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June 15-22

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 10
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The Diva of Dish Angela Gardner "Chers" with us the details of her trip to NYC and what a drag it was, and also gives us the inside scoop on a recent Inside Edition.

Comics Masks: Part 3. The comic books have long taken artistic license with masks... both for the villians and the heros. Brittany takes a final look at comic books masks and then talks about getting real.




Book Review Once again, Elizabeth Parker, does her book review thang. This month she previews books for us that have murder, mayhem and make-up. Who could ask for more...

Jami Ward Sometimes things change. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not. What can you do but hold hands with the one you love? Jami shares some very touching reflections as she observes a couple at the mall.

My First Time Ten years ago, when most of us were probably still hiding in the closet, Robin was just coming out. Unfortunately, it was in a horrid wedding dress!

My Secret Can lifting weights really improve one's feminine appearance? Cissy shares her secret about how "pumping iron" can help one achieve the figure we all wish for.

Politics. If all the world is a stage, then what should the play be? Judy Osborne tells us about a play that she was in that sounds like it should be on the silver-screen. Well, maybe someday.

Dear Rachael Looking for solid, well thought out advice? Then you've come to the right place. Rachael shares it with us again this month. Real world advice for real people, like us.

Lobby Days '98 So what's the problem with the politicians? It appears, from reading Anne Casebeer's take on Lobby Day's 1998, that we could have been the problem. What if we were better organized, better prepared, better led and better everything. Irregardless of who is counting them, this doesn't sound like our best effort.






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New Girls In Town

Catherine Marilyn Traci Cindy


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June 8 - 14

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 9
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JennileighJennileigh Love is a twenty-ish transsomething living in Nashville. She is board chair for the Tennessee Vals and is a board Member for the Center for GLBT Life in Nashville. She is Southern Comfort' 1998 Co-Chair. She enjoys exercising, caving, nightclubbing, making nifty costumes and stuffed animals, art (painting, drawing), furry, sci-fi, toy collecting, comics. Check out the Tennessee Val Girls website!

Couples: The Fool and The Goddess Your womanhood and your sexuality is your own, no one else's, and if you are secure as a woman, then his dressing, his adventures into femininity are a journey you can help him explore. Potent writing on a subject central to relationships. By Linda Kaye

Granny and Beth
What If The Hokey Pokey IS What It's All About?
Brittany, a.k.a. Beth, Rose, spins a wonderful, true yarn about going to the ballgame dressed with her 80-year-old adopted grandmother. This story is just irresistible with it's lovely touch and gentle humor. Must read.

Being On The Net: Part II TGForum Assistant Editor Stef Matthews takes you into the brave new world of web page building with an easy to understand lesson on HTML, the coding language used for web page creation. Don't be scared: you can do this!

Future of the Community Top-down leadership from national organizations may not be working nor may it be the right answer today. But no "solution" will work if the community continues to put more of its resources into lacy undies than lobbying. Thoughtful provoking opinion by Dallas Denny.

La Derriere it's about proportions, ladies. In this well-done column, Roberta Angela Dee describes the true proportions needed for the ideal female shape and why it's hard for males to mimic them, especially the backside. However, there is hope and Roberta has some excellent ideas and resources for you.

Hair Enhancer If you aren't completely follicle-challenged you may find that a hair enhancer product reviewed by consumer reporter Diane Kaye is the perfect light-weight alternative to a full wig. Solid review by someone you can trust.

Soda Pop Buzz Gorgeous Kalina Isato takes a second look at a new makeup kit and reviews some very interesting cosmetics and fashion trends. Our Sexy Vampire also gives the thumbs down on a new drag club in Philadelphia's Manayunk district. Always an eclectic, fun read from our Klub Kid!

Steffi's TG Life: Barry In her debut cartoon for TGForum, Steffi takes on a little shopping trip with Barry and his wife...

Missing TGF The spirit and community she discovered online will be missed when Emily Alford is away this summer. As always, a wonderfully written article by a superb writer.

Changing Your Name, Legally Stacy Clement takes you the process she followed in getting her name changed legally in California without having had surgery. Many other places use a similar procedure to the one used in that state. Clearly written and easy to follow advice.

Gender Mirrors Many transgender men and women feel very dissatisfied when they look in the mirror. They may see remnants of their previous gender role and regret what they could not experience in their former lives. Some also feel bad about remnants of their old gender because of other's opinions. They may have been told that they didn't give their original gender role a chance to work, and so try to fit in, making their life more difficult. trashgender. Thoughtful advice from Gianna Israel, one of the world's great gender therapists.

Bobbi and Me: It's Always Something Getting ready for showtime, and George finds himself slowly receding as Bobbi readies to emerge. The popular series by George Wilkerson continues.



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News Briefs Ginger Spice lives on in that inimitable TG way. First TG ever named to key national gay group. Indiana congressional candidate challenged...more.

Secret TG Sect Shakes Up Church Revelations of that a large number of TGs are priests in the Church of England have raised hackles, particularly after it became known that they have a "secret" society of their own.

