Some have many modes (high-mid-low beam, fade output, lock switch,... A lot) but most only have 1 push button - the combination of hold / click / double-triple click can get complicated.

My Thrunite has "only" 4 main functions that I use, and probably at least 2 or 3 more that I am not aware of.

Disclaimer: I'm a tech for theatre, I live in the dark and use it all the time!

No, I don't get the gender part either. Tho I would go with rechargeable for someone not used to them, it's easier to plug when needed rather than cry because the batteries are dead and the shop is closed.