On Tucking

[Guest Jamiexo]

Okay so I've been doing some tucking lately and i feel a slight discomfort in my right T when its up in the groin. is this normal or could it be bad? it is a sharpish pain but its manageable its not unbearable

[Guest Robin Winter]

Okay so I've been doing some tucking lately and i feel a slight discomfort in my right T when its up in the groin. is this normal or could it be bad? it is a sharpish pain but its manageable its not unbearable

I had basically the same experience, and I don't know if it's a danger or not, but to be honest, I didn't particularly care if I damaged those particular items. It stopped being uncomfortable after a while and eventually I could keep things neatly in place with little to no effort. I usually don't bother anymore though, since things are less noticeable down there with the HRT. I only tuck if I'm wearing skinny jeans.

[Guest SaleneAlexis]

I have tried it Brenda's way it works wonders with the two pairs of underwear, it works and it is the most comfortable espeically if you are sitting down for a half an hour!!!

Just my two cents on the subject

Stephaine

[Guest .Christine Elizabeth.]

I found that this particular brand of stretch cotton panties which are cotton and spandex have a double layer in the crotch which is not sewn down in the front thus leaving a pouch. I found that after pushing those two little annoying things back where they came from I could then push my penis into the pouch in the crotch of the panties and pull them up. Huh, instant tuck and all day comfort without things moving around even while working. I have often wondered did the manufacturer of these panties have us in mind when they designed them? Even if they didn't I like them and they work wonders for me especially when having to use a public restroom because it is a no fuss way of tucking. Thanks have a wonderful day.

J. Marie

I noticed that to, but have never used it for an all day tuck, actually hardly ever. But I do know their thongs have the same :3

I can also add large ... hands ... are noticeable without an abdominal tuck

[Guest jaymie]

I made the pantyhose gaff from the youtube video on the first page. It works great and I think it looks great too. Definitely helps to give the impression that I have the body that I want.

[Guest KiraMT]

i would really like to try your method so if you can send me a PM about what underwear you tried for it so i know which ones i may buy

[Guest leela_anima]

so i've been reading around...long term tucking does lead to a significant sperm count drop, but are there other effects?? there's not much info pertaining to the topic, so i thought i'd inquire here. from the scraps i've picked up, i've read that long term tucking, like 24/7 for several months causes the testicles to atrophy, in which the effects... here's the quote from another testimony...

"Actually quite a lot of research has been done. In adolescents it is known as cryptochidism. Or more generically undescended testes.

As you all know the testes must be maintained between 90-92 degrees F for proper functioning. If they are kept at body temperature by being kept within the body and not allowed to thermoregulate by residing in the scrotum, the germ cells will not produce sperm and the leydig cells will not produce testosterone.

The result is testicular atrophy. Testicular atrophy can lead to loss of muscle mass, gynomastia, and depression. It can be permanent and irreversible if not corrected. In adolescents if uncorrected there is a greater chance of testicular cancer.

Additionally there will be decreased or eliminated libido, difficulty in attaining or maintaining an erection, loss of spontaneous and morning erections, and difficult and less satisfying orgasms and reduced ejaculations.

Feminization takes quite a long time. Gynomastia may take months to show any appreciable increase in bust size. Realize your level of estrogen will not increase. The amount your body produces in the adrenal gland will not increase to make up for the loss of testosterone. What will change is the *ratio* of estrogen/testosterone. Less testosterone will allow the body to respond to the estrogen. This is all highly simplified of course and probably wrong in some respects. I am not a doctor, though I played doctor when I was younger... (now I want to be the nurse).

I have been using taping to keep my testes permanently tucked in my body for the last month. I can attest to the symptoms of low testosterone I have most of them now. Though no real feminization. YMMV I don't consider the loss of my masculinity a loss at all. I anticipate starting HRT in the next couple of months and much of these same symptoms will occur with the utilization of the testosterone blockers and estrogen therapy."

found this on a crossdresser's forum... so any thoughts folks? experience, studies??...

[Guest KiraMT]

so i've been reading around...long term tucking does lead to a significant sperm count drop, but are there other effects?? there's not much info pertaining to the topic, so i thought i'd inquire here. from the scraps i've picked up, i've read that long term tucking, like 24/7 for several months causes the testicles to atrophy, in which the effects... here's the quote from another testimony...

"Actually quite a lot of research has been done. In adolescents it is known as cryptochidism. Or more generically undescended testes.

As you all know the testes must be maintained between 90-92 degrees F for proper functioning. If they are kept at body temperature by being kept within the body and not allowed to thermoregulate by residing in the scrotum, the germ cells will not produce sperm and the leydig cells will not produce testosterone.

