Pupgender is a term used within the community to describe individuals whose gender identity is connected to or influenced by the concept of a "pup" within the context of kink or BDSM culture. In this context, a "pup" typically refers to someone who embodies characteristics associated with a playful, submissive, or energetic persona, often within the role of a pup or puppy in a Dom/sub dynamic. Pupgender individuals may feel a strong connection between their gender identity and the characteristics or roles associated with being a pup within kink or BDSM culture.