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Do you find it easy to shower in front of other people?

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  1. 50ishandout

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    Hated it in school. If I never had to it would be fine with me. That said in front of a boyfriend ok.
     
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    Oh, I'd never do that, It'd be impossible for me not to get aroused.

    Unless it was with unattractive guys which would be an equally miserable experience.
     
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  3. CodeForLife

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    This is exactly like me. I go to the gym somewhat regularly and I've never showered there. I change my shirt before I head home, but then I just shower at home. I'm trying to get comfortable enough to shower in the gym since that is probably more efficient, but it's too intimidating for me now. :icon_redf
     
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  4. Nocturnal

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    Nope, not at all. I'm not that comfortable in my own skin. I can't even wear a tank top at home without feeling weird. :confused:
     
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    When I was younger (like a LOT younger) I didn't mind it so much. Now I absolutely hate showering in front of anyone. I used to be able to pull off doing it in a swimsuit but I'd rather not do it at all if I can help it. My skin condition also plays a part, since I'm pretty insecure about my scars from that.
     
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    Easy ,no. I was an athlete in school and always waited till almost everyone was done before going in.I wasn't really checking the girls out but I'm not an on/off switch either
     
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    I'm really not into people seeing my fleshy vessel, so communal showers are a no for me.


    I once stayed at this weird motel with a friend, where the shower was just plunked in the middle of the room :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: That was... an interesting experience. It wasn't comfortable by any means, but to say it wasn't dream fodder would be a lie :slight_smile:
     
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    It doesn't make me uncomfortable, but lets just say I'm not a big fan...
     
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    In middle or high school... I wouldn't have done it in a million years.
    Now? Total non-issue.

    Here's what's interesting: Once you stretch your boundaries a bit and push yourself into some situation (see my post on the "nudist colony" thread), it's terrifying for about 5 minutes... and then it's a complete non-issue. And, along the way, you develop a whole lot more comfort with your body, no matter how much body image baggage you're holding onto.
     
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    It feels weird so my answer is no.
     
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    In middle school I had no problem with it until I hit puberty and at the same time changed school. I'd either hurry to shower first or stall so I could go last, that way it wouldn't be too crowded. Same thing in high school.
    I don't care as much now, it's just something I have to do.
     
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    Nope, never. Even if the people around me are my family. I cant even go inside a public bathroom with 3 or more people in it. It just scares the shit out of me
     
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    I am glad my school uses what was the shower for storage.
     
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    I can understand your concerns, but trust me; no one will laugh at you or give you a look. Just pretend no one's there, if that makes you feel more comfortable.
     
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    Absolutely not. Even just changing into my P.E. clothes in the girls locker room makes me very uncomfortable.

    I'm even afraid of showering in front of myself. That's how big a problem it is.

    I would never be able to shower in front of other people; I'd have a total panic attack.
     
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    I love this one. Too funny.
     
    #57 Tightrope, Aug 7, 2015
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    I would never. I like my privacy.
     
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    I love love love public baths here! So, yeah it's fine.
     
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    I shower with others after a rugby game. But don't get completely naked. I keep my underpants on. I don't think I could go in completely naked.
     
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