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May 28 2013 ∞

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May 21 2013 ∞

Heritage of FTM Zines From Japan

FTM NIPON

From the Transgender Archives, Rikki Swin Institute
Published: 1994-?

LIKE BOY

Published: 2008-2009
Archived website: like.shop-pro.jp

LAPH

Published: 2009-present
Website: laph-ftm.com
Facebook: laphftm

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May 17 2013 ∞

Scar Care Many Years Post-Op.

I’ve done a lot of research into scar care, and I agree with your assessment that the massage you’re doing is helpful, likely more so than the Bio Oil. Bio Oil is OK, but it has vitamin E, which can make scars worse for some people. There are better solutions.

For older scars, polyurethane sheets have been shown to be particularly effective. For more information, see The Complete Guide to Surgery Scar Care at TransGuys.com.

(Source: transmandad)

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May 14 2013 ∞

How It Works: 3-Piece Inflatable Penile Implants

3-Piece Inflatable Penile Implant Models:

For more information about inflatable and semi-rigid penile implants, see The Total Guide to Penile Implants For Transsexual Men at Trans-Health.com.

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May 08 2013 ∞

Brothers - New Doc Explores FTM Community In China

“Even if I die tomorrow, I first want to change my gender.”
- Tony, Jinan, China, 2012

Watch the trailer here.

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Apr 29 2013 ∞

Hung Jury: Testimonies of Genital Surgery by Transsexual Men

Hung Jury is the first book ever published of personal essays focusing exclusively on FTM transsexual genital surgeries. Stories document the medical ups and downs of metoidioplasty and phalloplasty, the sexual and psychological aspects of having surgery, and the overall life-changing nature of SRS. Highly recommended. Read the full review »

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Jan 06 2013 ∞

Portraits of Albanian Burneshas

For her project Sworn Virgins of Albania, photographer Jill Peters visited to the mountain villages of northern Albania to capture portraits of “burneshas,” or females who have lived their lives as men for reasons related to their culture and society.

Becoming a Sworn Virgin, or ‘burnesha” elevated a woman to the status of a man and granted her all the rights and privileges of the male population. In order to manifest the transition such a woman cut her hair, donned male clothing and sometimes even changed her name. Male gestures and swaggers were practiced until they became second nature. Most importantly of all, she took a vow of celibacy to remain chaste for life. This practice continues today but… is increasingly seen as obsolete. Only a few aging Sworn Virgins remain.*
I learned that the Burnesha are well respected within their communities. They possess an indescribable amount of strength and pride, and value their family honor above all else. Their absolute transition is wholly accepted, posited and taken without question by the people among whom they live. But most surprising, is they have very few regrets for the great deal they have sacrificed.

To a lesser extent, the practice exists, or has existed, in other parts of the western Balkans, including Kosovo, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Dalmatia and Bosnia. [source]

Based on this information, it’s not clear that these people would identify as trans, however Wikipedia also states that, “several [Burnesha] were recorded as saying they always felt more male than female.”

* The photos make it clear that there are still at least a few younger Burneshas. Are they also following tradition, or are they living a more modern definition of trans? It’s impossible to say without asking them directly.

(Source: petapixel.com)

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Trans Guys of the Year

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 TransGuys Community Awards!

You can view the final voting results, check out all the amazing nominees, and see my big fat apology for the lateness of publishing the results, here.

All of this year’s nominees have supported and inspired countless trans men, and they deserve your praise and recognition for their important work. Show them your thanks by checking out their websites and/or social profiles and following their online activities.

Without further ado…