http://www.aol.com

Use America Online software to sign on to America Online. Go to keyword: TCF

Transgendered individuals of all types find a friendly and supportive environment here. Community members include both straight and gay individuals, crossdressers, pre and post operative transsexuals, intersexualed, and others, as well as family members and their significant others. Chat is open, friendly, supportive. Cruising for cybersex is very much discouraged. The bulletin boards hold conversations relevant to all varieties of transsexuality as well as support areas for significant others. Topics cover everything from cosmetics to dealing with psychological and emotional hardships. - E.L.

subject matter: sexuality, health, gender-specific community

regional affiliation: North America, Europe

format: conferencing, chat

language: English

cost: 15 hours free, $9.95 per month (includes 5 free hours), $2.95 per hour after that. On December 1, 1996, AOL will be available for $19.95 per month for unlimited usage.