Girls, are you self-conscious when in a skimpy summer bathing suit, or not so much?

[laurieluvsit]

Guys, have you ever known a girl to be nervous in a bikini bathing suit?

ORIGINAL VERSION...

MODERN VERSION...

Not as long as I am at the beach or a swimming pool around other girls who are in their bathing suits

Yes, I used to be nervous in them when younger but I grew out of it and feel fine in them now

Yes, I am very self-conscious with a bikini bathing suit on and will only wear one in private, like a private pool at my home or at a girlfriends house

Yes, that is why I will only wear a one piece or a more conservative two piece

Yes, I have known girls to be very self-conscious in a bikini bathing suit

OTHER, see my comments below, or just open the "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Winnie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" Survey

[susie22]

Not at all. I'm very happy of how I look in one, I'm completely comfortable wearing something skimpy, or in the right place, nothing at all.

[Guardian45]

Yes, I remember, but I still think I fill a bikini better than you!

[susie22]

@Guardian45 Lol, OK.

[Ellabellaswimgirl]

there isn't an option to not be self-conscious - the only one is when you are with other girls?

[laurieluvsit]

You're right, I should have put that one, thank you :)

[Guardian45]

That's why you should walk with me.

[VIVANT]

I don’t feel weird wearing it but I do not like being stared at and it’s just impossible to wear a bikini and not get stares I don’t mean good or bad just stares. I think it is an automatic response to seeing skin. 🤷🏻‍♀️ so I tend to not wear them in public or around anyone at all, but def wear them by myself. They just feel too intimate not bc of how I feel but I just don’t hunk out society can handle exposure no matter how mature someone is. Might be diff in Warner climates but I live in a cold climate.

[VIVANT]

Sorry I can’t vote bc I didn’t feel physically insecure in them I just don’t like peoples reactions bc of how sexualized everything is. And I didn’t wear them around friends but I wouldn’t care if people saw me as far as my body.

[laurieluvsit]

Yes, I get it, thank you for your reply Ms Vivant!

[Rebel_Queen]

As a 13 year old girl who wears bikinis every year/time I go to the beach or pool or whatever and the stares I get from young men and older men as well as early teen boys just make me uncomfortable

[Guardian45]

@VIVANT. @Rebel_Queen. Don't worry Ladies, if we go to the beach, then I'll be the one getting ALL the stares from men and women alike! You can rest easy and enjoy my chest hair!

[VIVANT]

@Rebel_Queen totally understand , completely 💗

@laurieluvsit thank you!

@guardian45 😂 😂 sure thing

[Rebel_Queen]

@Guardian45 HAHA 😂😂😂

[weasley8]

I’m not self conscious about the way I look in a bikini, but I do worry about them falling off. I have a few that are secure enough that I wear them in public sometimes, but mostly I wear one pieces, also because of the sun. I am very pale. I burn very easily. I wear lots of sunscreen, which is not only a pain to put on, but is also very expensive. Because I’m picky about the products I use.


Basically, the bikinis are just for indoor pools, or swimming at night. And most bikinis are just for when I’m with friends, because they might fall off, but I’ll wear the more secure ones in public, provided the sun conditions are met.

[Guardian45]

Why would they fall off? Has that ever happened? Maybe you need a size smaller?

[weasley8]

No. Some just tie in weird ways. More often they don’t actually fall all the way off. The top can just slip out of place easily. If you jump into the water with a bikini on, for example, and definitely if you go down a water slide, bikini tops have been known to slide up so that they no longer cover your boobs.

I’ve never had anything really exposed in public, but I also don’t wear the teeny bikinis in public. But it definitely happens. Most girls who wear bikinis have stories about it.

[Rebel_Queen]

I don't but I don't really do watermarks or water slide, but I did lose my bikini bottoms while in the pool with my guy best friend and now THAT was the MOST awkward ten seconds on my life

[Rebel_Queen]

* water parks

[weasley8]

@Rebel_Queen Exactly! I also think a lot of bikini bottoms shift to the side way too often. It's a pain in the neck. And the bottom of it is so narrow that if it shifts to the side even a little while sitting you end up flashing everyone. I don't like to sit "like a lady," as my grandmother would say. I sit criss cross applesauce, and I would prefer not to give the whole world a show when I do. That's another reason that I tend to stay away from the itty bitty swimsuits. I prefer the fuller coverage ones out in public.

