Uterus transplants, Lonely men

What Mrs Cami and I discuss in airports...

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20151219_Uterus_transplants_Lonely_men.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:

1. A Revolutionary Surgery Could Finally Let Trans Women Carry Children

http://mic.com/articles/128972/uterus-transplant-surgery-could-let-trans-women-have-children#.UVQjIx027

2. Lonely men

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/mens-health/11996473/2.5-million-men-have-no-close-friends.html

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/millions-of-men-have-no-close-friends-20151116-gl03cp.html

3. Fashion - Ann Taylor

Tall Velvet Pencil Skirt - http://www.anntaylor.com/tall-velvet-pencil-skirt/386612

Tall Back Zip Peplum Top - http://www.anntaylor.com/tall-back-zip-peplum-top/388823?skuId=19737058&defaultColor=5319&colorExplode=false&catid=cat810094&_requestid=2243080

Marked Boucle Jacket - http://www.anntaylor.com/marled-boucle-jacket/390569

4. Transgender inspiration - Isabel Jimenez

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/storywall/transgender-today/stories/isabel-jimenez

Chat with Kink & Poly-Aware Sex Therapist Alexandria Champagne

A very interesting chat with Kink & Poly-Aware Sex Therapist Alexandria Champagne!

This is a podcast for those 18 years old or over.

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20151115_Chat_with_Kink__Poly-Aware_Sex_Therapist_Alex_Champagne.mp3 to download the podcast.

Questions:

 1. As a starter what made you want to become a sex therapist?

2. What inspired you to write your book "Knotty Time"?

3. What is kink?

4. Is Crossdressing a kink?

5. Can kinks ever be unhealthy?

6. How would you go about re-assessing your kinks?

7. What happens when a scene doesn't go like I wanted? What should I do if my partner is wary of kink?

8. Any recommendations for someone who wants to see a sex therapist?

https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/kink-aware-professionals-directory/search-kap.html

https://www.psychologytoday.com/

9. Anything else you'd like to add?

10. Where can someone get a copy of Knotty Time?

https://www.s3safesexstore.com/products/product_detail.asp?guid=D76BBB092654464393CEE38A666A912E

http://www.amazon.com/Knotty-Time-BDSM-Safety-Guide-ebook/dp/B00J9VAHWW

Howdy US, Halloween

Howdy y'all!

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20151029_Howdy_US_Halloween.mp3
 to download the podcast.

Contents:

1. Howdy US

2. Halloween

http://stylecaster.com/beauty-high/pretty-halloween-makeup-ideas/

http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Disney-Halloween-Makeup-Ideas-38431808?crlt.pid=camp.ogMHBnJwa1im#photo-38431808

3. JJ Levine - Couples Swap Genders In These Awesomely Awkward Prom Pics

http://www.fastcodesign.com/3028480/couples-swap-genders-in-these-awesomely-awkward-prom-pics?utm_source#1

4. Introducing Teddy: Crowdfunded book about transgender toy inspired by real family goes global

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-28/crowdfunded-book-about-transgender-teddy-bear-goes-global/6893488

Moving to the USA

Yes, next month I am moving to the USA!

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150828_Moving_to_the_USA.mp3
 to download the podcast.


Contents:

1. Moving to the US - a gendered perspective

2. A women's sexuality is more fluid than a man's - study

http://m.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11502678

3. Caitlyn Jenner Halloween costume

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/caitlyn-jenner-halloween-costume-released-20150824-gj6wms.html

4.  Mixed Synchronised Swimming

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/world-aquatic-championships-2015-bill-may-becomes-first-male-synchronised-swimming-world-champion-20150726-gil0z0.html

5. Transgender Heroes - Laura A. Jacobs

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/storywall/transgender-today/stories/laura-a-jacobs-lcsw-r

Website: genderqueeruniverse.blogpost.com

Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com

CD Pride, Honour, Role models

Who are your genderqueer role models?

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150731_CD_Pride_Honour_Role_models.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:-

1. Cordelia Fine talk - The gender galaxy: beyond Mars and Venus

Her lecture is available at http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/the-gender-galaxy/6607332

My previous podcast about Fine's work - http://crossdressingcanopy.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/tall-women-frozen-facebook-changes.html

2. Insult, Aggression, and the Southern Culture of Honor: An "Experimental Ethnography"

http://www.simine.com/240/readings/Cohen_et_al_%282%29.pdf

3. Gender norm problems with a friend

4. #NudeComesInAllShades

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/fashion/70332800/how-fashion-brands-are-urging-us-to-rethink-nude-when-it-comes-to-skin-colour

5.  CD Pride vs Humiliation

Men taught to suppress emotions - Can't find its linked source, believe it is from iwastesomuchtime.com https://www.pinterest.com/pin/314689092688697054/

6. Genderqueer Role Models: William Powell Eddins

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/storywall/transgender-today/stories/william-powell-eddins

Masks, Therapy, Makeup

Masks - creepy or fun?

