A true story from last night. See emails to the gym below....
Subject: RE: Mens changing rooms
I thought I would email in as it’s a subject I didn’t really want to bring up with the ladies on the desk last night.
I am a man of the world. I’ve seen a few things in my life. I would like to think I’m a pretty tolerant person. I’m not squeamish or prudish. I can’t say I’m a metro sexual, but am ‘in touch with my feminine side’ enough to understand most things. However, last night I was fairly gobsmacked (may be an inappropriate word considering what I saw), and a little disturbed by an activity of a fellow male gym user.
There are some men who are a little more laissez faire with their approach to nakedness than I am. I try not to flaunt around in the nude myself, but am accepting of others that do and just keep my head high and eyes at eye level. My attitude to male grooming is more the traditional approach (mostly due to my genetic predisposition to male pattern baldness and not overly toned physique). But am fully aware some men like to look good, do their hair, talc bits and pieces, shave, hair dry and style, and even plucking eyebrows and shaving chests. All of which I can accept as exercises that can be conducted in the public realm of a male gym changing room. But I do have my limits.
Last night, whilst going about my own business in the changing room (to clarify- I was showering and changing after squash). Just putting my coat on and turning around to see a man completely naked in front of the mirror. Not a completely uncommon site in the male changing rooms. In one hand he had a razor. Still nothing out of the ordinary, but that’s where it ends. In the other hand was his manhood, lifted to one side, whilst shaving around his genitalia presumably for a more efficient and closer shave. I honestly couldn’t believe it, and caught myself fixated at it in disbelief. But unfortunately it was not a fiction of my imagination (not that I would normally imagine that sort of thing). I looked away, thought to myself it couldn’t be true. Looked back, and confirmed my horror.
Now it’s not beyond me to understand why someone would want to do this. There may be medical reasons (a rash or some sort of infection), comfort reasons, for his partner (be that male or female), maybe as part of his profession, or just for his own personal reasons. I am open minded and will not judge him for whatever he chooses. But to be conducting this activity in full view of a group of men, some of who may be more sensitive about these things or maybe even children (mind you it was later in the day so is unlikely- but he may think it reasonable in the daytime) is a little strange. I’m not sure of his thought process or social boundaries to come to the conclusion that the rest of the men in that room would find such an activity perfectly normal for us to all view. But I for one think he has crossed a boundary.
I have no idea how you would go about tackling (no pun intended) such an issue. At the time I was not prepared to walk up to a man with his cock in his hand and tell him what he was doing wasn’t in my opinion acceptable/normal behaviour. But I really couldn’t just let the situation go unreported of fear of a reoccurrence and possibly children one day seeing this. I am not for one minute suggesting he would do it with children about; but he has shown his social boundaries are a little out of sync with mine, so am not sure to what limit he would go to.
Please let me know your thoughts and to what measures you think are reasonable to stop a reoccurrence. I certainly do not wish to see such personal grooming again in the male changing facility.
Regards,
Adam
From: @nuffieldhealth.com]
Sent: 27 January 2012 11:13
To: Adam
Subject: RE: Mens changing rooms
Wow – Hi Adam,
Thank you for your email.
I am sitting here at my desk and thinking I have heard about some strange things happening in clubs and this is right up there with them!!!
I am in a really awkward situation here and when faced with similar situations in the past I have asked the team (and members) to describe the facial description, time the issue took place and any other details so I can narrow down who this is and eventually we end up catching them and either putting right a wrong or banning the member.
The issue is so vague, additional signage simply wont help.
Unfortunately, with our scanners being down yesterday, I have no way of tracing the above and therefore if you could send me the details, I will at least have something more on record I can follow up with the team here.
I really apologise about the situation you have found yourself in and hope it has not left you too distressed.
I look forward to seeing you in the club.