[Guardian45]

I once dove into a pool and my shorts came off! Fortunately, I was still under and I pulled them back on! LOL! 😂

[Rebel_Queen]

I have never "sat like a lady" either I sit however I get comfortable but thank goodness for fat thighs because my bottoms have never shifted to the side

[Bmories99]

As a guy I am really not qualified to share my opinion. Since I am here some women have more confidence than others either way the simple fact is women are damn sexy in whatever they choose to wear. If you want to dress conservative then go for it and guys will appreciate it. If your are confident then wear a skimpy bikini modern, old, tiny or porno style what ever you feel the most comfortable in and yes guys will appreciate you just being there hopefully for more than just your body. But that's another story for another time. I will now get off my soapbox and go get a Margherita.

[CourtneyJane2]

In my line of work I'm naked or semi-naked in front of crowds of complete strangers 3 to 4 nights a week, so whatever barrier I had between myself and being comfortable in my skin regardless of setting has been smashed to pieces a long time ago.

Wearing skimpy bathing suits don't bother me at all. In fact, whenever me and my boyfriend go to some of the nearby lakes I would often wear thong bikinis.

[CourtneyJane2]

Is that you wearing the blue polka dot bikini in the last pic @laurieluvsit?

[jengeorge26]

I dance naked so it doesn’t bother me 💃

[jengeorge26]

Would you be a TOPLESS DANCER/STRIPPER?

[CourtneyJane2]

@jengeorge26 I am a stripper/exotic dancer and I usually get nude during my performances.

[Aerissa_Jade]

If your self conscience in those suits the easy solution is just don't wear one 😈.

Problem solved on being self conscience in a suit right?

I am not myself, even if someone says something, like I don't care what you think... you have the freedom to not look.

Only time I am is nothing to do with my body, and everything to do with this suit is ugly or uncomfortable.

[EmmaMary]

Before my BR four years ago I would only ever wear a one piece bathing suit/costume... Now "The World Is My Oyster" and although it took me some time in building up the confidence (being mindful of the scars) I'm definitely more happy in wearing a bikini.

[Guardian45]

Me too!

[alice55]

I'm not, not at all. My body look good so I have no problem at all being in a bathing suit all day, I even walk around the beach town only in my bikini (cause salt is bad for the clothes I rather just stay in my bikini), lots of people do it and even if they don't I really don't care at all.

[AnnaTumbles]

No , not at all self conscious. I wear it to get tan , and because overall its super comfortable to me , in fact I wear a bra and panties to sleep as well ! it makes my body feel super light and free !

[Paige90]

Why do you wear a bra to sleep? I hate wearing them even during the day!

[Emiliamazing]

I haven’t worn any two-piece in over 20 years, I’ve always just been a one piece kind of gal I suppose.

[laurieluvsit]

Onesies are very nice too :) ... lol... nothing wrong with those.

[ArtemisSilver]

Only back in grade school. In grade 11 I accidentally rocketed past a pretty girl in my class and hooked her bikini bottom on my toe pulling it off.

She was pretty embarrassed when I handed it back to her. So was I

[laurieluvsit]

That is too funny... lol

[ArtemisSilver]

Yea, she was was one of the pretty popular girls too 😅

[Rebel_Queen]

Was she sitting on the floor or were you flying lol 😂

[ArtemisSilver]

@Rebel_Queen This all happened inside of a water slide XD she didn't get her bikini bottom back until the end of the ride.

[Rebel_Queen]

LOL I hope it was too long of a ride

[Rebel_Queen]

*wasn't

[ArtemisSilver]

Hmm maybe 45sec it's a big slide

[Rebel_Queen]

I fell embarrassed for her

[Rebel_Queen]

*feel my spelling is off when I'm tired and coffee and soda deprived

[ArtemisSilver]

Caffeine will stunt your growth little miss

[ArtemisSilver]

Try a peppermints tea if you need a boost

[Rebel_Queen]

I have been drinking coffee since I was 2 and I'm 13 at 4'11

[ArtemisSilver]

You'll stay that way LoL

[Rebel_Queen]

Nah I'm still growing but most of my hight is my long lanky legs

[Rebel_Queen]

*height

[Nikki1989]

My chest is far too big to be walking around in most bikinis, so I don't do that anymore.

[laurieluvsit]

I failed to think of that one as a choice selection... sorry

[Guardian45]

As long as you don't comment on my chest hair, I won't comment on your big chest, deal?

