Beyond the Binary: Understanding Gender Identity and Finding Products That Affirm You

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Beyond the Binary: Understanding Gender Identity and Finding Products That Affirm You

Pride Month is not just a celebration of love, it's a powerful reminder of identity, inclusion, and the beautiful spectrum of human experience. At Be Daring, we believe pleasure is for everyone, no matter where you land on or outside of the gender binary. That’s why we’re diving deep into what it means to move beyond the binary and how affirming pleasure products can play a role in that journey.

Understanding the Gender Binary

Traditionally, society has viewed gender as a strict binary: male or female. But gender is far more complex and nuanced. While sex assigned at birth is based on biological characteristics, gender identity is about how someone experiences and understands their own sense of self. For many people, this may align with the sex they were assigned at birth. For others, it may not.

Non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, and many other identities exist outside of this traditional binary, each with unique experiences and expressions. These identities aren't new – many cultures around the world have recognized third genders and non-binary roles for centuries. What’s new is the increasing visibility, representation, and celebration of these experiences in modern discourse.

The Importance of Affirmation

Affirmation is about more than acceptance, it’s about recognizing and validating someone’s identity, autonomy, and joy. For trans and non-binary people, the act of choosing pleasure products that align with their gender identity can be incredibly affirming. It’s a form of self-care, empowerment, and reclamation of one’s body and desires.

Using products designed with diverse bodies and identities in mind helps break down the shame and dysphoria that some people may carry. Whether it’s through gender-affirming harnesses, packers, strokers, or vibrators designed with different anatomies in mind, these tools can support connection – to oneself, to partners, and to pleasure.

Language Matters

One of the first steps toward creating a more inclusive and affirming sexual wellness space is using inclusive language. At Be Daring, we strive to use terms that reflect and respect everyone’s experience. Instead of referring to products for "men" or "women," we focus on anatomy and function, using phrases like "products for people with vulvas" or "toys for people with penises."

We also understand that labels can be both powerful and limiting. That’s why we leave room for exploration, offering tools, education, and a welcoming space for everyone – whether you're discovering your identity or deeply rooted in it.

Products That Affirm

Here are a few types of products from Be Daring that can support and affirm people across the gender spectrum:

Gender-Affirming Harnesses

Harnesses aren’t one-size-fits-all. Some are made specifically to support tucking, packing, or comfortable play for transmasc and non-binary individuals.

Try: Adjustable Harness – ideal for strap-on play with a customizable fit.

Packers & STPs (Stand-To-Pee Devices)

Packers help create the appearance of a bulge in underwear, which can be empowering for many trans men and non-binary folks.

Strokers and Masturbators

There are many options designed specifically for transmasc users that acknowledge different anatomy and pleasure needs.

Try: Male Masturbator Cup – discreet, powerful, and ideal for solo play.

Vibrators for All Bodies

Inclusive design means more pleasure for more people. Vibrators that can be used externally or internally, with different shapes, intensities, and sizes, make it easier to find what feels good without relying on traditional gendered marketing.

Try: We-Vibe Touch X, Ziggy by LUDDI – soft silicone, ergonomic, and adaptable to different pleasure zones.

Dildos and Dual-Purpose Toys

Toys that can be used for both penetration and external stimulation can serve a wide range of users. Some may prefer products that feel less anatomical and more abstract or playful in design.

Try: Dildos – handmade, colourful, and body-safe silicone.

Chest Binders & Shapewear

While not sex toys, binders and shapewear can be deeply affirming. Wearing something that helps you feel more at home in your body can be a powerful gateway to confidence and pleasure.

Creating Safer Spaces

Affirmation doesn’t end with products – it also requires safer, judgment-free spaces. This includes:

Education & Representation: Sharing resources and stories from gender-diverse people.
Staff Training: At Be Daring, our team is trained to serve all customers with respect, inclusivity, and open-mindedness.
Product Curation: We carefully choose items that serve a wide range of identities, and we’re always expanding.

We want our community to know they belong here. Whether you're looking for a toy, or just a safe place to ask questions, we're here for you.

The Pleasure Revolution

There is something radical about queer and gender-diverse joy. Choosing pleasure in a world that often misunderstands or marginalizes you is a revolutionary act. We celebrate every moment our customers feel more connected to their bodies, their identities, and their desires.

To everyone exploring their gender, affirming their identity, or simply seeking joy this Pride Month: You are seen, you are valid, and you are loved.

At Be Daring, we’re not just selling toys , we’re creating connection, celebration, and a future beyond the binary.

Happy Pride. Be daring, Be curious, Be you.

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Beyond the Binary: Understanding Gender Identity and Finding Products That Affirm You

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