Tri-Ess (Society for the Second Self) is an international educational, social, and support group for heterosexual cross-dressers, their partners, and their families.
Tri-Ess was founded in 1976 by the merging of two existing groups for crossdressers, Mamselle, a group formed by Carol Beecroft, and another group called the Foundation for Personality Expression (FPE), which was formed by Virginia Prince.
Tri-Ess has more than 30 chapters nationwide in the United States, and is a member of the World Congress of Transgender Organizations.
Membership, publications, and programs
The Femme MirrorA quarterly magazine covering a wide range of topics in crossdressing, including coming out stories, community news, etc.
Sweetheart ConnectionA quarterly newsletter produced by wives, for wives of other crossdressers.
Big Sister ProgramNew members joining Tri-Ess have the option of being assigned a correspondence
Big Sister, serves a supportive role during their first year of membership.
Pen Pal ProgramFor members who live far away from any chapters, Tri-Ess has a
Pen Pal program.
Sisters Across the Sea ProgramThis program encourages international correspondence between Tri-Ess chapters in the United States and similar organizations abroad.
Holiday en femmeA holiday for crossdressers, hosted each November.
Spouses' and Partners' International Conference on Education (SPICE)Non-crossdressed event for wives and couples.
