Archive for January 2011


Floral Fedora



Sam, originally uploaded by TrashBeat.


Posted by on January 31st, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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Profile: Brett


You can call me… Brett {I am blessed that my birth-name is unisex!}

I identify as… I am a female soul clothed in a a male form.

I am predominately-feminine-Gender-Complete-in-male form.

I am a blend of genders, weighted to the feminine.

I am a MTF transsexual who has chosen to remain in male form and role for sake of those who love and need me.

I am Fairly Uniquely Brett

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I wish there was a good one that fit.

I prefer that people use what they find most comfortable. I have been very touched and blessed when people refer to me in the feminine.

I’m attracted to… I think that I am largely asexual: I am not attracted to males nor females, only my wife Judi, and I think that this is of supernatural origin. There was no one before her, no one else now, and there will not be anyone else if she dies before me.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Recognize me as a gentle, caring and nurturing person who genuinely loves God and others. I would also like to be valued as a unique person who is beautiful, graceful and strong on the inside, and on outside as well, someone who reflects some of the best of femininity and masculinity.

I want people to understand… That though I am very different, I am a person too, and I am legitimate, and I am not confused nor dangerous. I don’t need to be “fixed.” I don’t need to be accepted as a man or woman, but simply accepted as an authentic person.

About Brett
I am a female soul, clothed in the form of a male. Transition to female-form and identity was my first choice, but I have accepted God’s challenge to live content in this blended-form. My task now is to remain committed to this challenge, accepting it as a gift, learning to express my femininity in the context of a male body: I want this to be a winsome and comely expression, unique to me, with the force of feminine beauty, grace and sensibility, yet not unbecoming of the male form, nor denying the masculine parts of my soul. God has promised to make me beautiful, graceful and congruent, certainly in eternity, but also (I believe) here in my life on earth as well.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on January 31st, 2011 at 08:00 am

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Recommendation: Red is Dead


alex recommends…

Red is Dead
vlogger

Red has some very interesting perspectives on gender, and goes about it in a deliciously bizarre way much of the time. This video in particular (Gender Fail) capture’s a lot of what I think they’re about.

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Posted by on January 30th, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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Miles Devin



Miles Devin, originally uploaded by The_Scene_Is_Dead.


Posted by on January 30th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Question: Parenthood


crumbly_crayons asks…

Is there any advice for genderqueer person who wants to become a parent. Can the inevitable gendering process of pregnancy be avoided, and will I be ‘mommy’, or ‘daddy’?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Posted by on January 30th, 2011 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Skyler


You can call me… Skyler, Loki, a human, a monster, an alien, a freak, an androgyne, a femme boy, a gender-fuck, genderqueer, a shape-shifter, an organism, a weirdo… I guess I don’t care too much at this point, as long as you don’t insinuate or assume that I am a woman– I’m not a girl, no matter what I look like– I don’t want to be called someone’s GIRLfriend, or someone’s daughter, or someone’s sister. I don’t feel like those outfits fit me. I know, because they burst at the seams when people try to dress me up in them…

I identify as… I bounce back and forth between gender neutral and androgynous, and I tend to lean toward the “masculine” side the majority of the time.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I actually really like “they.” I feel like it’s the only true gender neutral pronoun (aside from “it,” but that’s just plain degrading), and I don’t mind the fact that it’s a plural pronoun. But at the same time I’m not going to be angry if I’m called “he” or “she,” even if I dislike it– I’m a fairly understanding person, and it’s not their fault… that’s just the effects of socialization.

I’m attracted to… As a pansexual, the qualities in a mate that matter most are: intelligence, originality, personality, strength, and guts (not being afraid to be yourself and speak your mind). But as far as looks go… I absolutely LOVE androgyny.

When people talk about me, I want them to… throw away all their preconceived beliefs about men and women. I want them to ignore what’s in my pants, and just have a conversation basing their opinions on who I am, not who society says I should be. :]

I want people to understand… that gender roles are outdated and unnecessary, and that they can be hurtful. They’re also quite ridiculous– how does differing genitalia mean we should dress differently, behave differently, or like different things? Why should a penis mean that a guy can’t like pink or cry when he’s upset? And why should a vagina mean that a girl can’t be tough or work on cars?

About Skyler
a mad scientist, a pre-med student, a psychological party-bag, an apatheist and existentialist, an impish anarchist, very blunt, a rabid daydreamer, and a lover of all things strange.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on January 29th, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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Bright



20080415_1718, originally uploaded by Pelfa.


Posted by on January 29th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Profile: Jordan


You can call me… Jordan. Or Aristotle or Logan or Duck Foot. Names aren’t that important, but I would rather it not be something like Isabella.

I identify as… An androgynous man, a bit genderfluid, an intellectual human being who just happens to look like a girl to the rest of the world and likes doing the gender-warp.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I’m getting to the point where female ones, which I always get, make me temporarily a psychopath. So it’s best to avoid those.

I’m attracted to… Uniqueness, humour, creativity, intelligence, liberal values, and fellow queers. Usually, people more feminine than me. And of course, the very special person I’m with.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Respect me. What else can I ask for?

