Im going to be forced to be nakes in front of other naked girls!!! what do I do?

[doodler0706]

So at my school its mandatory to take one semester of phys ed. But, this year we have to take swim as well. And that means getting undressed infront of other females x ( the thought makes me very uncomfortable. How do i get over these feelings? In regular phys ed we only had to take off our clothes and we left our underwear on. Now im going to have to be stark naked!!! And a side question, we have to learn to blow air out of our nose under water. how do u do that without getting water in up your nose (which burns).

[Anonymous]

Well my dear, I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful world of female tricks on how to change anywhere while remaining generally "decent".

You're swimming so you'll have a towel, right? So, take off your pants, wrap the towel around your waist then sit down. Set your suit (I'm assuming since it's athletic swimming it's a one-piece) beside you. Take off your undies, slip them out under the towel, then pull the bathing suit up under the towel and over your hips. You can let the towel drop or just leave it on at this point, up to you- but it's easier to complete the next step without a towel. Now, take off your shirt, pull the bathing suit up over your bra, but don't pull the straps over your shoulders. Then, pull your bra straps down, undo the clasp, pull your bra out of the bathing suit. Now, pull the bathing suit straps over your shoulders and you're ready to go.

I've used this trick a few times, usually when there's no place to change but in the open- it takes some practice, but it works. I'd advise trying it at home a few times until you can pull it off while still chatting the way girls do in the change room.

Now- for when you're changing back into your clothes- it's a bit simpler. Make sure you get a towel that's big enough to tie into a knot just at above your breasts. Tie your towel this way when you get out of the pool, leaving your arms free. When you get to the change room, just slip your bathing suit straps off your shoulders, tug the suit down over your chest, hips, and down your legs under the towel. The you can towel off, pull on your panties like you took them off, put your bra on over the towel, then just pull it out from under the cups and you're good to go.

Your other options are to change in a bathroom stall while everyone else changes in the change room. Or, if it's possible, take your stuff to the change room before class and put your bathing suit on in private then put your clothes back on over it.

[aamy811]

Well to the water part, you just blow air out and don't inhale through your nose. It's really simple.
Anyways it no big deal, it will seem awkward at first, but after a month no one will care. Honestly if your shy, take of your bottoms, start putting on the swimsuit. Then once it's secure and halfway up your body, take of you bra and put the top on (or if your really shy do part one with the bottoms, then pull the swimsuit over your bra and unhook your bra and take it iff

[mirage06]

Personally I don't find it that uncomfortable, and anyway most others won't care that much about it and just do their own business. If you really feel uncomfortable though just wear your swimsuit under your clothes - then you don't need to take your underwear off.

[Niceguyscumlast]

Have you shared this concern with your parents? they can speak on your behalf and see that an alternative arrangement can be made for you for example changing in the bathroom stalls?

If your parents won't take this concern seriously speak up for yourself tell your counselor or a favorite teacher your concern ask for their help. I remember the first time I had to undress and be nude in Jr. High School I hated it I used to carry a towel in front of me so the other guys could not see me and make fun of me I hated the nick names 3 legs, foot long, asa 13 year old I hated those nick names as a man not so much lol.

So this is just part of the growing up process we all had to do it but today they are more sensitive about sexual harassment and bullying tell some one you trust and I'm sure they can make arrangements to protect your modesty.

Now for the breathing out of your nose under water before you go under the water practice this a few times take a slow deep breath put your face in the water just your face and slowly breathe out your nose when you have that mastered same slow deep breath go under the water and slowly breathe out your nose pretty soon it will become second nature to you.

Good luck young lady I hope what I said gives you some hope.

[doodler0706]

Its not that im afraid of people calling me names and stuff its just that none has seen me naked except for my mom and sister and that was when i was really little... wouldn't three legs be a compliment? Xp anyways i doubt that my teacher would let me have an alternative lol i guess ill just jave to brave through it. Thanks for the advice! :)

[Niceguyscumlast]

Don't giver up on the idea of an alternative solution so fast I think protecting your modesty is something everyone can respect and understand.

