Archive for July 2010


Egyptian Goddess



, originally uploaded by Lupe Jelena.


Posted by on July 31st, 2010 at 04:00 pm

faces | 3 comments »

It’s all about the wallpaper



, originally uploaded by Furter.


Posted by on July 31st, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 2 comments »

Profile: Annaliesa


Annaliesa

You can call me… Annaliesa

I identify as… a person who happens to be biologically female.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I identify people as they wish to be identified. I am OK with “she.” I see gender pronouns as a way to perpetuate gender stereotypes and subjugation. I hope someday the English language drops them completely.

I’m attracted to… EVERYONE! I am monogamously married to a very sweet, male, uber-humanist, hardcore punk rock chemist.

I was a teenager in the late 80s-mid 90s “death rock” (goth/punk/alt) scene where our role models were Soft Cell, Frankenfurter and David Bowie. An often-uttered remark at parties and clubs was “Oh my God, look at that — I don’t know what it is but it’s HOT!”

When people talk about me, I want them to… throw their ideas about gender out the window!

I want people to understand… that gender stereotypes are just as harmful as any other… They keep people subjugated.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on July 31st, 2010 at 08:00 am

profiles | 2 comments »

Dressed Up


Courtney054

submitted by Courtney, the model.

“Myself in a photoshoot a while ago. I wanted to capture both sides of myself. I can still be beautiful AND handsome regardless of what people think.”


Posted by on July 30th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

faces | 11 comments »

nat geo latinoamérica



nat geo latinoamérica, originally uploaded by there is a light that never goes out.


Posted by on July 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 1 comment »

Recommendation: Gender Bending Fan Costumes


Erica (the photo curator) recommends…

roleplayers

Gender Bending Fan Costumes
photo collections

A Flickr group combining my two favorite things: gender bending and high geekery. Be sure to check out the Princess Leia and Hellboy costumes!

» Recommend something. «


Posted by on July 30th, 2010 at 08:00 am

photos, recommendations | 3 comments »

L’Oreal Paris



L’Oreal Paris, originally uploaded by memorae.


Posted by on July 29th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

faces | 5 comments »

young break



young break, originally uploaded by GB Gitana-Woolf.


Posted by on July 29th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 5 comments »

Radically, deeply queer.


Someone wrote…

It drives me crazy that my usually feminine presentation leads to people questioning if I am sufficiently queer… I identify so strongly as radically, deeply queer, and it hurts so much when I feel rejected by my community for not being dykey enough.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on July 29th, 2010 at 08:00 am

your voice | 31 comments »

Profile: Chelsea


Chelsea

You can call me… Ishmael. Just kidding. Chelsea, Kitty, or Dolly all work for me.

I identify as… Gay, straight, nothing, everything, asexual, pansexual, polysexual. I am simply a human being who is most days neither, some days both, and occasionally one or the other with varying sexual preferences.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I accept both feminine and neutral ones. (She, her, Ze, Her) But for some strange reason, unless I’m a man that day, masculine pronouns rub me the wrong way.

I’m attracted to… Men who are like women and Women who are like men. Metrosexuals, transgender, transexual, androgyne, intersex.

As Proust so accurately puts it, in women I adore frankness and comradeship and in men, feminine charm.

And to further this, I love wit and long, serious conversations about absolutely nothing.

When people talk about me, I want them to… be absolutely truthful. When you tell me the whole truth I know I can trust you and therefore give you all of me.

I want people to understand… that I am simply and above all else, a human. I breathe as other humans do. I fall ill as other humans do. I sleep as other humans do. I wear a mask as other humans do. I have feelings as other humans do. I bleed as other humans do. To label me by the clothes I wear, the color I dye my hair, the make-up I put on my face would be to mark me inaccurately.

About Chelsea
I am a very small young “lady” with a rather morbid sense of humor. I have a great amount of pride in my personality as well as my artwork. I am an aspiring artist who strives for the best in criticism. I am an avid reader, devouring numerous books in a week. I have an addiction to tea and interesting conversation.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on July 28th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

profiles | 7 comments »

Here life is beautiful…



Willkommen, originally uploaded by exoskeletoncabaret.


Posted by on July 28th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 5 comments »

Recommendation: Unveiled


B/D recommends…

unveiled

Unveiled
Movie

Fariba Tabrizi seeks asylum in Germany from persecution due to sexual identity in Iran. A fellow refugee commits suicide, so Fariba assumes his identity. Jasmin Tabatabai gives a wonderful performance as Fariba. You can watch Unveiled instantly on Netflix.

» Recommend something. «


Posted by on July 28th, 2010 at 08:00 am

movies, recommendations | 3 comments »

Question: Losing people close to you because of gender identity.


Dax asks…

My mother is demanding that I shave my legs even though I told her firmly that I love my legs as they are. She was hurt and refused to talk to me for the rest of the night. I’m afraid of distancing myself from her because of my gender identity, but I also don’t want to change myself just to please her. Is there anyway to help her understand without pushing her away?

Please post your response in the comments below.

» Ask Genderfork «


Posted by on July 27th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

questions | 17 comments »

a smoke



4, originally uploaded by roxy_diamond.


Posted by on July 27th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 1 comment »

Hand-me-downs.


Someone wrote…

I don’t wear men’s clothing anymore. My wardrobe is now comprised of hand-me-downs from my girlfriends.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on July 27th, 2010 at 08:00 am

your voice | 6 comments »

Profile: Logan


Logan

You can call me… Logan.

I identify as… genderqueer, queer.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I use: they, them, their, theirs…

I’m attracted to… femininity, flair, honesty, humility, intelligence, kindness, loyalty, openness, passion, personality, queerness, sensitivity, strength, talent.

When people talk about me, I want them to… think about my feelings.

I want people to understand… that no one is in any place to tell someone else what they are.

About Logan
I was born in Montreal, and still live here. I DJ and produce electronic music. One of the reasons I love music is it allows us to communicate beyond the limitations of language.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on July 26th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

profiles | 9 comments »

Pride



Pride, originally uploaded by Greything.


Posted by on July 26th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 2 comments »

Recommendation: Liu Zhu


A reader recommends…

3708_11

Liu Zhu
performer

Liu Zhu is a contestant in China’s ‘Super Boy’ singing contest who caused some controversy by entering a male-only talent show while dressing as a woman. From interviews it seems that he is happy calling himself a boy and presenting as a beautiful woman, and while he’s been strongly criticized (and harshly questioned by a guest judge on the show) there are plenty of supportive voices out there too. Best of luck to him in the contest, I say!

» Recommend something. «


Posted by on July 26th, 2010 at 08:00 am

articles, people, recommendations | 9 comments »

Electric Blue



Electric., originally uploaded by breathing exercises.


Posted by on July 25th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 5 comments »

Makes me feel sexy for me.


Someone wrote…

I realized today that having breasts and showing them off makes me feel sexy for other people, but binding makes me feel sexy for me. When I bind, I feel good about myself, and not because other people are looking at me and find me attractive.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on July 25th, 2010 at 08:00 am

your voice | 17 comments »

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