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I Felt Uncomfortable But Am I Being Un - "pc"
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Ok, firstly and very importantly, I am not homophocic in the slightest.
Last night, whilst getting changed after my workout at the gym, I became very conscious that another male was looking at me. It wasnt just a passing glance, it was almost constant and I became very self aware and uncomfortable. You get used to the changing room environment and that fellow gym users are in various stages of undress from fully clothed to totally naked, but one just gets on with his own business and that is that.
But this chap was constantly looking over at me almost to the point where I wanted to ask what his problem was! It turns out that this man is gay (not a problem with me) but in a same sex changing facility I was made to feel uncomfortable. It is quite embarrasing to admit this, but, I was uncomfortable. Now, I wouldnt dream of saying anything to staff at the gym, there is a clear reason that why 2 sexes have seperate changing rooms and I never even thought about this as an issue until last night.
Am I being daft to say I was uncomfortable, I mean there is no harm done? Or would you feel similar to me?
Last night, whilst getting changed after my workout at the gym, I became very conscious that another male was looking at me. It wasnt just a passing glance, it was almost constant and I became very self aware and uncomfortable. You get used to the changing room environment and that fellow gym users are in various stages of undress from fully clothed to totally naked, but one just gets on with his own business and that is that.
But this chap was constantly looking over at me almost to the point where I wanted to ask what his problem was! It turns out that this man is gay (not a problem with me) but in a same sex changing facility I was made to feel uncomfortable. It is quite embarrasing to admit this, but, I was uncomfortable. Now, I wouldnt dream of saying anything to staff at the gym, there is a clear reason that why 2 sexes have seperate changing rooms and I never even thought about this as an issue until last night.
Am I being daft to say I was uncomfortable, I mean there is no harm done? Or would you feel similar to me?
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I wouldnt dream of reporting this I would feel ridiculous coming out with it. However, is this any different to a man taking an over active interest in a woman getting changed? Obviously because the 2 sexes have seperate changing rooms, this wouldnt happen at a gym. But it happened to me, I feel a pratt even saying it but I went home feeling really awkward, my mrs just p**sed herself laughing!!
i am no Elle McPherson, but was once eyed up and indeed asked if i would like to be assisted in using a piece of gym equipment, the suggestion was quite odd, i had never used a gym before, and the woman in question looked rather like Lemmy from Motorhead, i declined and with my friends laughter ringing in my ears beat a hasty retreat.
sally, yes it does happen. I always wondered what age you reach when you decide it is appropriate to walk round starkers starting conversations with people. I am under 30 and I keep myself very private, holding a towel over me as much as possible. Some of the old timers just let it all hang out and want to talk to me about everyday things like football or the weather!!
The nudity issue doesnt bother me. But most guys just keep their eyes to the floor and get changed very quickly. The man in question was wrapped in a towel, sat on the adjacent bench and was making no attempt to be subtle, he was looking across almost constantly. And yes at the time I got on my high horse as I thought, i dont come to the gym to feel uncomfortable, now I am over it somewhat but was inteersted what people thought about the issue
