stigma around men tanning

danger2oneself2
danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
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i seriously don't get what the hell's the big deal, everyone acts like I'm either gay or sissy for using the tanning beds at the gym. I used it for the first time in a long time yesterday just because the fall in temperature lately has forced me to spend a lot less time outdoors, and I really don't like looking pasty during the winter months. Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

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  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Guessing you're not from Jersey?
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    Hey it's a personal choice thing. Saying that though a few of the guys I know take the "tanning injections" they buy from under the counter at their gym. Not sure just how safe they are though :huh:

    Sorry! Injections not tablets doh! :laugh:
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    Did you wink at them? Maybe they're laughing at the idea of tan balls.
  • jim9097
    jim9097 Posts: 341 Member
    I would actually like to try it. Because I don't tan. It is burn peel, burn peel, etc.
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    Did you wink at them? Maybe they're laughing at the idea of tan balls.

    Mmmm, actually that's a thought wonder if the heat has a decrease on the little swimmers...
  • danger2oneself2
    danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
    Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    Did you wink at them? Maybe they're laughing at the idea of tan balls.

    Mmmm, actually that's a thought wonder if the heat has a decrease on the little swimmers...

    Heat is known to kill sperm cells but that's what your sock is made for....

    I just think I look a lot better with some color.....what's this about tanning injections? Nvr heard of that!
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Are you saying there's something wrong with being pasty white? :grumble:
  • danger2oneself2
    danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
    Are you saying there's something wrong with being pasty white? :grumble:

    not at all some ppl can pull it off, but I just look sickly when I'm that pasty
  • HeyImMarcus
    HeyImMarcus Posts: 169
    I know bro.. I started getting into tanning couple weeks back and i've asked my bro's if they wanted to come and their response is " Naw man that's for gay people " I'm like UWOTM8 what's gay about taking care of your appearance?
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    Did you wink at them? Maybe they're laughing at the idea of tan balls.

    Mmmm, actually that's a thought wonder if the heat has a decrease on the little swimmers...

    Heat is known to kill sperm cells but that's what your sock is made for....

    I just think I look a lot better with some color.....what's this about tanning injections? Nvr heard of that!

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/23867134

    I'm not endorsing these in any way just passing on the info :ohwell:
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Are you saying there's something wrong with being pasty white? :grumble:

    not at all some ppl can pull it off, but I just look sickly when I'm that pasty

    Put some red lipstick on and you'll look like a million bucks. That works for me anyways.
  • danger2oneself2
    danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
    Are you saying there's something wrong with being pasty white? :grumble:

    not at all some ppl can pull it off, but I just look sickly when I'm that pasty

    Put some red lipstick on and you'll look like a million bucks. That works for me anyways.

    You're right wanna exchange lipstick pics? :wink:
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Are you saying there's something wrong with being pasty white? :grumble:

    not at all some ppl can pull it off, but I just look sickly when I'm that pasty

    Put some red lipstick on and you'll look like a million bucks. That works for me anyways.

    You're right wanna exchange lipstick pics? :wink:

    You go first and i'll owe you one.
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    Guessing you're not from Jersey?

    :laugh:
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    what's a tan?
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    i seriously don't get what the hell's the big deal, everyone acts like I'm either gay or sissy for using the tanning beds at the gym. I used it for the first time in a long time yesterday just because the fall in temperature lately has forced me to spend a lot less time outdoors, and I really don't like looking pasty during the winter months. Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    Worry more about your anger than your tanning.
  • danger2oneself2
    danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
    Are you saying there's something wrong with being pasty white? :grumble:

    not at all some ppl can pull it off, but I just look sickly when I'm that pasty

    Put some red lipstick on and you'll look like a million bucks. That works for me anyways.

    You're right wanna exchange lipstick pics? :wink:

    You go first and i'll owe you one.

    I've got trust issues but you seem like a man of your word so here ya go: edEG25p.jpg
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    i seriously don't get what the hell's the big deal, everyone acts like I'm either gay or sissy for using the tanning beds at the gym. I used it for the first time in a long time yesterday just because the fall in temperature lately has forced me to spend a lot less time outdoors, and I really don't like looking pasty during the winter months. Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    So I take it you find it offensive that someone would think your gay? Or a sissy enough to wanna knock em da fuk out? Read your post again.
  • danger2oneself2
    danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
    i seriously don't get what the hell's the big deal, everyone acts like I'm either gay or sissy for using the tanning beds at the gym. I used it for the first time in a long time yesterday just because the fall in temperature lately has forced me to spend a lot less time outdoors, and I really don't like looking pasty during the winter months. Well any ways when I went to sign into the tanning room the guys behind the counter were talking under their breath and clearly joking about me....really made me wanna knock em da fuk out! :mad:

    So I take it you find it offensive that someone would think your gay? Or a sissy enough to wanna knock em da fuk out? Read your post again.

    Hey you, are you intentionally trying to nit pick my post in order to find a way to be offended and start up an argument ? :happy:
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,282 Member
    Guessing you're not from Jersey?

    I don't get the reference to Jersey - but I'm guessing you're not from Australia either - here there is stigma to anyone, not just males, using tanning beds - in fact they have been banned from most places and the idea that tanned is beautiful is pretty well dead.

    I agree with PP's that you should be worrying about your anger levels - also your skin cancer risk.
  • Via_14
    Via_14 Posts: 992 Member
    God gave me D TAN! lol

    sorry just had to drop by =)
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Guessing you're not from Jersey?

    I don't get the reference to Jersey - but I'm guessing you're not from Australia either - here there is stigma to anyone, not just males, using tanning beds - in fact they have been banned from most places and the idea that tanned is beautiful is pretty well dead.

    I agree with PP's that you should be worrying about your anger levels - also your skin cancer risk.

    I was half joking but half serious. It's not unusual to see dudes in the tanning salons in North Jersey and Staten Is, so it never occurred to me that there was a stigma attached for guys.
  • danger2oneself2
    danger2oneself2 Posts: 340 Member
    Guessing you're not from Jersey?

    I don't get the reference to Jersey - but I'm guessing you're not from Australia either - here there is stigma to anyone, not just males, using tanning beds - in fact they have been banned from most places and the idea that tanned is beautiful is pretty well dead.

    I agree with PP's that you should be worrying about your anger levels - also your skin cancer risk.

    I was half joking but half serious. It's not unusual to see dudes in the tanning salons in North Jersey and Staten Is, so it never occurred to me that there was a stigma attached for guys.

    Guessing by the annoying Jersey Shore boys and their tv show, that you are pretty much right about that....and no I'm not from Wisconsin where most men here are really rugged and grizzly logger looking kinda guys

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