This didn't become an issue until my latest clothing purchases. I have worn bikini panties, and always have had either leggings or tights on top of that. Although rather hot in the summer, that seemed to work. But I have now bought some super tight body conscious pencil skirts because they show off the curves of my lower body, which is my most feminine feature, so I want to emphasize it a little. Unfortunately a big bulge now shows in between my legs. Yuck! I am really ignorant on this subject.

I used two pairs of panties, about a size or two too tight. I'd work the boys into the inguinal canal and then point the shaft backward parallel to the ground. The two pairs of panties kept everything in place.

The shrinkage from HRT makes it really easy now... I can even wear a two piece swimsuit.

Quote from: suzifrommd on March 03, 2015, 09:10:35 AM
I used two pairs of panties, about a size or two too tight. I'd work the boys into the inguinal canal and then point the shaft backward parallel to the ground. The two pairs of panties kept everything in place.

I'd been wondering how to keep those things out of sight. Sounds like it could be painful over long periods of time though...

I have found panties made for joggers etc. to be helpful in this regard. They tend to be made of firmer material. Also, moisture wicking and odor control features are common. I have gotten good stuff from the outdoor retailers REI and EMS.

Quote from: suzifrommd on March 03, 2015, 09:10:35 AM
I used two pairs of panties, about a size or two too tight. I'd work the boys into the inguinal canal and then point the shaft backward parallel to the ground. The two pairs of panties kept everything in place.

Panties will only hold them in place if they have rather firm control.

Quote from: StrykerXIII on March 03, 2015, 09:22:42 AM
I'd been wondering how to keep those things out of sight. Sounds like it could be painful over long periods of time though...

It was at first. Only took a couple months on spiro before I had sufficient shrinkage that I didn't even notice.

I'll just add gaffs really aren't necessary, to me at least. I wasted money on one even though panties will do. It also helps what outerwear you have. Things like skinny jeans help pull everything up. I still have a good amount of "hardware" down there even after years of HRT.

Quote from: StrykerXIII on March 03, 2015, 09:22:42 AM
I'd been wondering how to keep those things out of sight. Sounds like it could be painful over long periods of time though...

Oh dear god yes it is, not to mention how moist everything gets (moist-HATE THAT WORD) but yeah, its not exactly easy. I for one just stick to cute and comfy sweats now, occasionally I wear jeans, but only with a low draping top or big hoodie, The day I can wear a bikini to the beach I will probably cry with absolute joy.

Quote from: Kellam on March 03, 2015, 09:25:32 AM
I have found panties made for joggers etc. to be helpful in this regard. They tend to be made of firmer material. Also, moisture wicking and odor control features are common. I have gotten good stuff from the outdoor retailers REI and EMS.

Interesting Kellam! will definately check that out!

Quote from: Christine Eryn on March 03, 2015, 03:06:16 PM
I'll just add gaffs really aren't necessary, to me at least. I wasted money on one even though panties will do. It also helps what outerwear you have. Things like skinny jeans help pull everything up. I still have a good amount of "hardware" down there even after years of HRT.

You and I both chica! I dont see my hardware going anywhere from pills, how could a tiny pill get rid of such a huge burden? BTW LOVE THE AVATAR PIC!! FABULOUS Back on topic: gaffs tend to cut to much into my buttcheeks but don't really smooth the frontal region for me.. I stick to just panties too. No need to waste money on something that doesn't really work and sits so high on your waist you feel like you've been zapped into the 60's.