Billy Tipton Reconsidered A new book about the famous FTM musician sparks renewed interest in this most intriguing man. Tipton's family, though deceived, loves him as the good father he was. Fascinating insights.

GT 155:Transactivists from Boston, Atlanta, and San Francisco. Rebeca Durkee and Jan Platner have organized a trans-health event in Boston. Kristi Rivers from Atlanta is active with the Human Rights Committee. Gail Sondegaard, of San Francisco, is the publisher of the Transsexual News Telegraph. . Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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New Girls In Town

Darlene Dominique Georgia Rachel


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June 1 - 7

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 8
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Senri Munro is a Japanese Shemale who lives in the Syonan area of Kanagawa, Japan. She is well-educated and works as a computer professional but has also been a female impersonator at the show club Naisyobanashi in Hiratsuka city and at several clubs in Yokohama. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and loves to dance. She is rated as 5Dan (very high level) in the traditional Japanese game of IGO. She invites you to visit her web pages to find out more.


Chatsubo Hitching our political wagon to the gay and lesbian community isn't working and, in fact, sometimes leads to direct hostilities. Is it time to revisit the once-useless Usenet again? Plus, "Who put Visine in my nail polish?" All this and more in June's Chatsubo by JoAnn Roberts

Gender Reflections: The Impact of Gender Transition and Sexual Orientation. In a follow-up to last month's article, Dr. Anderson shows us some actual case studies from her files and how they might relate to one's sexual orientation considering a person's TG situation. Sometimes, the effects on one's love life can be devastating, and not because of hormonal impacts. Take note if you are considering SRS. By Barbara Anderson

Art of Petticoat Punishment The opening article in an intriguing - and exciting - series on the wonderful art that illustrated so much of the early literature that many in the community grew up with. Plenty of red hot graphics in this article in which the author, Bill, gives a good retrospective on what made this type of writing and art so interesting to so many.

Consumer Review In the premiere of our newest series, we bring you a consumer's review of a product that we all might, could, should, or shouldn't use. Diane Kaye will bring us her unbiased opinion on all kinds of products. Just think of Diane as our little David Horowitz. This time she reviews a new Mascara that makes some incredible claims. Can the product really do that?


Beginners Luck: Part 3 Accessories make the outfit, or so it is said. In this installment of Shopping 101, Jessica Brandon takes us through the basics, from the inside to the outside.

Drag in The Cinema: Part VI This month Laurie Sheril reviews more of the history of Drag as documented in films and television. This month is especially funny and you'll know why if you recognize the any of the three lovlies shown here.

It Never Hurts To Ask In her "My Secret" turn, Donna talks about stabilizing a look and a style even if you live in a place that may not seem gender-friendly. Her suggestions about seeking out professionals to help are not only sound, they'll save you money in the end. Worthwhile reading!

Cissy In Italy Our gal Cissy visits Florence with her all-too devoted wife, but that doesn't mean she can't dream of adventures and fun in this most beautiful of cities.

Footprints from the PastFootprints From The Past Andee W. walks through the history of Transgenderism as documented in the media of the day. This month in part Four we enter into the 20th century.

General Tips for the Beginning Crossdresser It ain't all about makeup and appearence. Some of it is between our ears. Diane Hutchinson shares her sometimes painful, always familiar, story with us this month.



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News Briefs BBC crew busted in drag. California legislature passes TG inclusive hate crime bill. TG car racer wants to compete again. Femme Conference to SF...more.

Anti-Gay Group to Protest Disney Event Operation Rescue, which was once known for it's anti-abortion protests, has added gays, lesbians and transgenders to it's attack list and plans a protest at the big "Gay Days" event at Disney World this coming weekend. It sounds pretty pathetic, but the group's jerkweed leader says they'll be there. So will 100,000 gays, lesbians and TGs.

Boobs Over Miami The "sun and fun capital of the world" is also becoming a major destination for cosmetic surgery, particularly breast enhancement and weight loss surgeries.

GT 153 & 154:Two cross-dressers in Wyoming talk about family issues. A book about a young dyke, a parents perspective of a TS childs journey, and Debbie Davis. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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Tere Monique Anita Ami


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May 25 - 31

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 7
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Miss TGF 1998!
You picked them. This year's Miss TGF 1998 was Amanda Richards, shown here on the right. First Runner-Up was Kim Bourne, shown here top left. Second runner up was Jami Ward, shown here bottom left. Click the links and see their finalist's entries. All of our winners will get valuable prizes, but we hope that everyone who participated had a grand time. See you again next year!


Devil in a Black Dress Amanda thought it looked a tad small, hanging there on the rack, but for three dollars, what could you lose? But what she hadn't counted on was that this dress wasn't taking kindly to being worn on a body that was too big for it. You've been imprisoned by chiffon, involuntarily, we'd bet. A very humorous story about something that more than a few of us have gone through.


Lingerie 1998
A six-page pictorial featuring some of TGF's most delightful ladies in their scanties! You'll enjoy them all is this fun-filled photo feature. As always, our Lingerie pictorial attracted a very large group of participants...perhaps even you?