I want people to understand… That appearance has nothing to do with gender. You can have long hair and wear jewellery and still be a man. It’s ridiculous that in a world where masculine women are widespread, feminine men are still considered strange.

About Jordan
In my mid teen years, on the brink of coming out for the second time. It would help if the prospect of everything changing didn’t scare the living daylights out of me, even with a positive change.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on January 29th, 2011 at 08:00 am

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Too Much Fashion Sense for One Gender



Too Much Fashion Sense for One Gender, photography by carrie120505. Texture provided by Les Brumes.


Posted by on January 28th, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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Andrej Pejic



Male Model Andrej Pejic, originally uploaded by emailforstan.


Posted by on January 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Recommendation: Lashings Of Ginger Beer Time


A reader recommends…


Lashings Of Ginger Beer Time

A Radical Queer Feminist Collective

Lashings of Ginger Beer Time describe themselves as a Radical Queer Feminist Collective, who present songs, comedy, sketches and satire in the form of a classic Burlesque act. They’ve recently performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with a 4 star review from the Scotsman calling them the best Burlesque act there, and another 4 star from Scotsgay.

If you’re looking for a group that will mercilessly deconstruct the gender binary, discuss feminism’s modern role in gender equality, have a comedy act dedicated to discussing being trans, love a bit of kink, and accept everyone from straight, kinky, vanilla, asexual, queer, poly, or well…everyone, then these are the group for you!

» Recommend something. «


Posted by on January 28th, 2011 at 08:00 am

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Honey



Femme burlesque troop The Miracle Whips perform a foodie number (Warning: after 4:40 is NSFW). Click here to watch their more gender bent number, which is entirely NSFW.


Posted by on January 27th, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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Stare



DSC_0234, originally uploaded by LoverOfStories.


Posted by on January 27th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Profile: James


You can call me… James, but there are lots of people that call me Jia.

I identify as… mentally male, biologically female. Aiming for androgyne. I have DID and my other is a male, but as a bio-femme, I have always, desperately wished not to be a girl. I’m genderqueer as hell, polyamorous and bisexual.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I prefer the masculine set, generally. It makes my day when someone calls me sir.

I’m attracted to… art, hypnosis, crossdressing, skinny girls, intelligence, a good singing voice, gentleness and a good sense of humor. I’m also attracted to incredibly feminine girls and incredibly masculine men – so I suppose I’m attracted to a strong sense of identity in other people.

When people talk about me, I want them to… just say what they actually think. If they can’t tell what gender I biologically am, that’s perfectly fine by me. I hate being referred to as a dyke, because it’s not true.

I want people to understand… … that bisexuals are people, too, and that prejudice doesn’t just reach gays and lesbians. The LGBT community as a whole needs to understand that sexuality is a spectrum. I’ve had more discriminatory and hateful remarks from lesbians and gays than I’ve had from the straight community. I thought when I joined the LGBT community that there would be acceptance and love, and instead, I received the same sort of condemnation for being poly and bi that I did from the Christian church. We’re all guilty of prejudice, and we all need to work on loving each other.

About James
James is a 21 year old artist living in Florida. He’s currently working on a webcomic and working tech support as his day job. He owns a small apartment in a tiny southern community and spends most of his time playing video games, geocaching and generally creating a mess out of everything he gets himself into.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on January 27th, 2011 at 08:00 am

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Recommendation: David Wojnarowicz


A reader recommends…

david wojnarowicz
homo artist

It will put words and images to the rage you feel. A former homeless male prostitute rips the structure of the control system to shreds.

» Recommend something. «


Posted by on January 26th, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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Pipe Dream – Typewriting



Pipe Dream – Typewriting, originally uploaded by exoskeletoncabaret.


Posted by on January 26th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Question: Trunks


Samson asks…

How do you deal with going to a public swimming pool?

Please post your response in the comments below.

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Posted by on January 26th, 2011 at 08:00 am

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Clint Catalyst



Clint Catalyst , originally uploaded by LOTUS JOSEPHINE.


Posted by on January 25th, 2011 at 04:00 pm

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self portrait: don’t tie me down


Submitted by May, the model and photographer.


Posted by on January 25th, 2011 at 10:00 am

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Profile: Beck


You can call me… Beck. A lot of people call me Ben when they first meet me because I mumble when I talk.

I identify as… an androgynous genderqueer, tomboi, a lesbian that’s not a gay man… Just somewhat high-maintenance. I guess you can just call me a metrosexual dyke.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I prefer masculine ones. When I get called ma’am or miss I feel awkward.

I’m attracted to… Intelligent, witty, feminine women that can beat me in Scrabble … I’m attracted to my partner – she’s pretty fly.

When people talk about me, I want them to… not do it behind my back. If they do, I want them to know that most walls have ears.

I want people to understand… that I’m not a boy who is trying to sneak in the women’s changeroom at the gym.

About Beck
I’m a 28 year old business developer. My favorite candy flavor is red and when I don’t feel like doing work, I like to blog.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on January 25th, 2011 at 08:00 am

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