[Rebel_Queen]

@Guardian45 you keep bringing up the chest hair 🤣

[Guardian45]

@Rebel_Queen. What have you got against my chest hair?😂

[Rebel_Queen]

@Guardian45 nothing it's just funny that you keep appearing with your chest hair comments 🤣

[Guardian45]

Firstly, as ALWAYS, MsLli, you look FABULOUS in a skimpy summer bathing suit!

And so DO I, like this:

[Rebel_Queen]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Babygirl_S]

I've never been naked in front of anyone so the thought of wearing a bikini gives me severe anxiety. I want to have the confidence to reveal that much some day. Perhaps I don't need it as most probably my future husband won't allow me to wear anything skimpy.

[Guardian45]

Don't let him make your decisions for you.

[Babygirl_S]

I'd rather avoid arguments.

[Guardian45]

Do not subjugate yourself for ANYONE, unless of course, you're a submissive. BUT even Subs control their Doms in mire subtle ways!

[Babygirl_S]

Subs don't control Doms. They obey Doms.

[Guardian45]

How long have you been a sub?

[Babygirl_S]

I've always been a sub.

[Guardian45]

Then you need to find a sub mentor, who will teach you how to control your Dom, while still being submissive to him. The BEST Dom/sub relationships work like this!

[Babygirl_S]

I don't want to control my Dom.

[DryGermanGuy]

No. Half of the young (er) girls on our beaches are tanning topless, so that's that...

[Rebel_Queen]

I'm 13 and even I know better haha 😂

[DryGermanGuy]

@Rebel_Queen
Young Miss, you are not in Germany! :-)

[laurieluvsit]

Yes, Germany has many areas for topless and or nudity. I am surprised you are opposed to it.

[DryGermanGuy]

@laurieluvsit
If you meant me, what gave you the false impression I would be opposed to it? I'm completely unfazed by it, which is simply the result of seeing a hundred topless girls every time I go to the beach... the only time I am against seeing nudity is when I'm having a nice meal at a beach restaurant/café.

[KATaylor]

That is so wild!

[Rebel_Queen]

No actually I live in the States but one day I dream of traveling abroad

[DryGermanGuy]

@KATaylor
Actually, it is perfectly normal. Don't forget, US-Americans are the only Western people with the strange need to sexualize the naked human body. Casual nudity is also not limited to Germany, on a French or Spanish beach you get to see at least the same amount of boobs. :-)

[Rebel_Queen]

I'm not opposed to it just a bit self conscious about the size of my chest, but I won't shame the other girls and women that do it just my personal opinion

[KATaylor]

I would do it. My mom would beat me haha

[Rebel_Queen]

@KATaylor my mom wouldn't but my dad would then take all my clothes that showed my tummy or upper chest

[Paige90]

I am not self-conscious at all. I like people looking at me and I like looking at others.

[Blackcosmo]

I don't show that much skin. I like to completely cover my legs and I'll wear a t shirt or tank top.

[dustybiker]

Everyone is. People can have varying degrees, but nobody is free from those voices we’ve all heard in our pasts. Even if they were said in jealousy and untrue.

[Guardian45]

They were jealous. Ignore the idiots.

[dustybiker]

@Guardian45 I agree. 👍🏻

[Anonymous]

Nah not at all, I like wearing a bikini cus you get less tanlines and I think I look good in it

[JohnK123]

Eh yeah u do LMAO

[weysally]

seeing as I quite often go nude no, but no matter where I am I always wear something on to of any thing to go to the shops,

[Guardian45]

Let's go shopping!

[weysally]

@Guardian45 you would be bored, I take a long time looking at things

[Guardian45]

I LOVE sitting on a couch while my lady shops or models for me!

[mandyfire98]

I was when I was younger like 14 or 15 but not at all after that.

[Guardian45]

Why not anymore?

[mandyfire98]

I became more comfortable with people looking at me in something like a bikini. When I was 14 or younger I felt like I was out there almost naked but you just get used to wearing it after that.

[Guardian45]

I imagine you look pretty good in a bikini, but maybe NOT as good as me!

[mandyfire98]

I think I look great in a bikini but you could be right, you might look better.

[QuietRunner]

@mandyfire98 what kind of bikini do you wear?

[mandyfire98]

Normally thong bikinis

[QuietRunner]

@mandyfire98 thong bikinis for the win

[Rebel_Queen]

I could never. My dad would up and murder me on the spot 🤣

[mandyfire98]

Yeah I wouldn't suggest it at 13 haha

[Rebel_Queen]

I wouldn't do it until 18 and moved out of the county for the simple reason of my parents and family mostly living very close because I would be murdered in 5 seconds flat