diff --git a/src/pages/social-transitioning.mdx b/src/pages/social-transitioning.mdx index 38d16fc..86bdee3 100644 --- a/src/pages/social-transitioning.mdx +++ b/src/pages/social-transitioning.mdx @@ -207,15 +207,36 @@ Below are some resources pertaining to coming out if you'd like to read more. #### What is Tucking and How to Tuck -  If you are wanting to achieve a smooth appearance down there, there a few ways to do it without surgery. A very common way is tucking. Tucking is done by pushing the testicles up into the inguinal canals (there is one on each side of the groin). The inguinal canals are where the testicles descend from, and they sometimes enter the canals naturally, such as when they are cold. Once the testicles are pushed into the inguinal canals, the penis is pushed down and tucked back. In order to keep it in place, tucking tape, tight underwear, or a gaff are used. Tucking should not be painful. If it is, stop tucking and don't try again until it stops hurting. +  If you are wanting to achieve a smooth appearance down there, there a few ways to do it without surgery. A very common way is tucking. Tucking is done by pushing the testicles up into the inguinal canals (there is one on each side of the groin). The inguinal canals are where the testicles descend from, and they sometimes enter the canals naturally, such as when they are cold. Once the testicles are pushed into the inguinal canals, the penis is pushed down and tucked back. In order to keep it in place, tucking tape, tight fitting underwear, or a gaff are used. Tucking should not be painful. If it is, stop tucking and don't try again until it stops hurting. + +{/*Described link*/} +
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A guide on various tucking methods. Also contains resources for acquiring a gaff.

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+{/*End described link (the above div)*/} #### Tuck Tape -  Tuck tape is a special type of tape used to secure a tuck. Do not use packing tape, duct tape, etc. Only use tucking tape or tape intended to be used on sensitive skin areas, such as the groin. Tucking tape is a disposable item and can only be used a few times at most before it looses stickiness and becomes useless, and it also needs to be removed in order to pee, making it undesirable for long term use. However, it may be desirable by some for occasional short term use. +  Tuck tape is a special type of tape used to secure a tuck. Do not use packing tape, duct tape, etc. Only use tucking tape or tape intended to be used on sensitive skin areas, such as the groin. Tucking tape is a disposable item and can only be used a once, and it also needs to be removed in order to pee, making it undesirable for regular use. However, it may be desirable by some for occasional use, such as when wearing a swimsuit that doesn't have a built-in gaff. #### Gaffs -  Gaffs are a special type of underwear that helps compress the groin and smooth it out. People tend to find them to be the most comfortable way to secure a tuck, however gaffs usually cost more than tucking tape or regular underwear. Some gaffs are also able to compress the groin enough that it is not necessary to tuck while wearing one. +  Gaffs are a special type of underwear that helps compress the groin and smooth it out. People tend to find them to be the most comfortable way to secure a tuck, however gaffs usually cost more than tucking tape or regular underwear. Some gaffs are also able to compress the groin enough that it is not necessary to tuck while wearing one. Compression underwear is another option if you aren't interested in gaffs. ### Binding and Packers @@ -223,6 +244,27 @@ Below are some resources pertaining to coming out if you'd like to read more.   If you are wanting to achieve a flat chest, there are a few ways to go about it without surgery. One of the methods is to use a binder, which is a compressive undergarment used to flatten the chest. If you decide to use a binder, it is important to get one that is the right size. Since binders compress the chest, you should not wear them for over 8 hours at a time, sleep in them, or exercise in them. When you first get a binder, you may want to only wear it for a few hours at a time so your body gets used to it. Binding should not be painful or cause difficulty breathing. If you experience either of those, remove your binder as soon as possible, and use a binder a size up instead. +{/*Described link*/} +
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A detailed guide on binding. Also contains resources for acquiring a binder.

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+{/*End described link (the above div)*/} + #### Binding Tape   Another way to achieve a flatter chest is to use binding tape. Binding tape is applied to the skin, and can typically be worn for multiple days at a time. It is important that you use binding tape. Do not use packing tape, duct tape, bandages, etc., as they are not meant for chest binding and could potentially harm you. If you are interested in binding tape, check out this guide archiveView on the Internet Archive on it.