About Plumppr
Plumppr is a social network built for the gaining and feederism community. Whether you're new to the scene or already part of it, this page explains the culture, the roles people identify with, and how Plumppr brings everyone together.
What is feederism?
Feederism—sometimes called feedism—is a subculture within fat admiration focused on eating, feeding, and intentional weight gain. For many people, interest or satisfaction comes from the process of gaining weight or helping someone else gain, not only from body size itself. The community is broad: some explore fantasies online, others pursue real-life gain with a partner, and many simply want to connect with like-minded people. Some prefer the term feedism because it feels more inclusive and less centered on one role. In the gay community people often use gainer and encourager; in many straight contexts the equivalent labels are feedee and feeder. Organized feederism communities have existed since at least the 1990s, and social networks like Plumppr keep that community connected today.
What is gaining?
Gaining is the practice of intentionally putting on weight, usually within the feederism community. A gainer is someone drawn to the idea or reality of getting bigger—whether that means a few pounds, a major transformation, or simply being part of a culture that celebrates growth. There is no one way to do it: some gainers track every milestone, others are still exploring; some work toward gain on their own, others share the journey with a partner. Gaining can be personal, romantic, social, or all of the above. What ties gainers together is a shared mindset more than a specific body size.
What is a gainer?
A gainer is someone who enjoys the idea or act of growing bigger, heavier, or rounder. Gainers come in every shape and size, with different goals and fantasies—from a first few pounds to much larger gains. Some are actively gaining, some are planning to, and some may never gain much at all but still identify with the community. Gainers can pursue weight gain solo or with an encourager or partner. On Plumppr, gainers share progress, connect with others, and celebrate bodies that mainstream culture often overlooks.
What is an encourager?
An encourager is someone who enjoys supporting, motivating, or taking part in another person's weight-gain journey. Encouragers may cook for a gainer, celebrate milestones, offer encouragement in chat, or simply appreciate watching someone grow. The role exists on a wide spectrum, and encouragers can be any size themselves—many gainers also identify as encouragers. Unlike a feeder in the strictest sense, an encourager often focuses on emotional support and motivation rather than physically providing food, though the lines blur and both terms overlap in everyday use.
What is a feeder?
In feederism, a feeder is someone who enjoys helping, encouraging, or actively feeding another person as they gain weight. The role ranges from cooking and offering moral support to more hands-on feeding dynamics—all between consenting adults. Feeder is the term most common in straight feederism circles; in the gay gaining community the equivalent label is usually encourager, and the two overlap a lot. On Plumppr we use Encourager as the main profile label, but many members also identify as feeders or use both terms interchangeably.
What is a muscle gainer?
A muscle gainer focuses on building mass through muscle growth rather than—or in addition to—fat gain. They are part of the same broader community but often emphasize workouts, bulk phases, and muscular physiques. Plumppr welcomes muscle gainers alongside traditional gainers and admirers.
What is an admirer?
An admirer is someone who appreciates gainers, encouragers, and larger or muscular body types without necessarily gaining weight themselves. Admirers are an important part of the community—they connect, chat, and celebrate the bodies and journeys they love.
What is Plumppr?
Plumppr gives the gaining community a dedicated space online: profiles, photo albums, messaging, a feed, search, and more. It is built for adults who want to express themselves, meet like-minded people, and be part of a fair, inclusive community.
Our community
Plumppr is an 18+ platform. We expect respect, consent, and inclusivity from every member. Explicit content is not allowed, and your privacy matters. Whether you are a gainer, encourager, feeder, muscle gainer, or admirer—you are welcome here.