FTM Solutions STP

[Ryan]

Does anyone know which packer FTM Solutions use for their STP?
Are they Mr Right?

They look like this:

[Ender]

Looks like the Good Vibrations soft pack (same image as on the GV site).  It's different from Mr. Right and the usual cyberskin softie (I read a review that said the GV soft pack has a firmer core in the shaft).  Google "good vibes" and click on "Gender Expression & Play" on the left hand side of the site.

Actually, I've also read that, because of the firm core, this pack is very hard to make into a STP.  Might wanna just e-mail FTM solutions to ask what they're using.  I would doubt it's Mr. Right, because that packer usually runs ~$55, and FTM Solutions is only charging $40 for their STP's.  They're possibly using the regular softie that Mango and others use, but just don't have a picture to match.

[Ryan]

They used to use the regular packer that Mango used I think. The Mr Limpy? But they started using a different one so they could get all 3 different skin tones.

I was gonna get one when they were the original ones, but I was too poor and with Mango being backtracked, it looks like FTM Solutions are my only affordable option really.

[Dominic]

I heard that they were going to try to work out a new style of STP. In the "How To...!" section on the menu bar, it takes you to their youtube page where the person running the site explains what they have right now and what they're trying to do with the site.

They haven't posted an update since May though, (although the site looks different now than when I last saw it) so you may want to send them an e-mail or something if you have any questions.

[Jay]

The medicine spoon is FAR cheaper and MUCH MUCH easier to use. In my opinion and I have a STP from mango.

Just my five pence.

Jay

[Ender]

Gotta disagree with Jay about the medicine spoon.  I didn't find the things easy to use--they're not flexible, so they're more difficult to aim into the toilet (urinals are no problem).  I had issues with getting the receptacle to work for me, but I think that's an individual thing.  Also gotta use some sleight of hand to get them from pocket to pants, but it's not a big thing... I just prefer having something ready-to-use already in my pants.  Plus I like the packer.

He's right about the price, though; much better.  You could try it out before spending money on an STP to see the medicine spoon is good enough for you.

[Nathan.]

I'm going to try to convert my medicine spoon into a STP using a normal packer, not sure how well its going to work though, I was inspired by a guy on youtube who made one out of a travelmate but those aren't avalible anymore, seems cheeper this way.

Nathan

[sneakersjay]

I have a TravelMate and it's really only a medicine spoon with a narrower end and opening.  And IIRC, the guy making packers out of one cut off the end.  Far cheaper to use a medicine spoon if it works for you.

As far as STPs go, if you can find something that is small and you can pee with reliably, find tubing to fit, poke a hole in a packer and make your own.  These things really are NOT worth $50-80.  And Mango uses tubes with pre-made holes in them from the manufacturer, so all they're really doing is adding their patented spoon onto latex tubing.

Personally I am used to and like Mango's spoon, but I suppose I could get used to something else if I had to.


Jay

[Ender]

These things really are NOT worth $50-80.

Personally I am used to and like Mango's spoon, but I suppose I could get used to something else if I had to.

I concur.  In terms of the materials that actually go into making a pre-made STP, they aren't worth $50-80.  In terms of how much I value a receptacle that I'm not prone to peeing down my leg with?  Priceless.  Like I said before--the medicine spoon just did not seal right on my parts, plus it was hard and exceedingly uncomfortable.  If anyone else is having issues with medicine spoon receptacles, I did find something that works for me a bit better:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,52175.0.html

It's a medicine dropper; pics are at the bottom of the thread.  I cut the blue 'dropper' into a receptacle shape similar to a Mango receptacle; the dropper is soft, so it's easy to cut and isn't uncomfortable to use.  I also think this would be a lot easier to convert into a homemade STP than a medicine spoon.  That little blue receptacle detaches easily from the hard plastic tube, so there's no need to saw off the end of the medicine spoon.  All that's left is latex tubing to fit the receptacle and a packer.  Or just use the hard plastic tube; the shape creates a really reliable stream.

But however much of an improvement the blue receptacle is over a medicine spoon, the Mango receptacle is still superior (in terms of size, fit, and comfort--at least for me).

[Jamie-o]

STPs are one of those things that really depend a lot on your personal anatomy.  I tried Eryk's solution and it was a complete mess.  Thank goodness I tried it out in the shower first!    It was wonderfully comfortable, but it backed up too quickly for me.    Another solution I've heard about is snipping the end off a baby bottle nipple and then gluing the nipple to some rubber tubing.  Again, didn't work for me, but others swear by it.

I think it's well worth experimenting with several different home-made STPs before plonking down the money for a commercially-built one, just so you can find out what type of receptacle works for your particular anatomy.   

[Ryan]

I seem to be really lucky with anatomy thing.
I have one of the medicine spoons, hadn't really got a clue where I was putting it and I can use it fantasticly

[wilhelm]

Hey, does anyone know where they get their packys from?
I'm looking for chocolate ones in the typical regular packer price range.

I figure non businesses can buy straight from the manufacturer/orginal vendor since ftmsolutions only just became a legally/officially recognized business this past spring.

i like packys but sometime want an STP or sometimes just a regular one. I'd also like to try inserting one of those other pee devices to see how they feel/compare medicine spoon types! I.E a lot of trial and error= costly!!

[michael1968]

That is the photo from Good Vibes. The only company that still makes other colors besides pink.

I make and sell stp packers using the GV Soft Pack and have had no issues with the conversion. I am on YouTube as maf1214 and talk about selling them with the stp device that I make. My stp has a bigger med spoon than other companies out there so if you have any issues with the smaller spoon, feel free to contact me.

Michael

[Osiris]

There is now a stickied STP thread located here- https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,70856.0.html

You can continue all STP discussions there.