I use medical/surgery tape like this... 5cm/2inch wide


I actually prefer it over kinesiology tape, I have less hassle with aranging it how I prefer. I lay one longer stripe on the table, and 2 little shorter stripes on each side of it, in kind of triangular shape. Then I turn it around, with the sticky side up, and put in the middle a smaller triangular shape, which I precut from paper wipes/towel (thin,soft), just to make shure I keep my skin material unharmed for SRS. One thing to make shure when before using medical tape is, to be shaved in the area regularly, unless you're one of those people who have a thing for pain. I don't. It's very cheap, especially compared to kinesiology tape, and you get it in every pharmacy. I always carry a smaller one (not 5 cm) with me in bag, so I can easily rearrange things if something goes wrong with the original arrangement when on toilet. I tried other solutions, none of them except kinesio tape worked well enough. I wear leggings like all the time (I don't remember when I wore jeans the last time) or I wear a dress, which are also kind of revealing of any anatomical anomalies. So this is kind of a must for me... until I get my surgery

One trick I learned was to use a maxi pad in your panties.  It helps to smooth out the front.  As I am, unfortunately, a bit endowed, and the parts tend to want to shift on me, I've had a hard time staying tucked.  With a pad, I stay tucked just fine, without a noticeable bulge.  I'm still pre-hrt at this point, btw.

I have tried the tape method and for myself i dont like it,
seems alot of time and trouble to do what i can do in seconds ,
what i do is use panties in a smaller size then leggings over them
and that works for me and if its warm outside then i have a few
controll top hose that i cut the legs off and use them over the
panties and then i wear my shorts and its all good.
what works for one may or may not work for others but its an idea

Quote from: StrykerXIII on March 03, 2015, 09:22:42 AM
I'd been wondering how to keep those things out of sight. Sounds like it could be painful over long periods of time though...

The painful part comes from things being too tight, or using tape (during removal), or when aroused while tucking.

HRT shrinkage is mostly testicular.  The corpus cavernosa of the penis doesn't go away, however the scrotal sack may reduce in size over a longer period of time.  After having an Orchiectomy, the scrotal sack tends to contract in size dramatically of time.

I don't bother with a gaff either, but I usually wear boy-short panties that have enough material to keep everything in place.  I don't really like wearing them too tight, but the looser they are the less they keep in place.  The problem is that the tighter your panties are, the more you are going to create an artificial muffin-top.  Still, I predominantly wear pants unless I'm relaxing at home in a skort, or dressing up for something where I have to look a bit more fancy.  And pants keep everything situated better.

I think it's kinda funny that my panty drawer is filled mostly of boy-short panties because of how much I hated being a boy, but love the panty style.

I haven't tried the hose idea yet, Kacey, I'll give it a shot.

Obfuskatie, what boyshorts do you wear?  I like the style, but they are among the worst for actually holding me in, even though I see many women having success with them.

I wear shaping panties, about a size too small. They are plenty rugged enough to keep things in place with a simple, backwards tuck.

I rarely concern myself with the inguinal canal.

I will tuck for certain types of pants and skirts, but often enough, I just forgo tucking. I have shrunk from HRT like I just swam the polar bear in North Dakota.

If I had to wear a bathing suit I usually stick to the boy short type a size too small.  I'm fairly long there too so I usually tape, but don't get the tape wet, I've had that happen only once. I avoid swim suits now lol. But for every day I usually tape, it's the only way that I can be certain that no hint of a bulge will show. I do wish it shrank with HRT but I think it's gotten larger. Odd how the effects are so different.

Thanks
Nat

Quote from: Ravensong on March 04, 2015, 09:23:34 AM
One trick I learned was to use a maxi pad in your panties.  It helps to smooth out the front.  As I am, unfortunately, a bit endowed, and the parts tend to want to shift on me, I've had a hard time staying tucked.  With a pad, I stay tucked just fine, without a noticeable bulge.  I'm still pre-hrt at this point, btw.

I use a pad also, just a thin one to smooth everything out. I am far from well endowed so nothing shifts and the pad actually keeps things nicely in place.

I dont tuck on the regular as i still present as male at my job, but when i do, i use the 2 panties method. It used to hurt esp if i got aroused, but thats virtually never a problem now that im 5 mos into hrt. Guess i got lucky, i was a grower not a shower and the boys were small to start with. Now the lower horn just stays small and mostly retracted and the boys have to be coaxed down. I generally dont tuck bc even though i sit, its too much to do and undo in the mens room. Either way, the bulge isnt much of an issue unless im wearing something tight.