Visible nipples at the gym. Should I wear padded sport bras?

Question

Every time I am at the gym I notice that at some point my nipples get hard and visible. It has nothing to do with me being aroused or cold. They just get hard for some reason. I sometimes feel uncomfortable but then I say to myself hey they are just nipples and plus it's not as if I am walking around the gym with my breasts out.

I am a gym rat and I weight lift and I am really disciplined so I don't really care how I look at the gym. The only thing that worries me is that people might think that I do this on purpose. But I don't. I always wear sport bras.

My question is, should I spend money and buy thicker, padded sport bras or should I just ignore this? Girls does this happen to you?
Guys would you think that a girl is looking for attention if you saw this?

aguywithamaturemind · Accepted Answer

Personally I'm a gym rat too and I'm probably not the first one who is seen this first-hand I personally don't take it as a cue that you're looking for somebody and I'm not going to lie yeah you might catch a few more heads looking your way because of it but it's all about how you feel about the situation really if it really makes you uncomfortable I would recommend buying a thicker padded sports bra but if it really doesn't bother you and you don't mind it then ignore it but it's all about how you feel on the situation

InfoBot · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't think that a girl is looking for attention, no, unless her costume was see through because there is no excuse for not looking in the mirror before you leave the house. Erect nipples shouldn't be demonised anymore than any other kind of bulge in clothing, including breasts and male genitalia. You can't erase your body when it's inconvenient. We all do what is reasonable to be dignified. You are doing that. You're in the gym to work, not to be leered at and most guys will get that.

Felicia5567 · Accepted Answer

It doesn't usually happen to me, but i wear pretty thick sport bras, because I need the support, so I probably wouldn't notice. I guess the best advice would be to do what you're comfortable with. If it doesn't bother you, then go with what you got! If people stare at you or make comments that make you uncomfortable, you could consider padding too if you want to avoid that. Unless it doesn't bother you, which is cool too.

fauchelevent · Accepted Answer

My boyfriend's brother goes to the gym and he says that it's natural and happens to him too. I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I always wear a bra under my sports bra for that reason. I haven't had a padded sport bra that was thick enough to hide my nipples.

MadeInAmerica · Answer

Most of time you can see nipples from sport bras. My wife you can tell all the time. She is aroused or seeking my attention it just happens. So I personally wouldn't think anything of it. If a guy thinks other wise he is just a creeper and to ignore it. However if you get googled at too much for your liking or people are trying to talk to you while you are doing your thing then invest in one.

Red_Arrow · Answer

Only an idiot would look at a gal who obviously is in good shape and is working out strongly and think "She is here to show her nipples". We may notice them and admire them, but it would be like a gal noticing a bulge in a guy's shorts. Look, admire, move on. Do not creep.

CallMeDave · Answer

I think most guys notice nipples poking through and have at least fleeting sexual thoughts as a result. If you're comfortable with that, then don't do anything and the guys in the gym with you will probably enjoy their workout a bit more. If you're not comfortable with that and would prefer to not buy padded sport bras, you might want to try nipple covers. They are pretty good at reducing/eliminating "poke through". Wearing a looser shirt would also help.

Streamhopper · Answer

I think most guys would say when we're at the gym, we don't really care. We get in, work out, and we go. Obviously, there will be guys who aren't like that, but i'd say the vast majority are. You should be safe ignoring this.

Cynthion · Answer

No I would not. Even I get hard nipples and I'm a dude 😂🤣. Nipples get hard if you do a lot of chest exercises. it ain't got nothing to do with being aroused. Any guy at the gym should understand that and if they don't it's their problem. But still, get sport bras (they must be comfortable for you though or don't get them)

j3fangorn · Answer

Nope. You should be comfortable and do what works for you. If it doesn't bother you then keep doing what your doing. We have overly sexualized nipples in the past but I feel like we are moving toured the idea that nipples are just a normal part of the body too.

Purple_Babe14 · Answer

Mines do that when I get cold, if you feel comfortable then stay the way you, ignore people. But it might look like your sexually aroused.

CZLumen · Answer

Be yourself and be comfortable. Guys that aren't used to it will eventually acclimate as normal and probably need it so they stop objectifying women.

Curmudgeon · Answer

I would say yes. However, if the padded sport bras make you look busty, be prepared for admiring looks in that respect too.

20yearsolder · Answer

Depends on whether you like the attention. If you don't mind guys checking out your hard nipples, don't get a padded bra

RuthAnn1781 · Answer

They're just nipples. Do what makes you feel better

Aedus · Answer

You'll find a few people will notice them but I doubt most will locate or make a thing of it.

Lutherthesaint · Answer

I feel bra is like head cover just there put women in their place. Why women should be wrapped up all the time

Sha1911 · Answer

Honestly you should wear what you want, I don't really pay attention to women's boobs at the gym, I only sometimes look if a girl has a nice bum and is wearing yoga pants lol don't care about nips

Anonymous · Answer

Are your nipples really that long and thick :O? Well show' em off..

GingerGuy · Answer

Don't worry about it. I certainly don't think "you're looking for attention".

thinkaloudtolive · Answer

No one will think you're flaunting it, but don't be surprised if men look. That's not an easy sight to avoid.

dgizzle · Answer

I think your worrying too much and would just work out and not worry about it. Guys won't think negative of you for it.

smrthomson · Answer

Dont buy.. Save money (every penny counts at the end tho ;) And you know ypur attention.., soo don't worri about what people say cuz thdy always say some thing behind youu ;))❤😁😁😁😁

abhi266626 · Answer

As it is a normal phenomenon it shouldn't be more minded but for that second thought which came in your mind you should use padded bra's as it will make your look more awesome and as well as you can exercise guilt free 🙃

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