For many transgender men, being able to stand to pee (STP) is an important rite of passage that can help relieve some of the emotional and physical dysphoria of being trans. Adopting this socialized male behavior can be liberating and make one feel more whole and complete.

Of course it’s certainly acceptable to opt for a stall instead of the urinal, and lots of cis gender men sit to pee, especially at home. However, they have the option of whipping it out at a urinal when the need arises. The simple fact is that not all men’s rooms have a suitable stall. You’ll often find it in a sorry state of disrepair, with the door precariously hanging off a single hinge, or worse, no door at all. This can be extremely distressing for the trans man who doesn’t STP.

Thankfully, there’s a wide range of products that trans men can use to STP. These range from do-it-yourself solutions that cost nothing to more elaborate pack ‘n’ pee prosthetics. This is a fairly individualized art and learning to STP usually requires a little training at home and sometimes trying out several products before you find one that gets the job done.

There are a few downsides to trans male STPing, such as the expense of buying STP devices, jockstraps, sock jocks, suspensories and other harnesses, having to keep your STP device clean and preventing urinary tract infections, and for some, switching to briefs. Also, depending on physiology, skill and focus, STPing can be unhygienic. Don’t believe it? Just ask the Mothers Against Peeing Standing Up whose mandate is to “prevent unnecessary urine stream fragmentation.”

So, why do men STP anyway?

Well, squatting in a urinal would surely get some looks.

There’s a Baptist Pastor who claims that men in the Bible are specifically identified as people “who piss against the wall,” distinguishing them from women. It’s dictated by scripture people: STP is a god-given right!

Even though many cis gender men sit, and the men’s room is not a particularly discriminating venue, there’s a certain segment of society that thinks sitting to pee is effeminate and not what “real men” do. In Standing While You Pee: The Last Bastion of Masculinity? Klaus Schwerma asks,

Is standing-while-peeing an act of masculine identification, a symbolic exercise of power, an exercise of patriarchal power against women, a demonstration of the claims of masculinity and (phallic) male fantasies? Is standing while you pee an expression of masculinity?

Feminists have weighed in on the subject of STP too. Ten years ago, women in Sweden, Germany and Australia pushed to have all urinals removed from public restrooms. This was due in part to concerns about hygiene but “more crucially because a man standing up to urinate is deemed to be triumphing in his masculinity, and by extension, degrading women.” Oy!

Unraveling the ties between STP, masculinity and feminism is outside the scope of this article though, so let’s proceed.

How to STP

Perhaps the first place to start is seeing if you can STP without a device. Nathaniel of transboys.info has preserved a helpful brochure on the subject. Check it out here: How to Pee Standing Up.

Learning to STP with a device takes some practice, and it’s a good idea to master the technique before strutting up to a public urinal. Start by practicing in the shower or while standing in your bathtub. When you’re leak-free and confident, move your training to the toilet. For those who aren’t using an STP packer, think about how you will carry your device, how you will discreetly setup with it, and how you will clean it when you’re done. Be patient. As  vlogger and blogger charlesasher explains, learning to STP can be frustrating.

STP Devices

DIY STP Devices

The “Coffee Lid” STP is a free, simple and convenient solution. Simply take a large plastic coffee can lid or equivalent (ie. lids from yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.) and trim the edges off so that you’re left with a flat disk. For smoother edges and more comfort, you can sand the edges with fine grain sandpaper. When you’re ready to use it, roll it into a funnel and simply pee through it. Urine will bead up on the plastic so a vigorous shake will render the disk dry enough to slip it into your back pocket. Free, simple, convenient, though not entirely urinal friendly and perhaps better suited to STPing in a stall.

The Medicine Spoon is a cheap and effective plastic device you can buy at any pharmacy. You’ll find several designs with different sized spoons and tubes and varying plastics, but they all work the same way. You pee into the spoon end. Cut the other end off to provide a hole for the stream. The Medicine Spoon is small enough to fit into your pocket, cheap and is the basis for most STP packer designs, meaning: master the spoon and you’ll master most STP packers.

If you’re good with your hands, consider making your own STP packer. You’ll find complete instructions and helpful tips in the video Make an Ee-zee Pee-zee STP Packer as well as Charles’ Take on STP Devices:

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Buy FTM Packers Online

Trans guys on YouTube have posted a ton of videos on DIY STP methods and designs using a variety of materials such as latex tubing, laboratory pipettes, and silicone baking sheets. Watch this Playlist of DIY STP videos for more details.

