We Were Featured in Dazed! And Here’s Why That Matters

When Jake Hall reached out to us on behalf of Dazed Digital to talk about our part of the world of gender affirming prosthetics and their value, we knew this was bigger than just a feature.  Will and I saw this as a brilliant opportunity to shine a light on what we, and the team, do and increase visibility. This kind of visibility can help people discover something they didn’t even know existed, and may even help someone realise that this is for them, and that is huge!Gender affirming prosthetics can truly be the difference between avoiding the world and jumping into it. So seeing a mainstream publication treat this space and the Trans+ community with care, and to be part of that conversation, was both amazing and humbling for us.

For a very long time, prosthetics such as packers and STPs (Stand-to-Pee devices) weren’t something people talked about openly. Trans+ people, or anyone else who wanted them, had to really search for them. Then typically when you finally found them, either the cost was absurdly high, or they were not made of skin-safe materials. Most Trans+ masculine people have the same 'starter' packer, IYKYK!

When platforms like Dazed highlight gender affirming prosthetics, it also helps to create awareness beyond our immediate community. It helps to reach friends, partners, parents, siblings. Or it may reach someone who might be questioning, or struggling with dysphoria without the tools to help ease it.

We really appreciated that the article didn’t sensationalise prosthetics. Nor did it treat them as something shocking or taboo. It spoke to what we already understand through the feedback from our community; prosthetics matter in practical ways, such as an STP. But also in emotional, sometimes life changing ones, too.

It is always important to remember that there isn’t one “right” reason to want to use gender affirming prosthetics. And there isn’t one “right” product either. Access, information, and choice are of the highest importance.

Being interviewed gave us the chance to speak about where we came from and what drives us going forward. If even one person reads that article and discovers:

- Gender affirming prosthetics exist
- Prosthetics can look and feel realistic
- They deserve to feel comfortable in their body

Then it’s done something important. And if more people outside the Trans+ community read it and gain understanding? Even better! Education reduces stigma, familiarity builds empathy, and we need as much of that as possible in the current political climate.

The growth in this space isn’t just about more products. It’s about more conversation. More openness. More people realising they’re not alone. We’re extremely proud to be part of that shift, and welcome the opportunity to talk more about it!

Read the full article here.