The clothes we
wear have become as streamlined as the gadgets we use, especially in
activewear, but one thing you may not have considered when getting dressed is
“does my bulge look big in this?”
Yes, we get
it, as if re-immersing yourself back into society wasn’t hard enough, you now
have to be aware of if you’re exposing too much, too soon. Now don’t get us
wrong, this has always been a concern especially if you work hard and likes to
show off your physique however now there is a new element to take into account
because you’ve probably undergone a reconditioning period, where you’ve become
accustomed to the freedom of dressing and acting without fear of judgment.
So if that
sounds familiar, you may need to retrain your brain and be a little more
considerate the next time you decide to work out in public (especially in the
gym) because just because you may feel comfortable, doesn’t mean everyone
around you is too.
For a majority
of us, the swift swap from wearing regular clothing to slipping into soft,
cozy, and stretchy fabrics was easy, because no one had the strength to endure
yet another restriction, especially if the enforcer was our clothes. So now
that gyms
are open, switching to smooth sportswear that snugly fits like a second
layer of skin sounds supportive, right? Well, it depends.
The evolution
of gym wear has come a long way, thanks to technology and science which has
helped facilitate everyone from Olympic athletes to mere exercise enthusiasts,
to perform at their best with lightweight, breathable, and astonishingly thin
ply.
On the other
hand, less fabric can often mean less visible protection, meaning a higher
chance of noticeable erect nips, VPLs (visible penis lines and also panty
lines), and camel toe whilst you are getting in the zone. Although is this a
bad thing or part of human nature?
If You're in
Need of Extra Support and Coverage Below the Belt
So whether
you’re a grower or a shower, investing in items that include built-it soft cups
or jockstraps and, wearing compression
underwear can give you peace of mind because no one wants to look
like John Travolta in Perfect, no-body.
See, you
should never feel discouraged from exercising for fear of feeling
exposed, no
matter what your age, and wearing compression clothing allows you to
feel protected whilst doing so.
What about
days when you’ve forgotten to prep or just need external reassurance when
you’re deadlifting? Why not try a dick towel, for size, favored by “The Rock”
for helping him wipe his sweaty hands during reps and worn “always tucked in
the front, mid-waistband, and hanging betwixt the hip bones” as described in
detail by Jezebel's Tracy Clark-Floryby, it’s great for spur of the moment
sessions.
Is There a
Bulge Etiquette?
It’s
fascinating how judgmental some of us can be when it comes to bulges and we
understand, there is a time and a place to reveal your inner exhibitionist, but
when you are going about your business and trying not to draw attention to
yourself, why should someone feel the need to call you out, on being able to
see something on your body?
Also, exercise
and body image can be delicate and often trigger sore spots, so it’s advised to
be mindful because we aren’t aware of what’s going on in someone else’s life,
so if someone has taken the steps to workout to potentially escape from their
current situation, the last thing they need is to feel insecure about a normal
part of the human anatomy.
We all have
sexual organs and we shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable about the fact and
as long, as it’s not popping out unwarrantedly to say hello or touching you
unsolicitedly, we should embrace our bodies because we weren’t made in a
factory and shouldn’t be striving to resemble unrealistic smooth and seamless
body standards.
SOURCE: ASK MEN
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