The Epic Trans-related Review Post! [Part 3!]

The last (but not least) part of the epic trans-friendly, super-special-awesome review set is right here, before your entrancing eyes. Yes, yes, I know. I'm awesome. I'm wonderful. I'm... getting to the review.



This is the Deluxe Packing Pouch from the illustrious Babeland.com. It's a wonderful asset to anyone who's packing. It's comfortable, easy to use and is pretty much compatible with anything you're wearing (as long as you're not going commando).

The first thing that comes to mind when I think about what to write for this is that the fabric it's made of is really, really soft. And silky. And smooth (like me~ badum-tsh!). I'm not sure what kind of fabric it's made of (I'm guessing a synthetic blend), but it's nice. It doesn't irritate the sensitive parts of a person's physique, and is flexible enough to mold to the body when it's doing its job.

I admit that the first time I used it, I fought with it for a good fifteen minutes to get the packer in. But that's what I get for not reading the instructions. If you follow the instructions that come with the pouch, you'll have little to no problem getting things set up properly. It holds the packer well, and I've never worried about it slipping out or anything like that.

As for the velcro, that's yet another perk to this awesome device-- you just press it against the band of your skivvies and like magic, it stays there! I've tested it throughly- jumping around, bouncing, rolling, doing martial arts and a slew of other things. It stays fantastically.

Honestly, the only downside I've found so far is that if you accidentally get the velcro caught on the fabric on the rest of the pouch, it pulls at it when you unstick it, and makes the fabric kinda... fuzzy? Like when your cat claws your couch, and those threads poof and stick out.

But with less cats and/or pain.

In case you were curious, this is what it looks like from the back:



All in all, it's well made. The spot where your packer pokes through is re-enforced and the entire thing is comfortable and inconspicuous. It gets two thumbs, and one packer way, WAY up.

- Loki

The Epic Trans-related Review Post! [Part 2!]

[EDIT] It came to my attention that I had mistaken this for the "Mr. Right" packer; I apologize for the error and have adjusted my review accordingly. Honestly, not much changed. This was just as awesome of a packer as the Mr. Right. I went and visited a friend this afternoon who owns one so that I could make sure my review was accurate- everything I'd said about it was true! There's really not much of a difference, in my opinion, between the two.

Here's part two of my epic, transgender-benefiting review set. In this one, we have the ever-popular 'Soft Pack'. From the texture to the way that it feels in your pants (and the way that it feels to people who might be interested in your pants. Or something.), it's simply great.



I got the 'vanilla' shade (I'm pretty sure that's what this one is), because lets face it... I'm a pale guy, at least in comparison to what the coloration for 'mocha' and 'chocolate' are. I might be a nice side-dish of Italian lovin', but... I'm just not dark enough to pull off the more pigmented shades. I blame my father for being French Canadian. The 'vanilla' doesn't perfectly match my skin tone, but I'm not really worried about how it will look outside my pants- as long as it's not something weird like lime green, or paisley (I shudder at the thought), it's not going to bother me TOO much.

[Edit] When it comes to the soft pack, which is what this review was actually about (sorry again), they only offer it in pink; the Mr. Right comes in vanilla, mocha and chocolate. Of which the mocha and chocolate are still too dark for my pasty self. As an extra note, the soft pack also comes in varying sizes, but unless you want to look like you're smugging an elephant in your pants (which I suppose some of you might, it really would have its benefits!), I would recommend sticking to the extra small or small versions..

The texture is also really great. It's soft to the touch and isn't too tacky. Though, being elastomer, it does tend to pick up things like lint and fuzz. With the packing pouch that I use with it, it tends to get a fine coating of black fuzz around the parts that are in contact with the inside of the pouch; which isn't all that annoying, since again, I don't see that part. It washes really well with a mild soap and water (which I recommend doing once a day for every day you wear it). Also, the tackiness can be helped with a bit of baby powder, or after-shower powder. Just sprinkle it on, make sure that it's evenly dusted onto all surfaces, and you'll be good to go.

Here's a comparison picture for what it looks like as opposed to the length of my hand (also, you get to see one of my tattoos, which in my opinion, is a win-win situation).


As you can tell, it's about the length of my hand. For me, being a small guy, this makes it look like I've got a bit of trouble controlling my... excitement. The downside of that, is that when you're hanging out with your lady friends (or your straight male friends or you're in math class or... anything, really), it can be a bit awkward. Jeans can help with this. Pants like slacks and other dress-pant type materials will show off your package a bit more-- it's all up to you, boys.

This packer also passes the squeeze-test really well. I tested this with several different people, and the feedback I got was all positive. Some of it was even incredulous. And one of two responses were even envious. It pleased me greatly.

All-in-all, this is a good buy and is well worth the $16-$22 you'll spend on it. It's durable, it's convincing and it'll make you feel more at ease. What more can you ask for? Though I do have this bit of (albeit strange) advice: if you decide not to wear it to bed, leave it in your nightstand in a fit of exhaustion and have a ferret... you might have to go penis-hunting in the morning.

Just sayin'.

-Loki

This review was made possible by the good folks at Babeland.

The Epic Trans-related Review Post!

Hi there, guys and dolls! I'm back with THREE new reviews, all focused on things that can benefit the FtM transgender community (or anyone who has a use for them, really!). As you, my lovely readers know, I'm a part of that community and like to do what I can to better the lives of everyone else who shares that identity with me.

So, with no further ado, I give you the reviews! The first one will be in this post, and the latter two in their own follow posts.





First, we have the esteemed STP (stand to pee) device known as the 'Go Girl'. Don't let the name put you off; it's only termed that way so that our friends who are comfortable with their downstairs apartment are more likely to buy it. It's a great tool, though it takes some practice to use.

It's design is well thought out, and the medical-grade silicone really makes me feel more comfortable putting it near my bits. It wipes down easily, boils (or can go in a dishwasher on the top rack, though I haven't tried that) for disinfection and can literally be crumpled up and shoved into your pocket.

The 'receiving' part (because I don't know what else to call it), where it fits to your body, is well made. I prefer this over the medical-spoon style STP's, simply because it significantly lowers the risk of bacteria transfer-- the kind that can lead to uncomfortable, dangerous urinary tract infections. Being someone with a lower-than-usual immune system, it's important to me to be able to be safe when dealing with anything that can lead to infection. Honestly, though, everyone should be safe in everything they do.

This is what the receiving part looks like:


As I said, it's easy to use. You just snug it up to your personal area with the side that says 'up', well... up. I've tried it both directions-- I would recommend experimenting to find which works the best for you. The goal, in the end, is to get everything in the toilet, and not on the floor (or your pants), so as long as that's accomplished, you've won your battle with the toilet. And your pants.

It also comes in a fetching array of colors-- by which I mean 'khaki' and 'pink'. The khaki is, in my opinion, more of an olive green-- it doesn't match my khaki pants at ALL. But then again, what do I know? I'm just a humble artist.

I would recommend this to EVERYONE that has parts that's got the anatomy (even if it's tragically not the right anatomy) to use it. Transgender, cisgender, whatever-gender you are, if you want to stand up and pee, then I'd say "Go, my child. Use it well. With great power, comes great responsibility. Have my blessing, and don't pee on your foot."

- Loki

This review was made possible by the good folks at Babeland. Go visit!