Dropping Trou in Change Room

[BJE]

I would like to mention the older men who are the complete opposite in the locker room.

The ones who seem to take 30 minutes to get any clothes on, spread all their stuff across the room, put one leg up on the bench, talk to everybody who comes in, really work the towel drying their arse crack, and always seem to get changed right at the entrance facing the door so everyone who comes in immediately cops an eyeful.

There was a bloke doing this during kids swimming lesson time last week when there is 70+ kids all learning to swim, and my 4 year old daughter almost headbutted him in the groin coming through the door.

Change rooms, especially at busy/family pools, are for getting changed. Not for naked social time and enjoying an hour of light breeze on your knackers.

See I have an issue with that comment, it screams of "think of the children, you must stop doing what you've done for years despite no complaints aired and not being against policy simply because I have children", we are ALL born naked, thanks to the Benedictine monks and various religious sects, society has had this bizarre hang up about it and forever thinks nudity = sex, mens changing rooms have had naked men in them for years, I think your reply is why all these young guys are doing "the towel dance" afraid of some irate parent yelling at them / threatening them physically / branding them a pervert / calling the cops with some jumped allegation and all because their little precious "indigo child" saw a penis....

Being a parent doesn't make you lord and master of everyone else, shame so many are under the delusion that it gives them special rights and authority to dictate whats permitted or forbidden.

Harsh words but true, wouldn't have anywhere near as many over-entitled, spoilt, abusive little brats in this world if their parents considered the rights of others rather than thinking the world revolves around their offspring.

The last time I was at my local municipal swimming pool, which has been several years, there were signs in the gang shower and locker room saying “No public nudity”. Crazy. I haven’t been there since. I can only imagine it was because of a mother complaining that her son saw a naked man in the shower or locker room. What nonsense!

[landoffrozensheep]

I would like to mention the older men who are the complete opposite in the locker room.

The ones who seem to take 30 minutes to get any clothes on, spread all their stuff across the room, put one leg up on the bench, talk to everybody who comes in, really work the towel drying their arse crack, and always seem to get changed right at the entrance facing the door so everyone who comes in immediately cops an eyeful.

There was a bloke doing this during kids swimming lesson time last week when there is 70+ kids all learning to swim, and my 4 year old daughter almost headbutted him in the groin coming through the door.

Change rooms, especially at busy/family pools, are for getting changed. Not for naked social time and enjoying an hour of light breeze on your knackers.

See I have an issue with that comment, it screams of "think of the children, you must stop doing what you've done for years despite no complaints aired and not being against policy simply because I have children", we are ALL born naked, thanks to the Benedictine monks and various religious sects, society has had this bizarre hang up about it and forever thinks nudity = sex, mens changing rooms have had naked men in them for years, I think your reply is why all these young guys are doing "the towel dance" afraid of some irate parent yelling at them / threatening them physically / branding them a pervert / calling the cops with some jumped allegation and all because their little precious "indigo child" saw a penis....

Being a parent doesn't make you lord and master of everyone else, shame so many are under the delusion that it gives them special rights and authority to dictate whats permitted or forbidden.

Harsh words but true, wouldn't have anywhere near as many over-entitled, spoilt, abusive little brats in this world if their parents considered the rights of others rather than thinking the world revolves around their offspring.

The last time I was at my local municipal swimming pool, which has been several years, there were signs in the gang shower and locker room saying “No public nudity”. Crazy. I haven’t been there since. I can only imagine it was because of a mother complaining that her son saw a naked man in the shower or locker room. What nonsense!

I know....utter and total nonsense, worse still its not just mothers now either. Heck I've seen mothers storming into the mens changing room to "help her sons", imagine the outrage if a man stormed into the womens change rooms....cops called, media firestorm about a "pervert" busting in...patriarchy? more like matriarchy

[swimsharkau]

I would like to mention the older men who are the complete opposite in the locker room.