One to One Worst speech at Cal Dreamin and fun on the elevator. Rude drag queens, an argument clinic and other notes and observations from the big West Coast event by TGF Publisher Cindy Martin.

Fore! We know there are a lot of golfers out there but how many of you have had the guts to play from the red (ladies) tee while dressed in the appropriate attire? Linda Jensen takes along on as she hits the links dressed in her pinks.

First Time: Heidi Lower It was on a beautiful sunny day in California that Heidi got into a red Mazda with her sister and the two took off for an adventure that she treasures to this day. Shopping and fun in the day, dancing and a brush with a romantic figure in the night. Now this is a first time story we'd all love to have had.

Being On The Net You want to get your own page set up on the Web. You'd like to load it up with your favorite pictures and tell every one that, finally, you have arrived. But you haven't got a clue how to start. Stef Matthews will take you through the steps of getting up and running with your own web page, something you'll definitely need to know soon as TGForum moves towards free web pages for all subscribers in just a few weeks. First in a series.

Couples: Mistaking Support for Uncritical Acceptance For many women there appears to be a belief that they attend support groups, they will somehow be FORCED to accept their husband's or partner's crossdressing. They believe that only supportive wives attend support group meetings and that the agenda is to make them accede to their husband's demands, whatever they might be. They are afraid that they might get in deeper than they want. By Julie Freeman.

Shoes: Straps and SizingIn the final chapter of her most informative primer on shoes, Diane Kaye discusses the differences between straps and teaches you how to properly convert male to female sizes and vice versa. A handy thing to know next time you place that catalogue order!

Vanessa Kaye: Your Femme Self As You See Her A plan to spend an entire weekend en femme with her wife leads Vanessa to new challenges and discoveries, particularly when confronted with the realities of being out, during the day, as a woman.

Lesbian Romance Roberta Angela Dee returns to TGF with a hot story about a woman named Selena who begins as a neighbor, becomes a confidant and then....

Transgender Pride With the "Gay Pride" season about to begin in the U.S. perhaps it's time to take a look at what transgender pride is and means. By Jessica Xavier.

Making Sense: Sticks and Daffodils There is a time, at least for most of us, especially among the transgendered, to throw away the outmoded and useless debris of our lives in order to make way for new growth, new beginnings, the daffodils that point to the summer ahead of us. By Lee Etscovitz

Ladies of LaMancha In the last of her intriguing series on the transgendered characters in the Adventures of Don Quixote, Hebe Dotson tells the tale of the jilted lover who whacks her cheatin' boyfriend and then turns boy herself. Cervantes himself gets a little wacky in this final episode and Dotson explains why.

Prairie Maids When you think of maids perhaps the French maid or parlor maid comes to mind first. Well, as Bobbi Swan has shown us, there were and are many, many other kinds of maids. This month she takes a look a the maids of the Old West and they too had they're charms



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News Briefs French offer Algerian TS help. New guide being developed for families of TGs. Pageant raided in Kuala Lumpur...more.

Izzard Emerges As Major Star Transgender comic Eddie Izzard has become a smash hit in NYC with his one-man stand up act, but best of all has earned the respect and admiration of show business for his great personality and kindness. The kind of star we need.

GT 152:The Lammy book awards, Mothering Against the Odds, and mother loss. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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Rachel Daphne Joelle Susan


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May 18 - 24

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 6
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Beverly WilliamsBeverly Williams is a 39 and holding GEM(Gender Enhanced Male) from North of the Border. She is a happily "married with childern" CD who loves family, friends, music and relaxing at the cottage. Bev is still a newbie to the "out in public" world but is having fun meeting other sisters and exploring the TG community. For more info visit her Web Site.


Hoverers and Other Strangers As we who dress seek unquestioned entrée to the marvelous world of women, we become increasingly obsessed with mastery of the many little details that give us authenticity. First, it's looks. Then the voice and the walk. But there are other, even greater secrets that women keep. If you don't know what the "hover" is, you'd best read on, dear soul, and learn the shocking truths...By Hebe Dotson.

Diva of Dish Who should turn up on Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch? And what is up with Jahna Steel these days. News from the world of entertainment, showbidness and the general environs by our own Angela Gardner.

Dana Wins! Israeli songstress Dana International stunned the world last weekend when she overcame big odds and the opposition of ultraconservative clerics to win the Eurovision singing championship. The transsexual star came home to a heroine's welcome. Full coverage of the victory, including a short movie!

TGStars: Stephanie Williams resides in New Orleans, La. Orginally from Oklahoma City, she has traveled throughout the country as a performer working in some of the top clubs in the country. She has been in numerous publications and has also worked in movies and television. She performs today at several New Orleans nightclubs. If in town call Footloose at 504 524 7654 to ask about her show schedule.

The Ross Fireproof Hotel In this remarkable column, which is part memoir, part overview of the class differences in the community, Dallas Denny takes you into a life of interest and insight. Wonderfully written, with great vignettes. An outstanding work.

Transgender Medicine: Stress Factors Even if you dress in private, you need to take joy in who you are. To do otherwise invites stress that can cause all kinds of serious health problems. Dr. Sheila Kirk discusses the impact of stress on TG people.

