF publisher Cindy Martin's attention this month.

TG license plateTG Vanity Plates Ready to let the whole world know who you are? What better way then to announce it on your own transgender license plate? Stef Matthews have a few samplings you can bring right down to your local DMV!

Memoirs of a Transgendered Lady: Eyes Speak to Eyes She's just 17 and a kindly lesbian woman in her neighborhood takes her in and teaches her a new way to make love. Roberta Angela Dee's true reminiscences are illuminating, fascinating and erotic.

Sheila Kirk
Orgasm-Why It Happens, Why It Doesn't
Dr. Sheila Kirk explains the details of what causes an orgasm to happen and why things can be much more complicated in post-operative people. An very important article for those who are considering sexual reassignment.


First Times: Pam & Erin For Pam, it all started when dreams turned to reality while for Erin it was finally time to put aside the fears and get into the world. Two "first time" stories that are different from most.

Elton ParisGallery of Greats Elton Paris was a fixture around the busy Bay Area female impersonation scene from the 1940s through the 1960s and hobnobbed with great entertainers like Ella Fitzgerald. One in our popular series looking back at times when talent and transformation skills, not surgery, defined the great ones.

Interview: Alison Laing She took an organization that was in deep financial disorder and discredited around much of the community and has turned it back into an important institution. Angela Gardner interviews one of the community's major figures.

Advantages of NOT Knowing Julie Freeman sees that there were advantages to learning about her husband's crossdressing after 20 years of marriage. With the children older and a little more money around, things may have been easier than knowing early on. Interesting perspective.

Consequences: Part II Her spouse has issued an ultimatum and Barbara figures she has nothing to lose by sticking to her plan to attend a Christmas party. But she knows she'll have to face the music and comes up with a proposal to save her marriage. An honest look at a situation that many, many transgenders and their spouses deal that is told with feeling by Barbara Allen.

River of Life Vanessa and Linda meet with a couple where the wife wants to be supportive, but has her limits and the husband wants the relationship to work, but doesn't like being boxed in.

Legal Advisor: Wills Is it nearing the time when you have to make some decisions about how your estate will be divided? Our legal expert Carolyn Woodward has some ideas and answer for you.

"Power Dressing" will return next week.

Community News

Atlanta Bar Bombed The Otherside, a gay and lesbian bar that is very popular with transgenders was bombed on Friday night, Feb. 21. There were injuries and hate groups are suspected

Argentine Activists Turn Up Heat The Justice Ministry was the target of protests in Buenos Aires by transgenders and supporters who are outraged over continued mistreatment and murders of trangenders by authorities.



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Julie Heather Sandi

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Feb. 17-23

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Finalists for Miss TGF!


The vote is in and you've made your difficult choices. Here are your choices for final selection of Miss Transgender Forum 1997. Voting for her Cyberial Majesty, Queen of the Ethernet, Miss TGF 1997 will be from March 3 -7.

GID Debate: Will It Hurt or Help to Get Rid Of It? In an extraordinary debate, two major figures in the community, Riki Wilchins and JoAnn Roberts, argue on opposite sides of the debate to remove Gender Identity Disorder from the psychiatric manuals. This is one of the great questions facing the community.

My Story: Joani A refreshing, wonderfully uplifting true story about a person who finds herself, love and joy in being transgender. The ending is marvelous

Dear Rachael Our advise columnist extraordinaire has sage words for a young person struggling with their identity and a married person with growing conflict in the family. Always real, always intriguing.

Randy RobertsDiva of Dish Angela Gardner explores the far reaches of the web. Our Diva reports on the best legs in the world, the Pest and working hard for the Boom-Boom room.

My Secret: Gabrielle Know how you can never quite style a wig right with just two hands? Gabrielle has a nifty, inexpensive, idea for getting your crowning glory just so.

Gianna Israel & the Single Scene One of the most difficult obstacles single transgender persons face is other's assumption that "transgender" equates to sexually erotic, or socially forbidden behaviors. Ms. Israel describes the challenges and issues facing people looking for honest companionship in a transphobic world.

