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Gay/Lesbian Issues/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding gender issues having lived as both lesbian and gay. I can also address relationship questions being in a 14 year polyamorous relationship.
Experience in the area
I am a trans (Female to Male) and have been in that community for the past 17 years and have presented in College/University classes as well as maintaining a website with links and information regarding gender issues [http://www.otherbear.com]
Publications
I've written articles for gender publications and have contributions in Bears on Bears by Ron Suresha (Los Angeles: Alyson Publications, 2002), Academy: Tales of the Market Place by Laura Antoniou (New York: Mystic Rose Books, 2000), "I Am Neither Man Nor Woman" Trans Liberation: Beyond Pink or Blue, ed. Leslie Feinberg (Boston: Beacon Press, 1998), "Holding My Breath Under Water" Looking Queer , ed. Dawn Atkins (Hayworth Press, 1998), "Boundaries: Gender and Transgenderism," The Second Coming , eds. Pat(rick) Califia and Robin Sweeney (San Francisco: Alyson Publications, 1996), and "Packing, Passing & Pissing," Dagger , eds. Lily Burana, Roxxie, and Linnea Due (San Francisco: Cleis Press, 1994). Appearance in Transmen & FTMS: Identities, Bodies, Genders & Sexualities by Jason Cromwell (University of Illinois Press, 1999), etc.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| heather | 03/05/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much |
| Kime | 02/19/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you you are correct I shall ..... |
| Kime | 02/17/10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sean | 12/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hello sir! Thank you so much for ..... |
| babak | 11/20/09 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Michael Hernandez
2010-03-08 My relationship?:
Dear Melissa: Based on the information that you provided it appears that you have a strong lesbian identity, are proud of it, and have worked hard to sustain it. You aren't attracted to men, so your
2010-03-05 confused:
Dear Jessa: From what you wrote, I suspect that you are just aren't ready to have sex with anyone and that's perfectly okay. The most important thing that you can do is to take care of yourself,
2010-03-03 Is my lesbian lover still into me:
Dear Heather: The changes that you describe are rather abrupt. Since you say that she's not good at expressing her feelings, that makes things challenging. So, I do have some concerns about your situation
2010-02-22 I am very confused:
Dear Renae: It's hard for me to tell what it is. Whether it gets classified as a phase or not depends wholly on you. If you ever act on it, you'll know one way or the other. The fact that you
2010-02-11 I don't think what to think..:
Dear Ben: It sounds like you need to address the underlying situation - your shyness and low self-esteem. Once you have a handle on those things then the rest will fall into place. If the issue
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