Packing Hard: Prosthetic Devices for Sex Play
Introduction In general, the term “packing” refers to the process of creating a male-looking and/or feeling bulge in one’s crotch– specifically, it usually refers to “soft packing,” or wearing a device that mimics the appearance of a flaccid penis. Click here for more information on soft packing.
I use this term in recognition of the fact that many trans men feel that these items are like an extension of their bodies, like a dick and balls, but that when searching sex toy stores and catalogs, they are often listed in the “dildo” section
To “pack hard” refers to the wearing of a dildo or other prosthetic device that is erect and may be used for sexual penetration. https://hookupdate.net/pl/indiancupid-recenzja/ There are numerous dildos/dicks and sex toys on the market, and it is beyond the scope of this section to explore all possible options. Rather, this section will focus mainly on devices that mimic the look of a penis and testicles, as this is a concern for many trans men.
There are a few products that have been designed for “dual use” packing (i.e., they can be packed fairly comfortably in everyday situations and can also be used for penetrative sex). Such dual use, or “pack and play” packers and prosthetics are also included below.
While reading this section, keep in mind that unless otherwise noted, the online sex toy stores listed herein are trans male-friendly, and can help answer any specific questions you may have about a particular product. Their stock may also vary at different times, and the products available can sometimes change faster than I am able to update this Guide, so it pays to ask what else might be available if you aren’t seeing quite what you are looking for.
Finally, in this section I used the term dildo/dick to refer to store-bought devices used for sex play. I realize that there is no perfect terminology to suit everyone– hence the dual term.
Different types of hard packers Numerous quality, affordable dildos/dicks have been developed in recent years, with significant developments in realism and new materials occurring since the mid 1990s. Dildos/dicks can be made of a variety of different materials, sometimes out of 100% silicone (which is easy to clean and maintain), and sometimes out of other substances with names like “elastomer,” “jelly,” “cyberskin,” “flexoflesh,” or “UR3.” There are also dildos made of very hard materials such as acrylic, glass, or lucite, but because these types of dildos are not realistic in regard to mimicking a penis, they are not discussed within this page.
For the purpose of this page, most of the realistic-looking dildos/dicks that a trans man might purchase will be divided into two main categories: 1. 100% silicone; and 2. non-silicone or mixed-silicone materials (such as “cyberskin,” “jelly,” “rubber,” “elastomer,” “soft vinyl,” “ultraskin,” “softskin,” “UR3,” “flexoflesh,” and similar names)
Within those two very broad categories, there are numerous variations available, from inexpensive factory-molded products to professionally hand-crafted prosthetics; “dual-use” models; stand-to-pee packers modified for sex play; models with balls and without; models with flexible “skins” that mimic a penis in texture; as well as different sizes, colors, and shapes.
When purchasing a dildo/dick, it is important to know what it is made of and how to care for and use it safely. The pros and cons of 100% silicone versus non-silicone or mixed-silicone products are described further below.
This section covers some of the products that are currently available for use in sex play, as well as methods for wearing such devices
100% silicone: basics Silicone is a non-porous material that is chemically stable, durable, and hypoallergenic. Silicone dildos/dicks warm to body temperature, and can vary in their firmness/density. Some silicone dildos/dicks are very firm, while other types are molded to feel more life-like (such as the “VixSkin” brand, the Tantus O2 line, and the Lola.Jake line of prosthetics), using a softer layer of silicone over a firmer core, thus better mimicking the look and feel of a penis.