Struggling not to lose myself to depression
Depression affects nearly 15 million adults in the United States and is something which is all too common for those of us who are transgender; the two seem to go hand in hand. We all know the statistics, that 41% of trans people attempt suicide, which is 22 times more
Supporting the Orlando LGBTQ Community in Wake of Tragedy
I woke up on Sunday morning to reports that a 29-year-old man gunned down and killed at least 50 people and wounded 53 others at an Orlando nightclub early that morning. Not much information was known at the time, but reports soon started spilling in, noting that this was the
LA Pride is this Weekend!
Happy Pride, everyone! LA Pride is more than just the parade on Sunday (which I highly recommend attending at least once in your life), the event now hosts a weekend's worth of events. Come and support the LGBTQ community whether you're part of the community or an ally! There
Krissy Kyung on trans identity, acceptance, and the division within our own community
In Part 2 of my interview with Krissy Kyung we touch on some of the important issues in the trans community that have been controversial and have often led to divisiveness within our own community. I hope it gets people to think about these issues and leads to some discussion.
TGirl Events to Host Trans All Star Party this Sunday at EGO Providence Nightclub in Rhode Island
New York City, NY - NYC’s premier trans nightlife company, TGirl Events, is hosting a special Trans All Star Party on Sunday, June 5, at EGO Providence Nightclub in Rhode Island, with award winning adult stars TS Foxxy, Kylie Maria, Morgan Bailey, Tiffany Starr, and Tara Emory as hosts. "I’m
Krissy Kyung talks about the porn industry, modeling, and food!
Krissy Kyung, owner of the long-running and very successful site krissy4u.com is more than just a pornstar. She has an extensive blog network, is a Contributing Editor for Transformation Magazine, an author of trans erotica, an active member of the trans community, and a well-respected voice within the adult entertainment
How HB2 inadvertently helped the trans community
While most people agree that North Carolina’s HB2 is a vile piece of legislation that should never have been passed, the good folks of North Carolina actually accomplished a lot with that piece of hateful and bigoted legislation. They managed to showcase to the entire nation exactly the type of
Does online porn really lead to erectile dysfunction?
I recently read an interesting article about a possible correlation between watching online porn and erectile dysfunction, which almost seems counterintuitive. Or does it? In Time Magazine’s cover story from the April 11th issue, “Porn and the Threat to Virility,” author Belinda Luscombe writes, “A growing number of young men
NYC’s “Tranny Strip” with TS Star Jane Marie this Saturday at HQNYC Club
New York City, NY - NYC’s premier trans nightlife company, TGirl Events, has expanded their popular “Tranny Strip” event to include a monthly Saturday party at HQNYC Club starting May 14, 2016 with special guest host TS star Jane Marie. “We are so excited that HQNYC CLUB has offered us
Interview with Steven Grooby – Part 2
Welcome back to Through The Benz! In Part 2 of my interview with Steven Grooby we focus on the industry and some of more important issues facing not only the industry but the trans community. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! It’s very
Interview with Steven Grooby – Part 1
Welcome to my new column Through The Benz! I am so excited to be writing for Grooby.com and to have this wonderful opportunity to be a voice for the adult entertainment industry and the transgender community. I hope you’ll enjoy the column and find it informative and entertaining, and I
Superstar Kimberly Devine Passes Away at Age 40
Kimberly Devine was a superstar. She was part of that group of girls, who came up at a very special time of the mid-late 1990’s in Los Angeles and helped birth the modern genre of transsexual pornography. Kim was part of a group of performers that included Meghan Chevalier, Gia
Mom Challenges Disturbing Costume Trend In Open Letter To Party City
Career-related Halloween costumes for young girls are hard to come by. By: Caroline Bologna | September 25th, 2015 When mom Lin Kramer visited Party City's website to look for a Halloween costume for her 3-year-old daughter, she was very disappointed by what she found. The "Toddler Costumes" section revealed a discrepancy
I Know That Voice: Meet The Trans Voice Actress from Red Dead Redemption
By: Sidney Chase | September 25th, 2015 Owner and operator of GTAGaming.com, professional transgender voice actress Casey Mongillo oversees a fan base with hundreds of thousands of Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts. If you play video games, you might recognize her voice best from titles like Heroes of Newerth, The Ship,
‘Dirty Money’ Stigma Plagues the Transgender Adult Industry
By: Mary Emily O'Hara | September 11, 2015 Sex work can be a contentious issue in the transgender community. On one hand, trans women are frequently profiled as prostitutes while simply walking down the street. On the other hand, the sex industry has provided a haven for many trans
Dave Naz’s Identity: In & Beyond the Binary Posted on YouTube
Photographer Dave Naz has just completed "Identity: In & Beyond the Binary", a 60 min documentary interviewing trans, genderqueer, butch and queer people on their varied experiences with gender identity. Addressing topics from hormones to employment to growing up, "Identity" is a series of enlightening and heartfelt interviews. "When I
The Equality Act Would Provide Comprehensive LGBT Civil Rights. It’s About Time.
By: Rabbi Steve Fox, Rabbi Hara Person | August 14th, 2015 Daniel Raeder, 17, of Rockville, Md., holds a rainbow flag by the Capitol as thousands of gay rights advocates rally in Washington, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) When we heard the news that the
Transgender Inmate Will Likely Get Parole Instead Of Court-Ordered Surgery
From: Associated Press | August 11th, 2015 The decision makes it less likely that the 51-year-old will be able to have the surgery funded by the prison before she is released. FILE - This May 21, 2015 file photo Inmate Michelle-Lael Norsworthy speaks during her parole hearing at Mule
Chris Christie Vetoes Bill That Would Allow Trans People to Change Birth Certificates
By Marina Fang | August 11th, 2015 CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 06: Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie participates in the first prime-time presidential debate hosted by FOX News and Facebook at the Quicken Loans Arena August 6, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The top-ten GOP candidates were
Meet Blossom, an Incredible Trans Woman With a Message You Should Hear
By: Caitlyn Jenner | August 10th, 2015 This article is part of an on-going original series written by Caitlyn Jenner for WhoSay called "The Real Me," which explores issues and people in the LGBT community. Hi, my friends! This week I want to introduce you to a young woman
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