Most crossdressers and t-girls are familiar with the Townhouse, Saint Paul's oldest gay bar. For many of us, it's one of the first places we go when we are ready to leave our living rooms. The MN T-Girls, as a group and as individuals, have been here many times. City Pages has written a nice … Continue reading Dragged Out: St. Paul’s scrappy, sincere drag show secret
How do I know if I’m a crossdresser or if I’m transgender? And if I am transgender, then Ok, I’m transgender. Now what? Do I really have to come out? I can’t afford a therapist. What do I do? As far as I know, there is no agreed upon definition of what a crossdresser is. … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
Some people think that the Twin Cities are a frozen tundra that is completely uninhabitable. Since yesterday was our first 60 degree day since November, sometimes I agree with them. This has been an unusual spring for us. Last week was supposed to be the MN T-Girls monthly outing, but a very powerful blizzard caused … Continue reading MN T-Girls Uprising
I never thought there would be so many options when it comes to businesses that cater specifically to our community. I've been aware of Glamour Boutique for a while and I even did some modeling for them. There's also Suddenly Femme, Xdress and HommeMystere. I recently learned of another option for us. En Femme Style … Continue reading En Femme Style
I’m a married man that crossdresses. My wife knows about it. I’ve been crossdressing for quite some time now and the one thing I’ve always wanted to do is go out in public. My wife is not ok with me going in public all dressed up. I was wondering if you have any advice for … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
I’m in a sexless marriage. I started to dress a while ago because it makes me feel special. Are there any places near Ann Arbor Michigan that I can talk to ? I would encourage you and your spouse to seek out counseling when it comes to your marriage. I would also recommend reaching out … Continue reading Ask Hannah!
A short while ago, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Christi Williams' pinup and boudoir studio for an afternoon of vintage glam. Each year she puts out a calendar and every month a different girl is featured. I am in the running to be February's girl for the 2019 calendar! If you'd like to … Continue reading Calendar Girl!
KTTC, the NBC affiliate in Rochester, MN recently had a story featuring Mallory Heath, a transwoman who facilitates the Southern Minnesota Transgender Support group, a trans advocacy organization in southern Minnesota. I like what Mallory has to say about how some some people may know more trans people than they think: "We're here and that … Continue reading Southern Minnesota Transgender Support
Today, like every March 31st, is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The purpose of the day, according to Human Rights Campaign, is a time to celebrate transgender people around the globe and the courage it takes to live openly and authentically, while also raising awareness around the discrimination trans people still face. I fully believe … Continue reading Transgender Day of Visibility
As someone who doesn't *really* believe in gender, I sure think about it a lot. I think about the social expectations and societal norms and traditional roles that are all connected with gender. I believe that gender is a personal choice and you have the right to identify as different genders throughout your life and … Continue reading This or That
Hannah McKnight 