For many in the trans and gender-nonconforming community, clothing—including underwear—is a primary tool for gender affirmation.
The "gaze" refers to how viewers—often cisgender men—consume images of trans bodies. This can be viewed through several lenses: ladyboy panties
: Research, such as a study from Northwestern University , suggests that a significant number of men attracted to trans women identify as straight, indicating that the visual presentation of femininity (including clothing) plays a major role in their attraction. For many in the trans and gender-nonconforming community,