What The Religious Right's Real Agenda Is Don't confuse conservatism and being Christian with the values of the Religious Right. As Judy Osborne points out, the leadership of this movement says one thing in public and quite another behind closed doors. It ain't pretty.

ComicsFemale Masks: Superheroines In the second part of her series on female masks in the comics Brittany Rose takes us - among other things - into a love triangle between Superman, Lois Lane and Wonder Woman. Can the guy with the X-Ray eyes tell who has the mask on? Whaddya kidding? Fun stuff.

Book Reviews: Sue Grafton The famed mystery writer, who specializes in the tough female private-eye genre, has several books out with a transgender twist to them. Elizabeth Parker describes the work in her eminently readable style.
Dear Mom In a note to her mother, Jami Ward thanks her for all the gifts she bestowed. A loving, warm tribute.



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News Briefs Dustin Hoffman sues over drag photo. A Canadian TS goes after a bar that wouldn't let her use the ladies room. Norm McDonald bombs in college show...more.

Japan Allows SRS The first of thousands of Japanese transsexuals will soon have FTM surgery as the nation implements recent policy changes that allow for legal SRS.

Trinadad Story: Dr. Biber Still At Work The world's most experienced SRS doctor is still busily at work in the tiny town of Trinidad, Colorado. At 75, he doesn't do as many surgeries as he once did, but the famed physician is still very active.

GT 152:The Lammy book awards, Mothering Against the Odds, and mother loss. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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Sandy Velvet Stacie Monique


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May 11 - 17

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 5
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JulieJulie Peters is an unmarried crossdresser who lives in the Southwest US. She currently works as a computer programmer, but looks forward to the time when she can be herself, and complete some of the changes she has started making. Julie is a photographer and occasional writer for the TG Forum and has done, and been in, several pictorials during the past year. Besides shopping for clothes and makeup, Julie is also interested in photography, computers, woodworking, and enjoys talking with friends via e-mail.

Bobbi and Me: Way We Were, Way We Are A powerful, extraordinary chapter in George Wilkerson's popular series. Bobbi and George find themselves in trouble when the wife who hates crossdressing suddenly materializes. Must read.

Honey's Makeup Ideas: Luscious Lips TG Showgirl Honey Harlow tells her secrets for wonderfully beautiful lips. This is the kind of information you can get from no one else and Honey explains it all in easy to understand language.

When I Was 18 In a very interesting "First Time" story, Claire Stafford recalls how she made her first venture out of her house. It's an exciting time. The late '60s. Skirts up to here. Wolves who aren't the least bit shy about their intentions. And Belfast before the troubles began. Wonderful remembrance.

Three Stories Emily Alford uses three short stories to illustrate how we have a history and are creating one all the time. In her highly readable, intelligent style, Alford discusses the rehabilitation of Lord Cornbury from freak to human, describes an interesting television program and sees Jan Morris as an example of a possible example of how it may someday be for us all.

Sexy Vampire: Northern States Pageant Only Kalina, our sexy vampire, can tell it quite like this. Our fearless reporter doesn't pull any punches in this delightful, and at time hilariously brash review of a pageant she recently attended. The funniest thing is, it's all true.

Gianna Israel Somewhere, the dislike for other peoples differentness has got to stop, this includes qualities in ourselves that we do not like because we see it in others. Otherwise, if the process continues, the person not only begins disliking differentness in others, sooner or later he or she will begin hating different qualities in himself or herself. That is how internalized homophobia starts. By Gianna Israel

Dear Sisters Brittany shows us another side as she does a Star Trek convention and gets a photo id en femme. A nicely written screen scroller done in Brittany's inimitable style. Enjoy it.

School Librarian Comes Out In a highly publicised move, Minnesota school librarian Debra Davis came out on the job last week. The action was reported by major media in the region. Davis is well known in the Minneapolis TG community and has benefitted from a 1993 state law protecting TGs from job loss.

CouplesThere can be a love that comes along in life, that so completely fills you that two lives are fused together, and there is oneness. It can happen when you allow passion and enthusiasm to encompass your life, along with maturity and compassion. By Linda Kaye





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News Briefs Dana International wins major song contest! Just recently in Oregon one of our people debates on television of the importance of coverage for Transgendered medical care. "Rolling Stone" magazine wins an Ellie award for a TG related story.

National Lobby Days '98 Dana Priesing reports on the efforts from the latest attempt to get Washington to recognize that we are citizens too. This report tells us that although we don't cause traffic jams any more some people out there just haven't gotten our message.

Mom, I Need To Be a Girl is a new book and is touchingly reviewed by Phyllis Frye. It sounds as if this book needs to be in a lot of hands and on a lot of bookshelves!






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Jenny Corrie Cris
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Donna Claudia Mikki


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May 4-10

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 4
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Linda is a Southern Belle who resides in Virginia and adores Atlanta, GA. Linda is one of the Vanity Club Girls and welcomes you to visit her site, Linda's Paradise . She loves photography and collects movies with her favorites being "Some Like It Hot" and "Little Sister." This is a very attractive young lady.
California Dreamin Pictorial! Jamie Faye Fenton has put together a seven-page pictorial of highlights for the Cal Dreamin' event that concluded on May 3. You can't get more timely than that!