Also check out these guys’ pages for other DIY STP ideas:

• BMX3r.com: Describes STPs  made with medicine spoons, the Uspoon, TravelMate and Whizaway devices.
• FTM.dreamwidth.org: Simple and unique medicine dropper.

Commercially Available STP Devices

The Magic Cone is a disposable, biodegradable, waterproof cardboard cone that’s quite portable. 3 for $3.95 or 9 for $11. Note: You can get lower bulk pricing on the Magic Cone when you buy direct from the manufacturer.

The TravelMate is similar to a medicine spoon. This is a reusable, inexpensive and popular STP device that’s often used to make STP packers. Winner in the 2001 Medical Design Excellence Awards competition. $8.95 each or 3 for $23.00.

The GoGirl is an unfortunately named STP that’s very portable and inexpensive. The soft silicone  does call for extra care during use to prevent leakage. $12.95 Want a free one? Read on…

The SNEE-KEE is a reusable and portable plastic STP.  Skin tones aren’t available yet. $12.95

There are a number of STP devices that work well and are easy to use but aren’t particularly portable. You can carry them in a knapsack, but not in your drawers. As such, they offer limited value to trans men. They’re included here for completeness, and also to help give you ideas about making your own devices.

• Lady J – $7.99
• Urinelle (disposable) – $8.85
• Whizzy (disposable) – 10 for $10.95
• SheWee – £7.50
• pStyle – $12
• The PEE-ZEE – $12.75
• Sani-Fresh Freshette – $19.99
• The Whiz Easy -  $24.95 (Canadian orders, UK orders)
• The Freshette – $34.95

Read a comparison review of the pStyle, Whiz Easy and GoGirl.

STP Packers

The Stand to Pee by Home Grown is a medicine spoon with latex tubing that will fit into your packer. It’s not clear on the website but it appears that the packer is not included. Ships from Australia. $30.

The FTM STUD is another STP packer design that comes in two dick sizes, as well as three varying sizes for the spoon. Unlike other similar STP packers, the FTM STUD’s spoon is coated with a special rubber coating for comfort. The FTM STUD uses latex tubing for a softer appearance to your package. $40 – $45. (Unavailable until July 1, 2010)

The Pissin’ Passin’ Packer by DJ Knows Dick is a popular STP packer that features a medicine spoon, tubing and packer. $50

The Mango Pack and Pee is another popular STP packer with a unique spoon shape, tubing and packer. $69.95 – $74.95 (Unavailable until July 1, 2010.)

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STP Packer Reviews

• Read The Trans Consumer Mango review.
• Watch charlesasher’s video review of the Mango, the Pissin’ Passin’ Packer by DJ Knows Dick and the FTM STUD.

Conclusion

Whether or not one STPs is certainly no measure of the man, but for those who want to, or find themselves in situations where they have little choice, the wide range of STP products available can help solve the logistical problems while also alleviating some of the anxiety that many guys feel around public bathrooms.

We’d love to hear from you if you have suggestions for STP designs or techniques, comments on the devices you’ve tried, and especially if you’re aware of more International options for buying STP devices and STP packers. Please leave us a comment below!

Want a FREE GoGirl? Simply leave a comment below and include “GoDude!” with your comment and you’ll be entered in a draw for a free GoGirl GoDude. Contest details. Contest ended July 22.

Further Reading

• FTM Guide: Men’s Room Etiquette and Safety
• safe2pee: Bathrooms for Everyone
• Trans-Can-Scan: The British Columbia Trans Bathroom Directory
• The Packer Showdown

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One of the most desired effects of testosterone by transgender men is a deepening of the voice. This change is very helpful for assuming the male gender role. However, there’s an uncertainty to voice changes: testosterone doesn’t always drop the pitch low enough, and the changed voice can be persistently hoarse and weak. This can cause both personal and professional difficulties, but for singers, the “unpredictable and irreversible”¹ nature of testosterone’s effects on the voice is a terrifying prospect. The loss of singing ability is not inevitable for trans men though, and there are strategies for easing the transition of the FTM singing voice.

One of my biggest misgivings about starting on testosterone was my singing voice. Beginning as a teenager, I’d performed professionally as a vocalist and guitarist for more than 10 years. Singing was as fundamental to my identity as gender. Would it have to be sacrificed at the expense of transition?

In Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits by Loren Cameron, there’s a portrait of author and educator, Jamison Green. He’s posed with a hand drum, and in the accompanying text he explains that he lost his singing voice once he started hormone therapy.² Here was one of the most visible trans men admitting one of my greatest fears about testosterone! It wasn’t encouraging, so I set out to find some stories that were.

The first sign of hope I found was in Joe Stevens of the queer folk duo, Coyote Grace. Listening to Joe’s smooth, high lonesome vocal on “A Guy Named Joe” was clear indication to me that there could indeed be singing after T.

A Guy Named Joe, Coyote Grace

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By the time I found Joshua Klipp in late 2007, his music had already been featured on television and radio across the United States. His song “Little Girl” gained instant notoriety not only due to Joshua’s powerful performance, but also because it marked the first time in music industry history that a song featured a trans man’s pre-T voice alongside his testosterone-changed voice.

L1FE, Joshua Klipp

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Scottish folk singer Simon de Voil was the subject of the feature documentary Funny Kinda Guy. The film follows Simon through his early transition as he “irreversibly sacrifices his female singing voice to hormone treatment.”³ Although he couldn’t sing confidently for three years, Simon says that since then his new voice has “really grown into itself.”⁴

Clearly, it’s possible for trans men to continue to sing after starting HRT, whether that’s around a camp fire with friends or on stages around the world. While there’s a serious lack of research in this area, we can look to the science of voice for guidance about how to ease FTM vocal transition.

How Testosterone Affects the Larynx

The larynx, or voice box, is a hormone-dependent organ. In teenage boys, increased testosterone production causes the vocal folds (vocal chords) to thicken, lengthen and mature. The cartilage of the larynx grows, further influencing the tone of voice. It also tilts slightly, resulting in a bump on the throat—the Adam’s Apple. This is a process that happens over time as the teen matures.

Trans men conversely, are often started on the highest recommended dose of testosterone, bringing about changes that would normally occur over several years in a much shorter time. Testosterone therapy makes the vocal folds grow thicker but they are restricted in length by the size of the larynx (which is typically smaller in trans men than in bio-males.) Cartilage growth is said to only happen during puberty⁵, and early cartilage ossification caused by testosterone further limits the growth of the trans male larynx.

In his groundbreaking study however, Alexandros Constansis revealed that his 39-year old larynx had indeed grown wider within the first year of HRT.⁶ Working with a group of FTM singers, Constansis noted that the most common characteristic among study participants was what he called “entrapped vocality.”⁷ The symptoms—persistent hoarseness and the inability to access and control certain areas of vocal range—were attributed to an inadequately enlarged larynx, due to age and the early onset of laryngeal cartilage ossification. (In some people, this ossification actually improves their singing voice, as the “hardened” larynx is better able to support the vocal folds.)

A professional singer himself, Constansis approached his own HRT conservatively, opting for a low starting dose that was gradually increased over a one year period. He reasoned that “abrupt changes are rarely beneficial to the vocal instrument”⁸ and suggested that the vocal difficulties experienced by teenage boys could only be aggravated in trans men due to the quickened hormonal changes.

It took about 3 years for my voice to finally settle where it is now. During those years there were several times when I thought ‘Okay, this is my new voice’, and then it would continue to change in subtle ways. I sang professionally for years pre-T and I still sing professionally now. I don’t have quite the range & sustainability that I once had, but anything I lost, I gained in terms of finally being able to own and identify with my voice now. I have no regrets! — Radford Bishop

Recommendations for Trans Male Singers

Throughout his paper, Constansis advocates that trans male singers who are starting testosterone proceed slowly, beginning with a low dose that’s gradually increased over time. While this is likely to slow virilization, it also produces more gentle changes to the larynx, and may be a more significant factor than age with regards to growth of the laryngeal structure.⁹

In addition to independently pursuing vocal exercises and maintaining good vocal health, trans male singers may also benefit from speech and voice therapy. A Speech-language pathologist (SLP) or vocal coach can develop a custom vocal training program that’s centered around their clients’ goals. They can also identify limitations of the changing voice, helping clients recognize the symptoms of vocal fatigue. While it’s important to continue singing through the first year on T—cracks and all—it’s even more important to avoid doing damage to the developing voice.

For trans men who have already had several years of testosterone therapy, vocal coaching can still be beneficial. Learning proper techniques for breathing, and opening the diaphragm and larynx, can substantially improve singing abilities.