The result is testicular atrophy. Testicular atrophy can lead to loss of muscle mass, gynomastia, and depression. It can be permanent and irreversible if not corrected. In adolescents if uncorrected there is a greater chance of testicular cancer.

Additionally there will be decreased or eliminated libido, difficulty in attaining or maintaining an erection, loss of spontaneous and morning erections, and difficult and less satisfying orgasms and reduced ejaculations.

Feminization takes quite a long time. Gynomastia may take months to show any appreciable increase in bust size. Realize your level of estrogen will not increase. The amount your body produces in the adrenal gland will not increase to make up for the loss of testosterone. What will change is the *ratio* of estrogen/testosterone. Less testosterone will allow the body to respond to the estrogen. This is all highly simplified of course and probably wrong in some respects. I am not a doctor, though I played doctor when I was younger... (now I want to be the nurse).

I have been using taping to keep my testes permanently tucked in my body for the last month. I can attest to the symptoms of low testosterone I have most of them now. Though no real feminization. YMMV I don't consider the loss of my masculinity a loss at all. I anticipate starting HRT in the next couple of months and much of these same symptoms will occur with the utilization of the testosterone blockers and estrogen therapy. "

found this on a crossdresser's forum... so any thoughts folks? experience, studies??...

if i had knows this i would of started tucking years ago even though i dont live as a women yet

[JenniferB]

I've been tucking well over a year now and my private parts are used to it and now I don't even have to worry much that it will spring back. All I do is wear a couple pairs of panties or bikinis. The outer layer has to fight tight enough so nothing sticks out, not just the penis.

@Leela, I wish I would have known this years ago and I would have started much sooner.

Jenny

[Guest Donna Jean]

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After a few years of HRT....I no longer have enough to tuck.......

No problem!

Dee Jay

[Guest Niomi]

i never really actually thought about doing like the part about putting it um.. in the "cavity" lol but um.. idno i usually just wear like some tight undies and like if im really trying to hide ill just double them up or whatever and like idno im kinda small like i wear size 0s in jeans n stuff so like usually i go to the "kids section" and get like 8's or whatever. lol idno. ill have to experiment now tho.. lol oh ps funny story.. ok so for christmas.. my moms like really cool about everything you know and so she got me a lot of girl stuff and i had txd her a little list right and so.. one of the things was some undies. and anyway so here we are christmas eve and i open some "spiderman" undies and in front of everyone too like my stepdad my mom my wife my lil bro and his girlfriend.. lovely. and so then my stepdads like telling me about how much "fun" it was going to the kids section to get these hes like "here i am 57 year old man picking out some little spiderman underwear at the walmart like a pervert" hahaha. lol idno i had to share that story.. anyway. TTYL, Niomi

[Guest KarenLyn]

I've been tucking for over 10 years. I can attest to the testicular atrophy (not enough) and the decrease in semen production. It hasn't had any effect on my libido. My husband / SO is happy about that. Early on, I used a gaff made from a pair of pantyhose. I haven't needed that or anything else for a long time. Everything stays put just fine. Still no substitute for surgery but that is still on hold for other medical issues.

Karen

[Guest LauraJen]

Just a note, yesterday at a trans group I did use the taping method, firstly because it was only an hour and a quarter I needed to tuck for, and also because at the moment it's the best option I have. I wouldn't say it's particularly likely to cause you the harm described in the original post, at least not how I did it. I put a small piece of paper against it so that the tape wasn't in direct contact with my genitals. What I would say though is it is not very practical. Aside from going to the toilet (which I did just before I changed anyway), you can actually hear it when you walk. Unless I used the wrong kind or did it wrong.

So just my two cents on that - I wouldn't recommend it, for those reasons.

[Guest MiraJ]

ok, i read like half of all of this and i even looked at the graphics which helped alot. I tryed it a little. BUT lol.....as i tryed it out i got all nauseas. didnt hurt, though. is that normal? or am i doing something wrong? never done it before,.

Than that with the dangers is a little scary but i also been told to not keep my contacts in for more than the period they are made for and i stil go over two months with it. In other words everyone has to determen for themselfs what to ris, i guess.

kinda looking forward to wrapp it all up and see the results..... hoping i dont get nausea again......

Mira

[Guest JessicaDDD]

I have always used the abdomen method, and have found that if you use a form control undergarment like SPANX or something similar, it will keep you tucked even during heavy lifting or awkward stretching. Not only this but it makes your rear look a much more lady-like, and after a while your tummy and waist will get a much more hourglass shape too. Try and go a size smaller than you would normaly wear too, as that seems to help a bit.

