Don’t tuck on a day when you shave your pubic area, since your skin will be more sensitive. [5] X Research source
Tucking may affect fertility because tucking the testes into the inguinal canal (where they descended from) exposes the testes to increased body temperature. [8] X Research source Testicular torsion is when the cord that supplies blood to the testicles gets twisted so the blood supply is cut off. This requires emergency surgery. [9] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Even if the inguinal canal method isn’t quite right for you, don’t worry–you can use tight shapewear and experiment with alternatives to tucking.
You can use a long strip of tape up the penis and towards your buttocks to keep it in place, or put on tight-fitting underwear. Only use medical or athletic tape to tuck. Steer clear of duct tape. [13] X Research source Do not tuck with an erection.
A gaff is essentially a tight piece of elastic underwear designed to flatten a penis bulge. Go for tight microfiber blend fabrics or spandex. It’s easier for your genitals to shift if you wear natural fibers like silk or cotton. [15] X Research source
Go to the bathroom before you tuck, and use a non-tape method if you’ll be tucked for a long time. Hydrate normally. It can be tempting to avoid drinking water to reduce your bathroom trips, but that may cause you to become dehydrated.