Mail Ordering Clothes Leslee Anthony takes the mystery out of this fun, but often frustrating process. Finally, a good "how to" on measuring oneself to do catalogue or any other kind of shopping

Making Sense of It All Lee Etscovitz married and helped to produce three children, but was never fully present as husband and father. She was preoccupied with gender and sexual fantasies that created a significant, though secret, interference in that life. Straight from the heart

Man Behind the Skirt We have at least two realities, one inner, one outer. These create a constant tension for us because invariably we see ourselves somewhat differently from how we have to present ourselves in order to "get along" in the external reality. By Dr. Alycia Ellison

Power Dressing: Chapter 8 Into the Mall The restaurant challenge behind her, new crossdresser Stephanie has to take on even larger hurdle: the shopping mall shoe store! The highly popular fictional series by Peta Wilson continues...

Community News

What Killed Logan Smith? Born a genetic male though with under-developed genitalia, Logan Smith was raised as a female, but decided, at age 15 and after surgical alterations, to be treated as a man. His death after an incident with police last year remains unresolved.

Call for Assistance on Family Research Project Therapist Ted Clement is seeking volunteers for research on the effects of crossdressing on families.


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Marci Shannon Angel

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Feb. 10-16

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Lori Larkin
Lori Larkin
is a Wyoming girl and often travels to Denver as well as to major events in the community. You'll hate this: she wears an 8! Wonderful and warm, Lori's great personality shines through in her Pictorial.



Miss TGF 1997: Last Chance to Vote for Finalists!!

Due to scheduling issues this is the last week to vote for your favorites in the Miss TGF 1997 Contest. Final Day for Voting is this Saturday, Feb. 16

If you have not already voted:

More than $1000 in prizes are at stake. Complete rules are on the contest page. If you haven't already voted, do it NOW because it is an extremely close race to the finals

How Important is Passing? Well, it is important to some of us, but being perfect and petit is not the only way. Brittany Rose, who is a statuesque person, has some fresh takes on this old question. Bright writing.

Three Krystals: Conclusion There's three dead TGs and a cop with an attitude trying to find some answers. But it's our heroine, Dawn Benedict, TV Detective who figures out the bizarre truth. Fun, fast moving fiction from a super writer -- Rachael Robbins.

Stylin' with Ms. Tips: Colorfast Lipsticks Expert cosmetician Lynda Krupa reviews the products that deliver, or not, on promises to beautify you lips and keep them pretty for as long as YOU want. Premier column by a terrific person.

Sexy Vampire Sexy and Streamlined, our club girl Kalina is back! She was off on business for some time, but she's hit the club scene again and makes up for lost time fast. Great pix of our fave club girl in her new blonde look. Fun read!

Hairstyling For Beginners Coreen Clark helps you to untangle the mysteries of styling your own locks. Don't be scared, this is for those just learning or thinking about it. Friendly and accessible.

Diary of a Journey Alaina Hardie, a young TS, begins a new life in the San Francisco Bay Area where she is swept up in to the local scene, starts electrolysis and has a bad hair day at the ETVC Cotillion.

Couples: I Like It Can a woman find sexual happiness with a transgender person? Oh yes. A wonderfully written, informative and exciting column by one of the best. By Linda Kaye.

This is Our WaySusan and Stefi have their own way of doing things. Is it real or fantasy? They say it's all true.

Power Dressing: Chapter 7 Stephanie goes to brunch and has her first real experience negotiating the hazards of dining in public. This will feel familiar to some, very exciting to others, interesting to all. Another grand episode by Peta Wilson.

Community News

Why Alliances With the Queer Community Make Sense Lynette Davidson thoughtfull rebuts part of a column done Feb. 3 by JoAnn Roberts. This isn't a question that is going to go away.

NGLTF Calls On Clinton to Take Actions, Includes TGs Following through on their promises, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, an important political organization, has called on the president to address many issues that touch on transgenders' lives as well as those of gays, lesbians and bi-sexual. This is a major shift in focus by this organization.