Regards
Bob
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From: Adam
Sent: 27 January 2012 11:03
To: Bob
Subject: Mens changing rooms
Bob,
You will understand my attention was not really on his face. If it helps I could describe other parts of his body, but think you would struggle identifying the culprit based on religious persuasion (hope you know what I mean), and tidiness of his pubic region. Suffice to say, he was well cared for looking guy one would assume with a reasonable body.
It was 7:45 last night and am assuming he would have left the gym about that time. But it is anyone’s guess what time he came in.
God forbid I see it again, but if it does I will try to make some more mental notes. But to be honest, right now all I want to is bleach my eyes and drink away the memories/flashbacks.
Regards,
Adam
Whats 'Horrow' ?
"missed a bit"
This is one of those emails that ends up going viral, isn't it.
Hello people from the future who have been linked here 8)
Dave
Was this chaps name Dirk Diggler by any chance 😆
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You sir are a willy watcher.
Did you honestly complain about this to your gym?
Get a grip FFS
Get a grip FFS
Id normally recommend a light pinch of your bellend to pull your cock to one side whilst shaving actually.
Chill Bob.
All tongue in cheek.
Dear Bob
I'd like to conplain about some bloke staring at my c**k last night. Not just a glance, but a full on stare.
Made me feel quite uncomfortable it did... etc.
Id normally recommend a light pinch of your bellend to pull your cock to one side whilst shaving actually.
😆 😆
try explaining to your missus why you have shaving cuts on your man sack 😆
Or the doctor 😆
"WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE CHILDREN?!?!?!?""
*cough*
Really? I'd have ignored him. I have a mate who joined a gym who complained about the fact the showers were communal (school or sports club stylee) and was told he could accept it or bugger off. Seems a fair comment.
All tongue in cheek.
Now [i]that[/i] really would be unacceptable!
Was he Brazilian ? 😯
Actually I'm put in mind of an article in The Onion:
[url= http://www.theonion.com/articles/why-do-all-these-homosexuals-keep-sucking-my-cock,10861/ ]Why do all these homosexuals keep sucking my cock[/url]
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This is entertainment.....
I wouldn't be happy with it either TBH.
What would the opinion be if he were spreading his cheeks and shaving his arse crack?
Winking anus anyone?
I just think they need to look for the slightly over-enthusiastic roadie
It actually reminds me when i did the Austria Ironman and there was bloke doing the whole thing in a thong (for chaffing purposes apparently).
Picture the crowds of people lining a hill climb, cheering and clapping, and parting as you ride through them. To be followed by in immense collective groan as they catch the site of his bare cheeks as he dissappears in the other direction.
I was unfortunate enough to be passed by him and had to follow his bare ass for about 10 minutes. Certainly stops you from drafting.
I think you'll find that your post is unacceptable on this forum
You have discussed a shaving matter, but failed to specify whether the shaving was done using electric, disposable, DE or cut-throat
Amateur!
Id actually be concerned for the welfare of the next person to use those showers! Hope the cleaners had been in afterwards 😆
The razor was shielded by his willy and covered in foam so can not confirm exact branding. Was a wet shave and not a cut throat if that helps.
Did not hang around long enough to see if he flipped over for the full monty.
Will promise to ask more about his personal grooming technique for you when I see him next and pass on any tips (again- no pun intended)
I wouldn't be happy with it either TBH
Ditto.
Totally unnecessary.
I'm suprised anyone thinks this is normal and/or acceptable.
If you must, do it at home for goodness' sake.
I used to go circuit training every week at my local sports centre.
We were all regulars who knew each other and one week a new guy came along.
He was quite chatty but did talk to one of the other guys quite a lot.
We were all in the communal showers,including the new guy, when he suddenly said to my friend "do you fancy coming back to my place for a coffee". There was long silence,and a bright red face from the guy that had been propositioned.
His offer wasn't accepted and we never saw him again.
why were you watching a man shaving his balls?
and then why did you spend 20 minutes typing an email to tell someone you had been watching a man shaving his balls?
and then why did you spend 20 minutes typing an email to tell someone you had been watching a man shaving his balls?