The ones who seem to take 30 minutes to get any clothes on, spread all their stuff across the room, put one leg up on the bench, talk to everybody who comes in, really work the towel drying their arse crack, and always seem to get changed right at the entrance facing the door so everyone who comes in immediately cops an eyeful.

There was a bloke doing this during kids swimming lesson time last week when there is 70+ kids all learning to swim, and my 4 year old daughter almost headbutted him in the groin coming through the door.

Change rooms, especially at busy/family pools, are for getting changed. Not for naked social time and enjoying an hour of light breeze on your knackers.

See I have an issue with that comment, it screams of "think of the children, you must stop doing what you've done for years despite no complaints aired and not being against policy simply because I have children", we are ALL born naked, thanks to the Benedictine monks and various religious sects, society has had this bizarre hang up about it and forever thinks nudity = sex, mens changing rooms have had naked men in them for years, I think your reply is why all these young guys are doing "the towel dance" afraid of some irate parent yelling at them / threatening them physically / branding them a pervert / calling the cops with some jumped allegation and all because their little precious "indigo child" saw a penis....

Being a parent doesn't make you lord and master of everyone else, shame so many are under the delusion that it gives them special rights and authority to dictate whats permitted or forbidden.

Harsh words but true, wouldn't have anywhere near as many over-entitled, spoilt, abusive little brats in this world if their parents considered the rights of others rather than thinking the world revolves around their offspring.

Did you even read my response? Or were you already standing on a soapbox and decided you needed something to rant about?

My issue is not with nudity, or "think of the children" nonsense.

My issue is with people taking far too long in busy change rooms, especially at country pools where change room space is severely limited. A male taking an hour to get changed when it's busy is ridiculous and selfish. There is plenty of space outside the change room to socialise. Change rooms are for getting changed. It's right there in the name.

My second issue is not about my children seeing anyone naked, I couldn't care less. It's about the guy who always changes right smack bang in the doorway, and who's hairy arse is right at head height for any children coming in through the door. I personally wouldn't want to walk headfirst into a post swim/gym sweaty dick every time I go to a change room. Or park my nose in his crack. You might, that's your choice.

You mention considering the rights of others. How about you do the same.

[speedoboi]

See I have an issue with that comment, it screams of "think of the children, you must stop doing what you've done for years despite no complaints aired and not being against policy simply because I have children", we are ALL born naked, thanks to the Benedictine monks and various religious sects, society has had this bizarre hang up about it and forever thinks nudity = sex, mens changing rooms have had naked men in them for years, I think your reply is why all these young guys are doing "the towel dance" afraid of some irate parent yelling at them / threatening them physically / branding them a pervert / calling the cops with some jumped allegation and all because their little precious "indigo child" saw a penis....

Being a parent doesn't make you lord and master of everyone else, shame so many are under the delusion that it gives them special rights and authority to dictate whats permitted or forbidden.

Harsh words but true, wouldn't have anywhere near as many over-entitled, spoilt, abusive little brats in this world if their parents considered the rights of others rather than thinking the world revolves around their offspring.

The last time I was at my local municipal swimming pool, which has been several years, there were signs in the gang shower and locker room saying “No public nudity”. Crazy. I haven’t been there since. I can only imagine it was because of a mother complaining that her son saw a naked man in the shower or locker room. What nonsense!

I know....utter and total nonsense, worse still its not just mothers now either. Heck I've seen mothers storming into the mens changing room to "help her sons", imagine the outrage if a man stormed into the womens change rooms....cops called, media firestorm about a "pervert" busting in...patriarchy? more like matriarchy

How old are these boys for their mothers to come in to the men's change room and help them out? I would let the mother have it and scream at her if that happened to me. Some places have a family change room for those who have children of a certain age or under or if they're children have certain physical challenges.

[speedoboi]

I would like to mention the older men who are the complete opposite in the locker room.

The ones who seem to take 30 minutes to get any clothes on, spread all their stuff across the room, put one leg up on the bench, talk to everybody who comes in, really work the towel drying their arse crack, and always seem to get changed right at the entrance facing the door so everyone who comes in immediately cops an eyeful.

