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WHO ARE WE

We are transmen who play with men (or want to...).

Our goal is to provide information, education and support to transmen who have sex with men. To do this, we put on monthly educational workshops and discussion groups, publish informational materials and continuously work to foster acceptance and build community.

tm4m is a collaborative effort co-sponsored by Eros, Trannywood Pictures and TRANS: THRIVE (a program of the Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center).

Why are we doing this work?

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS WORK

tm4m grew out of community concern for a lack of resources for transmen who play with men. Transmen are not always accepted in gay male spaces and as gay, bisexual or queer men, we don’t always fit in to trans spaces. The result is that some transmen feel isolated or disconnected. It has also been difficult for us to get accurate and tailored information about sexual health and HIV risk. tm4m addresses these gaps by working to build community and create resources for information sharing and education.

 

Download our Resources

Click here to download the Top 5 Reason to Fuck a Transguy!

Click here to download the Primer on Trans/Non-trans Guys!

How you can get involved

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

We put on monthly events for transguys who play with guys on the 2nd (7:30 – 9PM) and 4th Thursday (7-9PM) of each month from at Eros, The Center for Safe Sex (2051 Market Street, SF, CA MAP). The group on the 2nd Thursday is for trans identified guys only. The event on the 4th Thursday is open to all unless otherwise specified. Our events alternate between structured workshops with speakers and activities more informal discussion and support group.

We also do bar outreach. So keep an eye on our Facebook to see where find tm4m around San Francisco next.

Our next events are:

August 12, 2010—7:30pm to 9pm—tm4m Social Group @ Eros—A group for gay/bi/queer transmen. This group is for trans identified guys who play with, and date, other guys.
August 21, 2010—9pm to Late!—tm4m Goes Cruising!—Come cruise for Mr. Right, or Mr. Right Now, with us at Chaps, during Uniform Night.  1225 Folsom St. between 8th and 9th.
August 26, 2010—7pm to 9pm—Disclosure (@ Eros)—When do you choose to?  Do you choose to?  What precipitates those decisions? Do you disclose differently depending on to whom?  Come share your experiences and tips, and maybe we’ll all find new ways of hoping and healing.
September 9, 2010—7:30pm to 9pm—tm4m Social Group @ Eros—A group for gay/bi/queer transmen. This group is for trans identified guys who play with, and date, other guys.
September 18, 2010—9pm to Late!—tm4m Goes Cruising!—Come cruise for Mr. Right, or Mr. Right Now, with us at a location TBA.
September 23, 2010—7pm to 9pm—How “FTM-Friendly” are you? (@ Eros)—Are you a gay/bi/queer man and want to be “FTM-friendly”?  Join us for a candid and informative panel discussion about gay men hooking up with and dating gay trans men!
October 14, 2010—7:30pm to 9pm—tm4m Social Group @ Eros—A group for gay/bi/queer transmen. This group is for trans identified guys who play with, and date, other guys.
October 16, 2010—9pm to Late!—tm4m Goes Cruising!—Come cruise for Mr. Right, or Mr. Right Now, with us at a location TBA.
October 28, 2010—7pm to 9pm—Research 101 (@ Eros)—As trans guys are increasingly becoming subjects in research by trans and non trans people, we have a lot to invest in what kind of research we want to see done, and what kind of research subjects we want to be.  Come discuss with researchers your own interests and needs.
How you can get involved

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are always looking for support. Please contact Niko at tm4msf@gmail.com if interested in volunteering. Please put “Volunteer” in the subject line. We’ll contact you the next a volunteer opportunity comes up with tm4m

How you can get involved

CONTACT US

Suggestions? Send us your ideas and let us know what events you’d like to see us outreach at. Contact us by email at tm4msf@gmail.com to let your voice be heard.

Don’t forget to connect with us on: Be our friend on Myspace! Be our friend on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!

Our Sponsors
TRANS:THRIVE
Trans Thrive
www.transthrive.org


Trans Thrive
Eros
www.erossf.com


Trans Thrive
Trannywood Pictures
www.trannywoodpictures.com


Trans Thrive
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
www.apiwellness.org


tm4m is co-sponsored by TRANS:THRIVE (a program of Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center), Eros & Trannywood Pictures

 
     
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