Wondering? Are you wondering why things might look just a little bit different this week? Here's the scoop!
Chatsubo Finally. Some good news about IFGE. But then... What's the "HOT" color for spring? and how to look 10 lbs. thinner. All this and more in May's Chatsubo by JoAnn Roberts

Drag in The CinemaDrag in The Cinema: The War Years Nothing promotes Drag like a good war I always say! This month Laurie Sheril delves into the wages of war.

Beginners Luck: Part II Jessica Brandon takes us further into the Shopping experience. You should read this whether you're building a new wardrobe (again) or simply adding to the existing pile (like me!) Does this lady know how to shop, or what!? This time you might want to be a little "pumped" before you read.

Footprints from the PastFootprints From The Past At the turn of the century the popular media was often sprinkled with articles and letters from people who were clearly transgender, sometimes very boldly, considering the era. A wonderful and entertaining peak at another era by Andee W.

Coming Out - Face to Face Haven't come out yet? At all?! Then read Jayne Fischer's advice on how to, and as importantly, who to, the first time you do. You might be surprised at her suggestions.

At the Mall Suzanne, Stephanie K's S.O., wants to see how the public reacts to Stephanie in a public situation. So she "stalks" Stephanie as she spends time doing what we do best -- shop! The results are interesting. A good idea for the S.O. trying to come to terms and get more involved with your CDing. Definitely share this with your S.O.

General Tips for the Beginning Crossdresser It's all in the details as Diane Hutchinson informs (or reminds) us. Some common sense constructive criticisms.

Telling Your S.O. Desiree Corley tells us that there are several things to consider before telling your wife or partner that you are transgender. Before taking the plunge and telling all there are several questions you need to resolve. Some sage ideas from the young wife of a TG.

CorsetEnhancing the Scene with Corestry Find out more about what a corest can do for you. By Tes Staylace

Gender Reflections: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity What makes one gay, straight or bi? Sometimes the answer isn't as easy as it might appear. Read Barbara Anderson's exploration of this often confusing subject.
Sexism and Community Is our "community" really a community? The answer may be a question. "How can it be with M2Fs and F2Ms having such different backgrounds, needs, and motivation?" Read Jessica Xavier's opinion.

ThongThongs: How to Wear 'Em They're sexy and for some outfits they are absolutely essential. But thongs weren't exactly designed with us in mind. Diane Kaye tells us how to pull it off! Um, I mean do it successfully.

Intro to Photography If you think a "hot shoe" is a 4 inch stiletto and "depth of field" describes your lawn because you've been dressing the last three weekends, then this month's installment of Intro To Photography will get you going on the basics of photography. This month's topic: Which is the camera for you? Single Lens Reflex or Point & Shoot?





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News Briefs Men In Tights (not the sequel, the real thing.) Three TSs go to court to fight the refusal by their health care provider to fund. 40,000 bras sought for tapestry and more items of interest.

New TG Med Facility Opens For the first time in Trans-history, a trans physician and surgeon, Sheila Kirk, has developed and is directing a facility specializing in complete transgender surgical and medical care. In addition, Dr. Kirk is performing MTF GRS, FTM top surgeries, hysterectomies and related surgical procedures for MTFs and FTMs.

Journals from ICTLEP Reprints of some of the important ICTLEP Law Conference proceedings. This month important issues for Non-TS Transgendered People.

GT 150:Body Piercing, the Transgender Community Forum on AOL, and Cara Wick, the Oberlin LGBT Coordinator. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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April 20 - 26

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 2
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Michelle Ryan loves New Orleans and considers herself to be a non-op TS (hormones for over 9 years). She has been married for over 18 years and is "very happy with my current life." Michelle is a small business owner, private pilot and loves the New Orleans Saints........ even if they don't win !! She loves to love to cook, especially Cajun foods and travel. This is one exceptionally nice lady.



Vote! Last Chance To Pick Flight #2 Finalists

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When A Famous Person Comes Out In a remarkable tale of courage and optimism, one of Australia's most famous personalities published a book with his brother and revealed to millions that he is a crossdresser. Peta Wilson describes the aftermath of that disclosure in a fascinating, beautifully-paced article. Must read.

Change of Face: Female Masks The reality is that if you have a realistic mask/prosthesis like they use in television and movies , it usually isn’t completely realistic and still takes several hours to put on. If you have a slip-on rubber mask anyone nearby can tell it’s a mask. Unless it's the comics. Then, well, even a nasty ghoul can be curvy and cute. By Brittany Rose.

Realistic Appearing Prosthetic Vagina It isn't perfect and to some degree it's uncomfortable, but a remarkably realistic product has just come on the market that is astonishingly convincing. Because of the adult nature of this product and it's accompanying photos this is NOT a page to show children. Reviewed by JoAnn Roberts.