Don't you have a smartphone?
i once notified the staff at a gym about a chap using the communal sauna and steam room naked, despite clear signs stating that was not allowed as they're shared facilities.
but a chap, shaving his chap, in a room where only other chaps are allowed... i probably wouldn't bother complaining, i'd save it as a story to tell friends after adding loadsa details that aren't true.... gushing blood, ambulance called and being wheeled out on a stretcher naked in front of a school group that just arrived to use the swimming pools. that kinda thing.
Its a bit strong TBH..
That kind of thing should be done at home really..
Well written letter, (old) chapeau.
the event seems to have really got to you...has it entered your dreams yet?
Guy at work started doing this. He got the sack.
(coat, please)
I have no idea how you would go about tackling (no pun intended) such an issue
I found the whole email funny, but then did a full on laugh at this bit! 😆
The guy must have balls to do this in a public place though...
got to be roadie 😉
I usually get a local gardener to sort the hair on my [i]sac magique[/i] when things are a little out of control. A Stihl is far more effective than anything Philips make...
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In my last job there was a bloke in the kitchen who got caught with his dick in the potato peeler.
They both got the sack.
the list of things one of my new patients has rammed down the eye in his one-eyed-trouser-snake is... well eyewatering. i wonder if i could get him a gym membership as part of my plan to integrate him into the community 8)
i once notified the staff at a gym about a chap using the communal sauna and steam room naked, despite clear signs stating that was not allowed as they're shared facilities.
My gym has exactly the opposite policy...
(outside the UK obviously)
i personally didn't care, but the young girls using the sauna looked horrified and left immediately. figured that was the reason the signs were up! the reception staff told me he was on a last warning and apparently only went naked when ladies were in there 🙄
At least he was trying to look his best!
Worst for me in a changing room was a bloke changing a nappy. The place stank to high heaven. And yes, there were baby changing rooms.
Oh, and post-pubescent girls getting changed with their dads in the mens' changing room (14-15 year olds). I did complain about that one; even if there were valid reasons there were family rooms to use.
It was 7:45 last night and...
...I'll be back about 7:30 tonight so I can be just as horrified and outraged again.
i will keep my eye out for him tonight. 😉
I know of a chap whose bits and bobs dropped through the slats of the bench whilst in the sauna. When he stood up he took the bench with him. 😯
When I was a gym member you got the occassional fella who "forgot" that the steam room/sauna were mixed and would parade around with their knackers out.
Nothing useful to say except ouch to HtS, making my eyes water.
Also, do you think the Massive helmet clearance ad from CRC is matched to some keywords in the thread?
Sid
I got an ad for a romantic city break for 2 on my ad banners. Hope its not assessing my subconcious
HtS
that image will haunt me for hours
never have i heard a more valid reason for wearing something/anything in a sauna
Actually, just thought. I had something similar happen to me at work the other week.
There is a changing room/toilets on site near the workshops. Joggers and cyclist use it but it is probably mainly used as toilets with the two areas separated by a wall with sinks either side. I got out of the loo to find a bloke standing starkers and shaving his face on the toilet side of the room. It's not what you want to see mid afternoon at work!
never have i heard a more valid reason for wearing something/anything in a sauna
+1squeelion.
Being half Finnish I would always prefer to go in sauna without clothes, though that story makes me think twice!
Unfortunately, with our scanners being down yesterday, I have no way of tracing the above
What are these scanners in the changing room?
Pissing myself 😆
I finished my workout the other evening and wearily made my way to the changing room to be greeted by the sight of a hairy, Danny DeVito alike stood naked in front of the mirror, blow drying his testicles with one foot hoiked up on a bench.
I experienced a level of nausea and disgust I haven't known since the last time I accidentally tuned in to The Parliament Channel.
So what happened to the shavings?
