For male to female transgender people it can be a challenge to move through the world. If we can do so with a minimum of trouble we are generally happy. Trouble could be something simple as a harsh look or being called sir by a clerk, or trouble could mean being physically assaulted or worse.…… Continue reading Thoughts on Passing Better
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From Quora: Daughter’s Taking Gender Studies…
My daughter is taking gender studies at college and now she tells me I am a male oppressor. Should I keep paying her tuition? The short answer is yes. Although I might ask what she’s going to do for a living with a BA in women’s studies. Parents don’t or at least shouldn’t engage in…… Continue reading From Quora: Daughter’s Taking Gender Studies…
From Quora: I want my child to not be transgender
I’ve spent a good deal of time answering questions on quora, I think some are worth cross posting here. specifically: How can I stop my daughter from being transgender? I walked in on him watching homosexual porn the other night, and I am concerned. I have already taken him off his hormones. Please do not…… Continue reading From Quora: I want my child to not be transgender
Then and Now – Intimate Apparel
I remember when I was a boy, then a young man and then an adult. All those frilly things were kind of naughty and titillating. The lacy bras and matching panties, the garter belts, bustiers, and all the really lovely sleepwear (ok, go have fun peeling it off your girlfriend wear). Victoria secret had their…… Continue reading Then and Now – Intimate Apparel
Advice on Coming Out
I’ve been doing this for a while. All I’ve concluded is that there is no one right way, but there are plenty of mistakes you can make. Here are some don’ts and do’s. Don’t assume the reaction you get is genuine. People are mostly going to tell you what you want to hear, and that’s true…… Continue reading Advice on Coming Out
First Event
The Boston Area has the distinction of holding the first transgender event of the year. I was actually floored at the banquet last night when they said the attendance was around 800 people. OMG! Lots of locals, but some people flew in too. I’ve been going for four years. This year I primarily went to…… Continue reading First Event
Future promise
An assertion that seems bound to come true at some point is that reassignment will become a procedure that results in an entirely functional male or female rather than a sterile one. Additionally one that doesn’t require hormone replacement and whose reproductive tissues are direct analogues to what their natal tissues would have been. The…… Continue reading Future promise
Staying Safe
I had an interesting conversation today with my therapist on this subject. I think she was surprised at my attitude on the subject and the degree of caution I have. Staying safe should be a real priority for everyone, not just trans people, not just women but everyone. Years ago I took kempo karate and…… Continue reading Staying Safe
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Trans children, what’s the correct course?
There was recently aired a BBC program on the debates around properly treating trans kids. I’ve read reviews, but the program itself can’t be seen outside the UK. However, we can talk about the subject without getting too deep into a program. On the one side is the thought that a gender dysphoric kid should…… Continue reading Trans children, what’s the correct course?
My Gifted Life 