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Lisa Leigh Vanessa

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Feb. 3 - Feb. 9

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Cotillion 1997
ETVC Cotillion Pictorial
The San Francisco group's best show ever as captured in photos. The title of Miss ETVC was captured by Dale Carlson (right) in a very close competition. Three full photo pages!!


Miss TGF 1997! Flight #2 of our incredible group of contestants takes off!! VOTE NOW for this new group of 26 contestants.

More than $1000 in prizes are at stake. Subscribers vote for five people in each of the two flights to establish a group of 10 finalists. Each flight will be presented again with Flight 1 returning on Feb. 10 and Flight 2 returning on Feb. 17. Complete rules are on the contest page. Vote now for your favorites!

Chatsubo JoAnn Roberts outlines Gender PAC troubles and calls close alliance with the gay community a mistake. Our Ms. Roberts thinks GID should not be removed from the shrink's manual. No wishy-washy stuff here. Powerful commentary that will get you thinking...

Holiday Inn Story The real story behind the Holiday Inn decision to pull the TS Superbowl ad goes beyond what has been previously reported. Read the facts here. By Angela Gardner.

You React to the Holiday Inn Situation TGF readers comment on the Holiday Inn corporation's decision to pull the Super Bowl ad in letters to the company and to TGF.

WandaWanda's Corset Catastrophe She went for the bargain and sometimes that's not the inexpensive way at all as Ted Cain's heroine discovers...

Read by a Toddler Yes, it happens. Even people who pass all the time get read. What matters is how you handle the situation. Good cheer, good read by Diane Kaye

ManchesterManchester Nightlife Go club-hopping with Cheryl Eden as she takes you on a tour of the hottest spots in this major UK city. Nice pix and plenty to do!

Gender Reflections: A Rose By Any Other Name Therapist Barbara Anderson asks how you picked YOUR name? Was it a feminization or masculinization of your born name or was there another reason? Most popular and least popular names

Power Dressing: Part 6 Steven is uncertain, but can no longer deny that is not the man he thought he was...and he's beginning to enjoy it. More in the very popular and continuing fictional work by Peta Wilson.

Makeup RemovalHow to Remove Makeup Yes, you really do need to know how to do this properly if you don't want to get funny looks from the folks at work the "day after." Bobbi Williams gives you all the details on the best way to clean those traces.

FTM Skier Has Class Eric Schinegger, who as Erica Schinegger won the 1966 World Ski Champs, gave his medal to the second place finisher after having a sex change operation. Fascinating sports story by Ricki.

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Community News

Prof Has Sex Change Dierdre McCloskey returns to the University of Iowa after her sex change to a welcoming college community.

NOW & GPAC work on getting transgenders included as part of the feminist movement.

Register for Gender Lobby Days Now! Use the form here for the big event in Washington!



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Ina Jaylynn Kimmie

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Jan. 27-Feb. 2

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Miss TGF 1997! This is the First of Two flights divided equally for the more than 50 contestants in this exciting contest. The Second Flight appears next Monday. Each flight will be presented again with Flight 1 returning on Feb. 10 and Flight 2 returning on Feb. 17. More than $1000 in prizes are at stake. Subscribers vote for five people in each of the two flights to establish a group of 10 finalists. Complete rules are on the contest page. Vote now for your favorites!

Visit Gallery! Our reorganized Art Gallery now includes new sections featuring artists Ted Cain, Gina Ipolito and Leigh de Santa Fe. Great work and a lot of fun. Gallery of Greats additions, lots of new stuff

One to One TGF publisher Cindy Martin warns that ignoring the realities of "lookism" is a sure-fire ticket on the downwardly mobile express. How does it feel when the guys don't look any more. New home for SF TGs being built with public funds...A little news, a little opinion, come on in and stay a spell...

