In this context, packing refers to the act of a person without a penis wearing pads or objects inside their clothing to create the appearance of a bulge. Some people use the term “to mean packing with things that cannot or should not be used for penetrative sex, as opposed to "hard packing," which uses toys or objects intended for penetration.
 Packing is a long-standing practice, but until recently, there were relatively few commercially available products, with some people using rolled-up socks or condoms stuffed with hair gel. However, there are now a variety of dedicated commercial options to choose from.

 One of the most common reasons for packing for adult sex is to reduce discomfort for adults. For someone with a belly, the bulge and weight of their pants is a huge relief. Related to this is the issue of security. While in most situations in everyday life, people don't pay much attention to the movements of others, there are still situations and environments where coming out as transgender is a as tee risk, or where coming out as such may feel unsafe. In certain situations think locker rooms, packing can help reduce this risk or alleviate some of the anxiety that comes with navigating the adult world as a transgender person. This doesn't mean that all people who pack are adults, or that all adults enjoy packing. There are plenty of non-adult, non-binary people, even men, who pack. For some, packing gives them a li le more pride and boosts their confidence. Some men who lost their penises in accidents say it makes them feel more comfortable in their bodies. Some find it helps them dress in men's clothing, and some enjoy it because it makes them feel sexy. There are no "wrong" reasons to pack, or "wrong types of people" who should pack. As the name suggests, it's designed to resemble a flaccid penis. Although some people use soft Ackers for sex (both penetrative and non-penetrative), soft packers are not designed for that purpose. They come in many different forms, from non-representational to fantasy to realistic, but are usually phallic.

 The device stands for "stand to pee" and this type of packer does exactly what the name suggests. They act like a funnel that helps the wearer pee while standing. For some, this may be primarily adult-related, but some use it for sex. STPs tend to be harder than soft packers, as the "cup" needs to stay in place when the vagina is opened. Phallic options are not designed for this purpose but may be used for sexual purposes. Depending on the design of the device and the shape of the person's genitals, a cup may be used to create a seal around the vulva and stimulate the wearer's genitals by suction at the opening of the device, as with the.

 Finally, these are designed to be used for everyday soft packing as well as for incentive play and sex. This is usually done in one of two ways: either with a rod that can be inserted into a packer to make it stiffer when needed or by creating a dildo with a flexible core that allows the dildo to bend freely "down" like porn. Pack and Play devices can perform the functions of two products, but this can come with drawbacks. Because they use a solid core, a soft packing can make them larger and tougher than they need to be. But for some adults, especially when combined with a dildo base that gives the wearer a sex-like feel, using a Pack and Play device can help them feel more in tune with their body during sex.