![]() ![]() Try not to get too frustrated with yourself. Know that it is going to take practice for all of us, and that’s okay. So, I had to take baby steps toward standing naturally and wearing clothes before considering using it at a urinal. When I was practicing and getting the hang of it, I realized I was standing in an awkward position. I would recommend starting by taking your bottoms off completely (it’s just easier than changing if you make a mess). Once you feel confident using it in the shower, practise some more at home at the toilet. ![]() If you start in the shower, don’t turn the water on at first to see if you’re spilling. While you locate the best place to hold the STP and how fast a stream is appropriate for the funnel, you’re going to want to practice at home – maybe even in the shower. Thankfully I didn’t immediately try it out in public because the following several times were an epic failure. Practice, Practice, Practiceīy fluke, I could pee seamlessly the first time I tried an STP, and I was incredibly excited. Make sure to position the STP low enough to ensure your entire stream is caught in the funnel. Your urethra is likely a bit lower than you think it is – approximately 1 inch below where your growth has occurred. Since the STP looks like a penis, I think it’s common for most guys to position it in such a way that would make it feel like an extension of their own body the way it is. So, here are the things I’ve learned to more effectively use an STP. I have used several different STPs and have become incredibly frustrated with them many times. ![]() There are STPs made to look like a prosthetic penis, but they take some practice to use effectively. While these devices are effective, they’re not the best choice for trans guys in most cases because they are typically bright coloured plastic that would out them as trans. Some of these products are aimed at cis women, like the Shewee, which tend to be plastic funnels that make it easier to pee standing up in travel situations like camping. Several companies have made stand-to-pee devices (or STPs) for people without the natural appendage. It would just be so much easier to be able to stand to pee. If only more men’s bathrooms had more stalls, but unfortunately, we aren’t that lucky. Packers are now made for very young boys as well.Do you ever get to the bathroom and realize there is only one stall in the men’s bathroom, then you have to stand there awkwardly and wait while others pass you to use the urinal? That can be a very awkward moment for trans guys, making them feel uncomfortable or even unsafe. We encourage open conversation as hard as it might seem. When kids hide they use materials that are not helpful,sometimes unsafe, they get frustrated and have one more thing to hide. ![]() Finding ways to relieve dysphoria is crucial. If your son needs to/wants to then read this guide or read it together. We find some boys pack and it really helps them, some don't care to at all. so there is a gift idea! If you feel you can, you can open this conversation. Yet, one mad mom contacted us a while ago to ask if we thought it was "reasonable" that she should have to have a "fake penis" in her house! And one mom told their son they would upgrade their packer for christmas, after all, some models can be very expensive. To pack or not to pack. A mother contacted us today to ask for the best resource for buying a packer for her son. ![]()
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