tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65265709850900144412024-03-12T17:03:27.554-07:00charles ashercharlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-65289197391383076742013-11-15T00:53:00.001-08:002013-11-15T00:54:17.592-08:00Men's Public Restrooms & STPs<h3 style="text-align: center;">
Men's Bathrooms – Pee Shy</h3>
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Whipping it Out in the Men's Room [Re: STP and its use]
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(Standing to) Pee Preferences</h3>
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Q+A: Men's Restrooms, Pee Shyness, an Observation, etc
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charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-69342096945187581042013-11-08T18:56:00.001-08:002013-11-08T18:58:50.015-08:00Riverside, California Area Transgender Resoures & Information<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Inland Empire Transgender Info &
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charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-47469745616631472002013-01-03T06:35:00.000-08:002013-01-03T06:36:41.236-08:00I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition [trans youth]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/television/2011/11/26/tv-new-transgender-sensation-eleven-years-old" target="_blank">Jazz</a>, an 11-yr-old transgirl, has made many national television appearances on shows ranging from Oprah to 20/20 to Good
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She is an incredibly intelligent, poised, and confident girl and has wonderfully supportive parents and siblings. She wants to "pay it forward" with all the love and support she has received from her family by helping raise money for medical grants for trans youth through the foundation she helped start with her parents (her father is an attorney), <a href="http://www.transkidspurplerainbow.org/" target="_blank">TransKids: Purple Rainbow Foundation</a>.</div>
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Jazz and her family were recently profiled in the OWN documentary <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2095662/" target="_blank">I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition</a>.</div>
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Jazz was recently honored at the Trevor Live Gala, where she gave a touching acceptance speech.
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She was also recently named in the <a href="http://www.advocate.com/">Advocate's</a> <a href="http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/features/2012/04/24/forty-under-40?page=0,8">Forty Under 40</a>, making her the youngest person ever to receive such an honor.
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For more information and resources for trans youth, click <a href="http://charlesasher.blogspot.com/2012/08/coming-out-to-parents-resources.html" target="_blank">here</a>.charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-61626738894851262992012-08-20T10:46:00.000-07:002012-08-20T10:46:06.283-07:00Dr. Brownstein is Retiring - Dr. Crane to Take Over Practice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.brownsteinmd.com/">Dr. Michael Brownstein,</a> whose name is synonomous with “top surgery” for many, is retiring at the end of this year. <a href="http://brownsteincrane.com/full-width/" target="_blank">Dr. Curtis Crane</a> will be taking over his practice in the new year under the name “<a href="http://brownsteincrane.com/" target="_blank">Brownstein & Crane Surgical Services</a>.” In addition to male chest reconstruction, Dr. Crane will also offer metoidioplasty and multiple types of phalloplasty.<br />
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<span class="hP" style="padding-right: 10px;"><b>5:oopm - August 20, 2012 - San Francisco, California</b></span></h3>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />March from City Hall to Gene Comptons' Cafeteria (former site) on the corner of Turk and Taylor, where we will have speakers (more to be revealed as we get closer to the event), refreshments and use sidewalk chalk to leave remembrances on the sidewalk.<br /><br />The Compton's Cafeteria Riot was spurred by a group of transgender women and the Vangaurd youth (queer street </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">hustlers). The contemporary group of LGBTQ homeless youth known as Otro Vanguard will participate in this event with some of the heroes of the movement including Felicia Flames who was featured in the Screaming Queens documentary.</span></i></div>
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While most GLBTQ historians cite the
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in 1995 a new slice of LGBTQ history was brought to light by
transgender historian <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Stryker" target="_blank">Susan Stryker</a> while she was researching her now
best-selling book, “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gay-Bay-History-Culture-Francisco/dp/0811811875/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345246005&sr=1-1&keywords=gay+by+the+bay" target="_blank">Gay by the Bay</a>.” Stryker discovered an
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Tired of the constant harassment by the
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Stryker" target="_blank">Susan Stryker</a>, a transgender
historian, author, professor, and filmmaker co-directed the 2005 documentary "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Screaming-Queens-Riot-Comptons-Cafeteria/dp/B003H05VUY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345245944&sr=8-2&keywords=screaming+queens" target="_blank">Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria</a>" which profiles these courageous women.<br />
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You can watch the first 24 minutes of the film here:</div>
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charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-73222647840075974122012-08-17T16:05:00.001-07:002012-08-17T16:05:21.870-07:00Transgender Books & FilmWhen I was first transitioning one of the things that helped me most with coming to terms with my identity and navigating the world as a transgender person was reading books and watching film (especially documentaries) with transgender subjects. I put this list together so those new to transition (or their curious friends and allies) have a reference point in terms of trans media that is available.<br />
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This list is by no means complete - there are scores of movies with "trans" characters (often as marginalized sex workers), so I tried to stick with books and film that positively represented trans and gender variant folk rather than trying to compile a complete list of every book or film that happens to have a trans character.<br />
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If you have any suggestions for a title to add to this list, leave it in the comments below or e-mail me at charliewarhol@gmail.com<br />
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Leslie Feinberg<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trans-Liberation-Beyond-Pink-Blue/dp/0807079510/ref=pd_sim_b_2">Transgender Liberation: Beyond Pink or Blue </a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stone-Butch-Blues-A-Novel/dp/1555838537/ref=pd_sim_b_1">Stone Butch Blues </a><br />
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Kate Bornstein<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gender-Outlaw-Men-Women-Rest/dp/0679757015/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b">Gender Outlaws: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us </a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gender-Outlaws-The-Next-Generation/dp/1580053084/ref=pd_sim_b_3">Gender Outlaws: The Next Generation </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-Gender-Workbook-Something-Entirely/dp/0415916739/ref=pd_sim_b_4">My Gender Workbook: How to Become a Real Man, a Real Woman, the Real You, or Something Else Entirely</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Queer-Pleasant-Danger-Memoir/dp/0807001651/ref=pd_sim_b_2">A Queer and Pleasant Danger, a memoir</a><br />
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Jenny Finney Boylan<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shes-Not-There-Life-Genders/dp/0767914295/ref=pd_sim_b_3">She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders </a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Im-Looking-Through-You-Growing/dp/0767921755/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344507569&sr=1-1&keywords=i%27m+looking+through+you">I'm Looking Through You: Growing Up Haunted: a Memoir</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Self-Made-Men-Identity-Embodiment-Transsexual/dp/0826514359/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344659760&sr=8-2&keywords=self+made+men">Self-Made Men: Identity and Embodiment among Transsexual Men</a>, Henry Rubin<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Emergence-transsexual-autobiography-harriet-Martino/dp/B003NY5XO8/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344659821&sr=1-2&keywords=emergence+mario+martino">Emergence</a>, Mario Martino<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Body-Alchemy-Transsexual-Loren-Cameron/dp/1573440620/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344659849&sr=1-1&keywords=body+alchemy">Body Alchemy</a>, Loren Cameron<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Visible-Man-Jamison-Green/dp/082651457X/ref=pd_sim_b_3">Becoming a Visible Man</a>, Jamison Green<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transfigurations-Jana-Marcus/dp/0983343403/ref=pd_sim_b_12" target="_blank">Transfigurations</a>, Jana Marcus, Jamison Green [foreward]<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Second-Son-Transitioning-Toward-Destiny/dp/0982000960/ref=pd_sim_b_4">Second Son: Transitioning Toward My Destiny, Love, and Life</a>, Ryan Sallans<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transition-The-Story-How-Became/dp/0525952144/ref=pd_sim_b_3">Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man</a>, Chaz Bono<br />
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Susan Stryker<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transgender-History-Studies-Susan-Stryker/dp/158005224X/ref=pd_sim_b_5">Transgender History</a><br />
