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          Sacramento Area Transgender Resources
TG.far2go.net
                                                      
The most comprehensive list of Sacramento area transgender resources. Includes TG-friendly doctors, therapists, groups, events, and businesses.
Sacramento Transgender Coalition
SacTGC is an alliance of transgender groups who wish to strengthen the transgender community in Sacramento. Includes a calendar of local trans events.
Law Offices of Elmendorf & Windheim
Local law firm that can help with LGBT issues. Gems members are entitled to a free telephone consultation.  Ask for Kevin.

          Transgender Information and Reference

Wikipedia
Transgender 101 on Wikipedia.
Gender Identity 101
"Gender Identity 101: A Transgender Primer" by Alexander John Goodrum. Presented by the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance.
The Real Truth About Crossdressing
The top 11 misconceptions about crossdressing and the truth behind each.
                             Feminine Image

Exceptional Voice. Inc.
                                                      
Voice feminization training .
Finding Your Female Voice
Andrea James' acclaimed voice training program.
TG Cosmetics.com
Makeup products and tips.
Adam to Eve
Eve Summers’ transformation service in San Francisco.
Stephanie Danderson
Consider a makeover by makeup artist extraordinaire Stephanie if you’re planning a visit to Las Vegas.
Taaz
Do your own makeover…online!

          Online Communities, Forums, and Blogs

Crossdressers.com
                                               
The #1 Online community for crossdressers, their family and friends. Also hosts forums for MtF and FtM transpeople, and for spouses and partners.
URNotAlone
Online community where transgender people, their friends, family and admirers can find resources and meet one another.
En|Gender
Author Helen Boyd's site. Includes her blog and a lively community discussion forum (follow the link to "MHB Message Boards.")
Gender Evolve
Transgender information portal.
Rose's
A forum for transgendered persons, their friends and their families hosted in the UK.
Transgender Zone
UK-based transgender information portal.
Rachel's Place
Transgender photos, resources, and online magazines.
Vanity Club
Transgender sorority.
Susana Marques' TV/CD/TS/TG Directory
Huge directory of TV/CD/TS/TG web sites.
Ms. Vicki Rene
A huge TG photo album.
KC's Top 10
T-girl photos.
Becky's Web
One of the best and funniest crossdressing websites and blogs on the planet.

                         Health and Medical

TransGenderCare
                                                       
Transsexual and transgender transition, medical, and hair removal help and consumer guide.
Anne Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical and other resources for transsexual women.

                Resources for Significant Others

 
How to Tell Your Partner
Advice on how to tell your partner about your crossdressing.
Now I Like It, Now I Don't: Understanding the Acceptance Pendulum
Explains the ups and downs that most partners of crossdressers experience on the road to acceptance.
The TG Partners Page
Archive of writings by women in relationships with transgender partners, collected and compiled by Dana Bourne.
Even Genetic Girls Get the Blues
Article discussing common SO issues.
SO Information
A collection of articles by and for SO's. Topics include understanding crossdressing; maintaining trust and respect in your marriage; competition with "her"; and normal SO feelings.
Coping With Crossdressing
Excerpts from the book Coping with Crossdressing by JoAnn Roberts. Topics include talking to kids and telling family and friends.  Material is somewhat dated, but still of interest.
Partners: Spouses, Lovers & Significant Others
Article from 1990 includes tips on disclosure and relationship advice.
A Significant Other View
A collection of mostly short articles by Julie Freeman, the wife of a crossdresser and host of a significant other support group.
How Do I Keep My Marriage?
Discussion on managing transgender issues within a relationship, from the alt.support.crossdressing group.
For Wives and Significant Others of Transsexuals
Article by Diane Wilson  geared towards women in a relationship with a male-to-female transsexual partner.
Helen Boyd's 2005 Glitz Speech
Thought-provoking speech by Helen Boyd, author of My Husband Betty and She's Not the Man I Married.
TGSO
Yahoo! group for female partners of MtFs.
Loved Ones Forum
Forum hosted by Crosdressers.com, for partners, friends and family of CD/TG/TS individuals.

                             Online Shopping

 
Glamour Boutique
From wigs to shoes and everything in between.
Hidden Woman
Reno store specializing in transgender clothing and accessories, wigs, body shaping lingerie, breast forms, and high heel shoes and boots in large sizes.
Classic Curves
Classic Curves sells custom made foundation garments for crossdressers, including the popular body shaping  "Veronica" and cleavage enhancing "Diva bra."
Costume Super Center
Costume Super Center is a great source for costumes come Halloween time. If you’re having trouble finding costumes locally in larger sizes, search “plus size women” on this site.
Jacquelyn Wigs
Human hair wigs.
Paula Young
Popular source for wigs.
Zappos
The world’s largest online shoe retailer. Large sizes available. Free return shipping.
Grand Allure
Wider artificial nails for larger hands. Both pre-colored and unpolished nails are available.
Queen Fashions
Dresses, lingerie and shoes.
Sexy Shoes
A wide selection of heels, some in larger sizes, clothing and wigs.
Snaz 75
High heel shoes and lingerie.
Sensual Fitters
Sexy shoes, boots and lingerie.
Stocking Girl
A huge selection of pantyhose, tights and socks.
Secrets in Lace
Beautiful, retro-styled lingerie.
Metro Style
Great prices on women’s fashions.
PALs
Affordable gel breast forms.
The Breast Form Store
A wide selection of breast forms. Serving the crossdressing and transgender community.


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