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Do ankle bracelets still have sexual connotations for younger people today?

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Chatterlyssecret · 02/04/2026 13:42

Back in the 80s wearing an ankle bracelet showed you were up for sex or open for men to approach you, is it still a thing now with the younger generation?

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NinaOakley · 02/04/2026 16:53

Not heard that one before. They were only ever jewellery to me, (though my mum associated them with prostitution.)

Lugol · 02/04/2026 17:51

I've never heard that before either.

kingofthedark · 02/04/2026 17:59

I remember being told it depends which ankle they were on to what you were up for.

everywhichway · 02/04/2026 18:18

Left ankle: the wearer is married or in a committed relationship. Right ankle: available or open to new experiences (to put it delicately). Or, all of that is a load of bollocks and you can wear what you like.

kingofthedark · 02/04/2026 20:58

everywhichway · 02/04/2026 18:18

Left ankle: the wearer is married or in a committed relationship. Right ankle: available or open to new experiences (to put it delicately). Or, all of that is a load of bollocks and you can wear what you like.

I remember an ex use to wear one. Before we were together she wore it on the right

mnmnddddd · 03/04/2026 17:10

Are you asking because you want to signal your availability or gauge someone else's?

outdooryone · 03/04/2026 18:56

I'm so flipping innocent to these things - I just thought they were ankle bracelets some liked to wear...

everywhichway · 03/04/2026 19:39

outdooryone · 03/04/2026 18:56

I'm so flipping innocent to these things - I just thought they were ankle bracelets some liked to wear...

You might want to read up about pineapples and flamingoes too then...!

Angela59 · 04/04/2026 07:28

Ha ha
A couple on a recent cruise I went on explained the meanings of various charms on an ladies ankle
Their openness reminded me of the swinging couple from the Benidorm comedy program!

kingofthedark · 04/04/2026 07:29

Angela59 · 04/04/2026 07:28

Ha ha
A couple on a recent cruise I went on explained the meanings of various charms on an ladies ankle
Their openness reminded me of the swinging couple from the Benidorm comedy program!

How many did she have?

mnmnddddd · 04/04/2026 07:45

This does all remind me of the 70s/80s idea that if a man wore an earing in his left ear he was straight, but if he wore it in his right, he wanted to get the beaten out of him.

Angela59 · 04/04/2026 08:30

kingofthedark · 04/04/2026 07:29

How many did she have?

A fair few!

kingofthedark · 04/04/2026 09:15

Angela59 · 04/04/2026 08:30

A fair few!

Someone liked a little bit of fun

Piccante · 04/04/2026 16:10

Randomly, I was reading about anklets the other day.

www.theograce.com/a/blog/the-meaning-of-hotwife-anklet

GentlemanJay · 04/04/2026 17:41

No.

LoyalMember · 05/04/2026 04:33

Chatterlyssecret · 02/04/2026 13:42

Back in the 80s wearing an ankle bracelet showed you were up for sex or open for men to approach you, is it still a thing now with the younger generation?

Who told you that? Never heard of it or heard it mentioned in my life.

outdooryone · 05/04/2026 09:38

everywhichway · 03/04/2026 19:39

You might want to read up about pineapples and flamingoes too then...!

Oh, I know about them. But there seems so many 'signals' I'm still unaware of...

kingofthedark · 05/04/2026 09:43

outdooryone · 05/04/2026 09:38

Oh, I know about them. But there seems so many 'signals' I'm still unaware of...

Everyday is a learning day.

I know there are things you can put in a shopping trolly which shows your up for things

mnmnddddd · 05/04/2026 10:26

kingofthedark · 05/04/2026 09:43

Everyday is a learning day.

I know there are things you can put in a shopping trolly which shows your up for things

Seriously? What?
Half a dozen pineapples are going to be pretty conspicuous, but unless you're wandering from aisle to aisle with a cucumber, condoms, lube, and absolutely nothing else, I can't see how that's going to be particularly productive.

everywhichway · 05/04/2026 10:30

I can confirm that Brillo Pads and Marmite have no effect whatsoever.

outdooryone · 06/04/2026 14:17

everywhichway · 05/04/2026 10:30

I can confirm that Brillo Pads and Marmite have no effect whatsoever.

This morning I tried a baguette at a suggestive angle, surrounded by mangoes, tinned pineapple and a spicy curry sauce. No flirtations with fellow shoppers to be had. Maybe I'll hang some underwear on the baguette next time...

Erin1975 · 07/04/2026 12:58

Isn't this one of those urbsn myths like the one about people who have pampus grass in their garden?

TorroFerney · 08/04/2026 11:07

LoyalMember · 05/04/2026 04:33

Who told you that? Never heard of it or heard it mentioned in my life.

I think my mum told me that in the 80‘s (she wasn't very good at having age appropriate conversations).

LoyalMember · 08/04/2026 12:16

TorroFerney · 08/04/2026 11:07

I think my mum told me that in the 80‘s (she wasn't very good at having age appropriate conversations).

I think she was having you on.

TorroFerney · 09/04/2026 07:20

LoyalMember · 08/04/2026 12:16

I think she was having you on.

No, she believed it. She’s a bit dim though , she also helpfully pointed out a woman on the bus who apparently used to be a prostitute. I can’t remember if said woman had an ankle bracelet on though!

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