Dear Rachael A man goes with his wife into counselling and has an experience that may be all too common. A shopaholic confesses and an excellent explanation of the history and issues involving Klinefelter Syndrome. A terrific column by the world's #1 TG advice columnist. By Rachael Dettmer.

Book Reviews: Practice to Deceive, Triple Echo Elizabeth Parker takes a look at a new work, "Practice to Deceive" which features an interesting computer hacker and discusses the classic, but out of print, transgender story: "Triple Echo". Fun reading.

2835 Mayfair Part book review, part insight into the work of Dr. Havelock Ellis and part personal detective story, Bob Davis and Carol Kleinmaier describe a fascinating tale from the turn of the century. A most entertaining and unusual column.

...but I'm Not Gay! Judy Osborne expresses what a lot of us think: that we're not as bad as those queers. That attitude led to a memorable, and ugly, episode in her life, one she wishes she could take back. Tremendous writing and emotion in this terrific column.


TGStars: China Lee!
Holy Hannah, now here is a beautiful lady for you! Diahanna and Melissa present China Lee, a gorgeous Hawaiian beauty in this month's TGStars pictorial. Today's most beautiful TGs!

Lost In A Pink FogIt's a human trait, but transgendered folks indulge in a form of self-delusion more than others. If we don't see it or hear it, it must not exist. We all have been lost in that "pink fog" at one time or another and we can get ourselves in real trouble when we are tricking ourselves. The joke at the beginning of this Jami Ward column is alone worth giving her a read.

External Homophobia Let's be honest, even some of our "allies" in the gay/lesbian world don't like us very much and maybe even worse. So what do you do about it? What causes this sort of reverse homophobia? Gianna Israel examines her own history with this issue and how she learned to work through it.

Jeopardy En Femme (again) Our Linda Jensen gives the famous US game show another try, en femme, with interesting results that just go to show that with guts, looks and attitude you can pretty much do what you like in the world.

Couples: You Don't Have To Stay Isolated Do couples outreach programs “glorify” being an accepting wife or partner of a crossdresser and ignore the sufferings of being partnered with a transgendered person? By Linda Kaye.

Making Sense: Keys and WatchesGender change, whether part-time or full-time, is understandably a difficult matter. The overall challenge facing the transgendered person is that of building and maintaining a lifestyle which incorporates such basic matters as bodily, emotional, and social satisfaction. The strain in each of these three areas can be great and usually is. By Dr. Lee Etscovitz



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News Briefs AEGIS and ITA merge, important new U.S. national group. Turkish TS wedding causes big stir. Male dancer goes to female mode. Lavender Law conference.

TS Seeks Public Funds for SRS A transsexual in Oregon is trying to get the state's public health insurance system, funded by taxpayers, to pay for her surgery and claims that she suffers from gender identity disorder. A important battle may be shaping up.

UK TS Denied Job, Called "Overbearing" A UK transsexual who has been in the news before fights for a job with a company whose other pilots say they cannot work with her, due to personality conflicts.

Transformational Movement The leader of one of the nation's most important gay-lesbian organization speaks out on the importance of inclusion and of recognizing that transgenders and others who are different must be part of any movement towards a bias-free society.

TG Films Are Festival Hits Two new films that are heavy on drag are wowing film festival audiences in Sydney, Australia and Park City, Utah. Both films, "Homo Heights" and "Divine Trash" have connections to filmmaker John Waters.

GT 148 & 149:The Bisexuality Conference and an Educator from Planned Parenthood. Activist Penni Ashe, the upcoming Femme Conference in San Francisco, and PFLAG. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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April 13 - 19

Transgender Forum Vol. 4 ed. 1
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Vote! Last Chance To Pick Flight #1 Finalists

This is the last chance to vote for five finalists Miss TGF's Flight One. If you have NOT yet voted for Flight One candidates please do so now. Next week will be the last chance to vote for the finalists from Flight #2. The ten people picked will appear for the Finalist voting at the end of this month. Please: look over every contestant's entry and choose wisely!


Lowla is a 43 yr old married xdresser who is absolutely delighted at the virtual explosion of transgendered activity lately - both online and off. She enjoys family life, dancing, hockey and mule wrestling. She currently works as an MD, but would like to be a maven of some sort if she ever grows up. You can find more of her on her web page at Lowla's Lair


Dallas Denny on "The Clarke" Most of Canada's transsexuals have had dealings with the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry. That's because The Clarke, as it is called, is the only institution able to authorize sex reassignment surgery under Canada's public health system. The problem with this is that The Clarke is a Jurassic Gender Clinic, an anachronism. It is a national embarrassment and it's officials are influencing TS care far beyond Canada's borders. Powerful column.

EyesEyes Have It! Honey Harlow, one of the great TG entertainers shares some of her most exciting makeup secrets in her new column. This month Honey talks about how to do your eyes. Everyone can take something from this article because Honey really knows how to do it right!

Visit to a BDSM Convention Diane Kaye takes you to an event put on by the Black Rose, a bondage/discipline/sadomasochism organization. And what an event it is! Skin tight clothes, how-to lectures, couples issues...hey, this sounds a little familiar. Well-written and right on target.