Gay by the Bay<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Studies-Reader-Susan-Stryker/dp/041594709X/ref=pd_sim_b_53">The Transgender Studies Reader </a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/GenderQueer-Voices-Beyond-Sexual-Binary/dp/1555837301/ref=pd_sim_b_5" target="_blank">GenderQueer: Voices From Beyond the Sexual Binary</a>, Joan Nestle, Riki Wilchins, Clare Howell<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Testosterone-Files-Hormonal-Transformation/dp/1580051731/ref=pd_sim_b_42">The Testosterone Files: My Hormonal and Social Transition from Female-to-Male</a>, Max Wolf Valerio<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Passes-Rejecting-Gender-Conformity/dp/1580051847/ref=pd_sim_b_5" target="_blank">Nobody Passes: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity</a>, Matt Bernstein Sycamore (editor)<br />
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Morty Diamond [editor]:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/From-Inside-Out-Radical-Transformation/dp/0916397963/ref=pd_sim_b_4" target="_blank">From the Inside Out: Radical Gender Transformation, FTM and Beyond </a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trans-Love-Radical-Relationships-Beyond/dp/1933149566/ref=pd_sim_b_10" target="_blank">Trans/Love: Radical Sex, Love & Relationships Beyond the Gender Binary</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Whipping-Girl-Transsexual-Scapegoating-Femininity/dp/1580051545/ref=pd_sim_b_2/" target="_blank">Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity</a>, Julia Serano<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transmen-FTMs-Identities-Genders-Sexualities/dp/0252068254/ref=pd_sim_b_25" target="_blank">Transmen and FTMs: Identities, Bodies, Genders, and Sexualities</a>, Jason Cromwell<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Just-Add-Hormones-Transsexual-Experience/dp/0807079596/ref=pd_sim_b_24">Just Add Hormones</a>, Matt Kailey<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Jackie-Kay/dp/0330511823/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344566762&sr=1-2&keywords=trumpet">Trumpet,</a> Jackie Kay<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Parrotfish-Ellen-Wittlinger/dp/1442406216/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344567330&sr=1-1&keywords=parrotfish">Parrotfish</a>, Ellen Wittlinger<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Alec-Darwin-Ward/dp/061517468X/ref=pd_sim_b_11">Becoming Alec</a>, Darwin Ward<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HungJuryBook">Hung Jury</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Southern-Comfort-Robert-Eads/dp/B000089725/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605091&sr=1-2&keywords=southern+comfort" target="_blank">Southern Comfort</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Trained-Ways-Men-documentary/dp/B00106EG2G/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605844&sr=1-1&keywords=trained+in+the+ways+of+men" target="_blank">Trained in the Ways of Men</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Red-Without-Blue-Clair-Farley/dp/B000USSHZW/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605724&sr=1-1&keywords=red+without+blue" target="_blank">Red without Blue</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brandon-Teena-Story-Collectors/dp/B00160ANUA/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605788&sr=1-1&keywords=the+brandon+teena+story" target="_blank">The Brandon Teena Story</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/TransGeneration-Katherine-A-Baker/dp/B000CRR3I8/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_text_c" target="_blank">Transgeneration</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cockettes-Larry-Brinkin/dp/B00007M5JD/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605876&sr=1-1&keywords=the+cockettes" target="_blank">The Cockettes</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Screaming-Queens-Riot-Comptons-Cafeteria/dp/B003MRPN5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605980&sr=1-1&keywords=screaming+queens+the+riot+at+compton%27s+cafeteria" target="_blank">Screaming Queens</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gendernauts-Susan-Stryker/dp/B000BVM23Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344606028&sr=1-1&keywords=gendernauts" target="_blank">Gendernauts</a><br />
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<a href="http://ticketing.frameline.org/shop/item.aspx?catid=12&id=254" target="_blank">Enough Man</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Jackie/dp/B005I7N4FS/ref=sr_1_3?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605573&sr=1-3&keywords=transgender" target="_blank">Sex Change Hospital</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shes-Boy-Knew-Gwen-Haworth/dp/B003W5HT1S/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605573&sr=1-2&keywords=transgender" target="_blank">She's a Boy I Knew</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nodumbquestions.com/purchase.html%20http://www.amazon.com/Dumb-Questions-Uncle-becoming-woman/dp/1574482432/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344653673&sr=1-1&keywords=no+dumb+questions" target="_blank">No Dumb Questions</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prodigal-Sons-Kimberly-Reed/dp/B00329PYHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344653767&sr=8-1&keywords=prodigal+sons" target="_blank">Prodigal Sons</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Chaz-Bono/dp/B005IAAQN8/ref=pd_sim_b_2" target="_blank">Becoming Chaz</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Middle-Sexes-Redefining-He-She/dp/B000HEVZ9Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344653806&sr=1-1&keywords=middle+sexes" target="_blank">Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Dont-Cry-Hilary-Swank/dp/B00003CWN3/ref=pd_cp_mov_2" target="_blank">Boys Don't Cry</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Albert-Nobbs-Glenn-Close/dp/B007CEFTSA/ref=pd_sim_mov_7" target="_blank">Albert Nobbs</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Soldiers-Girl-Troy-Garity/dp/B0000JD29M/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_c" target="_blank">Soldier's Girl</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crying-Game-Stephen-Rea/dp/B007UW9W5U/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605276&sr=1-2&keywords=the+crying+game" target="_blank">The Crying Game</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Transamerica-Widescreen-Edition-Felicity-Huffman/dp/B000ETRCMQ/ref=pd_cp_mov_3" target="_blank">Trans America</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hook-Crook-Carina-Gia/dp/B00008YLU5/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605327&sr=1-2&keywords=by+hook+or+by+crook" target="_blank">By Hook or Crook</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ma-Vie-Rose-Georges-Fresne/dp/B00001W9FZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605422&sr=1-2&keywords=ma+vie+en+rose" target="_blank">Ma vie en Rose</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hedwig-Angry-Inch-Line-Platinum/dp/B00005QW5X/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1344605493&sr=1-1&keywords=hedwig+and+the+angry+inch" target="_blank">Hedwig & the Angry Inch</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Sebastian-Cole-Adrian-Grenier/dp/0792160738/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344659702&sr=8-2&keywords=the+adventures+of+sebastian+cole" target="_blank">The Adventures of Sebastian Cole</a><br />
<br />charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-58604787579848680672012-08-16T21:55:00.000-07:002012-08-16T22:15:03.963-07:00Southern Comfort Conference 2012<a href="http://sccatl.org/content/">Southern Comfort Conference</a> is the largest transgender conference in the world and is held every September in Atlanta, Georgia. This years dates are the 18-23rd. While SCC has a largely transfeminine presence, since I first attended in 2006 they have been doing a lot to improve programming and other activities for transmasculine-identified individuals – the best of these being the <a href="http://www.feministcenter.org/health-wellness-services/trans-health-initiative/robert-eads-health-project-fair" target="_blank">Robert Eads Health Partnership (REHP)</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Eads" target="_blank">Robert Eads</a> was a transman who lived in rural Georgia and was a long-time attendee of SCC who died of ovarian cancer after suffering from extreme transphobia at the hands of healthcare professionals. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Comfort_(2001_film)" target="_blank">critically acclaimed 2001</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Southern-Comfort-Robert-Eads/dp/B000089725/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1345177499&sr=8-4&keywords=southern+comfort" target="_blank">documentary</a> chronicles his story.<br />
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<a href="http://sccatl.org/content/transmasculine/" target="_blank">REHP</a> allows transmen to get the needed (and dreaded) yearly pelvic exam in the company of other transmen in a trans-positive environment. Getting the necessary exams in the company of other transmasculine-identified men can reduce the anxiety many transmen feel at even the thought of these procedures.<br />
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Transgender healthcare can be difficult to navigate anywhere, but this can often be a difficult space to even <i>find </i>in the Southeast, Midwest, rural areas, and other non-metropolitan areas; I live in a city in the south with a population of over one million and no physician here will treat me - I drive an hour and a half each way to a college town to see a physician for my transgender-related medical care. REHP is a great option for those who live in an area where they do not have access to basic healthcare or trans-friendly and knowledgeable physicians.<br />
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SCC is a bit pricey, especially with lodging, food, and travel expenses, but if you're in the Atlanta area, I'd definitely recommend going to the hotel where the conference is being held because you can always find a cool group of trans people to hang with - nothing beats the sense of community one feels when around 1,000 other trans people. Transitioning in the south, this was a rare occurrence for me, so I cherished all of the moments just socializing with other trans people - I think most conference attendees would agree that the best parts of the conference aren't the seminars or even anything scheduled at all, but in the late-night parties and 3am conversations.<br />
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This year FTM adult film star and producer <a href="http://www.facebook.com/officialbuckangel" target="_blank">Buck Angel</a> is attending the conference and will be at the Transmen's Welcome Party on September 20th, so come on out and meet <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Angel" target="_blank">him</a>!
