Daring to Be Seen: A Bold Sauna Moment

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bhmpositivity
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Daring to Be Seen: A Bold Sauna Moment

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Daring to Be Seen: A Bold Sauna Moment
by Kai

I remember back when I first started at a higher scale gym. I was so happy to finally have luxury in my life (in that way).

One of the best things was this gym had a sauna. By this time, I’d been wearing thongs for a few years and was feeling really good about my decision and loved how sexy I felt in them. I wasn’t lean by any means but definitely quite “thick” and full in the bottom 😊.

For a long time, I had the feeling that shouldn’t have to be fully clothed in the gym, especially in the sauna. I wasn’t much for going shirtless at the time, especially as there was pudge (hehehe).

I finally worked up the nerve to strip down to a sleeveless shirt and a thong. My locker wasn’t far from the sauna but there was definitely enough time and space for many to get a good look; should they chose to.

I was so nervous! I must have had weak knees, but at the same time exhilaration overwhelmed me. There wasn’t really anyone in the locker room but still. I started walking at as calm of a pace as I could (without rushing). I could feel my booty shaking as I walked (as I said, I’m a little "full" back there).

I was wearing a red Cocksox Bulge Thong, and being full in the front and back; it can attract some attention especially with the pouch enhancement. I am also a black guy amongst about 99% from another nationality.

As I walked, I passed by about 3 people and it was obvious that they noticed but I was owning it! I refused to think I had no right to wear Thongs rather than boxers or briefs. There were no negative looks or comments just scattered attention.

I walked pass the mirror on the way to the sauna, took a good look and loved my profile.

There were only 1 or 2 guys in the sauna and it was rather spacious and the temperature was perfect! I sat down in a towel and was thinking about how sexy I was; when I sit; having an ample rump you can see the “thickness” on both sides of my hips. There was no conversation but the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. I really enjoyed feeling so free!

What made it even more hot was that most of the members at this gym were not black and I really stood out as that expressive and unique ‘curiosity’. Even though I’m honestly rather shy by nature, I felt like “YES! I am owning this!”

After about 20 – 30 minutes in the sauna I walk out and stood at a nearby window that somewhat overlooked the city skyline. I just leaned against the almost chest high window ledge, booty slight poked out and shirt hiked up to reveal just the bottom of my Thong triangle and scanned the horizon.

I wasn’t in full view but you could see me with problem if you came around the corner and wanted to enter the sauna.
I realized then that you just have to be confident sometimes and just do it! Don’t worry about what others might say and if they do say something actually have a dialogue with them and tell them why you do what you do; don’t get upset.

Express yourself. #bodypositivity
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_Pm77_
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Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a rather liberating experience to break that barrier in the locker room!
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What a bold experience bhmpositivity! A few years ago I used to swim at my university rec center pool, and the locker room had a sauna. This was before I wore thong underwear, but after swim workouts I would sit in the sauna naked sometimes. I refused to wear clothes in a sauna, even underwear or a swimsuit, it makes no sense at all. A would occasionally get weird glance or two from other guys but it wasn't a big deal. It was so relaxing to sit or lay nude in the sauna. At my YMCA where I swim now, they have a tiny freestanding sauna on the pool deck, which is coed and out in the open, so everybody wears sweaty gym clothes and shoes in there. So nasty. I won't go in it.
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swimmer78 wrote: Fri Dec 13, 2024 10:00 am What a bold experience bhmpositivity! A few years ago I used to swim at my university rec center pool, and the locker room had a sauna. This was before I wore thong underwear, but after swim workouts I would sit in the sauna naked sometimes. I refused to wear clothes in a sauna, even underwear or a swimsuit, it makes no sense at all. A would occasionally get weird glance or two from other guys but it wasn't a big deal. It was so relaxing to sit or lay nude in the sauna. At my YMCA where I swim now, they have a tiny freestanding sauna on the pool deck, which is coed and out in the open, so everybody wears sweaty gym clothes and shoes in there. So nasty. I won't go in it.
Your confidence is through the roof! Personally, i wouldnt want everyone getting a free look (hehehe) but the exhibitionist in me would be overjoyed. :)

Yeah, that's not very nice (a bunch of people in sweaty gym clothes in the sauna), there's no way that can be enjoyable. Speaking of swimming, I've never swum in a Thong BUT would absolutely love too! I'm sure it'd feel incredible!
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_Pm77_ wrote: Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:12 am Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a rather liberating experience to break that barrier in the locker room!
Very liberating and exhilarating :).
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This posts reminded me of a couple of my experiences. About 10 years ago I travelled regularly in Asia for work and being on my own I'd frequently pass time in hotel gyms and pools.

