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Amanda Valentine Dela Cruz

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Amanda Valentine is a transgender woman who has written about trans topics for over 10 years for My Transgender Date. She is an author who made it on Amazon’s best-seller list by writing 5 books on trans women’s relationships. Her book “Dating Transgender Women for Gentlemen” peaked at #3 in the Transgender Studies category on Amazon. She started writing at the age of 10 and won a poetry contest in 4th grade which convinced her to pursue a career in literature. Her personal experiences as a transgender woman give her a unique perspective on trans topics.

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Geah and Claus: A My Transgender Date Love Story

In a pandemic life where hope is fleeting, status and money are irrelevant, and gold doesn’t have value, love is what holds the most power. With love comes inspiration and drive. Today, to add fuel to your fire, we’ve decided to share with you the beautiful love story of Geah and Claus. Two souls from […]

How Pose can help Transgender Women with their Dating Lives

Pose is a hit Netflix show that exploded and skyrocketed many trans women actresses to fame. The story revolves around the lives of transgender women and other LGBTQIA+ individuals in New York’s Ballroom Culture in the 80s. The Ballroom Culture highlights a recurring gathering of people from the LGBTQIA+ community called a ball night. It’s […]

Top Trans Actors You Should Know About

Transgender representation in mainstream media has always been problematic, especially since the most common tropes that have been made popular often portray transpeople – and especially transwomen – in a negative light. But there are exceptions to this depressing trope. Some might surprise you, and others you may already know. Late 2018 to 2019 was […]

The Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021

One of the most important events in the transgender community is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and today, we’re going to give you a quick recap on what it is so you can participate in the TDOR 2021. Before getting to the nitty-gritty of how to get involved, it’s time for a brief history so […]

Celebrating Trans Awareness Week 2021

As of 2021, a lot of nations have not recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic yet. But this doesn’t mean that the world should stop its social progress. To avoid regression and stagnance, one must know how important Trans Awareness Week is. Having this knowledge will give you an important role in shaping the world into […]

What is gender-neutral and inclusive language?

It seems like the buzz words within the LGBTQIA+ community for over a year now are gender-neutral language, gender-neutral pronouns, and gender-inclusive language. A lot of you may be confused because the semantics seem to keep piling on top of each other when the 22nd century arrived. But if you have 5 minutes to spare […]

All About National Coming Out Day

Many people choose to live in secrecy for discretion purposes. However, some do this as a form of survival. Sadly, in 2021, belonging to the LGBTQ+ community can still prove to be fatal, most especially in countries whereby same-sex relationships are criminalized by law. Today, you’re going to learn the importance of the National Coming […]

IDAHOT: A Very Important LGBTQIA Day

If you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who’s anti-oppression, you must learn about IDAHOT. It’s one of the most important days that not only celebrates members of the spectrum. It also empowers individuals to fight against society’s still rampant discriminatory ways.

The Facial Feminization Surgery FFS Guide

If you’re a transgender woman, you may have heard about facial feminization surgery (FFS). Others call it FFS surgery while some refer to it simply as FFS. No matter what you call it, it’s one of the most integral parts of surgical male-to-female transitioning. If you’re interested in facial feminization, keep reading.