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Since the full conference registration is $375 on site (or $355 & $365 in August and September), a <a href="http://sccatl.org/content/pricing/" target="_blank">variety of registration packages are available at a lower cost</a>. The full registration includes luncheon and dinner on both Friday and Saturday and all non-extra cost activities.</div>
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<b><i>Friday & Saturday only</i></b> is $330 on site or $310 if you register this month, or $320 if you register in September before you arrive.</div>
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<b><i>Saturday only</i></b> registration is $260 on site or $240 if you register this month, or $250 if you register in September prior to your arrival and includes luncheon, dinner, and all non-extra cost activities.</div>
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The most affordable rate is the "<b><i>conference only</i></b>" registration (and is what I purchased every year I attended), and includes all seminars and non-extra cost activities. The cost is $125, regardless of when you register. Meals are not included.</div>
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SCC believes that money should not be a barrier to attendance and offers <a href="http://sccatl.org/content/scholarships/" target="_blank">scholarships</a> to <a href="http://sccatl.org/content/first-timers/" target="_blank">first time attendees</a> (and their partners or a friend!).</div>
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Southern Comfort <span style="font-weight: normal;">quick links:</span></h2>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Comfort-Conference/75560628009">Facebook </a></h4>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/scctgconference">YouTube</a></h4>
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<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scclounge/">Yahoo Group</a></h4>
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charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-68067058201890790242012-08-16T06:11:00.004-07:002012-08-16T06:15:05.749-07:00Top Ten Transgender Friendly Colleges<a href="http://www.campuspride.org/" target="_blank">Campus Pride</a> has published this <a href="http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2012/08/15/top-10-trans-friendly-colleges-and-universities?page=0,0" target="_blank">list of top ten colleges in the United States</a> on their <a href="http://www.campusclimateindex.org/" target="_blank">Campus Climate Index</a> that are particularly trans friendly and have pro-trans policies and programs.<br />
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<b>The Top Ten:</b></h3>
<a href="http://ithaca.edu/" target="_blank">Ithaca College</a> – <i>Ithaca, New
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<a href="http://www.nyu.edu/" target="_blank">New York University</a> – <i>New York,
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<a href="http://www.princeton.edu/main/" target="_blank">Princeton University</a> –
<i>Princeton, New Jersey</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ucla.edu/" target="_blank">University of California, Los Angeles</a> – <i>Los Angeles, California</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">University of California, Riverside</a> – <i>Riverside, California</i><br />
<a href="http://www.umass.edu/" target="_blank">University of Massachusetts, Amherst</a> – <i>Amherst, Massachusetts</i><br />
<a href="http://www.umich.edu/" target="_blank">University of Michigan</a> – <i>Ann
Arbor, Michigan</i><br />
<a href="http://www.uoregon.edu/" target="_blank">University of Oregon </a>– <i>Eugene,
Oregon</i><br />
<a href="http://www.upenn.edu/" target="_blank">University of Pennsylvania</a> –
<i>Philadephia, Pennsylvania</i><br />
<a href="http://www.uvm.edu/" target="_blank">University of Vermont</a> –
<i>Burlington, Vermont</i><br />
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While I am not
at all surprised at the selection or the fact they all are located on the West Coast or in
the Northeast, I am surprised that <a href="http://pdx.edu/" target="_blank">Portland State University</a> and <a href="http://www.ucsc.edu/" target="_blank">UC Santa Cruz</a> and <a href="http://berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Berkeley</a> did not make the list.</div>
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This list is a good starting point, but
by no means a complete list of schools that are trans-friendly. Many schools across the country are making
strides in the way of LGBTQ folk and are great places for trans*
people to go to school, even if they didn't make the list. Even
schools in the south (like my alma mater, <a href="http://www.unf.edu/" target="_blank">University of North Florida</a>)
are making strides in terms of creating a safe space for trans* students to go to school and are always open to ideas as to what they can do to accommodate transgender students and make
their college experience as pleasant as possible.<br />
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In locations like the South and Midwest where one doesn't find the same mind-set of the progressive Northeast and West Coast, institutions of higher education are taking to
the transgender movement more quickly than their non-university
counterparts.</div>
charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-15084247580843403212012-08-11T00:11:00.003-07:002012-08-11T00:11:52.053-07:00Transposes FTM Graphic Novel Due Later this Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.studiondr.com/bio.html">Dylan “NDR” Edwards </a>is a FTM artist, writer, and cartoonist who lives in Austin, Texas. He is currently working on a graphic novel entitled <i><a href="http://northwestpress.com/2012/07/19/preview-dylan-edwards-transposes/" target="_blank">Transposes</a></i> about seven transgender men due later (October-ish) this year.
