Kids and Managing Gender

I've been able to manage my gender dysphoria, in part, by focusing on my desire to have kids and a nuclear family. Recently, though, my wife was diagnosed with a condition that makes it unlikely that we will have any more children. This development has made me think long and hard about the decisions I have made and will make concerning my gender presentation. If I can't have kids, should I fear the castrating effects of hormones? If my wife should die prematurely, am I prepared to live into old age as a widow with gender identity issues? What is my obligation to a relationship that could very well make the rest of my life a living hell, now that I know something I didn't know before?

These are the questions I face today. Oddly, I seem to be contemplating them calmly and with patience. Who knows what I'll decide...

Kate

Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Toyota has released a new commercial that features transgender model Stav Strashko. Its a must see. You can view it here. I don't know if this sort of thing is considered safe for work or not; I guess it depends on where you work! There's no nudity, but certainly some suggestive visuals. Enjoy!

Kate

Lana "Larry" Wachowski

The long rumored gender swap of Larry Wachowski, one half of the movie producing brothers behind the Matrix, is now complete. You can see the results here:

http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/cloud-atlas-directors-reveal-more-just-back-story-165430475.html

I think they did a pretty good job turning Larry into Lana. I mean, once you hit your 40's, this is no easy task, yet he/she looks pretty passable. Good for Lana. Can you say, "jealous," on this end?

Kate

P.S. That's a nice name, too. Lana. I like that.