Jane
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Marian,
I too tried a number of sizes of bras with my forms but after not getting what I was after on line I threw caution to the wind and went to a Bras n things store. I was asked how could they help and I said I needed some new bras. I went into the fitting room took off my top and the girl assistant took my basic measurements and came back with a couple of options. These I tried with her checking for exact size and then I agreed on which I preferred ie black lace, red lace and 2 plain black and 2 plain skin colour. It went so easily with no hesitation by the girl in helping me. I left feeling like I was like any other woman going about their business of being fitted for bras. I certainly will not be buying these on line again and actually look forward to doing the same when my current batch need replacement…….mmmm….now that I think of it maybe next week!
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So….I have just tried to log on to the census web page.
One of the first questions is ‘are you male or female?
After a couple of questions you are presented with male or female.
It then goes on to say “…for information on how to identify as other than male or female’ you call 1300214531..Call this number. The guy I spoke to had not had someone ask this question at that stage but he was able to find the appropriate response after looking it up in his procedures.
If you tell the person who answers that you are calling in relation to the above then they will send you an sms with a new log on number. Once you log in with the new number you get a new password.
The new page then gives you an option to identify as ‘OTHER’. You can type in ‘transgemder’ or whatever…..
Seems like it is OK so give it a go…..
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Hi,
I have checked out the Smoothskin web site for this product. It has a list of frequently asked questions one of which is:
“Can it be used for men on a male face?”
The reply is:
“Yes it is suitable for men. However, we do not recommend using IPL to remove the male beard. Results here would be limited due to the thickness, density and depth of male beard hair and can cause an adverse reaction. It is most usually used on the neck line around the collar of a shirt, chest and back areas for men.”
So Jessica it will be interesting to see how you go with it. Please keep us posted.
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I can understand this view however I have never had any concerns or negative comments regarding my need to use women’s toilets. In fact just today, I started a new job as a volunteer. My male supervisor showed me where the women’s toilets were and then later, the lady with whom I shared an office went out of her way to take me to the woman’s toilets and other staff areas. I met probably up to 20 staff members and felt very much accepted.
Jane
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In fact I am getting ‘dressed up’ tonight to see The Beatles Orchestrated at the Concert Hall in Brisbane. I just love classical music and the Beatles music – so should be a scream!
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I agree Caty,
On a ‘normal’ Jane day I get dressed; however, if I am going out for the evening I am getting dressed up!
Jane
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I loved the clip
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I have checked out the web site for Chrysalis and while the garments appear to be a good idea; they do not appear to have their T-Strings available – ‘sold out’. A humorous side to the name is that the makers gave the garment the name ‘T-Strings’ for ‘Transgender Strings’ as opposed to G-Strings which they suggest stands for ‘Girl Strings’. 😆
Another ‘Google’ reveals that the makers of the garments have discontinued their manufacture for unknown reasons; although the comments suggest that they may come back in the near future.
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I love winter but that is probably as I live in Brisbane where winter lasts for only a few weeks while Summer is many months! Tights, boots, warm tops and jumpers, coats, scarves and even gloves are so comfy! Also the makeup stays on much easier.
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I totally agree. The family and close friends who I have known for a long time would be the most difficult to come out to. It was hard enough coming out to my wife. What would they say? Would we remain friends? I don’t want to loose all those connections so I work on the basis of coming out on a need to know basis.
I am very comfortable going out socially meeting new people and making new friends as Jane, it is somewhat like starting a new life and that is exciting! :woohoo:
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I always dress as well as I can, that is part of the fun.
I usually plan ahead for a few days and then can’t wait to dress with full make up and wig.A dress/skirt most often; although leggings or skinny jeans with a lovely top is often selected. It does disappoint me to see good looking girls and women out and about in ‘daggy’ clothes. I think to myself that they are so lucky to be female in the first place why don’t they take more pride in what they wear. Jane.
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I tend to agree more with Michelle rather than others on this one.
While I have a number of very good TG friends (Michelle being one) and it is fun catching up I find there is still a tendency for the conversation to return to TG issues, which is needed and often comforting with the similar views expressed; however, I love meeting and talking and chatting to GGs. I feel that I relate more to them. I suppose this reflects to my preference for female company and not male company when I am in Jane mode. Just some more thoughts to add to the discussion….
Jane
Moderator: Please can you ensure your posts have a clear link back to the topic of the thread. Why are there so few pointers about places to go?
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When thinking about what female name I would like to have, I thought of ‘ladies’ in my life i.e. women who I thought reflected how I would like to present – as a lady.
My grandmother came to Australia from India where her family were very well off. They had the large property, the servants etc. The family was caught up in the independence movement of India and had to leave the country with very little of their wealth intact. It was during the 1960s that I knew her and even though she led a more humble life at that stage she always dressed well, had her hair done every week and insisted on impeccable table manners for the grand children. She was always the ‘lady’.
Her name was Jane…..
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I am not sure I had a choice. Given my current circumstance as a MM and in hindsight it would have been great to have had the choice; however, I am just trying to enjoy the opportunities I have to ‘experience’ life as a woman at this stage.
As I go through life I do wonder why I was not born female given my leanings to the feminine side of things (hey! more than 50% of the population is female) but then being transgender gives me the chance to see things from a perspective that ‘straight’ males or females would not be in a position to view.
I have a view that to some extent I am lucky to be able to experience gender from not just one side and therefore see ‘why a woman’ as a very positive thing that most in society either do not want or cannot confront.
….other than that I just love being gurl!!!
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It has been 3 years since I came out to my wife Helen. We have settled into a relationship where Jane is somewhat separate in that the 2 do not meet as much as is needed although it does happen from time to time. I am aware of and have sympathy for Helen’s viewpoint given we have agreed to stay together even with my leanings. She remains at this point the only ‘pre-Jane’ person that I have come out to.
While I have longed to come out to others one wonders whether there is a real need to do so and to then have to be exposed to all that comes with that. So I have often thought who I could come out to and not have the repercussions. So my cunning plan was hatched….!
I was somewhat astonded then when I saw the comments in the forum today as I am planning on catching up with an old female friend later this week to have a chat as my MM; but plan then reveal Jane to her. I do not have any idea how she will react; however, I feel I need to do this………….I hope it goes well.
Jane