gift ideas

[Erin Kay Howell]

Im sorry guys I didnt know where this would be appropriate.

I have an ftm friend of mine with a birthday coming up. Hes on his 2nd month into his transtion and has mentioned something that might help him out would be a great gift.

The thing is all I can think of is ... well... a... right. XD Is that an appropriate gift? Any suggestions or recommendations?  What would be a good gift if you were in or are in his shoes?

Thanks for any help -_^

-Erin

[Erik Ezrin]

Hmmm, depends. I suppose he already has a binder, so that would be rather useless as a gift... you could give him a nice and cool looking (STP?) packer if he doesn't have one already (they're too expensive for 'just a present', I think though)
Not everybody packs or wants to though, so I don't know if it's something for him.

Or... I dunno... if you know his taste in clothes you could buy him a t-shirt, I suppose. Or any other men's product. Maybe even a razor and shaving cream, so he can look forward to the day he can start using it

Of the 'practical' FtM presents I'd probably prefer the packer (totally ignoring the cost right now (if I go for TOTALLY ignoring I'd say the Reelmagik or Tyron 3 prostetic, but HELL those are expensive O_O not something for a bday present, lol), but generally I'm more someone of the 'experience presents' like music tickets, or a day out to... somewhere, so I can't really put myself into his shoes properly.

[Erin Kay Howell]

Oh hes linked me the the peecock gen 2 *hehe* already, and its not horribly expensive.

Thanks for the advise though I really have no idea what Ill get him

[Proton]

The gen 2 peecock has some pretty good reviews, so if you're willing to spend the money, I think it's a great idea.

I know I'd be happy to own one, with the exception of the "getting it as a gift" part, but your friend is obviously comfortable enough with that perspective if he linked you to it. (:

[Erik Ezrin]

Yeah, I'd be pretty happy with one too, but getting it as a gift would be somewhat awkward XD
But if your friend linked you to it, I'd consider that a VERY clear hint!

[aleon515]

My girl friend gave me an electric razor. I don't really like it, but what I liked is that she sees me as male. I know it is almost a cliche but it IS the thought that counts. I think that guy clothes would be great, if you know his tastes. Also stuff like hygiene products for men (though might leave out the deodorant.   )

Of course the packer and so on are really nice but expensive and it isn't absolutely certain he'd like that either.



--Jay

[Nowhereboi]

Perhaps a gift certificate to a trans-male oriented online shop?  They usually have all of the things suggested here in one location, so he can choose what he would like on his own.  Though I have to admit, even though it would be a little awkward, someone gifting me something so expensive, good-looking and functional as a Peecock would be an amazing thing.  I'd be over the awkward as soon as I opened the packaging =p

[Erin Kay Howell]

Thanks guys for the ideas, however it looks like ill be going with something else.