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150709_Masks_Therapy_Makeup.mp3
 to download the podcast.

Contents:-

1. Therapy

http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2014/07/chat-with-tg-counsellor-academic-dr.html

Dr Elizabeth's wisdom

"As a crossdresser, you need to crossdress regularly. It is like your therapy, and will be a huge stress reliever."

"During moments of intense stress, crossdressers can fell their dressing desires much more strongly than normal. These intense feelings can sometimes make crossdressers feel that they need to transition, when in reality all they need is to remove the source of intense stress."

2. #PowerofMakeup

http://www.dailylife.com.au/dl-beauty/makeup/the-power-of-makeup-selfies-send-an-important-message-about-makeup-shaming-20150624-ghx3kz.html

3. Masks

Makeup Artist

Lilli Female Foam Latex Mask http://www.makupartist.com/154/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=112

Honka White Gothic Hood Foam Latex Mash with Black Lips http://www.makupartist.com/154/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29&products_id=175

Nikki's Monster Shop

http://www.nikkismonstershop.com/taylor.htm

http://www.nikkismonstershop.com/rose.htm

2nd Skin

http://www.2nd-skin.com/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p33_Dita-Maske.html#images/product_images/popup_images/33_0.jpg

http://www.2nd-skin.com/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p9_Gloria-Maske.html#images/product_images/popup_images/9_0.jpg

 CreaFX studio

http://www.creafx.com/scheda.php?id=139&lang=eng#col_doppia

4. Viewpoint: Watching the lesbians in India

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-33265987

5. Shoutouts for this weekend

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-03/miss-showgirl-needed-for-mt-gravatts-100th-show/6592252

http://www.sparkle.org.uk/about-us/the-sparkle-story/

Irish marriage, Pink punishment

Yay for Ireland!

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer
Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150620_Irish_marriage_Pink_punishment.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:-

1. Travel troubles

2. Pink punishment

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker-Miller_Pink

 

3. Crossdressing in Gaming - Witcher III

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTC750ZFGOA (Adult rating)

4. Crossdressing Fashion - Glamour Boutique

 http://www.glamourboutique.com/dressesskirts.aspx

Sexy Sequin Dress - http://www.glamourboutique.com/sexysequinpartydress-closeout.aspx

Stretch Pink Skirt with Double Hem - http://www.glamourboutique.com/stretchpinksatinskirtwithdoublehem-closeout.aspx

Lace Bodice Black Dress - http://www.glamourboutique.com/lacebodiceblackdress-closeout.aspx

"Owl" earrings - http://www.glamourboutique.com/largeinterlockinghoopearrings-new.aspx

5. Irish gay marriage passes

READ THIS: http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/fintan-o-toole-marriage-was-nothing-to-be-proud-of-in-1983-1.2217299

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/meet-warren-entsch-queenslands-unlikely-but-vocal-lgbti-champion-20150529-ghbwdc.html

Crossdressing Envy, Pregnancy Envy

Today we're talking about ENVY!

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150415_Crossdresser_Envy_Pregnancy_Envy.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:-

1. April Fools Day - Jokes for Crossdressing?

2.  Menswear Fashion takes a feminine turn

http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/style/menswear-takes-a-feminine-turn-at-sydneys-mercedesbenz-fashion-week-20150415-1ml9vw.html

3. Pregnancy Envy

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/09/26/why-some-men-develop-signs-of-pregnancy/

4. Crossdresser Envy

SLiNK, Superpowers, Pratchett

Some wonderful things to share today.

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150317_SLiNK_Superpowers_Pratchett.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:-

1. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

 Picture of Tank - http://www.panduvie.com/pplsrepublicof/photo/935522856996052073_1698570134

2. My magazine crush: SLiNK magazine

http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-magazine-crush-slink-magazine.html

3. Commemorating the wonderful Terry Pratchett

http://www.amazon.com/Going-Postal-Discworld-Terry-Pratchett/dp/0060502932/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426586347&sr=1-1&keywords=going+postal

4. Superpowers

http://imgur.com/gallery/AOTE74s

My magazine crush: SLiNK magazine

I have a magazine crush!

