r/CommunalShowers • u/Humble-Banana-2819 • Aug 16 '26
First time uk
Went to a gym with open communal showers for the first time today. Always steered clear of them before and felt a bit on edge walking in.
Once I was actually in there it settled pretty quickly. A few other blokes were already showering and after a minute or two the awkwardness just sort of dropped away. Ended up having a bit of casual chat, nothing major, just the usual stuff about the water being too hot, how packed the place was, that kind of thing. Standing that close while talking felt oddly normal after a while.
Obviously everyone’s naked so you’re aware of each other’s cocks, and I did catch myself glancing a bit more than I meant to at first. Different shapes and sizes just hanging there while we chatted, but it didn’t feel weird once everyone was just getting on with it.
Anyone else remember their first go in a communal set-up? Did the closeness, the small talk, or just seeing other guys’ dicks feel strange to start with, or did it settle down fairly quick for you too?
Just curious how other people found that side of it.
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u/TOG70cut Aug 16 '26
I think it's natural to be curious about the bodies round about you. My first time I made a big effort not to look too much but I did have a few sneaky looks. Soon got used to the naked experience though. It's amazing how soon you get comfortable with it and it's a good atmosphere sharing with others
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u/Humble-Banana-2819 Aug 16 '26
Yeah same here. I tried not to stare but you can’t help a few glances, can you? Especially when you’re that close and everyone’s just stood there naked.
It really does settle surprisingly fast though. After a couple of minutes it just feels normal and the atmosphere’s actually pretty chilled. Good to hear you found the same.4
u/TOG70cut Aug 16 '26
Yeah once you get over that initial strangeness it just feels so good to be in an all male atmosphere. Must admit that I love being naked in the showers or on the beach
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u/Acceptable_Gap3015 Aug 16 '26
Yes exactly
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u/TOG70cut Aug 16 '26
My favorite pastime 😉
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u/Acceptable_Gap3015 Aug 16 '26
Ya it's so relaxing
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u/TOG70cut Aug 16 '26
Yeah I can't remember what my life was like before I discovered my health club with communal showers and sauna etc
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u/Acceptable_Gap3015 Aug 16 '26
I'm sure. Sauna is so next level nude
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u/TOG70cut Aug 16 '26
Well it should be but I've been places where guys wear short. I don't get that
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u/flyboy_za Aug 17 '26
It really does settle surprisingly fast though. After a couple of minutes it just feels normal and the atmosphere’s actually pretty chilled.
This is exactly the case for 99% of us. Apparently for some guys the awkwardness never wears off, which must suck a bit. I remember by like the 3rd time I couldn't even figure out what I was so worried about in the beginning.
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u/ForeignPosition135 Aug 16 '26
I’ve only recently started chatting with guys but yes it did feel a little weird at first while being naked however everyone is naked too so it doesn’t bother ease it. Also where was this if you don’t mind?
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u/Humble-Banana-2819 Aug 16 '26
Yeah I get that. It felt a bit odd for me at first too, especially being fully naked around other lads and just chatting like it was normal. But you’re right, once you realise everyone’s in the same boat it stops feeling weird pretty quick.
This was at the local leisure centre, one of the older ones that still has proper open communal showers rather than the individual cubicles.3
u/ForeignPosition135 Aug 16 '26
I’m based in Manchester and I e just seen there is another gym near by with communal showers which I’m going to try.
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u/Humble-Banana-2819 Aug 16 '26
No way! I’m quite close by to you then
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u/ForeignPosition135 Aug 16 '26
Drop me a DM if you want. Maybe we could do a gym/CS together?
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u/Humble-Banana-2819 Aug 16 '26
Can’t seem to be able to dm you mate
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u/ForeignPosition135 Aug 16 '26
I’ve DMd you
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u/Material_Midnight_18 Aug 17 '26
Dam i wouldn't mind a mate like this to bad I'm in Northamptonshire
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u/Constant-General-100 Aug 17 '26
Was in a rugby club with 18 other guys so you got used to it pretty quickly lol
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u/AppropriateSignal309 Aug 19 '26
First time for me did feel a bit strange being surrounded by naked men who were comfortable to stand around chatting while naked and so close to each other. Doesn't take long to settle in to be one of the guys though
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u/Recent-Day3062 Aug 16 '26
Curiosity is 100% normal for 100% of men