Rather than re-post the whole thing here, I am simply going to direct you to http://janetanne.dreamwidth.org/4965.html . If you choose to comment there, and don’t have a DW account, you can login with your LJ account using OpenID. If you want a DW account, let me know. I have invites available.
Tag Archives: Transgender
[TG] New journal created for Janet Anne
4 MayI’ve decided that Janet needs her own journal, where she can post openly without worrying about using the right filters, or being found out by the wrong persons. To that end, you can find me on Dreamwidth at janetanne, with profile here.
Feel free to drop by and introduce yourself. You can login to DW using your LJ or IJ OpenID for now. When I get some invite codes, I’d welcome any of you to come over here as well. Janet won’t be posting to LJ or IJ much. Just too much hassle with trying to filter content.
BTW: Ernie/Janet is also into BDSM, so just know you may find something about that there as well.
[TG] Out and about, or “I did it!”
29 Aprlasarina and Jesse took me out shopping last night. We started out at Willowbrook Mall. We didn’t buy anything other than some sugar wax from The Body Shop, but we had a lot of fun browsing Lane Bryant, and Macy’s shoe department. Macy’s had some of the most kick-a** heels on clearance. lasarina found several pair she absolutely loved. Of course, even at clearance prices, we really couldn’t afford them. lasarina dared me to try on this one pair of bright red 4 1/2″ heels (yes, they had shoes in my size), expecting me to have trouble in them. I looked like I had worn them my whole life. 🙂
Continue reading[TG] My first dress!
20 AprI just got my first dress since “coming out”. It’s beautiful, and fits very well, especially since it’s mail order. Oh, I wish I had a decent camera! It’s this dress, in black like the main photo. My waist is slightly less pronounced than hers, but I do look good in it! Just ask lasarina, who can’t seem to quit staring and muttering “bitch” under her breath…
Now I just need somewhere to wear it. I think I may need to take her to dinner soon. (Let the plotting begin…)
[TG Filter] Breast enlargement
16 AprYou know, I have read all that stuff that tells GGs (Genetic Girls) that breast enlargement products don’t work. Ever. None of them do anything, and are all a waste of money. Perhaps for GGs that’s true. I have now confirmed that taking phyto-estrogens does work for me. Yep, that’s right. I’ve been taking Saw Palmetto for over a month, and I can say without a doubt that my bust has enlarged. I’ve gone from full A (left) / almost B (right) to almost B / full B. I’m now adding fenugreek and a couple of more herbs (see Nature’s Bounty Breast Solutions) to my regimen. I’ll keep you informed as I see further changes.
[CD / TG] Announcement
13 MarI am finally able to admit to myself that I am transgendered. I am slowly coming out to various very close friends about my status. So far, those I have told have been quite supportive, with one particular exception, who shall remain nameless. lasarina has been my most ardent supporter, and I am incredibly grateful that I have her in my life.
I will not come out to some people, though I am choosing to live primarily as Janet Anne. If you can see this, you already know all of what I just wrote. What you may not know is who else does. Unless you have been told otherwise, assume that no one else knows. I will, in my own time, slowly become more open about this.
This was not an easy thing for me to admit, even to myself. It has taken many years of self examination, and frequently self-denial, for me to come to this point. From my earliest memories of recognizing the differences between girls and boys, and most especially from puberty, I felt like I was “wrong” somehow.
I believe that you each know that gender and sexual orientation are not determinate one of the other. Suffice it to say that this announcement doesn’t imply in any way that my relationship with lasarina is changing, except to become stronger. She has been my rock through this latest phase of my development.
ETA: I have a Twitter account for Janet Anne here.
Evidence of biological basis
26 OctMale transsexual gene link found
Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male transsexualism.
DNA analysis from 112 male-to-female transsexual volunteers showed they were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene.
The genetic difference may cause weaker testosterone signals, the team reported in Biological Psychiatry.
However, other genes are also likely to play a part, they stressed.
Increasingly, biological factors are being implicated in gender identity. […]
Apparently, we really are a third gender, of sorts. Go read the story. It’s worth it.
An Aging Trans Woman 