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<i>"Transposes is a nonfiction graphic novel by Dylan Edwards exploring the fascinating lives of seven transgender men who also happen to be gay, bisexual, or otherwise non-straight. It’s an amazing window into the lives of these men, both the major events in their lives and the day-to-day ones, and paints a wonderfully human portrait." </i><br />
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You can preview Transposes <a href="http://northwestpress.com/2012/07/19/preview-dylan-edwards-transposes/">here</a>.<br />
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For more on Transposes, see the <a href="http://www.studiondr.com/comics/ttoons/queerftmindex.html">Transposes Index</a> and connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Transposes">Facebook</a> for the latest news from Dylan.<br />
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Dylans' other work includes <a href="http://www.studiondr.com/comics/ttoons/ttoonsmain.html">TrannyTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.studiondr.com/comics/outfield/outfieldmain.html">The Outfield</a> (about queers in sports) and <a href="http://www.studiondr.com/comics/pique/piquemain.html">Politically InQueerect</a>, a satirical look at a gay Republican couple and their friends.charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-44542136168465342192012-08-08T01:56:00.001-07:002012-08-08T01:56:41.431-07:00New Resource: Trans Advocacy Network (TAN)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a head's up on a new resource: <a href="http://transadvocacynetwork.org/" target="_blank">Trans Advocacy Network </a>(TAN)</h2>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Trans Advocacy Network (TAN) is an alliance of transgender organizations that work at the state and local level, coming together to build a stronger trans movement by facilitating the sharing of resources, best practices, and organizing strategies.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Our member organizations are statewide, local, and campus-based trans organizations that work on advocacy, training, and education to help change the climate for trans people in their communities. Member organizations are also LGBT groups who are actively advocating on issues that directly relate to transgender equality through a trans-specific project, committee, or dedicated staff.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Our ally organizations are fundamental to our work as well, and are made up of national transgender and LGBT organizations, chapters of national organizations, international organizations, individual trans activists, trans support groups, and trans social groups.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The ultimate goal of the Trans Advocacy Network (TAN) is a strong, self-sufficient, efficient, effective and sustainable trans movement that works for social, economic and racial justice through leadership development, coalition building and sharing of resources and information.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #222222;">We define Trans to include anyone whose gender identity or gender expression are different than the stereotypes associated with their sex at birth. We recognize that trans people come from various backgrounds, experiences, and identities</span><span style="color: #666666;">.</span></span></i></div>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-3732477225429552042012-08-07T21:06:00.001-07:002012-08-07T21:14:40.792-07:00Coming Out to Parents + ResourcesA couple nights ago I posted a video to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/charlesasher?feature=watch" target="_blank">my YouTube channel</a> in which I interview my mom about what it was like for her when I came out as trans. I thought perhaps it would be helpful to those who are struggling with how to come out to their parents, or for parents who are struggling with the multitude of feelings they are experiencing after their child has just come out to them.<br />
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My mom is quite uncomfortable in front of the camera, but she has a great message and I am really glad she agreed to film <a href="http://youtu.be/k485AaEYdEE">this video</a> with me. We are a close family and my parents (especially my mom) had a rough time when I first started transitioning. Though it was extremely difficult in the beginning stages of my transition, in the six plus years I have been on testosterone they have come a long way.<br />
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My parents are amazing people and I am not only really proud of them, I am grateful for them as well.<br />
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Here is the link to <a href="http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2" target="_blank">PFLAG</a> and the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsOfFTMTranssexuals/">Parents of FTM Transsexuals Yahoo group</a> that I mentioned in the video.<br />
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<a href="http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2">PFLAG</a> is a great resource because it has local chapters scattered throughout the United States and parents can take comfort in the fact that they are not alone in this experience. PFLAG's <a href="http://community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=1301">transgender page</a> has a lot of great information and resources too.<br />
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A question I am often asked is <i>how </i>I came out to my parents. There are many ways to come out - in person, over the phone, in an e-mail, or a letter. I came out to my parents in person, but I wrote letters to the rest of my family. The trans coming out conversation was hard enough to have with my parents, so for my large extended family I wrote letters; having that conversation over and over starts to get emotionally wearing.<br />
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A letter can often be a good method to use (even with parents) because it allows them time to think about what was said in the letter and unlike a face-to-face conversation or telephone call, there is no chance for the exchange of harsh words or for things to get out of hand - it allows time to process. After all, you have probably thought about the trans thing as long as you can remember, but they just heard about it and are probably entirely overwhelmed. Giving them space and allowing them time to process also means they might do some research for themselves and come into the "follow up" conversation more informed.<br />
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Here are a few other videos about coming out from 2009 and 2008, respectively.<br />
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<b>Coming Out and Family </b>(April 2008)<br />
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<b>Don't Hesitate: Coming Out to Family</b> (March 2009)<br />
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My parents and I took a long time to get where we are today - we did it with continuous, open communication, a fierce perseverance, and unconditional love. There are going to be a lot of rough moments, but there will be a lot of beautiful ones, too; it just takes time. <b><i>Persevere</i></b>.
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<a href="http://imatyfa.org/">Trans Youth Family Allies</a> (TYFA)
<a href="http://imatyfa.org/">TYFA</a> is a wonderful organization and resource with a special section for parents of transgender children called “<a href="http://imatyfa.org/transparentjourneys/index.html">TransParent Journeys</a>” with a list of parents' blogs and family stories.<br />
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<a href="http://www.transactiveonline.org/index.php">TransActive</a> is a non profit organization that serves the needs of transgender and gender nonconforming children and their families.
<a href="http://www.transkidspurplerainbow.org/">TransKids Purple Rainbow </a>is an organization founded by the father of a young transgender girl that is dedicated to empowering trans youth and their families and educates peers, governmental and religious institutions as well as school and medical communities on trans youth.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Parents-of-Transgender-Kids/102798079808117">Parents of </a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Parents-of-Transgender-Kids/102798079808117">Transgender Kids Facebook </a><br />
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For even more FTM and SOFFA mailing lists, check out the “<a href="http://transguys.com/ref/mailing-lists">Finding Community</a>” page on <a href="http://transguys.com/">Transguys.com</a>.
