Gender-Affirming Gear: A Guide to the Different Types
Gender-affirming gear covers several different uses. You may want a particular shape under your clothes, a way to pee standing up, or equipment for sex. Start with that use rather than buying a complete set of things you may not need.
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For wearing under clothes
A soft packer creates a bulge. Its shape, weight, and support determine how it feels through the day. Choosing a first packer covers what to compare before ordering.
Packing underwear and pouches hold the packer in place. Check compatibility with the shape you choose, particularly if you plan to move between different pairs of underwear.
For peeing standing up
An STP collects urine and directs it through an outlet. Some are also designed for packing. Cup fit and drainage matter as much as appearance. Read what an STP does before comparing models.
For packing and penetration
Pack-and-play designs combine those two uses. They contain more structure than a soft packer, which changes how they feel in clothing. A compatible harness holds the toy for partnered use. Our pack-and-play guide explains the construction.
For suction or vibration
Pumps use suction. Vibrators provide vibration. These are different functions, and neither is a requirement for using the other categories. Choose equipment by fit and controls, and follow its instructions.
Our pump comparison covers the NYTC range. The bullet vibrator guide covers that smaller format.
If your question is about how a product might affect dysphoria, use the gear and dysphoria article.
