Gender Benders
Alice in Genderland Scroll down the page to read the highly perceptive, intelligent and helpful articles by crossdressing psychiatrist Alice Novic, or order her very well received book "Alice in Genderland."
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group Information and support for young people, adults and families affected by XY-female conditions such as complete and partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome or AIS. You would be hard pressed to find a more helpful and dedicated group of people.
Androgeny Online For people who are androgynous or androgynes.
Anne Lawrence's Website Medical and other resources for transsexual women. Anne Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D., is a member of the International Academy of Sex Research and the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association. She also serves on the Task Force on Gender Identity, Gender Variance, and Intersex Conditions of the American Psychological Association. Excellent research, top-notch help.
A Bill of Transgender Rights By Dr. James Cantor, one of the most knowledgeable and empathic transgender researchers and therapists.
The Beaumont Society A national self help body run by and for those who crossdress or are transexual. They welcome all transgender people and their partners, from nervous new transvestites to those who are experienced and confident in their second gender.
Bibliography from the San Francisco Public Library An extensive bibliography of resources on gender variance, transgender and intersex topics.
Beginning Life Forums A forum for people who are transitioning from MtF and FtM. It includes a bibliography of resources on gender variance, transgender and Intersex topics.
Books--The Synchronicity Bookstore Over 70 carefully selected books on transgenderism and gender, crossdressing, transsexualism, and related topics. The man who answered the phone when we called was both helpful and kind. No one should ever feel nervous or embarrassed about calling this place. By phone: (781)899-2212.
Confessions of an Autogynephiliac On men who dream about being women, and the nature of transgenderism. While I don't agree with this site's criticism of Ray Blanchard, Dr. Blanchard himself has stated that this is a site where men who recognize themselves in descriptions of autogynephilia can compare notes and reassure themselves that they are not alone.
Creative Design Services Here's a whopper of a Website--JoAnn Roberts incredible informationresource for books, videos, & magazines for and about crossdressers, transvestites, transsexuals and transgender issues.
Crossdressing Ilas Blog "Simply put... I am a bisexual man who would have liked to have had a female body instead."
Crossdressing Resources A simply massive list assembled by the people at Tri-Ess.
Dr. Christine McGinn--TG Plastic Surgeon From NASA flight surgeon to TG plastic surgeon, Dr. McGinn's clinics offer all transition services under the same roof: MtF and FtM top and bottom surgery, breast augmentation, electrolysis, contra-hormone therpay and mental health services.
Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth's "Answers About Transgender Issues" Answers to questions about transgender issues in the New York Times, done in three parts. The author is working on “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,” a resource guide for transgender and other gender-variant people, covering health, legal issues, cultural and social questions, history and theory.
Fantasia Fair A week-long transgender event held every October in the GLBT resort town of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The Fair is a “full immersion” experience, meaning that attendees can and usually do spend an entire week living 24/7 presenting their gender as they wish.
Fetaldex.org This website seeks to raise awareness regarding the prenatal use of dexamethasone, a Class C steroid, to attempt to prevent a female fetus from developing genitals that are more in-between a male and female type. Use of dexamethasone for this purpose is highly controversial. Please spend a good of time on this site if you are an expecting parent where this has been recommended, or if you are a healthcare provider who wants to learn more.
For Guys Who Want To Date a TS A very intelligent and helpful website for a straight or bi guy who would like to try his hand with a pre-op transsexual woman.
For Kids of Queer and Transgender Parents This organization is for the children of parents who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered.
For Parents of Transgender Teens From the introduction of Irwin Krieger's book: "Today's teens have access to a wealth of information through the Internet. Teenagers who are wondering about gender identity soon find out what it means to be transgender or transsexual. They converse with other teens who share similar feelings about their identity. Parents, on the other hand, know little about this topic..."
For Queer and Transgender Catholics Does anyone out there know the patron saint of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals & the Transgendered?
For Young People For young people 13 to 24 years old, takes a holistic approach to sexual health by offering support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBTQ young people.
FTM International This site serves the FtM community with helpful publications, resources, a newsletter, and legal and medical information.
