Prowler RED Hanky – Wear Your Kink Flag With Pride
The hanky code is a way to say something without saying a word. Flagging, as it is also called, is a system of color-coded handkerchiefs used in both the gay and BDSM communities, worn to show what you are into. Prowler RED makes the hanky in seven colors: grey, light pink, navy, orange, red, white and yellow.
Worn on the left, you are the top (active). Worn on the right, you are the bottom (passive). The code is generally considered to have originated in the USA in the 1970s, and it became popular in gay nightlife by letting people subtly display their preferences, which is now common practice in the fetish community.
Each color means something. Grey is bondage, white is solo play, yellow is watersports, navy is penetrative sex, orange is anything anytime, light pink is dildos and toys and red is fisting. Black is part of the code for BDSM.
Reading the colors
The meanings vary by community and by region, and the code is not a contract. Grey signals bondage, white signals solo play, yellow signals watersports, navy signals penetrative sex, orange signals anything anytime, light pink signals dildos and toys and red signals fisting. Black, part of the original code, signals BDSM.
Left and right
The left pocket signals that you are the top, or active partner, and the right pocket signals that you are the bottom, or passive partner. Check the color and the side before you head out, since the combination is the message.
A note on consent
A hanky is a conversation starter, not a promise. Always talk to a partner about limits and consent, and remember that anyone can say no at any time.
Care
Wash in cool water and dry flat. The fabric is not specified, so check the product page or packaging for care details.
Discreet delivery
Explicit Brands ships every order in a plain, unmarked box, so nothing on the outside reveals what is inside. Your privacy matters to us, and we handle each order accordingly.
Questions before ordering
If anything about this item is unclear, such as sizing, compatibility or how you plan to use it, reach out to us before you order. We would rather answer a question now than have you guess, and we are happy to help you choose the right option.
Choosing with confidence
Read through the details above, compare the measurements and materials with your own preferences, and think about how and where you plan to use the item. Taking a few minutes now helps you end up with something you will enjoy.
Thinking about use and storage
Before the item arrives, decide where you will keep it. A clean, dry spot away from heat and direct sunlight is a good default, and it keeps the item in good condition for the next time you reach for it.
Fit and comfort
Check the size options and compare them with your own measurements. If you are between sizes, think about how you like a piece to feel: close to the body or a little looser. A good fit makes the item more comfortable and more flattering.
Key Features
Seven Colors – grey, light pink, navy, orange, red, white and yellow
Left or Right – signal your role as a top or bottom
A Piece of History – the hanky code dates to the 1970s in the USA
Accessory – wear it in a pocket or on a belt loop
