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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Lexy711 on November 10, 2011, 10:35:54 AM

Title: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Lexy711 on November 10, 2011, 10:35:54 AM
Sorry this might sound like a silly question but can we wear bathing suits? How does that work? I mean cause I have never tried them on so I don't know but I think we can. But I was still wondering how do you tuck it in though. This is bathing suits we are talking about. Anyways if you guys have worn bathing suits before, tell me more about it, share your story. Thank you very much :)

Gosh this one looks so sexy, I so want it lol

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsite.elitefashionswimwear.com%2Fdesigner-swimwear%2Fmeriell-club-collection-swimwear%2Fmeriell_swimwear_039a.jpg&hash=2db568d0b3b4b00f696eb73f22350f2213f654a4)
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: BlonT on November 10, 2011, 10:46:07 AM
Why not ? there are just cloths to.
B.t.w. There is a good search here as its discussed before.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: A on November 10, 2011, 12:43:51 PM
Of course you can. Though even with tucking, it's hard to fully hide everything sometimes, and it'll tend to move when you swim so I'd kind of suggest a swimming skirt, or boy-swimsuit-type shorts on top for safety - don't worry, many girls wear them.

As for the rest of your body, it all depends on how well you pass. Even though it's probably safe, I'd advise against something like the picture you posted (not just because the swimsuit doesn't fit my tastes). It's quite original/daring and will attract the eye, so if there are some no-pass or hardly-pass points on your body like big waist and small hips, it MIGHT get you clocked. I'd personally go for a more covering one-piece or a "normal" bikini.

But as soon as you pass well enough, restrictions apart from tucking problems are off, since risks are probably very low. Anyhow, if you do any kind of "intense"-ish moving, just normal tucking will most probably not hold, so you'd probably have to use alternate techniques, like taping with water-safe adhesive, or layers (like super-tight holding thing/gaff/whatever, then swimsuit, then something looser for safety).

Hope it helped.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: pretty on November 10, 2011, 01:53:46 PM
I think it way depends on your genetics... it would be really hard to pull it off with a really boyish frame  :-\
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: The Passage on November 10, 2011, 02:12:37 PM
Yeah, I just don't swim around other people... ??? In fact, I don't swim period... that goes on the big list of "->-bleeped-<- No-No's" for me. :embarrassed:

Also, I really do think you should find a different swimsuit. Leopard print has never been in style, even when it was for a brief time. :P
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Forever21Chic on November 10, 2011, 03:42:46 PM

  You could wear a tankini to the beach!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Joeyboo~ :3 on November 10, 2011, 05:15:55 PM
Quote from: Rukia87xo on November 10, 2011, 03:42:46 PM
  You could wear a tankini to the beach!  :laugh:

Yes, yes, oh, and yes.

Tankinis are trans-safe :D
plus they're cuter than regular bikinis, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: JenJen2011 on November 10, 2011, 05:18:30 PM
Duct tape will be your friend when wearing a bathing suit.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Forever21Chic on November 10, 2011, 05:36:31 PM
Quote from: JoeyD on November 10, 2011, 05:15:55 PM
Yes, yes, oh, and yes.

Tankinis are trans-safe :D
plus they're cuter than regular bikinis, in my opinion.


  I bought this really cute tankini for next summer i can't wait to wear it!  :)


Quote from: JenJen2011 on November 10, 2011, 05:18:30 PM
Duct tape will be your friend when wearing a bathing suit.

   Agreed.  :icon_yes:
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Melody Maia on November 10, 2011, 09:20:46 PM
I've worn ladies board shorts I found at Wal-Mart and a bikini top. Haven't had any problems.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 10, 2011, 09:54:59 PM
I just use a jock strap to stuff Lil Ricky in it's place. Then I can wear a one piece.

Two piece...never. My torso is a bit bulky despite my small stature.

Is anyone swimming this time of year? Unless you're in the southern hemisphere.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: A on November 10, 2011, 09:59:15 PM
Well, uh. Pools.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 10, 2011, 10:05:27 PM
Quote from: A on November 10, 2011, 09:59:15 PM
Well, uh. Pools.

Winnie the Pool?
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: malibukay on November 10, 2011, 10:21:43 PM
heck why a bathing suit, it's called nude beach =P
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: toxicblue on November 10, 2011, 10:33:38 PM
Quote from: Rukia87xo on November 10, 2011, 03:42:46 PM
  You could wear a tankini to the beach!  :laugh:

What's that?
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 10, 2011, 10:34:53 PM
Quote from: malibukay on November 10, 2011, 10:21:43 PM
heck why a bathing suit, it's called nude beach =P

I'm gonna make myself a "sex on a beach" and a mimo...call you when I'm at least Miranda level drunk.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Joeyboo~ :3 on November 10, 2011, 10:47:24 PM
Quote from: toxicblue on November 10, 2011, 10:33:38 PM
What's that?

