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This month marks the much anticipated release of a new quarterly magazine by and for FTM guys (and their admirers) called Original Plumbing.
Done in the style of Butt Magazine, and named for a common phrase used by trans guys who haven't had "lower" surgery (ie: genital reconstruction), Original Plumbing is " the first magazine dedicated specifically to the sexuality and culture of FTM trans guys."
The three main collaborators are just about the who's who of the SF tranny/queer/lesbo scene. Amos Mac is the photographer, and Original Plumbing seems to be his brain-child. Rocco Kayiatos handles public relations, but the fame of his alter-ego Katastrophe, is undoubtedly bringing the project greater attention. Finally Tuck Mayo, head of distribution and their first issue cover model, is the kind of guy everyone knows, and remembers.
When I first heard of the project I was excited. I've been a fan of fag zines like Butt, Straight To Hell , Handbook and the like for many years. The thought of finally being able to see my face (and junk, for that matter) represented in the arena of dirty, gay-boy, jerk mags was exciting and a long time coming.
I will say that though the magazine is done in the STYLE of Butt it appears that it's main audience will be queer women and other trans men. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it is my gay dream to be able to see queer and gay trans men have a more visible presence in gay male culture and sexuality. Plenty of you are out there fucking us, it's about time folks see that we're here!