If you choose this route, look for a SLP who has experience working with transgender people. Not only should they possess in-depth knowledge of speech/voice science and speech masculization treatments and therapies, but the ideal SLP also understands transgender basics (terminology, trans sensitive-protocols, etc.)¹⁰

I had been singing all my life, singing is a big part of my family, and songwriting became an integral part of my mental health. When I realized that transition was my path, my voice was the only concern. I set out to find some information about it, and found none. My doctor had nothing conclusive, and most of the transguys I found said that they no longer sang… Not encouraging. But my gut told me that if I could carry a tune before, I could carry one after, and hopefully the tonal quality would be easy on the ears, and I had to move forward. When the voice dropped, the fun began. What I learned is that you just have to keep singing. I had 23 years of muscle memory built up, and that’s a lot for any brain to re-learn. It takes time, but it’s mostly about finding where your new notes are, which can be fun, funny, frustrating, embarrassing – but you only have to do it once, and in the grand scheme of things, it’s a relatively short period of time. Keep singing. If you stop singing, then you won’t sing. Simple as that. The world needs our trans voices, and so do our brothers and sisters, and everyone in between. Sing out! — Joe Stevens

T-Voices

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I made a personal decision that I would not let the fear of losing my singing voice obscure my path to transition. Instead, I chose to get excited about how the confidence gained from pursuing my true male identity would positively impact my vocal performance skills. I started with a low dose of testosterone: 50mg every two weeks, increased by 50mg every three months. I knew that testosterone would deepen my range, and I was also prepared for some temporary loss of control. I would need to retrain the muscle memory in my larynx, since shaping the vocal folds and flexing the laryngeal muscles in a familiar way would not necessarily produce the same tone as I was used to. I was advised that practice and patience would help my voice adjust.

Now after 20 months of HRT, the tonal quality of my voice sounds “whiskier” and sometimes I think this has sacrificed clarity but it’s also more rock ‘n’ roll sounding. I didn’t expect the loss of projection that I’ve experienced, but it’s returning with practice. Overall, the most difficult aspect of changing my singing voice has been gaining confidence with it again. It’s a mental adjustment that encompasses more than just my voice—it’s about confidently expressing my new (and not yet fully familiar) identity. All good things in all good time.

Learning to sing again post transition isn’t easy, but it can be done. Strengthen and stretch your vocal cords at a comfortable pace. Most importantly, however, be patient and kind with yourself and your voice.
– Joshua Klipp

Photo credit: Amos Mac, 2009

The “unpredictable and irreversible” effects of testosterone on voice can inject significant doubt into the decision of whether or not to pursue HRT. If testosterone is in your cards, remember that the “no guarantees” clause applies both ways: it’s not inevitable that you will lose your singing voice! Gradual administration of T, speech-language therapy, vocal exercises, maintaining good vocal health, and regular practice will all help ease the transition. And who knows? This woman claims that testosterone is the reason behind her incredible 8-octave range. Maybe you’ll be just as lucky!

More Trans Male Singers

• Geo Wyeth, Novice Theory
• Katastrophe is a San Francisco based rapper and producer.
• Alexander James Adams is an American singer, musician and songwriter in the Celtic and World music genres.
• Michael Woodward sings lead for Too Much Information.
• StormMiguel Florez is a Mexican American singer/songwriter.
• Alex Davis, Los Angeles native singer/songwriter.

Choirs with Trans Men

• Transcendence Gospel Choir of San Francisco was the first trans choir in the world and features trans men.
• One Voice Mixed Chorus used to have a trans choir. Presumably, there are still trans men in the main choir.

Additional Resources

How the Body Works: Speech and Voice – video

Anatomical Tutorial During Trans-Nasal Endoscopy – video

Changing Speech, Shelagh Davies and Joshua Goldberg, Vancouver Trans Health Program, 2006 (420K PDF)

Transgender Speech Feminization/Masculinization: Suggested Guidelines for BC Clinicians, Shelagh Davies and Joshua Goldberg, Vancouver Trans Health Program, 2006 (844K PDF)

Voice And Communication Therapy for the Transgender/transsexual Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, Richard K. Adler, Sandy Hirsh, Michelle Mordaunt, editors, 2006

The Changing Female-To-Male (FTM) Voice, Alexandros N. Constansis, Radical Musicology, Vol. 3, 2008

Voice problems in female-to-male transsexuals, J. Van Borsel, G. De Cuypere, R. Rubens, B. Destaerke, International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders 2000, Vol. 35, No. 3

Effects of Testosterone Replacement on a Male Professional Singer, Austin King, Jon Ashby and Charles Nelson, Journal of Voice – December 2001 (Vol. 15, Issue 4)

How To Protect Your Singing Voice

Speech-Language Pathologists with Transgender Experience

Shelagh Davies – Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Sandy Hirsh – Speech-Language Pathologist, co-author and editor of Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Transsexual Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide. Sandy is based in Seattle, WA, USA but provides distance training using Skype video conferencing.