[Guest Kate Lyn]

Im confused on this subject because, I can put the testes in their cave, and thats fine. but they dont stay put. they loosen and com eback down on their own, it coul dbe that i dont use tight enough underwear, but im not fond of gaffs or thongs, jocks.. and all that. and i react allergicly to stuff on my skin, very sensative. so tape is out of the question. im not sure what else to try, i put the testes in the cavity and carefully place the penis under, no pain whatso ever. and im blessed with not being so big in that department anyway, but at the same time nothing stays put, its frustrating =( any ideas?

[Guest paulam]

Genius.So simple too.Really helpful,Thankyou

[Guest HeatherAnne]

I really hope HRT helps me with this because I can't for the life of me figure out tucking. I have a ways to go yet before it is an issue, but it is NOT comfortable in any way.

[Guest ~Brenda~]

For all of you who seem to have difficulty or are still having discomfort, just keep practicing

You will find what works for you. There really is no one way to tuck. As you practice, you will find it easier and easier.

One day, you will be tucking without even thinking about it.

Remember, tucking should be seamless and painless. Keep practicing, but don't hurt youselves..OK?

You'll get there. I promise I struggled too in the beginning.

Love.

Brenda

[Michelle 2010]

3M Durapore Durable Cloth Tape... Two pack less than $6.00 at any Walgreens or CVS... No residue, rash,etc. Noise??? Nope.

Michelle

[Guest April.]

I used the pantyhose gaff for a while, it works well but I don't like the waistband much as it always twisted up like rope and was visible through my normal panties. now I just wear a size smaller and my normal size, and all is good!

[Guest jody h]

i have been tucking for about a year now and after a few tries i got the testicles into the cavity with no pain. i ve found that tight fitting panties hold the penis under the body between the legs. the overall effect is quite good . i think it has to be said it does depend on things like your body type, and testicle size ect. there is no standard testicle size so if you have biggish testicles then they might not go where someone with small ones can get them. i find mine feel normal tucked up now to the point where if i dont tuck but wear tight clothing they end up up there anyway. if you want to remain fertile then if you tuck it can reduce that ability. for me since i was snipped many years ago and only want female bit then if they stop working then ive lost nothing. if its painful or really uncomfortable then stop, its your body's way of saying somethings wrong. i find that even a partial erection can get uncomfortable if tucked tight and as i am not on any hrt yet this is something that can happen.(wish so much it wouldnt it a stupid thing lol) so i have to be aware of it. common sense has to top of the list as you can do serious damage if things are to tight for too long, the blood has to feed these bits or your in trouble. remember your trying to put your body into a position it is not really intended to be especially for any length of time.

[Guest Rebecca65]

I have been tucking a long time,I have only one testicle to worry about and penis is small.I have no pain.I use a reg.sized sanitary napkin,with a little talcum powder,works for me.

[Guest Samdaharu]

I can't actually seem to find the cavity, let alone push the testes up there. Is there any possibility of explaining the exact location?

P.S. Sorry, that post may have sounded slightly wrong in some way. I'm not the most efficient communicator, so I tend to keep things as short as possible to avoid confusing people with paragraphs of uninteligible babble.

[Guest LaraBelgium]

I saw the beginning of this topic about using nylons /stockings. But I have another problem and I want to test it out this week. Due age and being a bit more fat and knowing a time of heavy recumbent biking being not a bit overweight, I have problems with the fat distributing with the female hormones on that place : Errrrrr Oh yes, that place you won't like to have FAT there. That means after 6 years HRT, my penis get smaller and the testicles are . . . much smaller ::: But I cannot tuck the FAT-bulb under the pubic hairs away. If you have a jeans with a zipper, you know the jeans is also thicker there and after wearing a jeans for a week, the jeans bend aournd the pubic area. It is not really super feminine you see, nor I have the Army in my pants how some ?real? man passing the street to make a girl hot.

I am at the moment irritated, even not talk about this to people in general : Cause you know what people say : " Take a vagina and all is solved ". Yes, they try to sell us a vagina, even this is not my FIRST choice and it makes me NOT feeling 'a real woman' then. So I have a Ying/Yang : Cause I am a rebel and in a soft way they may see I am a transsexual. I solved much in my life myself : Let say solving much non-standard (helpdesk) problems in real big solutions, in what we here do too . . . Yeah, we must be a problem solver in a way . . .

http://www.trendvertise.com/media/catalog/product/s/l/slim-ice.jpg

So I ordered 'Slim Ice' and it must arrived sometime this week. I have to sport more, what I did but having a knee problem now, but some nasty areas needs a slim trick 'as seen on TV'. To melt some FAT away, cause there is no real excercise for.

Lara.