Nipples and the GYM

I have never noticed someone else's "weather report" while at the gym. I say wear your padded sports bra, aim them the same direction, and forget about it. If someone notices and comments, complain to management or shame them publicly.

Happens to me all the time. I used to be self-conscious, but somewhere along the way I must have come to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter. If people look, let 'em look.

Just make sure the headlights are pointing forward. :-)

And btw, I wear a lined sports bar under my shirts. still shows.

Another vote for "nippies", buy them on Amazon. Works like a charm. Headlights are for cars.

Thankfully I have never seen nipple-shapes on the front of a woman's clothing or I would have either suffered permanent emotional scars, or have been immediately transformed into a leering lecher.

Or not.

I'm not discounting the chances that your gym has a leering lecher, but most of us guys are going to give nipple outlines barely more attention than we do your hairstyle. Not that we don't have an appreciation for both, but lots of women -- maybe even most -- have nipples, and to see an outline is not a world shaking event.

Do what you need to feel comfortable, and don't worry about what other folks think.

PS: The beach has different rules. ;-)

I'm gonna be honest and admit that I notice when nipples are showing. That being said, I would always instantly look away out of politeness, and 5 seconds later I would be too occupied with my own workout.

This is a common thing at the gym. I have a larger chest and my nips are always showing it seems. One reason people nip while working out is because of the increase of endorphes released in the body. It's a natural turn-on...and hello...my boobs turn-on. And then when I get sweaty and walk by a fan...burrrrr...yup hello again.

I'm use to it and over being bothered by it. It happens to guys and gals. It's natural and pretty normal. Let'em show

So it isn't quite what you think... or is it?

I am having this issue with nipples and the gym. The only thing is, I am having an issue with my own nipples. I wear a good sports bra, and my tanks typically have one of those built in sports bras as well. Regardless of wearing both, my nipples show like nobody's business. It typically doesn't happen until right after I get done doing any cardio. Does anyone else have this problem; especially the ladies? Do you just accept it, no big deal? I some times feel a little self conscious about it. I know everyone there is doing their own deal, but my gosh they are out there and very noticeable. Is there anything anyone recommends?

tape them

I'm a guy and I recently noticed this issue with myself, a little odd but hey, they're there. If people look, people look, who cares. I'm in the gym to get in the best shape that I possibly can. Everyone should be looking at other things than my (and your) nipples.

You could try this product to distract people from them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGoRNg3qSH0

French women know how to make a man look them in the eyes.

I don't care. If people don't want to see my nipples, perhaps they shouldn't stare at my chest.

and if we do want to see your nipples? then what?

edit: OK I left this sit out there for a while with no response so I'll edit it to add the rest of my statement... I'll likely notice in passing, but as others have said, I'm there for me, not for you. I normally don't take my earbuds out of my ears while I'm at the gym unless my fiance walks in and comes over to talk to me... otherwise I do my workout, then walk out! If we happen to pass each other and you're at attention I'll probably notice, but most guys have trained their eyes to notice without you noticing anyways, so its not like we're staring. What was the line from "Role models"?

Thanks to IMDB...

Ronnie Shields: Damn, she got some boobies on her.

Wheeler: You sure are a fan of the boobies, kid.

Ronnie Shields: Oh yeah. Sometimes I call myself "The Booby Watcher". I even have my own comic book. "The Adventures of The Booby Watcher".

Wheeler: Okay. You know, I have a theory about boobies.

Ronnie Shields: Really?

Wheeler: Oh yeah. You see, there are as many women as there are men in this world.

Ronnie Shields: True dat, true dat.

Wheeler: And every woman has two boobs, for the most part. So there are twice as many boobs as there are men. We're outnumbered and it's overwhelming. We're powerless, and we have to accept it.

Ronnie Shields: I like yo' take on boobies. And I like boobies.

Wheeler: Kid, you got a lot to learn.

Ronnie Shields: I know what I'm doin'.

Wheeler: Oh really? So you don't realize you've just committed one of the most common rookie boob-watching errors?

Ronnie Shields: What you mean?

Wheeler: Never stare at the boobies, kid. Once you get caught, the game's over.

Ronnie Shields: But how?

Wheeler: It's called training. You know, being aware without drawing attention. You don't think I've noticed those 34 C's in the camouflage tank top setting up a tent directly to the left of us? Or how about those twin cannons hiking up a mountain ridge 50 yards due west? Or the ridge itself? Round mounds of grass shaped like...

Ronnie Shields: Boobies!

Wheeler: Don't look over there. Look here. Focus... You'll get it.

I don't care. If people don't want to see my nipples, perhaps they shouldn't stare at my chest.

and if we do want to see your nipples? then what?

edit: OK I left this sit out there for a while with no response so I'll edit it to add the rest of my statement... I'll likely notice in passing, but as others have said, I'm there for me, not for you. I normally don't take my earbuds out of my ears while I'm at the gym unless my fiance walks in and comes over to talk to me... otherwise I do my workout, then walk out! If we happen to pass each other and you're at attention I'll probably notice, but most guys have trained their eyes to notice without you noticing anyways, so its not like we're staring. What was the line from "Role models"?

Thanks to IMDB...

Ronnie Shields: Damn, she got some boobies on her.

Wheeler: You sure are a fan of the boobies, kid.

Ronnie Shields: Oh yeah. Sometimes I call myself "The Booby Watcher". I even have my own comic book. "The Adventures of The Booby Watcher".

Wheeler: Okay. You know, I have a theory about boobies.

Ronnie Shields: Really?

Wheeler: Oh yeah. You see, there are as many women as there are men in this world.

Ronnie Shields: True dat, true dat.

Wheeler: And every woman has two boobs, for the most part. So there are twice as many boobs as there are men. We're outnumbered and it's overwhelming. We're powerless, and we have to accept it.

Ronnie Shields: I like yo' take on boobies. And I like boobies.

Wheeler: Kid, you got a lot to learn.

Ronnie Shields: I know what I'm doin'.

Wheeler: Oh really? So you don't realize you've just committed one of the most common rookie boob-watching errors?

Ronnie Shields: What you mean?

Wheeler: Never stare at the boobies, kid. Once you get caught, the game's over.

Ronnie Shields: But how?

Wheeler: It's called training. You know, being aware without drawing attention. You don't think I've noticed those 34 C's in the camouflage tank top setting up a tent directly to the left of us? Or how about those twin cannons hiking up a mountain ridge 50 yards due west? Or the ridge itself? Round mounds of grass shaped like...

Ronnie Shields: Boobies!

Wheeler: Don't look over there. Look here. Focus... You'll get it.

I love this film - my hubbie took notes as he has now perfected the art of oogling hotties without staring and dribbling (very uncomfortable for all involved) :laugh:

Padded sports bras are my saviour - I am always smuggling peanuts as soon as I so much as think about the gym!!

These bras are amazing, but should not be used for high-impact if you need a lot of support.

http://www.handful.com/shop/adjustable-bra/

Yeah, I am NOT going to put tape over my nips.

I bought about 4 sports bras with padding. I tried them on in a very cold dressing room just to be sure.