Early HRT and swimming

[krobinson103]

Hello,

I've run into a little obstacle. As a teacher I need to take kids swimming. Coming into the new year and the new term this will become more important. Body shape is all good, looking very curvy but at present the only way I pass as female would be fully clothed and my breasts will present an issue at in the pool! The school knows, but the kids have enough issues as it is and don't need to be further confused.

Is there a garment (tight crop top etc) that would reduce the impression of breasts under a swimming shirt at least until they get big enough not seem a bit out of place? I'm all for not hiding, but sometimes you need to be appropriate.

Thanks.

[Dena]

I would recommend you look at sports bras for swimming and swim tops. There are swim binders which I don't recommend for people with developing breasts as a binder might damage your developing breasts. When I googled "sports bra swim" I came up with a bunch of suggestions. It appears that women in competition attempt to reduce as much body drag in the water so there a number of ready to wear solutions available.

[krobinson103]

Thanks. Looked around on trade me and found set that will mostly work. We'll see how that looks. If not well, I suppose you can't do too much about whats already there. I did ask for it...

[xAmyX]

I'm nearing 19 months into hormone therapy and I'm still afraid to go swimming. I've certainly been thinking about it! I'd have to shower in order to enter the pool which means I'd have to go in the women's changing room which I've never done, and who knows what will happen. I'll just keep my eyes away from anything excessive and mind my business, but anyways, what I'm worried is what they'll see, a bulge. Once I get in the pool, there's no hiding that! I'm pretty big down there. Bigger than most men. Even with a gaff I have a hard enough time hiding that in most clothes. There's no way I can hide it after getting out of water!

I guess I just have to accept it at face value, and be proud of who I am like I preach, BUT this particular instance is a bit more excessive. I'd have to step up to the plate and bring out some serious courage. I'm not ashamed of myself, so there's that. I've heard of bathing suits with courtesy skirts. Maybe that would work? Regardless, I think it's best to get over that fear completely, and face it for what it is. Just like roller coasters, I was terrified of them at first, but once I've gone on them for a forth or fifth time, that fear dwindled down into nothing. By the forth or fifth swim, I probably won't even think anything of it.

At least the policy allows me to do so. I know there won't be any complications, but I wouldn't be surprised if I get some stares. I haven't gone swimming in 8 years, and it's too cold right now to go to lakes.

[CarlyMcx]

I'm small enough to tape and tuck, or even tuck without taping if a bikini bottom is tight enough and made of thick enough fabric.  But if you're trying to hide a bulge (like me when we went on a trip and I forgot the medical tape) wear a pair of women's board shorts over your bikini bottom.  All the surfwear companies make them and they are designed for women to wear while surfing.

[krobinson103]

I'm nearing 19 months into hormone therapy and I'm still afraid to go swimming. I've certainly been thinking about it! I'd have to shower in order to enter the pool which means I'd have to go in the women's changing room which I've never done, and who knows what will happen. I'll just keep my eyes away from anything excessive and mind my business, but anyways, what I'm worried is what they'll see, a bulge. Once I get in the pool, there's no hiding that! I'm pretty big down there. Bigger than most men. Even with a gaff I have a hard enough time hiding that in most clothes. There's no way I can hide it after getting out of water!

I guess I just have to accept it at face value, and be proud of who I am like I preach, BUT this particular instance is a bit more excessive. I'd have to step up to the plate and bring out some serious courage. I'm not ashamed of myself, so there's that. I've heard of bathing suits with courtesy skirts. Maybe that would work? Regardless, I think it's best to get over that fear completely, and face it for what it is. Just like roller coasters, I was terrified of them at first, but once I've gone on them for a forth or fifth time, that fear dwindled down into nothing. By the forth or fifth swim, I probably won't even think anything of it.

At least the policy allows me to do so. I know there won't be any complications, but I wouldn't be surprised if I get some stares. I haven't gone swimming in 8 years, and it's too cold right now to go to lakes.

