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== Should you pack? == | == Should you pack? == | ||
Packing is not a requirement to transition, nor it is required in order to not be read as | Packing is not a requirement to transition, nor it is required in order to not be read as male. In most day-to-day situations, crotch bulges are not obvious, so packing would not make that much of a difference. However, in situations where the crotch is more exposed, packing is a safer option. Some of these situations may include swimming, wearing tight pants (especially when laying on your back) and wearing cycling leggings. In these situations, the lack of a crotch bulge could be quite telling. | ||
Some people don't pack because it's a daily reminder of the body they actually have. Other don't do it because they don't feel it's necessary. | Some people don't pack because it's a daily reminder of the body they actually have. Other don't do it because they don't feel it's necessary. Whether you should pack or not is a very personal question, and the answer greatly depends on each one's circumstances. | ||
== How to pack == | == How to pack == | ||
Getting it right for the first time can be difficult; it's easy to place the packer too high or too low. The best way to find the correct position is comparing your bulge while you wear your packer with that of cis men. Experiment with its position until you feel it's right. | Getting it right for the first time can be difficult; it's easy to place the packer too high or too low. The best way to find the correct position is comparing your bulge while you wear your packer with that of cis men. Experiment with its position until you feel it's right. | ||
Another important part of packing is making sure it does not move out of place or even | Another important part of packing is making sure it does not move out of place, or even fall from your underpants. A possible option is using clips or velcro to attach it to the underpants. Most male underwear is designed to have a bulge, so the packer will fit just right. However, there is also specialized packing underwear, which is specifically designed to hold a packer. There are various models of packing underwear, with different designs and prices. | ||
[[Category:Transition]] | [[Category:Transition]] | ||
[[Category:Gender expression]] | [[Category:Gender expression]] | ||