What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Taking place November 13th to 19th each year, Transgender Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate transgender and nonbinary communities, increase understanding, and bring attention to the challenges trans people continue to face. The week leads into Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, when we honor the lives of transgender people lost to anti-trans violence.
At Wet For Her, we celebrate our trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer community members every day. For Trans Awareness Week, we’re reflecting on the importance of exploring, expressing, and enjoying your gender and sexuality on your own terms.
Visibility isn't only about being out, loud, and proud (thought it can mean that too!). It's also about feeling comfortable in your body, discovering what brings you joy, and having the freedom to experience pleasure without judgment. Sexual empowerment is part of self-expression, and everyone deserves to feel seen, affirmed, and celebrated.
So how can you celebrate yourself and the trans people in your life?
Be Unapologetically Yourself
For some, feeling more comfortable and confident means finding gender affirming gear that reflects their gender identity. Trans binding tape can offer an alternative to traditional binders. Designed by a trans team, our tape is made from a soft cotton and spandex blend with a hypoallergenic, latex-free adhesive.
For many trans people, packing can be an affirming way to explore gender expression and feel more comfortable in their bodies. If you’re new to packing, a snug pair of underwear or a dedicated packing harness can help keep your packer comfortably in place.
Embrace Pleasure
Maybe it’s your first time with a trans partner, or you’re planning your first adventure with a strap-on. If you’ve already found the perfect harness, try a realistic dildo or something with a big finish!
If you or your partner has been on testosterone for a while, maybe it’s time to try out an FTM stroker. Whether you're enjoying some solo time or exploring intimacy with a partner, the right toys can help you connect with your body and embrace your desires.
Educate Yourself and Others
Knowledge is power, and visibility also means making space for conversations, learning, and understanding. Take some time to explore books about trans experiences or by trans authors, and seek out organizations like Trans Equality which are doing important advocacy work for the trans community.
Celebrate!
For Transgender Awareness Week we want to recognize the big wins and the small ones: historic elections, finding community, or discovering a new favorite toy.
Wet for Her is proud to be a queer-owned and operated sexual wellness and pleasure boutique. We believe inclusive, empowered sexuality is part of building a more joyful world. Here's to being seen, embracing pleasure, celebrating individuality, and honoring the trans people creating a brighter future.