Bobbi & Me: It's My Party A transgender celebrity causes a big stir at the gender convention which gets Bobbi to thinking about big hair, big spikes and big big attitudes. The delightful series by George Wilkerson continues...

Sexy Vampire: Soda Pop Buzz Our Klub Kid Kalina mixes great fashion news, gossip, getting out around town and some deliciously witchy opinions in her monthly offering. Find out who America's Top Five Drag Queens Are!

Going Solo Sometimes, you just need a little push to make that next move. For Stephanie it was being dropped off at the front of a major shopping center and being forced to sink or swim. Would the gender police bust her? Would the kids all laugh, the adults point and smirk? If you're thinking about finally going out in public, or just want to remember those moments, this is for you...

TrashGender!©: "The Queen" Once upon a time TGs were the tabloids' favorite group of wierdos. Yeah, we know that we still get shafted in the media from time to time, but it was very different - and often unintentionally funny - back then. Return with us now to 1968 and the original review of "The Queen" in the National Insider, a tab that's long since faded away. Warning: the images are large and the copy is bit hard to read.

Beginners Help: What to Do Early On When you're just starting out it is helpful to have a few signposts and advice from people who have been there before. This month Diane Hutchinson discusses some of the basic issues you'll confront when you first venture out of the closet as well as providing some very basic, practical advice on the products you'll need to get started.

Migrants In Genderland A gender migrant lives one role and situation and perhaps identity behind and adopts another, entirely. Like any migration that process means loss, sometimes terrible loss. But the committed migrant faces that problem and decides that yes, this must be, if I am to be what i can become. That's no different, at all, from leaving Sicily for Brooklyn, or Oaxcaca for Los Angeles. By Emily Alford



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News Briefs Famous boy singing star had a high voice for a good reason. FTM Book submissions sought. Films sought for London festival.

Estrogen and Alzheimer's The female hormone estrogen may help Alzheimer's disease by stopping the formation of the plaques that characterize it, researchers said. Sam Gandy of the Alzheimer Research Program at New York University and colleagues across the country, in France and in Sweden found that estrogen blocked a peptide that forms the plaques, at least in test-tube cultures of brain cells.

"60 Minutes and and an Unusual College ProgramU.S. television show grills a college president over a controversial program that details sexual practices and lifestyles of gays, lesbians and transgenders. The "Sixty Minutes" transcript reveals a great deal about how some parts of television news and academia think about difficult subjects today.

Coming Soon To a Theatre Near You? Mary Beth Cooper has the heads-up for you on three important new movies that have come out in the last few months. They may be a little hard to find but at least you'll know what to look for now.

GT 147: The Project 10 East youth group, Whores and Other Feminists, and Its Time America.. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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Rose Mara Jennifer Gloria


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April 6 - 13

Transgender Forum Vol. 3 ed. 52
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Vote! For Flight #2

This is the Second of Two flights for our annual contest. If you voted last week for Flight One, vote now for Flight Two. If you missed last week's vote you will get another chance beginning April 13. Please: look over every contestant's entry and choose wisely!


JessicaJessica Lapin lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is active in her local TG community. She performs regularly in musical theatre, and enjoys going to shows when she's not in them. Her hobbies include reading, and tinkering with her VW Beetle. Her day job is runn ing her own computer company.

You can find out more about Jessica by viewing her Member Profile, or by looking at her TG Forum Personal or he r Photo Op. For the complete scoop, you should check out Jessica's Salon. (whew!)

Chatsubo A fire in Provincetown. GenderPAC tries to get a lobby day going. Money woes in Waltham and a very, very cool place to by your diva clothes. By JoAnn Roberts

Drag in The Cinema: Dramatic Drag During the pre-war years drag was a common plot device in many dramatic films, especially those in the detective and crime genres. Drag turns were as often a part played by the heroes as the villains. By Laurie Sheril

Gender Reflections: The Dilemma That Won't Go AwayAs a psychotherapist and a Gender Specialist Barbara Anderson has to both offer psychotherapy and play the role of a gatekeeper to services that transsexuals often want. This is unusual because counselors are supposed to be accepting, nonjudgmental and supportive but gatekeeper is evaluative and critical. It's a perspective from the other side of the couch that isn't heard very often.

Beginners Luck: How to Start Building A Wardrobe Actually this isn't just for beginners. Jessica Brandon takes you through the early steps of creating your look with some rock solid tips on what you need to do first. Written in a friendly, easy style you're sure to enjoy.

My Secret: Along the Right Lines This is a terrific primer on doing your eyes quickly and perfectly. Sheryl Marie Lynn has come up with techniques born out of the necessity of getting her makeup down quickly before leaving for work, but whether you're living full-time or not, these are outstanding tips.

