Gender expression resources

These are a bit like a sports bra or vest – designed to flatten the bust. They may be used by trans men / non-binary people assigned female at birth.   

There is limited information about the long-term health implications of binding. Please read this guidance to ensure you are fully informed to best support your child.

This is a prosthetic penis and it is used to fill out the crotch area in trousers.

They may be used by trans men or non-binary people. Other items can be used to fill out the crotch area such as a pair of socks.

This is a device that allows trans men / non-binary people to use urinals and stand to pee – sometimes abbreviated to STP.

They are similar to the packers, but are hollow and have to be positioned carefully to enable peeing without accidents. It is advised to practice before using in public as it takes some getting used to.

These may be used by trans women and non-binary people who were assigned male at birth.

They are silicone breasts which can be placed in a bra cup or you can purchase bras with special pockets to hold the forms more securely.

They are also used by women who have undergone mastectomy surgery and may be advertised as such. Any soft filler item (such as socks, tissue, tights etc) can also be used to pad out a bra though it is less likely to create a good shape.

Voice coaches can help trans women or non-binary individuals assigned male at birth, wishing to feminise their voice. This is especially important if the voice has ‘broken’ in puberty’ and has a lower/deeper male tone.

Louise Smith: This is a voice coach recommended by one of our members: [email protected]

Stephen is from the London Trans Choir and has attended proud parents to speak about their role:

London Trans Choir
Stephen Davidson

Laser hair removal can help trans women or non-binary individuals assigned male at birth, wishing to permanently remove facial and  / or body hair.

This is a clinic recommended by one of our parents – they are trans inclusive and very supportive: 

https://www.sknclinics.co.uk/clinics/london

These may be worn by trans women and non-binary people – especially if they transition in later life and have a receding hair line, or they may be used temporarily whilst growing the natural hair to a longer length or into a new style.

These may be used by trans women and non-binary people to flatten out the crotch area and provide some waist shaping.