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To think bums should be covered in a public pool?

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Whatkatyforgottodo · 26/01/2025 16:21

I may be being unreasonable and I’m just old and out of touch… took my kids swimming today at our local public pool and there was a lady wearing one of those swimming costumes that is basically a thong at the back? I saw lots of them in the beach during the summer which I kind of understand as it helps you get a very high cut tan/eliminates tan lines but I felt a bit weird seeing one in an indoor pool? Not sure where boundaries lie…? Happy to be told IABU but wondered what others think?

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Thisisthemomentforchange · 26/01/2025 16:35

Tbh I have a real issue with the hygiene of thongs.
I wouldn't want to swim in a swimming pool where people were going in the water wearing thong type swim wear.

I know realistically people urinate in pools and thats bad enough but the thought of people swimming without their bums being covered repulses me.

HoraceCope · 26/01/2025 16:35

i dont think they can ban them though

Busywithsomething · 26/01/2025 16:33

Another old fogey here too. I find it grim as well. I don't want to see people's arses exposed. Also I don't like women's cleavage too much. Keep it for your partner's eyes. Not mine.

ClioMuse · 26/01/2025 16:33

That costume may have contravened the pool policy - I've seen guidance that excludes thong swimwear.

boringday · 26/01/2025 16:33

Yeah not very pleasant or hygienic, I don't think dh or ds would feel comfortable with me wearing that.

Vicliz24 · 26/01/2025 16:32

It always amazes me that topless sunbathing is now frowned upon and yet everyone has their arse hanging out . On 99.9 % it's just not a good look .

MatildaTheCat · 26/01/2025 16:31

I belong to a club with a nice spa and trust me they are commonplace and I agree they are not suitable for a family club (albeit the spa area is adults only but a vast range of people).

However I have to accept that I’m probably just being a prude and should accept my role as a very elderly extra on Love Island 😆

rainythursdayontheavenue · 26/01/2025 16:30

I don't understand what anyone thinks is attractive about it - even the most pert lovely bottom looks disformed with a cheesewire sticking through the middle of it. In public pools it's just grim and exhibitionist.

DazedAndConfused321 · 26/01/2025 16:25

I feel like I should be ok with it because it's just a body part, but I would be uncomfortable seeing bare arses in a pool. On a beach is less weird but I still find that a bit grim

Weyohweyoh · 26/01/2025 16:24

I really don’t want to see someone else’s arse cheeks in this context either.

Someonelookedatmypostinghistorysoichanged · 26/01/2025 16:23

I agree. But I’m also old and old of touch. Of course people should bare their arse in public if they want to 🤥

redgingerbread · 26/01/2025 16:22

I agree - they’re revolting and I always metaphorically clutch my pearls when I see them!