Petticoats and Hoops That Extend the Charm (Part Two) Wide skirts, whether in the form of hoops, crinolines, farthingales or voluminous petticoats alone, are a direct barometer of the times. Skirts become paltry during times of war and unrest, only to widen and become exuberant again in the postwar period. A bit of social history and plenty of interesting commentary on those BIG skirts. By Tes Staylace

Dear Sisters... Brittany Rose returns and takes you on a great series of outtings that only prove, again, that passing isn't a matter of being the perfect size or shape. Yes, she's gorgeous, but Brittany is also 6'4" About the only place she isn't the tallest woman around is at a women's professional basketball game...which she attends.

Footprints From The Past At the turn of the century the popular media was often sprinkled with articles and letters from people who were clearly transgender, sometimes very boldly, considering the era. A wonderful, fast and entertaining peak at another era by Andee W.

Intro to Photography This week we introduce you to our new photography columnist who will soon be sharing some of his tips for getting a better picture.

No Conditions, No Concerns. A Friend's a Friend Anne Marie Pemberton recounts a very interesting chat with a co-worker who found himself with buddies in a pool hall talking about TSs. An emotional, uplifting, true story.



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News Briefs TS Wins Harass Case. TG Boxer Keeps Winning. High heels lose popularity. TG Killer Goes Shopping. Rivers Roasted by Marino. Tranny Granny makes her run for office.

Miss Thailand TG Contest Wows CrowdHundreds of fans burst into wild cheers and applause when the judges anointed Thanaporn Wongprasert as Miss Tiffany 1998, Thailand's first national transvestite beauty queen.

Estrogen Proves Beneficial To Older MenNew research shows that when elderly men are given low doses of estrogen their bad cholesterol decreases, their good cholesterol increases and other risk factors for heart attacks improve - without serious, long-lasting or unpleasant side effects.

GT 145: A struggle in the Bahamas, author Neil Miller, and the 5th Annual Bixsexuality Conference. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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Transgender Forum Vol. 3 ed. 51
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Vote!
More than 40 contestants are vying for the title this year and we've divided them into two flights. The first flight begins today. Look over every contestant's entry and choose wisely!

One to One Publisher Cindy Martin takes a shot at a politician who thought she was doing us a favor by making TGs part of a quota system. No, thank you! Dallas Denny and a big opportunity for a new organization to get done what needs doing. Odds, ends and other rants...

Virtual Girls, Material Girls, Practical GirlsWe are emerging as three kinds of people, sometimes all in one person, and are an expression of several powerful social forces. Cindy Jones takes a look at TGs as virtual girls, material girls, and practical girls. Interesting, bright reading.

Mint TwinsManga Focus: We Are MintThere's a new student at Morinomiya Junior High Boarding School. When Noel Minamino transfers into classroom 2-A at mid-semester, everyone is surprised to discover that their pretty classmate Maria has a twin sister. But none are so surprised as Maria. Maria doesn't have a sister. Noel is her brother. Dove Sherman returns with another great review!

Cissy Gets Out In Toronto for work and fun, Cissy gets into the night life and some of the characters she's met along the way. If you're curious about what getting out on the town is really like, you'll enjoy this story. If it's old hat, you'll enjoy the portraits of some of the people Cissy runs into along the way. They'll be familiar!

How to Do Foundation An exciting new series on Cosmetics begins this week by Wendy Farrell, operator of Woman's Touch, a TG friendly transformation service. Learn how to put on this very important base. If you've ever had trouble with beard cover and foundation, this is the article that will help you.

Your Life's Flow Trying to dam up the river of your life is going to either cause stagnation or an uncontrolled breakout. Vanessa Kaye's beautifully penned column looks at why it is impossible to wall off who you really are. Thought provoking.

Ladies of La Mancha If you were looking for some fun TG reading would your thoughts turn to a 400-year-old masterpiece of European literature? Probably not, but as Hebe Dotson shows, there are some delicious TG tales in Miguel de Cervantes' The Adventures of Don Quixote. Cool.

Vive La France! Yes, yes, we know you have one somewhere, or had one. French maids outfits are as much a part of many crossdressers early wardrobes as spike heels and ruby red lipstick. Our international expert, Bobbi Swan, explains in loving detail how the French maid's outfit actually came to be. And it all started...in France!

My First Time: No More Hiding In My Room Livia had reached a time in my life when she was getting tired of dressing up in a room only to look in the mirror. She needed needed something more. This is a great story by a person, who despite great looks, was scared to make that first step out. Very enjoyable.

Book Reviews: No More Secrets Emily Alford looks at two intriguing books, one by an female therapist and the other by internationally famous economist and MTF, Dierdre McCloskey. McCloskey's book is particularly interesting because of a new perspective she brings to the male-dominated field of economics.

Couples: Not A Clue If we aren't talking to each other a lot of problems can blindside us. By Julie Freeman.



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News Briefs Tijuana TVs harassed by cops, sex favors demanded. Michael Jackson spotted in drag, we think. London's mayor-hopeful shocks might easily. Pirates of Penzance with a different twist.

TG Says Cops Won't Let Her Join PD A San Francisco transgender is battling with the police over the right to join the department. Cops say they don't discriminate, there were other issues involved.

GT 144: A book about anal sex for women, the Radical Faeries, and transgender activist Gordene MacKenzie. Internet Radio for the Transgender Community. In Real Audio






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