SLINK Magazine Issue 15!

It is called SLiNK magazine, and is a relatively new magazine made in the UK.

So what is SLiNK magazine? Well this is what they say:

"SLiNK magazine is a full-on fashion and lifestyle magazine whose tagline is “Styling Your Curves, Fashioning Your Life”. We don’t use the standard size 6 models like other magazines, instead we only shoot models from a size 14 and we never airbrush them any smaller. Not only do we shoot great curvy model editorials, we also make sure that all the clothes featured in the magazine go to at least a size 20/22. Finally fashion is a bit more inclusive! 

Aside from gorgeous editorials shot by top photographers, we also have key trend shopping pages that show you how to buy into the latest catwalk looks, and unlike some of the major glossies we make sure we have products suitable to every purse. 

When we aren’t obsessing about what colour is ‘in’, the SLiNK team search out the latest beauty goodies, while celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford takes care of our top tips and styles sections. 

As the curvy girls’ ultimate lifestyle magazine, every issue of SLiNK is jam-packed full of articles on our issue theme (currently we are looking at managing your money!), as well as beautiful travel ideas, motoring features and our infamous food section."

So it is a femme glossy fashion and lifestyle magazine that encourages good body image. Or in other words, sign me up!

I have got hold of the two most recent editions of SLiNK magazine (Issue 15 - cover shown above and Issue 14) and I have been really impressed about it in several different ways!

SLiNK helps open up the definition of what it is to be feminine

The media has a very powerful role in today's society.  Many people consume what it reports as unbiased fact.  Others try to lessen the way the media influences them, but still get suckered into believing certain media standards.

One such media standard is that being feminine relies on someone having two qualities; being skinny and being white.

And that's the beauty of SLiNK magazine, it challenges this media standard by opening up femininity as something so many more people can be comfortable to enjoy!

Its pictorials and interviews with plus-size models who are comfortable in expressing their femininity helps to normalise the idea that beauty comes in many shapes and forms, which can be uplifting to everyone.

On a personal note, I have seen with my own eyes how the media's obsession with a specific body type for femininity can be corrosive to the crossdressing / transgender world.  I see close crossdresser friends who are upset that they cannot meet this body type, either because they are too tall or they have a natural amount of body fat.  I think that reading SLiNK magazine allows the transgendered community to feel more comfortable about their bodies and also provides them with a range of clothing that they would more likely fit!

The second part of the media standard that SLiNK challenges is that being feminine involves being white.  In my home country of Australia, almost all models used in fashion are white, despite our vast array of ethnic backgrounds.  In SLiNK there are no mono-ethnicity problems.  Models come from an array of different backgrounds, helping to show that anyone can be feminine and beautiful.

SLiNK's way of challenging these media standards really inspires me.  I wish I could take copies of the magazine and pass them out to teenagers, both girls and boys, so that they would have an alternative source mitigating the negative body image mantra provided from other media outlets.  A magazine that will show these teens that beauty comes in many shapes, sizes, and ethnicities, so that next time they look in the mirror they can see how wonderful they are. 

SLiNK's front fashion segment

If you ever read any of the major femme magazines you will be well aware of what they do with their front pages.  Over 80% of the first 60 pages are taken up with double page advertisements. It takes an awful lot of page skimming just to get through that section and find actual content.

By contrast, at the front of SLiNK magazine there is no wad of advertisements to skim through, but rather an innovative fashion segment, which shows off products and draws in the reader.

SLiNK takes a double page, and attributes it to a certain style of clothing.  On the left hand page their talented illustrator will do a sketch of a model wearing this style of clothing.  These drawings are extremely eye-catching, due to its realistic body shape drawn with good use of colour.

On the right hand page, nine products are shown that relate to the category.  The Sports Sass page (shown below) shows a couple of shoe designs, a gorgeous pink and aqua swimsuit, and some beautiful working-out wear.

At the front of the magazine is several double page fashion spreads like this - a great design - I love the drawings!

I think this double-page design works really well, using the left hand image to draw the reader's eye in, and then further engaging the reader with the range of products on the right hand page.

Each issue of SLiNK has several double pages in its fashion segment, each dedicated to a different style of fashion.  Issue 15 has double pages with the themes Military Madness, Pastel Princess, Purist Perfection, the aforementioned Sport Sass, Striped Sass, and European Vibes, bringing the reader 54 different fashion products they can engage with.