[doodler0706]

Yeah but its really embarrassing because it would make me seem wimpy xp I don't know its really awkward. it just makes me feel better to think that every one else has to do it to

[Niceguyscumlast]

Your absolutely right everyone has to do it and I promise you your not going to be the only girl that is feeling shy and wants to be modest a lot of the girls will put on a blank face but inside they are just as nervous and self conscious as you I promise you that

[doodler0706]

Ahh thanks for the advice soooo much!!! I feel a lot better about this now!:)

[Niceguyscumlast]

Yay that makes me very happy as a father I have 2 girls youngest is 18 I'm very proud of you I'm cheering for you

[Anonymous]

Im a competition swimmer and professional swim instructor.. (and a guy..) I have had to do the same thing with guys, and it's likely that other girls that will be exposed for the first time around other girls are feeling the same way. While you're changing just don't make a big deal of it, neither will they. It took me awhile to get used to when i started as well. If you aren't comfortable with your body, try not to make it obvious, because that will only make other people uncomfortable. If you act fine, people will think you're fine. As far as nose bubbles, I always tell my swim lesson kids to "hum" (which is done from the nose) a song underwater, when I'm teaching nose bubbles. Also as a competition swimmer, I'm telling you that the water-up-the-nose on a flip turn isn't that bad after awhile. Admittedly I have been away from the sport for a few months and it doesn't feel great right now, but nothing intolerable. I also work at a pool and you will get used to blowing nose bubbles underwater with time. Congrats on the swim class!! Have fun! :)

[BearsAnswers]

What do you do? Well, you just get changed like you would normally. You will not be alone in feeling insecure, media and advertising pushes unrealistic body images at young girls in particular to get them to buy their products to feel better about themselves. So you feeling apprehensive is pretty much by corporate design.

It will probably do you some good, in the long run, as it may help you realize that everybody is a little uncomfortable in their own skin, especially during the teens while that skin is changing so much, and that bodies do not all look like the cover of a magazine. Just take a deep breath and try to keep yourself calm. Learn to be comfortable in your own skin.

Regarding your side question, your teacher will go through how to do that, you aren't going to have to just guess. Though it is easier than it sounds. All you really need to do is not breathe IN through the nose and you'll be fine.

[Dionysos]

I can only say you'll get used to it. Grit your teeth and do what you need to do. It's good practice for when you're an adult and have to do stuff you don't want to do.

You really will get used to it. At least you're not a dude with random embarrassing boners to worry about. Take joy in that.

As for blowing out, if air is coming out, water can't come in. Try it in the tub. As long as the air is flowing out, you could have your head upside down and no water would get in.

[BinaryColor]

You could always wear your bathing suit under your cloths which is what I did because I was also uncomfortable, when you are done just dry really well and put your clothes back on over it you will be the first to get ready too, avoid the awkward showers :)

[DontDropIt]

Usually there are restrooms in the locker room... you can't just change in there? No one's forcing you to do anything you don't want to do. Tell the teacher you don't feel comfortable changing in front of others and ask for an alternative.

[Izzy2102]

Why does it get you uncomfortable?
As someone who has been doing sport since I was a little kid, I don't understand why people are uncomfortable with that?

There is nothing wrong or weird about other girls seeing you naked. And you see them naked too. That's just standards in locker rooms.

[Illusive_Man]

So?
Its no biggie , born naked , live naked , die naked.
Also , blow smoothly under water, too quickly and you may cause inhale reflex... which won't be fun.
Imagine punching slooooow mooootion but with your lungs.

[truthbeknown]

Just face the locker and keep your eyes to the floor.

[Illusive_Man]

That's some sound advice for getting raped in prison lol

[truthbeknown]

LOL, brutal eh?

[TunaLupan]

Try to act normal, just tell them (if they say something mean to you, like mocking) that the teacher told you to, if the problem is that you feel unconfortable, just go somewhere where no one sees you,

[foxsquirrell]

Yeah I hate getting undressed in front of others as well. I think you should not do it if you don't want to do it. Go and change in the toilet or wear the swim suit under your clothes.

[Anonymous]

It's clear cultural condition has taken a hold on you, but you must realize that nakedness is no big deal, in nature everyone is naked.

Wear a nose plug? I did in swimming.

[Athleticbroo]

Well. Workout

No biggie, I hang around naked for 5-10mins after team shower lol

[WhaChaChaKing]

Maybe change in the restroom? I used to do that.