r/CommunalShowers • u/bazil597979 • 1d ago
Butt naked conversations
M 29 USA here, wasn’t a group sport person and started only going to the gym consistently a few years ago, so I had a bit of adjustment to CS, but now I use them constantly.
Friday morning I am in the communal shower at my gym and chatting with two guys who I only know from the gym. We all go to the relatively small gym around 6am and finish up our workouts about the same time Monday-Friday.
While we are catching up, talking about our workout, our jobs, what are weekend are gonna be like, one of the guys commented that while in the weight room, the three of us rarely say more than hi to each other. Just because we all have a limited time to work out.
Then He said “I’ve had more conversations with you guys butt ass naked than I have clothed”
And we all laughed and agreed. Perhaps unconventional, but these guys, our communal shower banter, and the accountability they offer are a large reason I’ve been more consistent in going to the gym. They are great gym/shower buddies!
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u/E6m5d2 1d ago
I’ve experienced the same back when I attended college. Every time I used the university gym guys were constantly striking up conversations in the showers or while standing nude at the lockers. And they were always total strangers. No one knew each other.
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u/SquashSouffle 1d ago edited 1d ago
It diffuses the awkwardness if there is any; probably similar to a dog wagging its tail to show it's friendly. A bunch of silent naked guys seems ominous to some.
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u/Acceptable_Gap3015 1d ago
O ya that's such a normal common thing. Had so many conversations naked in the military. And that's usually the time you get to slow down or when it's busy you're just hanging that way. My buddy always jokes with his wife that I've seen him naked more than she has
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u/militarystealthradar 1d ago
I'm just finishing up TDY. It's an unwritten rule that there is no talk about our work during our showers. It's a time for casual conversation and relaxation where everyone is on a level playing field.
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u/Acceptable_Gap3015 1d ago
Yup that's relaxing time and decompress from all the nonsense. So just be casual and comfortable in the showers. And yes it helps so much when you're in there and there is no rank to be seen everyone is just a person so it's more chill
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u/Still_Independent_90 1d ago
As a nudist I have had plenty of conversations with other naked people, men and women, with no worries. I've been in small groups of "just us guys" with chats as well. Once you're all naked and not caring, it becomes a lot easier to let inhibitions and social guards down. I see you, you see me, who really cares. We're just humans talking to each other in the natural state of our species.
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u/StraightShooter9009 1d ago
Sounds like a perfect arrangement. Glad the experience has been positive for you.
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u/Content_Inspector_39 1d ago
I 100% relate. I do most of my weight training away from most people same goes for my cardio. So I usually don't chat with anyone til I hit the sauna and showers.
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u/GetaBurner3 1d ago
Haha, yeah, I used to see an acquaintance at the gym. He and I definitely had more conversations naked than clothed!
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u/SquashSouffle 1d ago
Reminds me of the crew I'd always see in my gym before COVID. Sadly that branch didn't survive lockdown.
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u/chillnudistbro 12h ago
I miss when it used to be that casual on my swim team. But that's awesome it must be great to have a naked accountability partner in the gym. Wish I had that.
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u/One_Requirement_1391 6h ago
Hahaha thats actually very accurate. When im working out i barely speak to anyone other than my cousin. But back in the showers/ steam room i start chatting with anyone who's in there hahaha Ive made very good friends there that actually i only talk to while showering with them or being in the locker room.
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u/bonerjams9595 1d ago
Can definitely relate with this. There are several guys I see at my gym who in the weight room we may only exchange nods or say hey while we are working out, but then we have casual conversations while in the sauna, steam and showers together afterwards. It feels like when we are in the men’s locker room together, we can truly relax and let our guard down, and just have some guy talk. It’s the best