Polare 5

Issued February 1995

(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.)

The Gender Centre, An Update

Project Manager, Bill Robertson and his thoughts of the Gendys '94 Conference in Manchester, England, by Bill Robertson.

Good Girls Do It Too!

Two Transsexual Sex Workers talk about their time in the industry, Author Unknown.

Soft Minded Men

Article about the ancient traditions of gender-crossing in South East Asia, by Roberta Perkins.

On the Legal Front

Details of the current legal requirements of government departments in relation to the recording of gender change, by Rachael Wallbank.

Trany Sex

An opinion on prescribing psycho active drugs and surgery for transsexuals and how this is having an effect on our ability to enjoy sex, by norrie mAy-welby.

A Couple of Boys

Max and Jasper's experience with top surgery and recovery in Queensland, by Max.

Love, Life & Liberty

Jackie Matthews and her day at school, and at home, in forced drag, by Jackie Matthews.

Lifestyle Concerns for People with Gender Issues

Prevent exposure to H.I.V. for people with gender issues including douching, surgery, taping, strapping, tucking and injecting hormones, Author Unknown.

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