There was a bloke doing this during kids swimming lesson time last week when there is 70+ kids all learning to swim, and my 4 year old daughter almost headbutted him in the groin coming through the door.

Change rooms, especially at busy/family pools, are for getting changed. Not for naked social time and enjoying an hour of light breeze on your knackers.

See I have an issue with that comment, it screams of "think of the children, you must stop doing what you've done for years despite no complaints aired and not being against policy simply because I have children", we are ALL born naked, thanks to the Benedictine monks and various religious sects, society has had this bizarre hang up about it and forever thinks nudity = sex, mens changing rooms have had naked men in them for years, I think your reply is why all these young guys are doing "the towel dance" afraid of some irate parent yelling at them / threatening them physically / branding them a pervert / calling the cops with some jumped allegation and all because their little precious "indigo child" saw a penis....

Being a parent doesn't make you lord and master of everyone else, shame so many are under the delusion that it gives them special rights and authority to dictate whats permitted or forbidden.

Harsh words but true, wouldn't have anywhere near as many over-entitled, spoilt, abusive little brats in this world if their parents considered the rights of others rather than thinking the world revolves around their offspring.

Did you even read my response? Or were you already standing on a soapbox and decided you needed something to rant about?

My issue is not with nudity, or "think of the children" nonsense.

My issue is with people taking far too long in busy change rooms, especially at country pools where change room space is severely limited. A male taking an hour to get changed when it's busy is ridiculous and selfish. There is plenty of space outside the change room to socialise. Change rooms are for getting changed. It's right there in the name.

My second issue is not about my children seeing anyone naked, I couldn't care less. It's about the guy who always changes right smack bang in the doorway, and who's hairy arse is right at head height for any children coming in through the door. I personally wouldn't want to walk headfirst into a post swim/gym sweaty dick every time I go to a change room. Or park my nose in his crack. You might, that's your choice.

You mention considering the rights of others. How about you do the same.

I understand your point. Some people purposely do that to show off.

[blueflinch]

I agree the different rules probably apply to change rooms depending on whether it's crowded or empty. People shouldn't dawdle if there's a queue. But going slow is fine if there's only one or two people in there. I used to think that some of the old chaps who take a long time might be "dirty old men". But I think the majority of them are ... just old. Can't be bothered rushing. Joints stiffen with age, y'know.

I see plenty of dads nowadays change and/or shower with their young sons. This seems to be acceptable parenting practice. I think if Mum is sticking her head through the doorway, that defeats the point of gendered change rooms. If the lad is really young, and Dad's not available, she could take him into the ladies, which my mother used to do with me.

On the other hand, I have seen fathers help their young daughters change in the male change rooms, and when this happens, I always look away and cover up my bits with towel. I feel embarrassed. In an all-male environment, I'm happy being naked. I figure: "We're all (hopefully) got one. So what?"

I don't have a problem being eye level with a sweaty dick post-workout or pre-swim. But I am 37, and am no longer overawed by the majesty of naked male genitalia. Just another body part, right? But I get some people might not have my iron stomach, and prefer to see LESS rather than MORE of their masculine contemporaries.

[blueflinch]

The last time I was at my local municipal swimming pool, which has been several years, there were signs in the gang shower and locker room saying “No public nudity”. Crazy. I haven’t been there since. I can only imagine it was because of a mother complaining that her son saw a naked man in the shower or locker room. What nonsense!

Don't know how one can have "no public nudity" in a change room? That must be a nightmare rule to enforce! What if someone gets an accidental glimpse of thigh or testicle while some dude is pulling on his boxer briefs under his towel? I've seen more flesh of some Hollywood celebs on the beach, published in trashy magazines!

[BJE]

I don't have a problem being eye level with a sweaty dick post-workout or pre-swim. But I am 37, and am no longer overawed by the majesty of naked male genitalia.

For some reason I thought you were closer to my age. You’re just a young thing.

[blueflinch]

For some reason I thought you were closer to my age. You’re just a young thing.

Must be an old soul!