Gear & aids for MTF and FTM journeys
At Phareros, we believe everyone deserves to feel at home in their body — and that the right products can make a real difference on a transition journey. This guide walks through the transitional gear and intimate aids designed for MTF (male-to-female) and FTM (female-to-male) journeys, with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and self-expression. Everything ships in plain, discreet packaging, and our full transgender range is here whenever you’re ready.
Understanding the needs
Transitioning is a deeply personal journey — physical, emotional, and psychological. “Finding the right products can really make a difference in how comfortable you feel on your transition path,” shares Alex, a genderqueer activist and blogger. The goal is simple: tools and aids designed with real needs in mind, for everyday comfort and for intimate moments alike.
For MTF transitions
For those transitioning male-to-female, a few products do a lot of the work:
- Silicone breast forms help achieve a more feminine silhouette and can be a genuine confidence boost.
- Gaffs create a smoother outline and bring comfort and peace of mind under clothing.
- Vaginal dilators are important post-surgery, helping maintain function and structure.
One person on Reddit’s r/MtF captured why something as simple as breast forms matters so much:
“I’m still closeted, and haven’t started HRT yet. But I’m dressing in girl mode more and more often when I have some time to myself. And… well. I want breasts. I feel so much better about myself when I look down at my chest and see bulges underneath my shirt. Filling out a top is such a nice and ‘correct’ feeling.”
That feeling of rightness is the whole point.
For FTM transitions
For FTM journeys, three categories are central:
- Packers create a natural bulge for day-to-day comfort and can ease dysphoria.
- Binders flatten the chest for a more traditionally masculine contour.
- FTM strokers, designed for trans-male anatomy, can meaningfully enhance pleasure — like the Packer Gear FTM Stroker.
“Binding was a revelation for me — it changed how I carried myself and interacted with others,” recalls John, a trans man. “Finding the right binder made all the difference.”
A supportive, discreet shopping experience
We handle every order with respect, discretion, and confidentiality — and we tell you the honest truth about materials and body-safety, always. New to any of this? Our Getting Started guide and plain-language glossary are here to help, and we explain exactly what everything’s made of in our Materials & Ingredients guide.
Your journey is your own, and we’re glad to be part of it. Browse the full transgender collection, and know that we’re continually expanding it based on your feedback.