Polare 3

Issued February 1994

(The Gender Centre advise that this edition of Polare is not current and as such certain content, including but not limited to persons, contact details and dates may not apply. Where legal authority or medical related matters are cited, responsibility lies with the reader to obtain the most current relevant legal authority and/or medical publication.)

Breast Care

How to check your breasts by looking at them, feeling them in the shower or laying down for any abnormalities including breast cancer, Author Unknown.

The History of Condoms

Article exploring the history of condoms, tracing them to around 1660 in England, Author Unknown.

Like a Lady in Polynesia

The history of the transgender people, often called mahu, fa'a fafine and fakaleiti on the islands of the South Pacific, by Roberta Perkins.

Transgender Community

Article that explores the emotional side of transition and the need to be more open with others in the transgender community, by Jasper.

So Who are Chameleons?

How the South Australian Chameleons were formed and where they meet, by Marie-Desiree De'Orsay-Lawrence.

Living a Dream

A former drag queen, prostitute and drug addict writes about their life now, by L.B.

Residential Roundup

Residential Roundup includes information on residential turnover and organised activities that have been organised, by Paula.

You Better Work Bitch!

Riotous applause, screams and general hysteria for RuPaul, by Christopher Mellor of D.J. Magazine.

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