FTM Glossary
A Guide to Help You Understand Key Terms
We are here to help you navigate the sometimes confusing world of female-to-male (FTM) terminology. Whether you are early on in your transition or simply wish to brush up on information, we hope this glossary can provide you with clear, concise descriptions. Hopefully, it is our way of offering support to ensure you get all the information you need.
Pack and Play Packer (What is one?)
A Pack and Play Packer is a versatile prosthetic device designed for transgender men (FTM - female-to-male) that serves dual functions: it can be worn […]
Packaging
A term that refers to both the materials intended to preserve the item and the aesthetic presentation of the packaging. Its appearance must clearly convey […]
Packer
The packer is padding or a phallic-shaped object positioned in the underwear or between it and the trousers to simulate the presence of the penis; […]
Real touch
The tactile sensation experienced when touching the prosthesis is profoundly significant. Because prostheses are frequently handled and felt through direct physical contact rather than just […]
Real touch
The tactile sensation experienced when handling a prosthesis is of paramount importance. Often, these devices are physically interacted with more than they are merely observed; […]
Realistic Packer
A prosthetic used to simulate the presence of a penis under clothing, with an incredibly lifelike appearance, featuring blood vessels and skin (mallet and […]
Silicone
Silicone is a compound based on a silicon and oxygen chain, saturated with organic groups based on carbon and hydrogen. Silicones can have different functions […]
Soft Packer (What is it?)
A soft packer is a prosthetic device used primarily by transgender men (FTM - female-to-male) to simulate the appearance and feel of male genitalia. It […]
Squizzi
Incorrect spelling of 'squishy'; the adjective refers to a quality much appreciated in prostheses (especially in packers), namely softness. Very stiff packers make clothes crease […]
STP
It is the abbreviation used for Stand to Pee. It refers to prostheses that allow you to urinate while standing. On the path to becoming […]
StP Packer – Stand to Pee (What is it?)
An STP packer, or "Stand to Pee packer," is a prosthetic device used by transgender men (FTM - female-to-male) that allows them to urinate while […]
Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone belonging to the category of androgens (typically male sex hormones). Its functions, in puberty and adulthood, are: Acquisition of secondary sexual […]
Testosterone
Steroid sex hormone derived from cortisol and the primary androgen hormone is biologically produced by specialised cells located in the testes. In men, it is […]
Transgender
Transgender is a term used to describe individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the gender they were assigned at birth. This umbrella term […]