Stares I can live with. In a while when things fill out more shorts and a sports/bikini top with a swimming shirt (at school so thats the policy). At present? Depending on closely I shave, and what I wear I can pass for either gender. Which would confuse some of the students I think!

[xAmyX]

Thanks for the boardshorts tip. I think with those, and a gaff under, I could hide it for the most part. It'd still be noticeable, but no where near as much as if I went commando and swam with bikini style underwear on. Lmao! If I was in the right mood, I'd do it. I honestly believe I'd get more smiles than frowns.

I've been thinking that one of the best ways to get over my fear of this, would be to go to a naturist place and strip fully exposed in front of lots of naked people, and just walk around and get used to that exposure being shown. Then wearing a 2 piece wouldn't bother me at regular beaches and such.

Get used to the pointing fingers. Get used to the smiles. Eventually, it'll become 2nd nature.

[krobinson103]

Thanks for the boardshorts tip. I think with those, and a gaff under, I could hide it for the most part. It'd still be noticeable, but no where near as much as if I went commando and swam with bikini style underwear on. Lmao! If I was in the right mood, I'd do it. I honestly believe I'd get more smiles than frowns.

I've been thinking that one of the best ways to get over my fear of this, would be to go to a naturist place and strip fully exposed in front of lots of naked people, and just walk around and get used to that exposure being shown. Then wearing a 2 piece wouldn't bother me at regular beaches and such.

Get used to the pointing fingers. Get used to the smiles. Eventually, it'll become 2nd nature.

That would take a lot of guts. I'm pretty sure I'd be willing to do it once things progress further, but I suspect my wife would be less than pleased. I keep looking at the other side of my wardrobe when going to work and thinking... but wisdom says  to not rock the boat too much. They know, but making it totally visible at this stage might not be the smartest of moves. So I just settle for womens shorts/jeans and relatively gender neutral tops. Can't make myself put on those ugly old clothes unless I have to though. There is a sense of freedom not hiding from the world. I suspect when the family gets back She may insist on more of that for a while.

[xAmyX]

The things we do for love.

[RobynTx]

I honestly can't wait for our next family trip to the coast next summer.  Definitely getting a one piece and a pair of skorts to wear.

[Megan.]

I swim several times a week,  I'm pre-op, but pretty darn small down there. I wear a swimdress (a costume with small skirt attached) for a little modesty.

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[SadieBlake]

Having to swim with kids under your supervision would kinda suck, I don't envy you that :-(

I just swam topless until GCS, tucking was out of the question and while a couple of suits were my first splurge post op, money's been tight for a long time and so I just went with gear I already had (Tyr tri shorts).

[xAmyX]

Well! Today was the day! I walked right up into the girls changing room, took my shower, changed into my gear, and made it happen! Bulge showing and all, and I didn't give a <Not Allowed>! There was a really cute girl behind me on the bench watching me as I changed. I think she was liking what she saw, because she was staring hardcore. I just pretended like I didn't notice and got myself ready. My first reaction when I turned the corner was shock, but then I immediately stopped that thought process in it's tracks consciously, and shifted my mind to making it feel like second nature. No fear, I'm cured!

From now on, I will have no issues doing this, and will continue to do this for the rest of forever. Multiple times a week, and go get the exercise I deserve! I'm going to stick with private showers for a little while. Perhaps someday I'll try communal showering. I get a kick out of the story I was reading with a pre-op trans girl whom showered in the communal shower for 2 years without issues, and one day a girl tapped her on the shoulder, and started screaming "She has a <Not Allowed>! She has a <Not Allowed>!", and threw a bar of soap at the poor trans girl's penis.

My favorite part of the story is that they kicked the cis girl out, terminated her membership, and apologized to the trans girl and gave her 3 months free. I'm surprised the trans girl didn't press charges. Regardless, I'll get a feel for it for a while, and let girls see me only as I change, and if I don't have any issues, I'll shower with other girls when I'm feeling ready. That will be the ultimate test of courage.

I must admit, my other favorite part is that another cis girl protected the trans girl from the offending cis girl. I love to see natal girls have our backs, and protect us.




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