In an informative or academic paper, it is crucial to distinguish between a person's gender identity (who they are) and a fetish interest (what they or their partners find arousing).

The term "ladyboy" is an English translation of the Thai word kathoey . In Southeast Asian cultures, particularly Thailand and the Philippines, this group is often seen as a "third gender" (Kathoey - Wikipedia).

Participants often cite the material’s "second-skin" feeling, its shiny appearance, and its distinctive smell as primary draws ( rubber - NamuWiki ).