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If your parents are readers, a great book to send their way is “<a href="http://ifge.org/books/true_selves.htm">True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism: For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals</a>” by Mildred Brown and Chloe Rounsley. Though it was written back in 1996, it still remains a relevant resource and one of the better books written about transsexualism for SOFFAs.<br />
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You can also download “<a href="http://www.pflag.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Publications/OTC_5thedition.pdf">Our Trans Children</a>” (5th edition) from the PFLAG website for free. [pdf file]<br />
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<i>If you have any questions or you'd like to talk more directly, shoot me an e-mail at charliewarhol@gmail.com, or you can connect with me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charles-Asher/282704015583">Facebook</a>. </i>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-61727849191004054242012-08-06T05:59:00.000-07:002012-08-06T05:59:56.190-07:00FTM Dating SitesAs the moderator of the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLORIDA_TRANSGUYS/">FL Transguys Yahoo group</a>, I get a lot of requests from gay or bi non trans males who want to join the list because they are interested in dating someone on the transmasculine spectrum.<br />
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While I am all for people being into dating transguys, the list is exclusively for medical, legal, familial, and other sensitive issues that arise surrounding transition, and therefore, is for transguys only. I did a simple google search for FTM dating sites to send the guys who had applied to the group the check out, and I thought I'd share that list here in case it may be of any use to someone.<br />
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<a href="http://www.transpassions.com/">Trans Passions</a><br />
<a href="http://butchfemmematchmaker.com/">Butch Femme Matchmaker</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_Personals/" target="_blank">Yahoo Group: FTM Personals</a> (by membership only)<br />
<a href="http://www.ftmguide.org/links.html#dating">Hudson's Guide FTM Dating Resources</a><br />
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If you want to skip the dating and go straight to the sex, a new FTM porn site was recently launched called <a href="http://ftmfucker.com/" target="_blank">FTM Fucker</a>. Definitely NSFW, so don't say I didn't warn you!<br />
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<i>Note: I am not a member of nor do I personally endorse any of the aforementioned sites.</i><br />
<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-78112930830914065382012-03-02T08:02:00.001-08:002012-03-02T08:12:12.195-08:00Testosterone Voice Change Comparison<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Earlier this week I showed a new friend my five year testosterone voice comparison, and she was absolutely blown away. I have to admit, it still even shocks me to hear the change sometimes. I forget my voice was ever that high and sounded like that. I estimate it has dropped roughly an octave or an octave and a half.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eAZ8q9DsqLg?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eAZ8q9DsqLg?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="315"></embed></object><br /><br />Here are some voice comparison videos from other guys.<br /><br /><object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2HN_cehtX6U?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2HN_cehtX6U?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="315"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jy6IRpOJb1c?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jy6IRpOJb1c?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="315"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/C1cqSORBSTc?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/C1cqSORBSTc?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="315"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xU2hY4aE7r8?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xU2hY4aE7r8?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="315"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dDvhPA36Ozg?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dDvhPA36Ozg?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="315"></embed></object><br /><br />To see how testosterone has affected my singing voice, check out <a href="http://charlesasher.blogspot.com/2010/05/voice-45-years-on-testosterone-still.html">this post</a>.charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-63202827316613734942012-01-12T09:13:00.000-08:002012-01-12T10:09:27.404-08:00Testosterone 101<div style="text-align: left;">I recently did a video answering basic questions about testosterone, such as how to get on it, who can prescribe it, where to get it, how much it costs, and if it is covered by insurance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><object width="420" height="315"><div style="text-align: center;"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/poM35YEXMMQ?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></div><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/poM35YEXMMQ?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></object><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">What is <a href="http://www.emedicinehealth.com/informed_consent/article_em.htm">informed consent</a>?</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">Here are links to the trans health clinics I mentioned in the video:</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.callen-lorde.org/transgender.html">Callen-Lorde</a> (NYC)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.lyon-martin.org/transgender.php">Lyon-Martin</a> (San Francisco)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/oservices/medSvs/hlthCtrs/TransgenderHlthCtr.asp">Tom Waddell</a> (San Francisco)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.dimensionsclinic.org/">Dimensions</a> (Youth clinic, San Francisco)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.feministcenter.org/">Feminist Women's Health Center</a> (Atlanta)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.fenwayhealth.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FCHC_srv_services_trans">Fenway Health</a> (Boston)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.howardbrown.org/hb_services.asp?id=37">Howard Brown</a> (Chicago)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://laglc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=YH_Transgender_Health_Care">Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center</a> (LA)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.outsidein.org/">Outside In</a> (Portland, OR)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/socialservices/rguide/info0237ag.html">Old Town Clinic </a>(Portland, OR)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">Here are links to the pharmacies I talked about in the video:</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="http://www.stroheckersrx.com/htf.html">Strohecker's Pharmacy</a> (Portland, OR)<br /><a href="http://www.apothecure.com/">Apothecure Compounding Pharmacy</a> (Dallas, Texas)<div><a href="http://www.lasvegas.net/Kronos-Compounding-Pharmacy.htm">Kronos Pharmacy</a> (Las Vegas, NV)</div><div><a href="http://www.womensinternational.com/">Women's International Pharmacy</a> (Wisconsin, Arizona)</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This next video goes into more detail about various testosterone delivery methods:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><object width="420" height="315"><div style="text-align: center;"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qdoSTTBwTuw?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></div><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qdoSTTBwTuw?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></object><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This video goes into more detail about testosterone cream - where to get it and how to use it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><object width="420" height="315"><div style="text-align: center;"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uinI-QzSZNs?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></div></object>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-69089578072986494462011-12-22T20:03:00.000-08:002011-12-22T20:04:24.561-08:00Transguys & Adam's Apples<div style="text-align: left;">Recently <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ClosetTransgender?feature=watch">Forest</a> did a great video on Adam's Apples. They are one of many changes that happen on T, but one of the least talked about. Show your Adam's Apple pride!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/grvgyFtlXpk?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/grvgyFtlXpk?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vB9D3QqBklo?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vB9D3QqBklo?