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 […]
In the Philippines where there is a large presence of the transgender community, one would be surprised to know that most of the women here still don’t have access to proper hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There are no clear laws in place to protect and help them make an informed decision on how to transition […]
2021 marks a year of continued suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also marks a great feat in AIDS research as the first FDA Approved Injectable HIV Medication was made available in the market the same year. Before getting straight to the good news, let’s have a refresher on why this medication is monumental […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Since many LGBTQIA+ individuals around the world experience coming out every year, we celebrate National Coming Out Day on October 11 annually. My Transgender Date wanted to do something a little different this year, so our team carried out a small study to gauge the coming out experience of trans women and trans-oriented men. For […]
In 2021 we decided to rename My Transsexual Date into My Transgender Date. Why the change? Let me explain everything. A little bit of history We initially launched our dating site in 2013, under the name My Ladyboy Date. As the name implies, it focused on Asia. In 2014 we launched a second website – […]
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.