My message to any SLiNK magazine editors is: I know that SLiNK magazine will evolve over time due to changes in taste, market growth, and the need to bring in revenue, but please retain these fashion pages in some size and form. They are really fun and engaging!

An all-round great magazine!

So I thoroughly recommend getting yourself a copy of SLiNK magazine at http://www.slinkmagazine.com/ It is really wonderful watching a new innovative magazine evolve, especially one with such a positive body-image message!

Issue 15 - Fashion Segment!

One size for all, womens sport, trans panic

I'm BACK!


You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150302_One_size_fits_all_Womens_sport_Trans_panic.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:

1. Sea of Humanity

2. One size fits all clothing

ARRGGGHHHH!!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/heres-what-one-size-fits-all-looks-like-on-all#.yklo77LD5

3. Sports

Afghanistan's World Cup win

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/afghanistan-cricket-world-cup-win-over-scotland-celebrated-in-dunedin-to-kabul/2015-02-26

Womens sports - competition more important than skills

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-04/sportswomen-treated-as-second-class-ric-charlesworth/5942348

4. Trans panic

5. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Uganda and Pepe Julian Onziema

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2W41pvvZs0

Gender and Crossdressing Quizzes

It's Quiz Day!

You can download this and other podcasts at Cami's Crossdressing Canopy on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150131_Gender_and_Crossdressing_Quizzes.mp3 to download the podcast.

Gender Stereotypes Quiz

Assign a value between 0-5 based on how much you like the following things or activities:

If you think it is awesome, give it a 5
If you really like it, give it a 4
If you like it, give it a 3
If you a neutral about it, give it a 2
If you don't like it, give it a 1.
If you really don't like it, give it a 0.

1. Gardening
2. Drinking coffee
3. Baking
4. Going to a hardware / outdoor supplies store
5. Checking social media
6. Playing a harp
7. Wearing dark-coloured clothing
8. Voting
9. Flirting
10. Joining the army
11. Woodworking / Metalworking
12. Drawing
13. Going to parties
14. Drinking beer
15. Camping / hiking
16. Travelling
17. Learning a foreign language
18. Owning a cat
19. Going Go-Kart Racing
20. Watching Action Movies
21. Watching the News
22. Reading Fashion Magazines
23. Eating Thai Food
24. Fighting Sports
25. Wearing Jeans
26. Reading Romance Novels
27. Playing Consoles / Computer Games
28. Scrapbooking / Pinteresting
29. Painting the house
30. Wearing tight-fitting clothing

Listen to the podcast to determine your score, and what I am trying to convey!

MTF Crossdressing Stereotypes Quiz

Preparation / Wearing

1. Wearing eyeliner
2. Wearing full make-up
3. Wearing over-the-top makeup
4. Wearing a wig
5. Wearing femme costumes
6. Wearing skirts
7. Wearing breast forms
8. Wearing femme underwear
9. Wearing a corset
10. Having clean-shaven legs

Activities / Inclinations

1. Shopping for clothes
2. Attracted to men
3. Cooking
4. Cleaning
5. Reading femme magazines
6. Going out in femme attire
7. Having a manicure
8. Dancing in a femme way
9. Being submissive in the bedroom
10. Singing Drag Queen tunes

Listen to the podcast to determine your score, and what I am trying to convey!

Puberty blockers, feminist boyfriends, 2015 fashion

A whole range of topics to talk about today! :)

You can download this and other podcasts at The Genderqueer Universe on iTunes, or alternatively, right click on http://traffic.libsyn.com/crossdressingcanopy/20150120_Puberty_blockers_feminist_bfs_2015_fashion.mp3 to download the podcast.

Contents:

1. Puberty blockers / Cross-sex hormones

Transgender 13-year-old Zoey having therapy

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-30783983

2. Traits women are looking for in a boyfriend

7 non-existent traits to look for in your next boyfriend

http://www.clickhole.com/article/7-nonexistent-traits-look-your-next-boyfriend-1452

How to find a feminist boyfriend by Lisa Bonos

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-to-find-a-feminist-boyfriend/2015/01/02/ebd9ed10-8f7b-11e4-a900-9960214d4cd7_story.html

3. What everyone will wear in 2015

What women will wear in 2015

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20141229-what-women-will-wear-in-2015

4. The wonders of the internet

Disney store - http://imgur.com/gallery/Qxre0XQ

Enforcing "traditional gender roles" - http://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/comments/2s2bcb/my_boyfriend_and_i_enforce_traditional_gender/