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object></div>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-47819384209868569132011-12-13T08:19:00.000-08:002011-12-13T09:03:44.937-08:00How to Make an STPRecently I did a couple videos on how to make an STP. You can make the basic medicine spoon/tubing combo for less than $5 and use it by itself or insert it into a packer if you so desire.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPtMtmYOH4w?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPtMtmYOH4w?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvUZggEjWQJ5LQrbOY1AVX8ulWDQvgnXi2PuuZpnAMdOhq3b-XB0qPXpw0kHr6G0xU8upUMz2_pXlJ1QFikkLv0zFyEjc557fURKnX3BeUtnG6z29IkNyFS0iEYocbqBtI0PFPrM8NI8/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvUZggEjWQJ5LQrbOY1AVX8ulWDQvgnXi2PuuZpnAMdOhq3b-XB0qPXpw0kHr6G0xU8upUMz2_pXlJ1QFikkLv0zFyEjc557fURKnX3BeUtnG6z29IkNyFS0iEYocbqBtI0PFPrM8NI8/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685659396133293538" /></a><br /></div>All you need is a medicine spoon which can be purchased for less than $3 at a pharmacy or stores like Target or Wal-Mart and some tubing. The tubing can be purchased at a variety of places from medical supply stores to Lowe's, which is where I bought mine (found in the plumbing section). Both the 3/4' and the 3/8' fit the spoon, but I prefer to use the 3/8' size. It fits nicely into the med spoon and is not a struggle to fit over the spoon like the 3/4' is.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJxDZC9qbmNBxcRnIiHnpwT3fu6yUoepOzNdpvglGbsU_Oz25Mu5fGc92vbRHeKwtZq-rnTZ2uRmS4f85uhgBmm9GjY4XvaLnpRCrQ_ka-Bw5PWVuQxZ_-W_wExYrIp9b8CF8RPT4DSA/s1600/packertubing.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJxDZC9qbmNBxcRnIiHnpwT3fu6yUoepOzNdpvglGbsU_Oz25Mu5fGc92vbRHeKwtZq-rnTZ2uRmS4f85uhgBmm9GjY4XvaLnpRCrQ_ka-Bw5PWVuQxZ_-W_wExYrIp9b8CF8RPT4DSA/s320/packertubing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685658340521916978" /></a><br />Inserting the tubing into the packer is the most difficult part of the process and you want to be sure to poke the screwdriver exactly through the center and not close to any of the "sides" of the packer so the tubing doesn't bust through two weeks into wearing it.<br /><br />There is a big myth that you need to heat the screwdriver before inserting it into the packer, but I have found a non-heated screwdriver works better and avoids the chance of melting cockplastic burning my hands. Heated screwdrivers pierce the plastic extremely fast, allowing more of a chance to ruin the placement of the "urethra." Using a non-heated screwdriver allows you the time to ensure the "urethra" is properly placed.<br /><br /><div style="object-align: center;"><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sXAd0fwj_pc?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sXAd0fwj_pc?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object></div></object>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-87989038794861715982011-11-17T11:28:00.000-08:002011-11-17T11:34:08.782-08:00FTM: Coming Out to Parents II [family]<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">In <a href="http://charlesasher.blogspot.com/2011/11/ftm-coming-out-to-parents-family.html">my last post</a> I shared a video from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/iagoarchangel">Jimmy</a>, an awesome dad of an FTM son. In this video, he along with his son Peter offer advice for transpeople coming out to their parents.</p><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qeuznwwpw3o?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qeuznwwpw3o?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br />In the following video, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/kypharrop">Kyp</a> shares his experience with coming out to his family.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q1CgBs2l1fU?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q1CgBs2l1fU?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-18346777625097438512011-11-15T21:06:00.000-08:002011-11-16T04:26:51.820-08:00FTM: Coming Out to Parents [family]<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Coming out to family - especially parents, can be one of the most difficult challenges one faces when they transition. In addition to the physical and social torment our bodies cause us, thoughts plague us for years about whether our families will understand or disown us, and ultimately, accept us.</p><br />Even though coming out to your parents can be a really difficult thing to do, keep in mind in the end they are your parents and love you and want the best for you. Not all parents will have the terrible reaction we all expect, though - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/iagoarchangel">Jimmy</a> is one of those parents.<br /><br />In the following video Jimmy interviews his FTM son Peter about what it is like being transgender. Jimmy is a remarkable man and the kind of dad anyone would be lucky to have. Most can only hope to have parents that are this understanding and educated about gender and identity.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EelZbL8AwrI?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EelZbL8AwrI?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br />In this next video, the tables are turned and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ClosetTransgender">Forest</a> talks openly with his parents about being transgender. He speaks with them about his past, how he never really fit in, and how they feel about him being trans.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qNx8YtMK-0E?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qNx8YtMK-0E?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="560"></embed></object><br /><br />I came out to my parents in a series of letters and through many talks throughout the years. I have always been a fan of the written word and have found writing a good medium in which to express my thoughts; the other party has time to process the contents on their own time and how they feel comfortable without the tension of having to take it all in at once or fearing my reaction which could lead to a verbal altercation and misunderstanding.<br /><br />If anyone is curious on what to say to your parents in a coming out letter, I have published two of the letters I wrote to my parents in the beginning of my transition in my Charlie Begins blog <a href="http://charliebegins.tumblr.com/post/10182428973/dearmomanddad">here</a> and <a href="http://charliebegins.tumblr.com/post/11936987912/lettertoparents">here</a>.charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-17670359111379724172011-11-10T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-10T08:55:30.208-08:00Pee Shyness [men's bathrooms].<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paruresis">Paruresis </a>/ˌpɑrəˈriːsɪs/ par-ə-ree-sis) is a type of phobia in which the sufferer is unable to urinate in the (real or imaginary) presence of others, such as in a public restroom. It most commonly affects males, though there are female sufferers too. [via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paruresis">Wikipedia</a>]<br /><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TaIETJBA-Vg?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TaIETJBA-Vg?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br />I recently made this video about “pee shyness.” It is an actual medical condition (a social anxiety disorder) called *paruesis (also called urophobia) that affects a lot of men (women can suffer from this too), and transmen seem to suffer from their fair share of it too. I have done a few videos on men's bathrooms because they really seem to be a source of stress for a lot of transmen.<br /><br />As the video below tries to show, just relax and take it easy! It is not as bad as you think. The less nervous you are, the smoother the experience will go. Guys are way different in the bathroom; they are not as “alert” as women and want to get in there, do their business, and get out of the restroom with making as little eye contact as possible.<br /><br />Transwomen have the rougher side of the coin; they go from a “business” type approach to the bathroom to a very social and potentially scrutinizing situation. Women pay much more attention to other people in the restroom; men generally could care less. Men are usually comfortable peeing in front of anyone (though not always the case) and they could care less if a woman walked in - if they did, they could opt to use a stall. On the whole, men don't give a hoot and neither should you!<br /><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MAHYVwpBuj8?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MAHYVwpBuj8?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br />I did this particular video with a non trans male friend while living in San Francisco to get his opinion on the whole men's bathroom situation and peeing standing up. It is important to remember that these are merely his views and not representative of all non transmales, just as my videos and writings are my experiences and do not represent the transmale community as a whole.