Not exactly the same, but I find “plug” and “socket” or “jack” to be generally more useful terms since the definitions are based on function rather than similarity to genitalia. Plugs are usually male, but always. For example, computer power supplies typically have a male jack and a female plug. In those situations, I find it more meaningful to describe the part by whether it is fixed or moves rather than which way the prongs go.
Male: with connector outside (like penis) Female: with connector inside (like vagina)
Terms arose before trans people got so visible, so there’s that Male: with connector outside (like penis) Female: with connector inside (like vagina)
Terms arose before trans people got so visible, so there’s that :)
Not exactly the same, but I find “plug” and “socket” or “jack” to be generally more useful terms since the definitions are based on function rather than similarity to genitalia. Plugs are usually male, but always. For example, computer power supplies typically have a male jack and a female plug. In those situations, I find it more meaningful to describe the part by whether it is fixed or moves rather than which way the prongs go.
you sent it twice, also guess if this is male or female:
It’s the individual pins and their holes that matter for DIN and similar connectors. Female.
Female xlr end
The connection part is where the 3 slots are, (metal touching metal), the outer part/shell is moreso a way to hold it in place
Its a lot easier to tell when its on an audio interface or whatever audio device