Gender.Org Gender Education and Advocacy website.
Great List of Resources from AltSex Excellent list of links; if you can’t find it here...
Gerber/Hart Library Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Information Resource and Archives.
Gender Identity Research and Education Society Information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them.
IFGE International Foundation for Gender Education website.
Hudson's FTM Resource Guide Provides excellent and extensive information on topics of interest to female-to-male (FTM, F2M) trans men, and their friends and loved ones. Covers topics from soft-packing and hard-packing to surgery-related issues.
Laura's Playground It would be impossible and probably insulting to attempt a short description of Laura's Playground. Take it on faith--if you have even the slightest TG question, leaning, need or interest, you won't be disappointed
Looking Glass Society "The Looking Glass Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting understanding and acceptance of Transsexual/Gender Dysphoric people. It publishes a range of booklets concerning the condition and engages in education work, particularly aimed at people involved in caring for or working with those with Gender Dysphoria."
My Husband Betty--For Crossdressers This is the website/blog of Helen Boyd. Helen Boyd is a good friend to the crossdresser, and there is much here for crossdressers.
My Princess Boy A nonfiction picture book about acceptance. The story opens a dialogue about embracing uniqueness, and teaches about accepting young boys who might cross traditional gender line clothing expectations.
New York Times 'Coming Out' Section An extremely well constructed group of stories about the lives of LGBT teens and young adults.
The Pacific Center for Sex and Society The site of Dr. Mickey Diamond, easily one of the world's most knowledgeable and thoughtful experts on all things gender.
PFLAG San Diego Parents, Famlies, Friends of Lesbians and Gays. This is a nice site, and it's a lot more friendly than the PFLAG National site.
Queer and Deaf Queer and can't hear? "Where deaf queers proudly make their home in cyberspace."
Dr. Ray Blanchard's Articles You can download articles by one of the leading researchers in gender dysphoria from the author's own website.
TransBucket If you are Transgender and are considering top or bottom surgery, this would be the place to get input about surgeons and advice from others who have been there, done that.
Transgender Forum From JoAnn Roberts, with features, resources, shopping, chat, a meeting area and more.
Transgender Health Program A great series of resources for medical students, physicians and anyone wishing to understand specifics about all aspects of transgender medical and health issues. From Vancouver Coastal Health.
Transgender Health Resources A very helpful list of resources regarding all aspects of transgender healthcare put together by the American Medical Student Association.
Transgender Law and Policy Institute A non-profit organization dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for transgender people in our society.
TG Mall A crossdresser's cornicopia. You want links and resources? Must be a zillion crossdresser homepages alone. You want stores that carry size 14 heels? Makeup for a man? Gowns for a guy? Go no further.
Transgender Resource Guide A very full and well-maintained set of resources.
Transgender Tapestry THE magazine for gender benders. This site tells you how and where to get it.
TransKids This is a website about male to female transsexuals who were obviously feminine as young children and whose social and sexual issues are improved by choosing to live as female rather than male, a decision which usually takes place between the onset of puberty and the end of puberty for the majority of us. We have been called different names in the past, primary transsexuals, "true" transsexuals and most recently homosexual transsexuals.
Transsexual Road Map This amazingly thorough and complete site is a guide for people who feel entirely or partly transgender. It's also about passing and about making informed purchasing decisions and setting realistic, achievable transition goals. it is truly a labor of love.
TransYouth.com Created by Dr. Lydia Sausa, this site links trans youth and the people in their lives with current resources.
Tri-Ess "An international social and support group for heterosexual crossdressers, their partners, the spouses of married crossdressers and their families."
You Are Not Alone Online resource where you can meet the gender bender of your dreams.
Youth Guardian Services Provides support services on the Internet to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and straight supportive youth.
Whopper of a Bibliography from the American Library Association This 2005 bibliography lists resources for the transgendered communities, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual transsexuals and transvestites/cross-dressers; drag kings and queens; self-defined “gender queers;” and their allies. It also includes resources for and about intersexed individuals. Because of the blurring of lines between these groups, the bibliography has only been separated into fiction and non-fiction materials, and internet resources.
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