Tips on how to pack in public (using a sock)?

[Motormouth95]

Hi everyone, it's been a few months since I've been on here. In that time, I managed to save up some money and plucked up the courage to buy a Mr. Limpy packer and a sort of foam insert to see if packing can help me with my body dysmorphia, which has been pretty bad lately. I also found some relatively inexpensive men's boxer briefs that have a closed in support punch and no fly. The underwear form to my legs, so I shouldn't have any issues with slippage (I hope). If I like the packer, I will purchase a STP one in time for the start of the Fall semester of college (my college will be returning to in person classes in mid-August.)

In order to slowly get accustomed to having something down there, I have placing a rolled up sock there for various time periods in the safety of my home. Unfortunately, due to covid-19, the packer and insert will take several weeks to arrive. I feel that I am ready to start packing in public, even if I only can  only do it with a socks for another month or so. The sock has helped me feel more confident. I've managed to use the men's restrooms  a few times when I've been by myself and it's a single restroom. When college starts back, I plan on switching restrooms (I have permission from and the support of a few professors).

Are there any dos/don'ts? I know that just from walking around my home, that adjustments are necessary. 

In the morning, I'll post a photo of myself with a packing sock in place, and if y'all wouldn't mind, I'd like opinions on if looks somewhat realistic or if it's too big/lumpy etc. 

 

 

[Jackie C.]

Well, remember to roll the sock up? A lot of cis guys pack with a sock. Don't go overboard. For example, my wife has a pair of lovely angora knee socks. They are warm and fluffy. If you rolled those up you'd look like a porn star with pariapism (which I probably spelled poorly). Less is more. You want to change your lines a little without drawing attention. Remember to keep the sock secured more towards the front. You don't want it slipping around. I'm sure the other FtM guys can help more than I can but keep in mind you want it to look normal and that you'll be moving around so try to avoid slippage and always cross your legs like a dude. If you actually had a package, it would be uncomfortable as all get-out to cross your legs in a ladylike fashion.

 

Good luck and happy packing!

 

Hugs!

[Motormouth95]

Attached are three photos of myself using sock(s) in different positions.  

The first one- I have rolled a single sock over four times and placed it in a horizontal position.

The second one is the same as the first except the sock is in a vertical position. 

The final one has two socks in a horizontal position with a bit of overlap between the two.  

Do any of these look realistic? (I'm using thin crew style in all three photos). 

Also, sorry for the spots on the mirror. I have hard mineral water.  

[Motormouth95]

I forgot to mention that I did wear the first style out briefly to the grocery store earlier today. 

[Jackie C.]

I think #1 looks the most natural. #2 is kind of aggressive. They also seem a little low to me, but that could just be the angle working with the cut of your pants. 

 

Hugs!

[VickySGV]

The top one is the most realistic with the bottom being second but a tad overdone.  The middle one looks like trying to show off in an ungentlemanly manner and something I would see in a gay bar doing a pole dance. I would continue to use #1 if it works for you. The big issue is for you to be comfortable because unless a guy is "selling something" most people will not be looking, it is mostly and firstly your feelings.

[A. Dillon]

I always go for the 1-2; one longer, crew cut sock rolled inside of a footie sock. When I had just 1 sock folded it was uncomfortable and would move all over the place, this is the best strategy for something natural looking. You won't have to redo it all the time, just shove it in your pants and you are ready to go. I have a bunch of packers like that all over my room. 

[Motormouth95]

3 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

I think #1 looks the most natural. #2 is kind of aggressive. They also seem a little low to me, but that could just be the angle working with the cut of your pants. 

 

Hugs!

I wear my shorts/pants low for comfort due to various issues, but I do have it lined up with my crotch. The photo was taken a a slight angle to work with the mirror.

 

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I really appreciate it! I thought that 2 socks would be overkill. The hour or so I spent in public today with it went great and felt good. I felt a small, but noticeable morale boost. 

[Jackie C.]

10 hours ago, Motormouth95 said:

I felt a small, but noticeable morale boost. 

 

And that's the main thing. This is for your comfort, not the comfort of anybody else.

 

Hugs!

[Motormouth95]

I got tired of waiting on the order for the packer, so I ordered 2 cheap regular packers (one 4 inch and one 5 inch) and one STP (4 inch) from Ebay. Overall, the 5 inch is the most comfortable, and it doesn't have that odd smell I've heard so much about. However,  I'm worried that it might be too much of a show-er, especially when I sit down and my shirt rides up some. Opinions? (Most of my shirts fit like this.) 

 

[Jackie C.]

Yeah, that looks a little bulgey to me. It could just be because you drew my attention to it though.

 

Hugs!

[Motormouth95]

28 minutes ago, Jackie C. said:

Yeah, that looks a little bulgey to me. It could just be because you drew my attention to it though.

 

Hugs!

Thanks. I wish that I had a full length mirror, or at least one that shows down to my thigh, but I don't, so I have to angle it, which I think makes it look slightly bigger. 

[Jackie C.]

25 minutes ago, Motormouth95 said:

angle it, which I think makes it look slightly bigger. 

 

SUCH a dude thing to say. ?

 

Hugs!

[Motormouth95]

On 6/21/2020 at 4:17 PM, Jackie C. said:

 

SUCH a dude thing to say. ?

 

Hugs!

Lol, thanks!?

[SL]

I usually use a hiking sock folded over just once since they are thicker. I got mine at walmart so they were super cheap but they are pretty soft since they are almost microfiber/plush on the inside. I think in the picture I had it vertical or slightly angled. Slimmer pants also makes it more obvious. (The pictures are from over a year ago before I was able to cut my hair and this was maybe my second or third time presenting male in public.)