<br /><br />We are all different and have different experiences in transition, and they are all valuable and genuine. It is important not to compare yourself to others and just live out your life and transition the way is right for you.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="420"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ybV0OuVk97o?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ybV0OuVk97o?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="420"></embed></object><br /><br />*There is an organization for those who suffer from paruesis called the <a href="http://www.paruresis.org/">International Paruesis Association</a> and they are located in Baltimore, MD. They offer support to those who suffer from this condition and promise you are not alone - they estimate that 7% of the public, some 17 million people may suffer from paruesis.<br /><br />From the <a href="http://www.paruresis.org/">IPA</a> website:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Welcome to the official IPA (International Paruresis Association) website. This site is provided as a resource for people who find it difficult or impossible to urinate in the presence of others, either in their own home or in public facilities. Also, for people who have difficulty under the stress of time pressure, when being observed, when others are close by and might hear them, or when traveling on moving vehicles.<br /><br />YOU ARE NOT ALONE. In fact, recent studies show that about seven percent (7%) of the public, or 17 million people, may suffer from this social anxiety disorder. Often referred to as Pee-Shy, Shy-Bladder, Bashful Bladder, etc., avoidant paruresis is nothing to be ashamed of, and you have made an important step simply by coming to this website.<br /><br />Inside you will find helpful information on support groups, support seminars (workshops), and even drug therapy. There is also a useful and friendly discussion board where you can share your problems and success -- or just "listen in" -- with others who have the same problem as you.</span>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-1040380021336548272011-11-02T17:03:00.000-07:002011-11-02T17:13:47.166-07:00SF & LA Transgender Film Festivals [film, events]The 10th Anniversary of the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is happening November 3-5, 2011.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9gt5ViJKXfK6IuwGA-f0OFeRZ2hQRsu7TuDrCwjDCeolpGC4hxARSpUM6u4MVGqt2tqDV8BgKOigbd_pHxeL7hkGqIyFULrTQUWXWnXbX4MO_uyncvuCjzOe9DfAdkMc2lC2SQSgwklk/s1600/sftransfilmfest.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9gt5ViJKXfK6IuwGA-f0OFeRZ2hQRsu7TuDrCwjDCeolpGC4hxARSpUM6u4MVGqt2tqDV8BgKOigbd_pHxeL7hkGqIyFULrTQUWXWnXbX4MO_uyncvuCjzOe9DfAdkMc2lC2SQSgwklk/s320/sftransfilmfest.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670553859904530194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJ_5b8JFrGREBwNNAvtDbwuytsYHc6w2MHiq38-m6KRfWGWo2FCdcRdUtt8dHgmyNkpjqy4U6fC66ChrB5YalWv438q4I2tP0OFjQa7O31MtovUfublvKWPbZwLDLIT2rcTiP-V1X-QU/s1600/SFTFF10thanniversary.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJ_5b8JFrGREBwNNAvtDbwuytsYHc6w2MHiq38-m6KRfWGWo2FCdcRdUtt8dHgmyNkpjqy4U6fC66ChrB5YalWv438q4I2tP0OFjQa7O31MtovUfublvKWPbZwLDLIT2rcTiP-V1X-QU/s320/SFTFF10thanniversary.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670553789066872962" border="0" /></a><br />Find them on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresh-Meat-Productions/89884498672?ref=ts">here</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/FreshMeatSF">here</a>.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WnhJY804q-s?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WnhJY804q-s?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="560"></embed></object><br /><br />If you're down in SoCal, the <a href="http://www.tgfilmfest.com/">Los Angeles Transgender Film Festival</a> will be held November 4-6 , 2011.<br /><br /><object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mpuKVJ41yvA?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mpuKVJ41yvA?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="315" width="560"></embed></object><br /><br />Find them on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TGFilmFest">here</a>.charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-38760682564417427102011-10-26T14:15:00.000-07:002011-10-26T14:17:24.514-07:00"Are You a Girl?" [video]In this video I recount the experience I had with the administration at the university where I graduated. I had to have my transcripts sent to Portland State University so I had to stop by student services. I have been getting alumni mail addressed to “Ms. Asher,” which is frustrating – I never thought to do a gender change within the university, and I guess they didn't get the memo when the name changed from Christina to Charles.<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><object height="360" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oDeMJNJJyH8?version=3&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oDeMJNJJyH8?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="360" width="480"></embed></object><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">After the guy was done processing my transcript request form, he asked me if there was anything else he could help me with. I told him about getting mail as “Ms.” and asked if they “accidentally” had me as female in their system. He looked, turned bright red, and told me they did.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Then he asks, “you're not a girl are you?”</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I found this question fairly ridiculous considering he was asking a dude with a beard if he was a girl. I think the whole “Ms.” thing threw him off so much that he didn't really think about what he was asking – I don't think the trans thing even crossed his mind. </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If he has asked if I was a transguy or if I had been born female/assigned female at birth, I wouldn't have said no – but I live and navigate the world as male and am not a girl. Simple as that. It's not my problem if he didn't connect the dots!</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I have gained a lot more confidence in dealing with situations in which “the trans thing” comes up – whether it be administration at my old college, flying and TSA body scans, or running into someone from my past. I am always matter-of-fact about it and up front – there is no reason not to be, and a little education and awareness go a long way.</p>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-62900435812349872322011-10-17T20:53:00.000-07:002011-10-17T20:59:41.057-07:00New Trans Anthology Inviting Poetry Submissions!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNy4O6pjwvTkmPgaQEsFwCTaYwwUX3vKDTpnI0647DgdoVCgo27eZdGNXWbMW5DlKAFFgxgaoKS4Ihe3Fb_OWmpzPvJrZs93Uy-pomni033yf3JFet-04DOfEgj9uxEt11mePqNGo3WXI/s1600/inkwell.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNy4O6pjwvTkmPgaQEsFwCTaYwwUX3vKDTpnI0647DgdoVCgo27eZdGNXWbMW5DlKAFFgxgaoKS4Ihe3Fb_OWmpzPvJrZs93Uy-pomni033yf3JFet-04DOfEgj9uxEt11mePqNGo3WXI/s320/inkwell.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664675386665294002" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">A message about a new anthology - please reply to<br /><a href="mailto:transanthology@gmail.com" target="_blank">transanthology@gmail.com</a><br /><br />OPEN CALL FOR AN ANTHOLOGY OF TRANS & GENDERQUEER POETRY<br /><br />Dear Author,<br /><br />We want your words.<br /><br />What is the project: We are creating an anthology. An anthology of<br />the best poems out there by trans and genderqueer writers and we would<br />love to include your work in the book. Our assumption is that the<br />writing of trans and genderqueer folks has something more than<br />coincidence in common with the experimental, the radical, and the<br />innovative in poetry and poetics (as we idiosyncratically define these<br />categories), and with your help we’d like to manifest that something<br />(or somethings) in a genderqueer multipoetics, a critical mass of<br />trans fabulousness.<br /><br />This anthology is edited by TC Tolbert and Tim Peterson (Trace)—both<br />trans-identified poets. It will be published by EOAGH Books in early<br />2012, and you can bet it will be widely distributed!<br /><br />Deadline for Submissions: Nov 30, 2011<br />What to Submit: 7-10 pages of poetry, and a prose “poetics” statement<br />(see below)<br />Where to Submit: email us at <a href="mailto:transanthology@gmail.com" target="_blank">transanthology@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Why is this anthology important: While trans and genderqueer poets<br />have existed for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, there has never<br />been a collection of poetry exclusively by trans and genderqueer<br />writers that also highlights a diverse range of poetics and other<br />marginalized identities. Each particular understanding of self and<br />gender creates an essentially complex and rich multipoetics that<br />undermines any sort of universal trans aesthetic. Inherently multi-<br />vocal and anti-hegemonic, a singular trans experience simply does not<br />exist and, frankly, we don’t want it to. For this reason, an<br />anthology is the most conducive venue for undoing any attempted<br />whitewashing and/or homogenizing of an imagined trans voice. As we<br />said, we want your words. The words, syntax, perspective, lyric,<br />narrative, image (or the disruption of any of these) that could<br />actually only come from you.