The DB25 (originally DE-25) connector is an analog 25-pin plug of the D-Subminiature connector ... DB25 serial ports on computers have male connectors, while parallel port connectors are DB25 female.

Read more: 5 USB-C Gadgets ... The terms "male" and "female" for connectors are intentionally modeled after biological anatomy. The male connector, like a plug or pin, is the part that inserts ...