Packing

'Packing' refers to using an object to create a bulge in your underwear. 

This practice is primarily adopted by trans guys and gender diverse people to affirm their gender identity, alleviate dysphoria, or simply feel more comfortable in their bodies. However, you don't need to be trans or gender diverse to pack. 

People pack for various reasons, including:

• Gender affirmation and euphoria: For many, packing helps alleviate gender dysphoria and creates a sense of comfort and alignment with their gender identity.
• Safety: Creating a masculine silhouette can help trans and gender diverse people feel safer in public spaces, which can reduce the risk of harassment or discrimination.
• Aesthetics: Some people might simply prefer the aesthetic of having a bulge.
• Performance: It's also a common practice for drag kings to enhance their masculine presentation, and for individuals involved in cosplay and theatre to accurately portray specific characters.

Packing is a personal decision, and it's not something that every trans and gender diverse person chooses to do. It's totally up to you to decide whether it's something that makes you feel good. You might choose to pack only on some days, for certain occasions, or not at all - and all are valid!

A 'packer' is a object made specifically to be inserted in your underwear to create a bulge. Packers can look like realistic or semi-realistic penises, often made from silicone or TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), or can be non-realistic, like our SDH Budgie Packer, which is a fabric insert option.

Choosing a packer can be really exciting. There's lots of different options, so here are some things you can consider to help you decide:

Size 

This is probably the most important thing to consider when choosing a packer. You may want to consider your height and body frame (e.g. if you are short and have a small frame, you might want a smaller packer for a more realistic look. We find people often over-estimate, but the average flaccid penis length is actually 3.5 inches. Check out our Blog Post about packing for more info on sizing.

Colour 

For realistic packers, we stock a range of different skin tones. For foam packers (SDH Budgie Packer), we stock black, white and tan.

Cut or uncut 

Some packer brands offer cut and uncut options. This means circumcised and uncircumcised. Trans-owned brand Banana Prosthetics which we stock at Sock Drawer Heroes, offer both cut and uncut options.

Material 

Our packers come in 100% pure medical grade silicone, TPE (themoplastic elastomer) blend, and farbric. Silicone packers are the best quality, longest-lasting and most hygienic material because silicone is non-porous. TPE still feels realistic but is a cheaper material so is a great first packer. Our foam SDH Budgie Packer is a great light-weight and low budget option.

Use  

You may want to think about when you'll be using your packer. Our foam insert SDH Budgie Packer is great for packing while exercising or swimming. At other times, you might want something more realistic in weight and feel. Lots of people have different packers for different occasions.

Cost 

Finally, budget. We have packers to suit all budgets from our SDH Budgie Packer to realistic long-lasting silicone packers such as the Banana Prosthetics and several mid-budget packers in between.