Is it okay for men to wear compression shorts alone?

MelodyandBarbells

Flaunt the junk!!

koing

I don't care what people think when I'm working out.

Most men don't wear them as they have pathetic legs and would be embarrassed to be seen anything that is tight to their legs.

I'm going to wear my full length lycra as it's f0cking cold in England.

Koing

FrenchMob

I find it interesting that a lot of the replies are negative. But if a woman starts a topic like "am I too fat to wear a bikini", it's like a cheering section.

"You go girl."
"If you're confident, flaunt it."
"Wear what you'r comfortable with."

But as soon as a guy says, "I don't think you should". Well, all hell breaks loose. "You're body shaming", blah blah blah.

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

padams2359

Maybe if I was 29, single, and had your build, yes. 47, married, and my shape, Hell No!

candiceh3

I find it interesting that a lot of the replies are negative. But if a woman starts a topic like "am I too fat to wear a bikini", it's like a cheering section.

"You go girl."
"If you're confident, flaunt it."
"Wear what you'r comfortable with."

But as soon as a guy says, "I don't think you should". Well, all hell breaks loose. "You're body shaming", blah blah blah.

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

I'm against women flaunting their junk too.

RunBrew

Personally, I'd hesitate to wear them at the gym outside of a cycling class. I'd toss some tennis/soccer shorts on over them when away from the bikes. People can be really unfairly judgmental.

Out of doors, however, I'd have no hesitation. Maybe its due to living in Colorado where runners and cyclists are a common sight walking around in lycra. Odd that I'd feel more comfortable in just running tights at Safeway or Starbucks than Planet Fitness.

jonnythan

Someone really needs some attention.

Naturalhiker

I think it is ok under certain situations but either way it is very seldom men or women wear anything that shows alot in a gym , hell most are too damn chicken to shower there which to me is just disgusting that someone would rather smell like **** all day after a workout before they hit there 9-5 job then just quit being a ***** and take a shower who cares if someone can see it. This goes for men and women. I feel for cycling those shorts even in public are acceptable I cycle but I mountain bike so I wear different shorts but road cycling those are perfect for it.

madrose0715

I find it interesting that a lot of the replies are negative. But if a woman starts a topic like "am I too fat to wear a bikini", it's like a cheering section.

"You go girl."
"If you're confident, flaunt it."
"Wear what you'r comfortable with."

But as soon as a guy says, "I don't think you should". Well, all hell breaks loose. "You're body shaming", blah blah blah.

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

You are creating a false equivalency with your contention here.

zornig

Watch out ladies, the black mamba is going NOWHERE! Muahahahaha :drinker:

Ha ha ha ha ha. This line alone earns you the right to wear compression shorts in public.

billsica

Its ok to wear. Your not eye candy, you are there to work out. Just learn how to "tuck" the guy back and you will be fine.

really its the bloody nipples that are more of an issue if you ask me.

ThriceBlessed

I guess if its okay for women to jog outside wearing shorts and sports bra, you are entitled to wear that as long as your gym doesn't tell you not to. (personally, I'd prefer that underwear, including bras, be worn under clothing, but that's just me, do what you feel comfortable with as long it doesn't violate any laws!)

neandermagnon

Back in ancient Greece, people worked out at the gym completely naked. In fact the word "gym" is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning "naked"

BeckyMBisMe

NO! People who wear those "alone" should be competing in a triathlon. It looks like they are desperate for attention otherwise! Both men or women (ever hear the phrase "camel toe"?)

Fkika3131

were they grinning as in "omg that thing is huge" or as in "ohhhh, poor thing...where you goin' little feller?"

LMAO

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I'm actually okay with men wearing speedos to the beach, but no, not okay with compression shorts at the gym.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I find it interesting that a lot of the replies are negative. But if a woman starts a topic like "am I too fat to wear a bikini", it's like a cheering section.

"You go girl."
"If you're confident, flaunt it."
"Wear what you'r comfortable with."

But as soon as a guy says, "I don't think you should". Well, all hell breaks loose. "You're body shaming", blah blah blah.

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

You are creating a false equivalency with your contention here.

Women don't wear bikinis to the gym. I think women should wear shirts at the gym too and not just a sports bra.

james6998

Honestly I would under shorts, great for squats, no pinching of skin that way. On them own, working out would be in the same category as men in thong swimwear, which is another big no no in my book.

NH_Norma

I think it is ok under certain situations but either way it is very seldom men or women wear anything that shows alot in a gym , hell most are too damn chicken to shower there which to me is just disgusting that someone would rather smell like **** all day after a workout before they hit there 9-5 job then just quit being a ***** and take a shower who cares if someone can see it. This goes for men and women.

How do you know these people are going to work? Maybe they are going home to shower, or shower at their place of employment. Maybe they don't stink when they sweat. Maybe you should focus on your own workout and shower, and less on judging others. I won't shower in a "public" shower, as I find that disturbing. Is it asking too much to provide private showers for the cost of gym fees? Honestly, I don't want to see anyone else naked, just as much as I don't want anyone else seeing me naked.

spearfox

Maybe if I was 29, single, and had your build, yes. 47, married, and my shape, Hell No!

That's me. LOL!

I wear shorts over my compression shorts when I run otherwise the "twigs & berries" uhh....get too..... bouncy.

LayLen

OMG - YOU ALL ROCK MY SOCKS! Every single one of you!

__freckles__

Nope. But if you wanna wear them, you go right ahead I will just look the other way.

jwdieter

Underwear is underwear. You don't just wear underwear in public places.

Better than not wearing underwear at all though.

Mr_Knight

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

In fairness, it seems that most - or at least many - of the supporters are in fact females.

Which is a bit of revelation in its own right! :laugh:

WakkoW

I find it interesting that a lot of the replies are negative. But if a woman starts a topic like "am I too fat to wear a bikini", it's like a cheering section.

"You go girl."
"If you're confident, flaunt it."
"Wear what you'r comfortable with."

But as soon as a guy says, "I don't think you should". Well, all hell breaks loose. "You're body shaming", blah blah blah.

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

You are creating a false equivalency with your contention here.

Women don't wear bikinis to the gym. I think women should wear shirts at the gym too and not just a sports bra.

I agree about women and sports bras. What's wrong with a tank top?

OP, you should take up crossfit. Crossfitters love to take off their clothes during their workouts.

jwdieter

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

In fairness, it seems that most - or at least many - of the supporters are in fact females.

Which is a bit of revelation in its own right! :laugh:

There's a large contingent of horny people on these forums. Any mention of genitals gets enthusiastic response from that group.

Doesn't make stripping down to underwear in the gym a good idea.

WakkoW

There's a large contingent of horny people on these forums. Any mention of genitals gets enthusiastic response from that group.

Doesn't make stripping down to underwear in the gym a good idea.

There's a large contingent of horny people on the internet!

Capt_Apollo

no, never.

wear gym shorts over them.

if you are cycling, then wear bike shorts.

mamacoates

Compression shorts are a undergarment. Would you go to the grocery store wearing nothing but your Fruit of the Loom?

P.S. That's probably why they were laughing ... you were at the gym wearing nothing but your underwear, dude!!

MyChocolateDiet

NO! This should only be done in the company of others.