Anita L. Kozan – Dr. Kozan’s doctoral work focused voice care for singers and actors. She is a specialist in the development of the voice for persons who are transgendered, and her chapter on the singing voice in Voice and Communication Therapy for the Transgender/Transsexual Client: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide has been recognized as the first of its kind. Her private practice is in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Footnotes

1. Medical Therapy and Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide for Health Care Providers
   R. Nick Gorton MD, Jamie Buth MD, Dean Spade Esq., p. 59
2. Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits, Loren Cameron, p. 38
3. Funny Kinda Guy
4. Simon de Voil
5. Changing Speech, Shelagh Davies and Joshua Goldberg, p.6
6. The Changing Female-To-Male (FTM) Voice, Alexandros N. Constansis, para 17
7. The Changing Female-To-Male (FTM) Voice, Alexandros N. Constansis, para 29
8. The Changing Female-To-Male (FTM) Voice, Alexandros N. Constansis, para 9
9. The Changing Female-To-Male (FTM) Voice, Alexandros N. Constansis, para 29
10. Changing Speech, Shelagh Davies and Joshua Goldberg, p.20

Acknowledgments

Thanks to Radford Bishop, Joe Stevens, Joshua Klipp and Lucas Silveira for contributing to this article. Special personal thanks go out to Joe and Lucas for providing me with very helpful advice and inspiring me to keep singing.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a metabolite of testosterone that’s recommended by some SRS surgeons to encourage genital growth in transgender men. DHT can be topically applied in a transdermal cream, but is not to be confused with testosterone cream or testogel/androgel. DHT is at least three times more potent as an androgenic compound and is therefore the preferred choice for FTM genital growth.

DHT plays a vital role in virilization. When a trans man injects testosterone, his body converts some of it into DHT. It influences facial and body hair growth, voice changes, sex drive, and growth of muscle and genital tissue. Unlike other androgens, DHT cannot be converted to estradiol, and it’s not anabolic, so it doesn’t build up in tissues, muscles and bones.

DHT for Dick Growth

For genital growth, a 10% DHT concentration, non-alcoholic cream is desired. A typical dosage is 20 mg administered three times a day, and it dispenses very easily when packaged in syringes (1 line = 1 dose). Simply rub the cream onto the glans, shaft and foreskin; it absorbs quickly. A minimum of three months of use is recommended.

Topical DHT shouldn’t drastically affect blood pressure or testosterone levels, but it’s a good idea to get regular blood work done while you’re using DHT, and to observe your moods and adjust your testosterone dosage as required.

Getting a Prescription for DHT

To get a prescription for DHT, ask your doctor or endocrinologist for “10% Dihydrotestosterone cream.” If they grant your request, take the prescription to a compounding pharmacy. Be sure to specify that the cream should not contain any alcohol.

In North America, DHT has been available to compounding pharmacies through the PCCA. In July 2009, the PCCA announced that they were out of stock and that the manufacturer had ceased production of DHT. This was reportedly the only source of DHT available to Canadian pharmacies. It’s unknown if there are other sources available or not in the United States. It may be difficult to get a prescription for DHT filled in North America at this time.

Buying DHT Online

You can buy a 2.5% DHT gel called Andractim online and without a prescription at AllSaintsClinic.org. However, this product is alcohol based and may cause a temporary burning sensation. It’s also important to note that DHT is a schedule III controlled substance. In North America, it’s illegal to import it. Purchase at your own risk. If you do buy DHT online, check off “female” for gender on the order form, otherwise you’ll be required to purchase a prostate test kit.

Side Effects of DHT

Hair Loss

Despite being responsible for facial and body hair growth, one of the potential side effects of DHT is hair loss. DHT leaves a waxy substance at the root of hair follicles on the scalp that can inhibit hair growth. One possible solution is saw palmetto berry extract tincture, a natural herb that’s been shown to block DHT. The tincture can be mixed with water and topically applied to the scalp to prevent that build up in the hair follicle roots. Dosage is 30-60 drops daily. A one month supply of saw palmetto tincture costs about $25 USD.