Stacy & TedI'm Ready For My Close-Up, Mr. DeMille Talk about makeovers! Stacy Clement gets the full treatment at the Jim Bridges studio in L.A. The world renowned cosmetician, who is very well-known in the TG community gives Stacy a wonderful look. The "Before" and "After" shots are amazing.

Newbies Guide to Daytime Accessories Diane Kaye has a good basic primer for those of you who are getting ready to open that big scary door.

Consequences Things get extremely dicey for Barbara Allen as she and her wife come to loggerheads over crossdressing. Lines are drawn and things get tense. Compelling writing that comes straight from the heart.

TV Poker Now this is one game where losing is winning as a couple of gents discover. Funny take on an old game by artist Leigh de Santa Fe.

Fairest of Them All Humorist Allison Marsh discovers getting compliments on your shoes aren't quite what she had in mind during a meal at a diner. Sometimes, try as we may, it's still the women in our lives who get all the attention.

Transgender Docket: Inheritance after Transition What happens to a family's estate if you've changed your sex? Can legal complications cause probate issues? Attorney Carolyn Woodward has some answers for you.

Jami WardLions and Cats Jami Ward on the nature of true courage. We sometimes forget the courage it takes to try new things and what is routine to one person is a monumental feat to another. Smoothly written and enjoyable.

Power Dressing: Chapter 5 Steph is out in the world, sort of, in our fictional tale of a young man and his sister who experiment with gender roles. By Peta Wilson.

River of Life: Too Much of A Good Thing Crossdressers whose spouses accept them often make the mistake of thinking they can do whatever they want. This can be dangerously destabilizing to a relationship. By Vanessa Kaye.

Couples: Interesting Conversation Male crossdressers may have a real advantage over other men because of their ability to socialize and form groups. Most men are not very good at this. From a mental health standpoint this could be a major plus. By Julie Freeman.

Community News

Calls for Unity with Gay/Lesbian Movement Intensify Both Bi and TG activists are demanding greater inclusion in the Gay and Lesbian movement sparking a debate during a time of increasing visibility by our community.

TG Mistreatment in Greece Phaedra Kelly outlines the terrible fate that has befallen some transgenders in Greece.

Panelist to Speak on TG Issues Needed at College Group's Meeting If you live in or near Chicago and are just out of college or still in school you can help an organization that represents people who run college student services programs become more sensitive to this community's on-campus needs. They are looking for a panelist to discuss TG issues during a convention in late March 1997


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Daphne Diann Laura

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Jan. 20-26

Transgender Forum Vol. 2 ed. 42
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Tina A.
lives in New York City and as you can see has a wonderful smile, great hair, a terrific body and, among those who know her, a warm personality. She is 32 years-old, works in the design profession and been dressing since she was 12. She loves to shop and to go out and dance. Pretty baby.


Sheila Kirk, M.D.: Face Facts Dr. Kirk gives you real information about forehead augmentation, cheek implants, and other major surgical changes that can alter your appearance dramatically. Only in TGF.

Diva of Dish She says she has writer's block. We spit on writer's block! Tracy Ullman and her penis get examined by our Diva who finds herself up a lot lately. Trailer Trash Barbie and Joni Mitchell impersonators get the full-on treatment...

Dear Rachael our Advice columnist counsels a person in Montana who wants a friendly place to live and suggests some therapists to a person in need

RobertaMemoirs Of A Transgendered Lady A sweetly told, beautifully written true remembrance of a woman, her fears and the joys of surrender to another. By Robera Angela Dee.

My Secret: Build It Our, Cover It Up Reader Susan Sinclair shares some very good, easy-to-do and valuable ideas on doing your hips and covering beards

How To Make Transmen Feel Comfortable at Your Event We say we want inclusion and then, either by design or ignorance, we chase F2Ms away. Here are 10 simple rules that might help. Good too if you are just generally interested in knowing more about good manners in the community.

Making Sense of It All: Letter to My Spouse Conditions are becoming more difficult between Lee Etscovitz and her spouse during transition. An incredibly moving, honest column that so many will be able to understand. If you are going through transition - or considering it - this is a MUST read.

