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Gender-Affirming Gear: A Helpful Guide

Stand-to-Pee Device: Quick Guide

Purpose: Stand-to-pee (STP) devices allow individuals to urinate while standing, offering greater convenience and flexibility.

More Resources: Stand-to-Pee Guide (video) (start around 4:20)

How to Use a Stand-to-Pee Device

  1. Practice: Begin by practicing in the shower to get comfortable with the device.
  2. Positioning:
    • Place the widest part of the device centered under your urethra.
    • Ensure that no clothing is inside the cup portion to avoid leaks and discomfort.
  3. Urinate:
    • Urinate as you normally would, using the device to direct the urine flow.
  4. After Urination:
    • Wait a moment to ensure that all urine has drained from the device.
  5. Adjusting:
    • Pull the device forward up against your belly with light pressure to secure it in place and prevent any drips.

Tips for Effective Use:

  • Practice Regularly: Familiarize yourself with the device in a comfortable setting before using it in public or unfamiliar places.
  • Clean After Use: Wash the device thoroughly after each use to maintain hygiene.
  • Check Fit: Ensure the device fits well and comfortably to prevent leaks and ensure ease of use.

 

For more detailed instructions and device recommendations, consider reviewing guides and videos specific to the type of STP device you are using.

 

Chest Binding: A Quick Guide

Purpose: Binding techniques allow individuals to achieve a flatter appearance for their chest

Important Considerations:

  • Breathing & Mobility: You should always be able to take a deep breath and move your arms freely.
  • Breaks: If you feel pain, have difficulty breathing, or experience numbness, tingling, dehydration, or back pain, take a break immediately. Do not bind for more than 8-12 hours (6 hours if under 18). Never sleep in a binder.
  • Sizing: Follow the sizing guidelines of your binder to ensure proper fit and safety.
  • Materials: Do not use duct tape or ace bandages for binding; they are unsafe for your skin.

More Resources: Binding Health Guide (written), Using a Binder (video), Taping to Bind (video), Taping to Bind (written)

Method 1: Using a Binder

  1. Measure Your Chest:
    • Use measuring tape to measure around your chest and shoulders.
    • If you have broad shoulders, consider going up a size (check the brand’s size chart).
  2. Wear the Binder:
    • Turn the binder inside out and upside down (tag should face you).
    • Step into the binder, pull it up to your beltline, and then over your shoulders.
    • Adjust as needed for comfort.

Method 2: Using Tape

  1. Allergy Test:
    • Apply a small test strip of tape to clean, dry skin to check for any allergic reactions.
  2. Prepare the Skin:
    • Clean your chest with soap and water (or use rubbing alcohol if needed)
  3. Protect Nipples:
    • Use gauze or folded toilet paper squares to cover your nipples.
  4. Apply Tape:
    • Push chest tissue down and back while applying the tape over the area.
    • Smooth the tape to avoid wrinkles, which could cause irritation.
    • If necessary, apply a second staggered strip for extra hold.
  5. Tape Removal:
    • Rub the tape with oil (like jojoba or kitchen oil) and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before slowly removing it.

Tucking: A Quick Guide

Important Considerations:

  • Listen to your body: If you experience discomfort, irritation, or pain, take a break.
  • Time limits: Take breaks every 8-12 hours, and never sleep while tucked.
  • Use proper materials: Only use medical-grade tape—avoid duct, scotch, or packing tape.
  • Hygiene: Wash any materials that come into contact with your tuck thoroughly.
  • Fit and sizing: Use size charts and brand recommendations to ensure a proper fit.

More Resources: Tucking Safety (written), Tucking Guide (video)

Method 1: Inguinal Canal Tuck (Best with tape but the less comfortable version):

  1. Locate the inguinal canals: Gently push your testicles up into your body using 2-3 fingers. These areas are the inguinal canals.
  2. Position the scrotal skin: Pull the leftover scrotal skin towards your buttocks.
  3. Secure the tuck: Use tight/specialized underwear or medical-grade tape to hold the tuck in place, starting at the pubic hair region (I suggest shaving!) all the way to within the buttocks crack

Method 2: The Everything Tuck (Safer and quicker):

  1. Position your package: Pull your entire package (penis, scrotum, and testicles) back towards your buttocks.
  2. Secure the tuck: Use tight/specialized underwear or medical-grade tape to secure everything in place.

Products to Use

  • Medical-grade tape:
    • Best for the inguinal canal tuck.
    • Use approximately 13 inches of tape.
    • Can be paired with a gaff (compression underwear) for added security and comfort.
    • Secure the tape starting where your pubic hair begins (shaving recommended for this method) and fasten it within the buttock crease.
  • Gaff (Compression Underwear):
    • Helps keep the tuck secure by holding the testicles in place.