It's a tank top and a bikini bottom mixed together basically :P

I'm not comfortable with wearing a regular bikini top because of my "thick"ish build.
I really need to start tightlacing.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: malibukay on November 10, 2011, 10:49:58 PM
ohhh a mimosa! love them!
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 10, 2011, 10:50:58 PM
Quote from: malibukay on November 10, 2011, 10:49:58 PM
ohhh a mimosa! love them!

Mimos and bloody marys don't mix.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Felix on November 11, 2011, 12:52:12 AM
Better you than me. I bet you can tuck it and tape it or whatever a heck of a lot better than I can pretend I don't have breasts. Especially in a pool.

And to demonstrate how uncultured I am, the word "mimosa" for me only meant a kind of tree (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albizia_julibrissin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albizia_julibrissin)) until very recently. I do love bloody mary's though. I like them thick and spicy.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 11, 2011, 01:00:43 AM
Quote from: Felix on November 11, 2011, 12:52:12 AM
I do love bloody mary's though. I like them thick and spicy.

Did someone mention Latin men?
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Graverobber9 on November 11, 2011, 01:23:32 AM
Quote from: Mahsa the disco shark on November 11, 2011, 01:00:43 AM
Did someone mention Latin men?

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi359.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Foo40%2FWearygigapet%2Fcicero-02.jpg&hash=52df974c1f009ebcaf881724a33818972a8a1aa2)

Thick and spiiiicy. Yum.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Felix on November 11, 2011, 01:26:57 AM
Lolyall. I do love Latin men. The last one who approached me offered to pay me though, which omg he would've gotten laid just fine if he hadn't grossed me out by doing that.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: JenJen2011 on November 11, 2011, 07:31:10 AM
I love me some latin men too. Oops. Are we getting off topic? Hehe.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: envie on November 11, 2011, 10:26:02 AM
Yeah let's get back to the topic ;) Look at my avatar!

I am going soon to a warm place and just tested my bikini. Tucking under the bottom works splendidly with home made guff out of old stockings. I am not a body builder but I had to make fun out of my still muscley body. Turn your disadvantage into your strength! 
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: JenJen2011 on November 11, 2011, 10:34:25 AM
Wow. You have a lot of guts to wear that. I wouldn't dare. Lol. Maybe after I shed the extra pounds.
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: malibukay on November 11, 2011, 10:35:58 AM
i love my italian boys =) im a sucker for the big muscle, tan, brown eyed, brown hair =)
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: envie on November 11, 2011, 11:27:38 AM
I just want to live, that's all. I spent all my life compromising my needs for the preferences of others so I am at the stage where I just do what I feel like doing.

A guy I went recently out with ended up preferring full figured, and curvy women. I was quite disappointed about being rather bony and muscular but now I am back to just admiring myself as I am. The right person will like me for what I have to live with!

I've also learned in this past year the more natural I behave the less doubt there is and it has worked so far. A GG would not hesitate very much to show up at a pool in bikini so why would I act any different?
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: xXRebeccaXx on November 11, 2011, 11:36:59 AM
Quote from: toxicblue on November 10, 2011, 10:33:38 PM
What's that?

http://www.amazon.com/Blanca-Rainbow-Coalition-Tankini-Halter/dp/B00606ZRGA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1321033000&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.com/Blanca-Rainbow-Coalition-Tankini-Halter/dp/B00606ZRGA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1321033000&sr=8-2)
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 11, 2011, 01:38:58 PM
Quote from: envie on November 11, 2011, 11:27:38 AM

I've also learned in this past year the more natural I behave the less doubt there is and it has worked so far. A GG would not hesitate very much to show up at a pool in bikini so why would I act any different?

You have a nice body. A very nice body.

Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: envie on November 11, 2011, 02:03:12 PM
Thank you Mahsa ;D
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: Mahsa Tezani on November 11, 2011, 02:04:36 PM
Quote from: envie on November 11, 2011, 02:03:12 PM
Thank you Mahsa ;D

But really, it's winter...are you in the Southern hemisphere?
Title: Re: Bathing suits, can we wear them?
Post by: envie on November 11, 2011, 02:44:10 PM
No I am freezing up my ass right now in the NW US but I am going to visit my family in southern California at the end of the month. Also, a friend of mine is running a trans friendly women only spa here in town and invited me to visit. So I have been working my way up to being if not completely passable when naked then at least not provocative or too challenging. The spa is clothing optional so I'd go only in my bottoms.

I mean I can only work on my social transition into womanhood as I can't do much to my body except the hair cut, and waxing at this time. the rest is really just waiting for the hormones to do their work. But mentally I have been just working on relaxing into my being which at this point works fairly well I'd say.