Products We'd Like To SeeGina Ipolito has some great ideas for you manufacturers out there who want to reach a market with shall we say, different, tastes? Anyone want a remote control back hair shaver? Funny, clever cartoon. Loads at 166K so be a little patient.

DetailsLittle Things Mean A Lot It's in the details that will make or break your look. Sometimes, much less really is more, explains Leslee Anthony. If passing is important to you then you certainly want to read this

Embarassment & ShameIt starts with a sense of uncertainty and can grow exponentially into a major debilitating attack of self-doubt. Therapist Gianna Israel describes some ways of understanding and dealing with both these issues. Clear and jargon-free info for all.

Stef Matthews
I Resemble That Remark
Stef Matthews discovers that sometimes words we think make us look or feel bad have a totally different meaning. So what's your fetish anyway?

Thank You, Geraldo Our newest columnist Brittany Rose has a fresh take on Geraldo and all the other mismaligned talk show hosts. Sure, it's trash, but it's OUR trash.

Out A poetic rendering of a scary walk in the neighborhood. This has happened to you in one way or another. By Tina Bourne



Chris
Chris (left) Reba, and Lynnette have taken out Personal Ads!
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New Girls In Town

Diane Donna Kes

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Jan. 13-20

Transgender Forum Vol. 2 ed. 41
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Special FI Photo Issue!


Joey Brooks

Joey Brooks is a top Female Impersonator and show director in Tampa, Florida. Check out the cool pictorial!


Alana Kella Mimi Marks
Alana (left) and Mimi (right) are the first of many of today's greatest FIs who will soon grace our pages as part of the TGStars feature produced by Diahanna and Melissa. Incredible photos of amazingly beautiful Female Impersonators.



Support Groups: For Better or Worse An extremely well-done overview of what support groups are like, including their shortcomings, why they may or may not be for you and a good deal more. Kerri Edwards' story is not to be missed, particularly if you are considering joining a group.

Before Makeup Roberta Angela Dee has some very useful ideas on maintaining beautiful skin for people of all skin colors and types. A good skin care routine can really make a difference!


Alaina HardieDiary of a Journey Alaina Hardie begins her diary describing her transition and journey towards...we'll find out along the way. Well-written story by a fine young person.

Olga and Her Wife What is acceptance? Sometimes it seems like this comes so easily to some of us. But as Olga and her wife tell it, it is not so easy to put aside all of society's prohibitions when there is a crossdresser in the house. Must read for those in a committed relationship.

BulletsDawn Benedict: The Three Krystals (Part 1) The transgender dectective swings back into action when something very unusual takes place at her support group meeting. Exciting and a real screen-scroller.

Couples: Enriching the Inner Self When you are free to be who you really are, it becomes so much easier to give to others. You must first give to yourself, learning who you are, changing things you don't like about yourself. Behavior can be changed if you want it to be. Graceful writing by Linda Kaye.

Anne MarieAnne's Man An exchange of phone numbers leads to a real date with a man. It's exciting and a little scary. Such a night!

Power Dressing: Chapter 4 Steve is feeling very odd about his crossdressing experiment and his sister is beginning to wonder how he would look if he was done over a little more. Fun fiction by Peta Wilson.

Community News

Progress in Argentina The city of Rosario is considering proposal advocating for the acknowledgement and guarantee of the right to be different. The city is Argentina's second largest and the proposal is similar to the one adopted by Buenos Aires few months ago.

Raped TG Prisoner's Lawsuit Advances An important lawsuit involving the right to TGs to a safe environment in prison moves ahead this month in Wisconsin.

Obituary: Barbara Bowden A leader in the Bay Area transgender community passes away at a young age.

Got a News Tip? Don't assume we know it already. We depend on the community for news leads. Contact Cindy and she'll spread the word!


Judy Alisa Charisa
Judy (left) Charisa (right), and Alisha (far right) have taken out Personal Ads!
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New Girls In Town

Nicole Yolanda Robin

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