<br /><br />What kind of writing are we looking for: This anthology seeks writing<br />that makes us wet our panties a little bit and wonder what the f* have<br />we been doing with our lives all this time. While this project exists<br />in a historical context of several important anthologies that gather<br />marginalized and under-represented writers (This Bridge Called My<br />Back, No More Masks, The Open Boat, The World in Us, etc), this will<br />be the first anthology to foreground the poetic writings of trans and<br />genderqueer authors. The book will feature 7-10 pages of work from<br />approximately 35 poets and we hope you will be one of them!<br /><br />A meta-layer of fabulous: One thing that makes this anthology unique<br />is that it will include a statement on poetics by each participant,<br />along with your poems. This is a chance for you to tell us something<br />about your writing process, writing practice, theory of life, or<br />whatever you like. It might include the relationship of the body and<br />text, or the practice of reading and misreading text and the body, or<br />locations, connections, and divisions of the self amongst text and the<br />self amongst other bodies or...you get the point.<br /><br />About the editors:<br /><br />TC Tolbert is a genderqueer, feminist poet and teacher committed to<br />social justice. S/he is the Assistant Director of Casa Libre en la<br />Solana and an Adjunct Instructor at The University of Arizona and Pima<br />Community College. S/he is the creator of Made for Flight, a youth<br />empowerment project that utilizes creative writing and kite building<br />to commemorate murdered transgender people and to dismantle homophobia<br />and transphobia. TC’s chapbook, territories of folding, was recently<br />published by Kore Press. His poems can be found in Volt, The Pinch,<br />Drunken Boat, Shampoo, A Trunk of Delirium, jubilat, and EOAGH. His<br />work won the Arizona Statewide Poetry Competition in 2010 and was a<br />Sawtooth finalist in 2009 and 2010. His first full length collection,<br />Gephyromania, is forthcoming from Ahsahta Press. <a href="http://www.tctolbert.com/" target="_blank" avglsprocessed="1">www.tctolbert.com</a><br /><br />Tim Peterson (Trace) is a trans-identified poet, critic, and editor.<br />The author of Since I Moved In (Chax Press), and Violet Speech (2nd<br />Avenue Poetry), Peterson also edits EOAGH: A Journal of the Arts<br />(which published a special issue Queering Language dedicated to trans<br />poet and mentor kari edwards in 2007). Peterson’s poetry and criticism<br />have been published in Colorado Review, EBR, Five Fingers Review,<br />Harvard Review, Leonardo Electronic Almanac, The Poetry Project<br />Newsletter, Transgender Tapestry, and in the recent book NO GENDER:<br />Reflections on the Life and Work of kari edwards (Belladonna/Limus<br />Press). A Ph.D. student at CUNY Graduate Center, Peterson curates the<br />TENDENCIES: Poetics & Practice talks series dedicated to queer writing<br />and the manifesto. More information at <a href="http://tendenciespoetics.com/" target="_blank" avglsprocessed="1">http://tendenciespoetics.com</a><br /><br />We are incredibly excited about this project and look forward to<br />working with you!<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />TC and Trace</span><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7f6HLzBF0vWyfZ6S1HONRFIYmHcUO4YYHECeLWt0oKN6_OaITVT43TGCg7OcmuJV1_IQJVi9k57fztXp4pTLhsA4X7S3W7JLSTwS5sFNDuBLtd-zk0H6tgkKkrM4dpplM5cknlsaz88/s1600/transsymbol.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7f6HLzBF0vWyfZ6S1HONRFIYmHcUO4YYHECeLWt0oKN6_OaITVT43TGCg7OcmuJV1_IQJVi9k57fztXp4pTLhsA4X7S3W7JLSTwS5sFNDuBLtd-zk0H6tgkKkrM4dpplM5cknlsaz88/s320/transsymbol.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664675880728718162" style="display: block; 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-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUnJCOs7jX0dysaaQRC2OkPxQ1jwMaN1Q5np-2o8srwsEDRxfTvMj1RdyUyDoee9gwU3aiqHnAJcGXCUASX3u92PE9gztMkRp2PYQbMa3kfQWYFTiAAusYAQOjoQceTHVtKftkeR__l4/s320/prisonbars.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664672449894372434" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Anyone who is sweating a background check for a potential job will be happy to know the <a href="http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2011/09/social-security-no-longer-notifying-employers-when-gender-markers-dont-match-records.html">Social Security Administration is no longer informing employers about "incorrect" gender markers</a>, so that's one less thing to worry about!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGA4nWgzcNDKm_ATDlsFDBCDCTquVS3JTNmMGHNUTFJ-kp7BQVsB33QLY724AQManmWiA7xK24HuNGV8q3t4NTCRQRCfIM1u-tupJ2q0duo9of4ePzDZKiRmjbLTFnvD-cv3VJyM8of4/s1600/transgender_pride_flag" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGA4nWgzcNDKm_ATDlsFDBCDCTquVS3JTNmMGHNUTFJ-kp7BQVsB33QLY724AQManmWiA7xK24HuNGV8q3t4NTCRQRCfIM1u-tupJ2q0duo9of4ePzDZKiRmjbLTFnvD-cv3VJyM8of4/s320/transgender_pride_flag" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664674046152436066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></span></div></div></div>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-13066121993188149592011-10-17T10:37:00.000-07:002011-10-17T10:49:54.239-07:00Transgender Victory in California, LGBT Studies Major at San Diego State<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div>Great news for transgender Californian's - <a href="http://www.colorlines.com/archives/2011/10/score_a_transgender_peoples_victory_in_the_state_of_california.html">Governor Brown signed the Gender Nondiscrimination Act</a> (AB 887) on Monday, October 10th.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIvSbwN6WFrFBc5RW77IYuvzE9i1xx-wKdPk6wlMtACpjchKt-4mv-Gb-orX3BCGhCYh72TdQPgMTjz-FE1FXqXWjsisU4BhJhOfHRodyj6nX3wUvCIHbp2GRKwqYtdtgatGLhVCAUZ8/s1600/california_ID.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIvSbwN6WFrFBc5RW77IYuvzE9i1xx-wKdPk6wlMtACpjchKt-4mv-Gb-orX3BCGhCYh72TdQPgMTjz-FE1FXqXWjsisU4BhJhOfHRodyj6nX3wUvCIHbp2GRKwqYtdtgatGLhVCAUZ8/s320/california_ID.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664517594818050738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 150px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.gay-sd.com/sdsu-to-offer-lgbt-major/">San Diego State now has an LGBT Studies Major</a>! They are the <a href="http://www.10news.com/news/28015340/detail.html">first institution in California to approve this major</a> as well as only the second college in the US.</div><div><br /></div><div>- about <a href="http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~lgbt/index.html">the major</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Over on the East Coast, <a href="http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/29/general-us-medicaid-transgender-surgery_8708696.html">New York is considering Medicaid to cover transgender surgeries and hormone replacement therapy</a>.</div>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526570985090014441.post-30290841930550188672011-10-09T20:00:00.000-07:002011-10-09T20:07:57.355-07:00New Trans Clinic in Los Angeles! [healthcare]Great news! There is a <a href="http://www.lagpa.org/news/2011-08/article06.htm">new clinic for trans/gender-noncomforming</a> folks at the <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CHQQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%3Fhl%3Den%26rlz%3D1C1GGGE_enUS399%26gs_upl%3D2870l4162l0l4334l11l8l0l0l0l0l318l1085l3.4.0.1l8l0%26bav%3Don.2%2Cor.r_gc.r_pw.%2Ccf.osb%26biw%3D1639%26bih%3D748%26um%3D1%26ie%3DUTF-8%26q%3DSt%2Bnicholas%2Bmedical%2Bclinic%2Blos%2Bangeles%26fb%3D1%26gl%3Dus%26hq%3DSt%2Bnicholas%2Bmedical%2Bclinic%26hnear%3D0x80c2c75ddc27da13%3A0xe22fdf6f254608f4%2CLos%2BAngeles%2C%2BCA%26cid%3D3400006562128532050&ei=1GCSTrKEMYLBtgeX6LnIDQ&usg=AFQjCNG1AaiHs5HiB7TEZKxPxX1HhzxIow">St. Nicholas Medical Clinic</a> in Los Angeles.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CE4CotO1H2ArHXjeJxgAUAxMem1UMLbjSrCg-E95tMx2OAAc7Jjy8NV3NqVvyHOwPgppn8a_rDOz40MaTOm9senssb-8IQn4xs0-jkKBVefvd0yP5JqFa5AtD54LvK1OV-UXiNNBQZw/s1600/Tuesday-Nights-for-T-Clinic+in+LA.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CE4CotO1H2ArHXjeJxgAUAxMem1UMLbjSrCg-E95tMx2OAAc7Jjy8NV3NqVvyHOwPgppn8a_rDOz40MaTOm9senssb-8IQn4xs0-jkKBVefvd0yP5JqFa5AtD54LvK1OV-UXiNNBQZw/s400/Tuesday-Nights-for-T-Clinic+in+LA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661693899291454898" /></a><div>Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/GenderQueer-Revolution/126282980736881">GenderQueer Revolution on Facebook</a>!</div><div><br /></div>charlie warholhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08318029014861462593noreply@blogger.com0