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does anyone have advice on packers? i've never wanted one much since they seem like kind of a hassle, and they don't matter TOO much for passing, but at the same time i need there to be something there. so if anyone with a packer has advice on how to get one/the best ones to get/how to ask my parents/etc. please tell me :P

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Well, while I don't have too much experience, I can tell you a couple of things:

1) You need properly fitting boxers, no one wants to have to be seen adjusting their pp every 2 seconds

2) Start off small. If you have never even tried packing before, while this might sound kind of strange, I would suggest putting a rolled-up sock down there. You will get to see how it feels to have something there, as well as letting you know what kind/size of packer you want.

 

On the parents thing, I can't really help you; it has never gone over all that well with them. Try looking around, Amazon has everything. There are a lot of people who could probably give you better advice than I can, but I hope this was somewhat helpful.

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Hi, Logan.

 

As someone who has packed for a while, I have a couple of pointers.

 

First, like Dillon said, try a rolled up sock. This is pretty much everyone’s first packer. You can change the size and shape of a sock pretty easily, and that will let you know what you want when you splurge for a packer.

 

Second, know your options. There are various kinds of packers. The main ones on the lower end of the price spectrum are soft packers and silicone packers. Soft packers are a lot less expensive ($20-ish), and many have a nice squishy feel to them. Mr. Limpy is the most popular starter packer, though I have never used one, so I can’t rate it. The only drawback with soft packers is their short lifespan.

 

Next are the silicone packers. They are generally heavier and last a lot longer than soft packers. They are also more expensive ($50 +). These can usually be sanitized more easily and can better handle being packed with packing harnesses and underwear.

 

Third, packing harnesses and underwear! If you have tight-fitting briefs or boxer briefs, then you may not need any. If you want more stability down there, a cheap-ish and effective way to go is with a jockstrap. It may sound strange, but most regular jockstraps can effectively hold a packer in place and still be comfortable to wear.

 

There are also packing-specific underwear, like RodeoH and the like. These are pretty expensive for a single pair, though, so I wouldn’t order any unless you have trouble packing without them. Some have holes in them through which the shaft of the packer can protrude, giving you freer, more lifelike movement. Others are solid. Whatever you prefer.

 

There are also packing harnesses, which are kind of like jockstraps but even more spartan. Be careful with harnesses that have “O rings,” these can damage soft packers and even some silicone packers.

 

Finally, asking your parents for a packer can be awkward. If you can purchase one on your own, you might want to do that. Some websites will want you to be over 18 to order, though. If you would rather ask your parents, just try to explain that a packer is a prosthetic that greatly reduces your gender disphoria. If they say no, then they say no, but maybe you can order one for yourself after. Most packers come in discreet boxes, so unless they go through your mail, you should be ok.

 

Let is know if you have any more questions!

 

 

-Trey

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You've already got some pretty great advice from the guys above. But I just wanted to add, if you're planning on buying one yourself and don't have a credit card to make the online payment, you can always get a prepaid giftcard and use that. Also, most companies are pretty discreet if things have to be declared as to what's in the box. Most sites will also generally have an FAQ stating this as well. If you end up buying one from a company in your country, you shouldn't have to worry too much about this though. 

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