Packing (phallus)
Encyclopedia
Packing refers to the wearing of padding or a phallic object in the front of a person's pants or underwear, to give the appearance of having male genitals. Packing is commonly practiced by trans men (i.e. female-to-male transgender
or transsexual people). People who cross-dress as male
may also "pack" to do drag king
performances.
shape or may also incorporate a false scrotum
and testicle
s. Packers may be used to make male clothing hang and move correctly. If a packer is not used, the shape of the clothing is sometimes visibly "empty".
. All soft packers are made of soft, flexible material and simulate a flaccid penis. The term "packer" most frequently describes the soft models not used for sex. A few packers incorporate a receptacle that is inserted under and against the wearer's urethra
. The packer has a tube from the receptacle to the tip, which allows the wearer to urinate through the prosthetic.
. Some such packers are made of firmer material such as silicone
, and are flexible enough for packing but firm enough for sexual penetration
. Still others are made of even firmer material, and feature either an internal rod that stays in the shape in which it is bent, or an internal hinge at the base. These types allowing the packer to simulate a flaccid position (if not a flaccid feel), as well as a very firm, erect position. A colloquial term for packers which may be used for sex is "packing dildo". A term for the usage of these is "pack and play".
", but later was used to describe an FTM transperson who has a penis
. Like many terms in minority
communities, this phrase may be used affection
ately or jokingly
among friends, as a way of reclaiming a phrase that is used as a pejorative
.
Transgender
Transgender is a general term applied to a variety of individuals, behaviors, and groups involving tendencies to vary from culturally conventional gender roles....
or transsexual people). People who cross-dress as male
Male
Male refers to the biological sex of an organism, or part of an organism, which produces small mobile gametes, called spermatozoa. Each spermatozoon can fuse with a larger female gamete or ovum, in the process of fertilization...
may also "pack" to do drag king
Drag king
Drag kings are mostly female performance artists who dress in masculine drag and personify male gender stereotypes as part of their performance. A typical drag king routine may incorporate dancing and singing, live as in the Momma's Boyz of San Francisco's performances or lip-synching...
performances.
Packers
The object used for packing, sometimes called a "packer", may take the form of only a penisPenis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
shape or may also incorporate a false scrotum
Scrotum
In some male mammals the scrotum is a dual-chambered protuberance of skin and muscle containing the testicles and divided by a septum. It is an extension of the perineum, and is located between the penis and anus. In humans and some other mammals, the base of the scrotum becomes covered with curly...
and testicle
Testicle
The testicle is the male gonad in animals. Like the ovaries to which they are homologous, testes are components of both the reproductive system and the endocrine system...
s. Packers may be used to make male clothing hang and move correctly. If a packer is not used, the shape of the clothing is sometimes visibly "empty".
Soft packing
The phrase "soft packing" refers to packing with a device that cannot be used for sexual penetration. Homemade packers may be very low-tech and consist of rolled-up socks or condoms filled with liquids or gel. There are many commercially available packers, which more realistically emulate the size, shape, color and texture of the male genitalsPenis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
. All soft packers are made of soft, flexible material and simulate a flaccid penis. The term "packer" most frequently describes the soft models not used for sex. A few packers incorporate a receptacle that is inserted under and against the wearer's urethra
Urethra
In anatomy, the urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the genitals for the removal of fluids out of the body. In males, the urethra travels through the penis, and carries semen as well as urine...
. The packer has a tube from the receptacle to the tip, which allows the wearer to urinate through the prosthetic.
For sex
"Packing hard" refers to packing with a device that may be used for sexual penetrationSexual penetration
Sexual penetration is a sexual activity that involves the entry into a bodily orifice, such as the vagina, anus or mouth, with a body part or an object....
. Some such packers are made of firmer material such as silicone
Silicone
Silicones are inert, synthetic compounds with a variety of forms and uses. Typically heat-resistant and rubber-like, they are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medical applications , cookware, and insulation....
, and are flexible enough for packing but firm enough for sexual penetration
Sexual penetration
Sexual penetration is a sexual activity that involves the entry into a bodily orifice, such as the vagina, anus or mouth, with a body part or an object....
. Still others are made of even firmer material, and feature either an internal rod that stays in the shape in which it is bent, or an internal hinge at the base. These types allowing the packer to simulate a flaccid position (if not a flaccid feel), as well as a very firm, erect position. A colloquial term for packers which may be used for sex is "packing dildo". A term for the usage of these is "pack and play".
Slang
A slang term related to packing is "packing heat". This slang term originally meant "carrying a firearmFirearm
A firearm is a weapon that launches one, or many, projectile at high velocity through confined burning of a propellant. This subsonic burning process is technically known as deflagration, as opposed to supersonic combustion known as a detonation. In older firearms, the propellant was typically...
", but later was used to describe an FTM transperson who has a penis
Penis
The penis is a biological feature of male animals including both vertebrates and invertebrates...
. Like many terms in minority
Minority group
A minority is a sociological group within a demographic. The demographic could be based on many factors from ethnicity, gender, wealth, power, etc. The term extends to numerous situations, and civilizations within history, despite the misnomer of minorities associated with a numerical statistic...
communities, this phrase may be used affection
Affection
Affection or fondness is a "disposition or rare state of mind or body" that is often associated with a feeling or type of love. It has given rise to a number of branches of philosophy and psychology concerning: emotion ; disease; influence; state of being ; and state of mind...
ately or jokingly
Joke
A joke is a phrase or a paragraph with a humorous twist. It can be in many different forms, such as a question or short story. To achieve this end, jokes may employ irony, sarcasm, word play and other devices...
among friends, as a way of reclaiming a phrase that is used as a pejorative
Pejorative
Pejoratives , including name slurs, are words or grammatical forms that connote negativity and express contempt or distaste. A term can be regarded as pejorative in some social groups but not in others, e.g., hacker is a term used for computer criminals as well as quick and clever computer experts...
.