Secondary Exposure

Like Androgel, DHT cream presents a risk for transference and requires diligence to prevent accidental secondary exposure to sexual partners, children, and pets. Washing well an hour after application reduces—but does not eliminate—chance of exposure. The only safe form of protection is zero exposure. Since DHT is applied daily, avoiding all direct contact to the genitals throughout the period of usage is recommended.

DHT Research

While there aren’t any clinical studies about DHT use in transgender men, we can look to related studies for some guidance, particularly with regard to safety.

Transdermal dihydrotestosterone therapy and its effects on patients with microphallus.

All patients demonstrated growth of the penis during treatment. The mean increase rate (153%) in the first 4 weeks of treatment was higher than that (118%) of the second 4 weeks… In conclusion, transdermal dihydrotestosterone therapy is an effective and relatively safe modality in the treatment of microphallus.

A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial of Transdermal Dihydrotestosterone Gel on Muscular Strength, Mobility, and Quality of Life in Older Men with Partial Androgen Deficiency

We conclude that 3 months treatment with transdermal dihydrotestosterone gel demonstrates expected androgenic effects, short-term safety, and limited improvement in lower limb muscle strength but no change in physical functioning or cognitive function.

Long-term transdermal dihydrotestosterone therapy: effects on pituitary gonadal axis and plasma lipoproteins.

…percutaneous DHT administration is a relatively safe modality of androgen replacement therapy as far as atherogenicity is concerned.

Absorption of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) after its intramuscular administration.

…suitable for long-term substitution therapy.

DHT offers trans men the potential for genital growth that exceeds the promises of testosterone therapy alone. While dedicated research is lacking, related studies and anecdotal accounts suggest that DHT is a safe and promising treatment.

Does pumping work? Yes! There are numerous accounts of trans guys who have increased the size of their penis with a daily regimen of pumping. However, success with pumping depends on a high level of commitment and patience. For best results, pump twice a day, morning and night.

Measure Up

To measure the length of your penis, hold it straight out from your body and measure from base to tip. To measure the girth of your penis, wrap a soft tape measure around it to get a circumference measurement, or wrap a piece of string then measure that length against a ruler.

Cylinder Selection

Select a cylinder twice as long as your flaccid penis, and about 50% more in girth. (Example: If your penis is 1″ long and 1/2″ in diameter, then use a 2″ long, 3/4″ diameter cylinder.)

Warm Up and Get Pumped

Warm up by wrapping your penis in a warm towel for a few minutes. Simultaneously, soak the cylinder in hot water.

Dry everything off, then amply apply lube to your penis, as well as a small amount to the inside of the cylinder.

Position the cylinder to ensure a good fit and seal.

Pump to five pounds. Keep the pump on for as long as it takes for your penis to become fully engorged.

This shouldn’t cause pain or fill the cylinder completely. Check yourself frequently to make sure you’re not blistering or bruising badly (slight bruising is OK.) If you’re experiencing any pain, blistering or significant bruising, disengage the cylinder immediately. These symptoms aren’t the sign of permanent damage but you will need to take a week or so off pumping to heal up.

Advanced Pumping

Once you’re comfortable with basic pumping, you can experiment with increasing the pressure on the pump to achieve more length. Take a cautious approach, always being aware of any pain and bruising.

If you have a second, larger cylinder, you can try the Two Stage Pumping Method: complete the basic pumping technique, then increase the pressure to 15 lbs, disengage the smaller cylinder and attach the larger one.

Where to Buy Pumps

• TransGuys Enhancer Pump Kit
  Excellent 5-star package for just $98 USD. Includes high quality pump with pressure gauge, 3 cylinders, and bonus bullet vibe.
• Find more pumps and cylinders in the TransGuys.com Store.
  
• PumpToys.com Store
  A large selection of seals, tubes, pumps, toys and accessories.
• Boston Pump Works
  Pumps, cylinders and accessories. Order by phone.
• NaughtyThings.com
  Get the pistol-style Magnum Pump for $54.95 USD, recommended by Dr. McGinn.
• Dr. Kaplan Pumps
  Dr Kaplan’s Enhancement Pump is an affordable kit at $69.99 USD. PayPal accepted.
• Vacu-Tech
  Cylinders and pumps. In business for more than 25 years.
• GFH Pump Kit
  Pump with pressure gauge, two cylinders, bonus vibe. $140 CAD.

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