It's topics like this that get emailed about to pass the working week! Had several people at my gyms told to leave for shaviing including my brother in law. Granted that was only his face in a steam room but still.
I will collect them for you next time if you really want? (at considerable cost) Unfortunately they went down the sink this time, so am unable to recover them for you.
thats a point, shaving = risk of blood = risk of cat AIDs being passed around. most gyms dont allow it, even if it is just the face?
I shave the old chap and sack on a regular basis, wife loves it. Certainly would be doing it down the gym, a bit wrong if you ask me.
Nuffield - not Cannons by any chance. Some funny sights in those changing rooms especially Thursday nights in the upstairs changing rooms!!
phil - Really? I used to use the gym, shower and shave before work. Never saw the point of doubling up on the ablutions. The only proviso was if you were shaving, you couldn't use their towels.
Now the bloke in the sauna in my gym who left a skid mark on the pine bench... that was ugly.
I shave the old chap
You have a hairy old chap? 😯
Oh, and there is a guy at work who washes his bits in the sink (see email from someone else below to facilities) Another real story.
Paul,
This is a bit of a delicate matter, but it’s one I feel I should report.
I have previously heard rumours of a member of staff washing himself after going to the toilet; by which I mean more than his hands. I’m sure you appreciate what I’m saying and that I don’t need to spell it out. I had always assumed this was an ‘urban myth’, but recently experienced seeing it myself in the 1st floor toilet, which was obviously fairly unpleasant. This morning one of my colleagues also experienced it – suggesting it’s now quite a common occurrence.
Putting aside my obvious concerns over the whole hygiene issue, it would not exactly be good publicity should a client see anything like this going on.
I think you can probably guess who it is that I’m talking about, though I will confirm it if you need me to.
If you were able to take this matter up with the relevant person I would be grateful.
Regards,
I do believe this is in the wrong thread
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ever considered the poor guy might be trying to get rid of the hair to try and make his manhood look bigger, but hell yes wouldnt be going to that gym anytime soon, but now that you mention it me going to any gym is a stupid idea
Oh, and post-pubescent girls getting changed with their dads in the mens' changing room (14-15 year olds).
Did you tell them to come back in a few years?
It's why I don't go to gyms. Too much politics.
Guy at our gym on Wednesday night was shaving his butt cheeks - I couldn't believe what I was seeing until a couple of other people commented how inappropriate it was. The same guy also has the appalling habit of clearing his throat and chest in that incredibly loud and hawking sound and then loudly spitting the contents of his clearance into the shower.
all the public genital shaving is a bit gross.. I wouldn't have made a complaint to the management though..
I think I would have asked him if his shower was broken at home maybe.. or coughed 'CRABS' repeatedly until he looked around and then blamed it on someone else..
why not wait till he trys it again and give him an accidental nudge as your passing just wait till the razors in contact with skin
I got out of the loo to find a bloke standing starkers and shaving his face on the toilet side of the room.
There was a unisex toilet and changing room at my old workplace. Obviously the intelligent thing to do would be to change in the toilet and only do minor faffing in the changing room (tie tie, change shoes, whatever).
My (female) colleague was constantly walking into the changing room and finding (male) colleagues prancing around in their sweaty y-fronts.
There was a unisex toilet and changing room at my old workplace. Obviously the intelligent thing to do would be to change in the toilet and only do minor faffing in the changing room (tie tie, change shoes, whatever).
So the only cubicles were toilets? What's the point of that then? What exactly are you supposed to "change" in the changing rooms?
Okay - think of it this way - there was a larger unisex cloakroom/locker room. Off the cloakroom/locker room, and only accessible through that room, was a single occupancy toilet (room with walls and floor to ceiling door, not a cubicle). HTH.
I think this is why we have the "no shaving" signs in the sauna - obviously you can't shave your face in there - the mirror would steam up.
True disgrace though, you're meant to just rest your tackle on a warm flannel over the edge of the sink.