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 […]
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 – […]
No matter how discriminatory the world’s climate is against transgender people, they still push through and flourish. Beyond the stereotypes, underestimation, and negativity that surrounds transgender individuals, there’s light. Today, you’ll be introduced to a lot of famous transgender people.
Everyone has experienced being a neophyte and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being one. Just your desire to be a trans ally alone is already a success and warrants a celebration. However, if you truly want to embody an ally and be more purposeful to transgender people, keep reading. This guide wasn’t created to attack […]
Getting married is a common dream for most women whether they’re transgender or not. There are many types of weddings but today, we’re going to focus on how to plan a transgender wedding as a trans woman. Please know that this guide was not created to divide individuals of different genders and sexual orientations. This […]
Jecca Blac is a makeup brand that caters to all makeup wearers. It began with a safe space studio in which trans women could have one-to-one makeup lessons with Jecca Blac’s Founder, Jessica Blackler. After realising that the beauty world was not considering the needs of trans women and those transitioning, Jessica launched Jecca Blac […]
Once again, the International Pronouns Day is upon us. If this is something new to you, stick around because in this guide, you will be informed about everything that encompasses this empowering and inclusive day. Whether you’re part of the LGTBQ+ community or not, it’s important for you to know why this day is celebrated.
