I want to get a packer but I know very little about them. What are they like, what are the different kinds, where can you get a cheap good one online, and how do you use STPs?
Zak: There are quite a few different packers on the market, and so it really depends. The major types would be:
(1) “budget packers” (mr. limpy, sailor soft pack, masho) that are usually made of cheaper materials and are pretty affordable. These are designed only to be used as packers, not for sexual penetration or to stand to pee, though most can also be modified to use as STPs (can be purchased already modified or modified yourself). I recommend starting out with a “budget packer” to see if packing is for you and to kind of get used to it. You can usually either wear these in a tight pair of underwear or with a simple harness (or with packing underwear, like these or harness/underwear hybrids like the rodoeh). They are pretty squishy, though even so you may have to do some adjusting to make sure it doesn’t look like your bulge is too big or you have an erection.
(2) Packers designed to be STP packers or 3-in-1s (pack-play-pee), such as the FreeTOM, Real EZP, Model D, Peecock, etc. These are usually more expensive, and I usually wouldn’t recommend buying one as a first packer. However, they can also be pretty worth the money. Definitely read reviews before buying to make an informed decision. I’d recommend trying out cheaper packers and STPs (and prosthetics/dildos) beforehand to get an idea of what you like and need before buying one of these.
(3) High-end prosthetics like those sold by FTM Prosthetics or Emisil. These are often custom-made and highly realistic. Some are intended as pack-and-plays, while others are simply packers. Definitely not recommended for someone just curious about packing and looking for a first time packer.
Of course there are also a lot of packers that don’t really fit into any of these categories, like mid-range silicone packers that are of higher quality and price than budget packers, but lack the multiple features of the 2- or 3-in-1s and the custom realism of the high-end prosthetics. This should give you a pretty good idea of what your major options are, though. I linked you to some of the good places to browse and buy, like packer locker, ftmpackers, and tranzwear. You can also buy packers at most major sex toy stores, such as Early to Bed, Babeland, and Good Vibrations.
As for how to use STPs, that also depends a whole lot on the type. The concept, though, is that it is some sort of funnel that you hold against your body to direct your urine flow outward to make it easier to pee standing up. We have a guide to STPs you might want to check out for more info.