On one trip to Shanghai I'd decided that my new red Ergowear x3D swim thong would get an outing - my first time in public. I think I'd worked up the courage because it wasn't a hotel I'd likely return to any time soon. Not knowing if the pool would be quiet I wore my thong under my regular swim shorts and planned to whip off the shorts if things were appropriately quiet. To my luck there was nobody in the pool...but the moment I entered the pool area, and put my towel down on a lounger, a hotel lifeguard appeared. I bottled it at the idea of that guy solely watching me do laps in my swim thong. But after my swim I headed back to the men's locker room where there was a spa area with sauna, ice room, and plunge pool. That was my moment to be bolder. Off came the swim shorts and I wandered into the spa area in just my thong. I remember moving from the sauna to the ice room and there was another western guy already in there. No way to prevent him seeing my swimwear choice since I hadn't wrapped a towel around my waist. So placed my towel on the bench and just made myself comfortable. Had a chat with the guy about what had brought us both to Shanghai. Felt totally normal and he didn't seem bothered by seeing another guy in a thong. Probably spent an hour moving around the spa facilities in my swim thong not caring who saw me.

A few weeks later I tried again during a trip to Tokyo but I'll tell that story separately.

Sadly now my travel is with family and I don't get the opportunity to relax in hotel facilities in the same way.
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CasperThong wrote: Sat Dec 14, 2024 8:35 am This posts reminded me of a couple of my experiences. About 10 years ago I travelled regularly in Asia for work and being on my own I'd frequently pass time in hotel gyms and pools.

On one trip to Shanghai I'd decided that my new red Ergowear x3D swim thong would get an outing - my first time in public. I think I'd worked up the courage because it wasn't a hotel I'd likely return to any time soon. Not knowing if the pool would be quiet I wore my thong under my regular swim shorts and planned to whip off the shorts if things were appropriately quiet. To my luck there was nobody in the pool...but the moment I entered the pool area, and put my towel down on a lounger, a hotel lifeguard appeared. I bottled it at the idea of that guy solely watching me do laps in my swim thong. But after my swim I headed back to the men's locker room where there was a spa area with sauna, ice room, and plunge pool. That was my moment to be bolder. Off came the swim shorts and I wandered into the spa area in just my thong. I remember moving from the sauna to the ice room and there was another western guy already in there. No way to prevent him seeing my swimwear choice since I hadn't wrapped a towel around my waist. So placed my towel on the bench and just made myself comfortable. Had a chat with the guy about what had brought us both to Shanghai. Felt totally normal and he didn't seem bothered by seeing another guy in a thong. Probably spent an hour moving around the spa facilities in my swim thong not caring who saw me.

A few weeks later I tried again during a trip to Tokyo but I'll tell that story separately.

Sadly now my travel is with family and I don't get the opportunity to relax in hotel facilities in the same way.
Sounds like a great pass time! SE Asian weather is perfect for lounging in skimpy clothing :D . It's always when you think the coast is clear, when "he" or "she" appears; making you own the moment because it's too late to turn back lol.

I think its not uncommon for the guy to have that reaction; we expats understand people come from different walks of life. That was really cool though that there was no feeling of discomfort and the convo probably further took the edge off. Soooooo liberating especially when there aren't many around but even if there were; just take in the scenery and reactions and own the moment; confidence has an aura.

Yes, family can be nice BUT sometimes you need that "me" time.

I'm very interested in the Tokyo story. You may also like my other post: Squats, Thongs and Confidence: An Unexpected Gym Encounter
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I'm very impressed with you guys who have the courage to wear a thong in a public setting such as a change room, sauna , pool, hot tub or beach. I recently took that leap of faith at my community pool in Vancouver Canada. Our local parks and rec management has explicitly approved thong swimwear as acceptable, therefore I knew that at least I wouldn't be asked to leave. On a quiet weekday morning I went into the change room that had about 10 men and I changed into my swim thong, walked out to the pool deck and swam for 30 minutes. After the swim I walked to the hot tub then the sauna. The environment was totally chill and no one made me feel the least bit uncomfortable. I visited a few more times since. I hope that one time I won't be the only man in a thong. It's my mission to break the ice, advance the acceptance of men's thongs and make it easier for others .
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