This book makes important contributions to the study of gender variance, sexuality, and South Asian cultures. It was awarded the Ruth Benedict Prize, given by the Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists, and contains a forward written by the sexologist John Money. Nanda’s focus is the hijras, effeminate or androgynous males who do not fulfillContinue reading “Review of Neither Man Nor Woman: The Hijras of India”
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Two-spirit People Of Indigenous North Americans
Many Native American indigenous cultures have traditionally held intersex, androgynous people, feminine males, and masculine females in high respect. The most common term to define such persons today is to refer to them as Two Spirit people, but in the past feminine males were sometimes referred to as “berdache” by early French explorers in NorthContinue reading “Two-spirit People Of Indigenous North Americans”
Transgender Identities in the Ancient Mediterranean
The interaction between religion and a society’s construction of gender has important ramifications for transgender communities within that culture. This relationship is especially compelling in the Ancient Mediterranean, in which a number of cultures with diverse spiritual and social environments thrived prior to the spread of Christianity. Within these cultures, religion provided a space forContinue reading “Transgender Identities in the Ancient Mediterranean”
Eyebrow Grooming and Tweezing for Trans Women
Femininity Expert Denae Doyle Explains How To Get That Perfect Brow! For many crossdressers having too thin of an eyebrow is the first thing that will give you away while in “guy mode”. Here are some great tips for getting your eyebrows cleaned up and looking well in both male and female mode. How yourContinue reading “Eyebrow Grooming and Tweezing for Trans Women”
Creating A New Wardrobe On A Budget
Transition is expensive. In my wardrobe consultations with a new TG woman, we establish how to begin buying on a basic backbone while incorporating the concept of “Capsule Dressing”. For example, buying one high quality skirt suit in a solid color and wearing the skirt several times per week. Pair them with less expensive blouses,Continue reading “Creating A New Wardrobe On A Budget”
Skin Care Tips For Trans Women
I recently spoke with a beautiful woman, who is 74 years old, and looks 50. She shared a few of her “natural, in-expensive” skin care tips. 1. Avoid soaking in your bathtub, or taking long showers–as this destroyus the substances that keep skin cells intact. And, avoid bath oils in the bath-as the oil isContinue reading “Skin Care Tips For Trans Women”
Ten Transgender Voice Tips
1. WATCH OUT FOR DRYNESS. Dry climates, excessive talking, poor intake of water or clear liquids, and too much caffeine (to name a few) will dry out the throat and vocal folds. When the vocal folds become dry, they become stiffer, which makes it much harder to control your pitch. You may experience more pitchContinue reading “Ten Transgender Voice Tips”
Lingerie Glossary
Lingerie Glossary 101 ~ Cruious about what to call our feminine unmentionables? Ladies, I am often asked about feminine terms. Now you don’t have to be curious about a name, phrase or word related to womens lingerie. Here are the most important terms you will need when shopping, I like to call it ~ LingerieContinue reading “Lingerie Glossary”
Etiquette and Dining Tips for The New Trans Woman
Are you really nervous about going out to eat en femme? Know you’re not alone, this is an important right of TG passage, and all “new women” have these normal concerns. I often see very well groomed TG women who have spent endless hours on perfecting their makeup and clothing, revert back to their maleContinue reading “Etiquette and Dining Tips for The New Trans Woman”
Feminine Body Language & Dating For The New Trans Woman
Feminine gestures can send silent signals of desire, or communicate a complete lack of interest. Are you new at going out as a woman and understanding the subtle signs of attraction or lack thereof? Before you launch yourself into the line of fire, take time to practice the basics of creating that first three-second impressionContinue reading “Feminine Body Language & Dating For The New Trans Woman”
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