Tan lines--sexy or not?

[sunbuckus 3,567]

It's summer time...at least where I am! Since we've been spending almost every day in the pool, I've acquired my tan lines already which means a white bottom and white breasts. Mr. Sun noted that I should sunbathe nude to even it out but I don't have the opportunity to do that for several many years.

 

So, I was curious how the many members of Swingersboard view tan lines. Sexy? Not sexy? Eh? Meh? Are there certain tan lines that you like and others that you don't? Please, do tell!

[angelkin 1,326]

I think it can be sexy, but when I was in pursuit of a tan, I went to tanning beds. No tan lines for me

[oc1234 435]

My wife and I are very active nudists, so we prefer an overall tan. We don't go out of our way to get tans, but since we spend a lot of time outdoors nude, we get tans.

[cplnuswing 4,713]

We don't have a preference about tan lines one way or another, but I will add that we don't have any, thank you privacy fence That's not quite true actually since Mrs. cplnuswing has been spending a lot of time in the chaise lounge by the pool this summer and so is already really tan....except for right under her breasts and the creases of her groin. I've been teasing her about that, so she has taken to striking some shall we say more alluring positions to try to get those areas evened up a bit

 

Hopefully not too prying of question, but I'm curious about the "not having the opportunity for several more years". I'm guessing that's because of extra sets of eyes in the house? She was the same way for a long time, but now, it's a "if you don't want to see then don't look out the back window" approach and it's turned out to be really no big deal at all. She just commented today that "I want her to see that I am comfortable with my body and maybe she will learn to be comfortable with hers quicker than I was able to because I had to overcome all the negative signals about bodies I received at home growing up". As always with kids, age makes a huge difference though.

[sunbuckus 3,567]

Hopefully not too prying of question, but I'm curious about the "not having the opportunity for several more years". I'm guessing that's because of extra sets of eyes in the house?

 

Yeah, it's the extra sets of eyes. We're not prudes and we do occasionally walk around nude, especially after showering or other instances but our oldest has been Miss Modest for awhile now, covering herself up and averting her eyes. We figured we didn't want to make her more uncomfortable than she already is. And I'm more than okay with tan lines...the ones I have currently are a lot better than the farmer's tan.

[MrDiscover 802]

Not sexy at all imho.

[PandO 103]

O likes them.

 

I personally think they are just part of living in a society where we are expected to cover things up. They happen. Who cares?

[Guest]

This year, I'm taking what I can get when it comes to the sun, we 've had more rain then sun but normally, I strive for no lines.

[Glida 250]

living under the middle eastern sun I get tan lines just walking down to pick the kids up from school in a pair of shorts and a tank, so I have to live with them. Mr G thinks they are sexy though and they don't bother me at all usually...But it's funny you should post this as I have my sister's wedding in the UK in August and for the first time in my life i'm wearing a strapless dress. It's made me so concious of not getting any tan lines which is a full time job in 40 degree heat.

[two4youinswva 3,068]

I happen to enjoy all types of skin tones, and contrasting tones on the same body. Must be my memories of catching a glimpse of untanned skin hidden by a cute bikini on an otherwise bronze body back when I was a youngster.

 

So yeah, I like an all over tan, as well as the two-tone look.

[Fundamental Law 2,885]

... but our oldest has been Miss Modest for awhile now, covering herself up and averting her eyes. We figured we didn't want to make her more uncomfortable than she already is...

 

This is a quite common situation with daughters growing up in the household. Finding that balance between casual nakedness and sensitivity is key to minimizing body shame.

[Fundamental Law 2,885]

Tan lines and other irregular skin shading are facts of ordinary life. They are neither sexy nor non sexy. That said, our preferred balance is good skin safety while sunbathing nude. A little color is fine, those deep tans and leathery skin, not attractive at all in our opinion.

[kikonkrome 844]

Sexy!!! I enjoy differences in skin tone...

[intuition897 2,179]

Mr. intuition says he thinks it's sexy. I say it depends. If you've got a really great ass and you've got a cute thong or Brazilian cut bikini tan line, it's really cute. But for me, tan lines on the boobs look kind of funny. Reminds me of a jack-o-lantern or something, LOL. If you've got really great boobs and can pull it off, that might be different. Doesn't work for me though.

 

Actually, I try to avoid tanning too much. I've been told I have the kind of skin that's prone to developing skin cancer, so I try to keep it to a minimum. Especially my face. My skin tends to go splotchy in the summer, so as much as I hate sunscreen, I try to remember to use it at least on my face.

[MrDiscover 802]

Not sexy at all imho.

 

What I meant was: it is not extra sexy for me, not a bonus. I like all kinds of skin tones but I don't prefer one over the other.

[PandO 103]

 

Actually, I try to avoid tanning too much.

 

I do too. Not only do I not want skin cancer, but I kind of enjoy my milky white, soft skin. I don't mind that little bit of sun my face, neck, arms and all seem to get during the summer, but I don't attempt to add to it.

[GuyInMD79 1,500]

Mr. CoupleInMD79 here. I like all kinds of skin tones, but I kinda like seeing those tan lines! It leaves a suggestion that those special areas don't often come out, like a special present that is unwrapped just for me!

[GoldCoCouple 4,066]

Both work for me. Too much of anything is a bad thing and the same is true here. Too much sun or too dark of a tan is bad...skin cancer and bad skin in later years. However, is someone is light skinned and has some tan lines (especially a woman with only tan lines on her bottom and not top), well that can be very sexy. Still, it's not a requirement or something that is the only criteria, just a bonus.

[asncpl 729]

I don't have a preference. I think it can be sexy both ways. I personally don't go out of my way to tan, but when I do I usually go nude.

 

I will say that tan people with no tan lines at parties and meet and greet give me a great conversation starter. I always compliment them on no tan lines and ask where they go to tan naked. It's a good way to break the ice, and I've learned some secret coves for going naked.

[AZCoupleII 46]

While I personally prefer no tan lines, I also know that all you have to do is "follow the line" to great things!

[Guest]

Tan lines and other irregular skin shading are facts of ordinary life. They are neither sexy nor non sexy. That said, our preferred balance is good skin safety while sunbathing nude. A little color is fine, those deep tans and leathery skin, not attractive at all in our opinion.

 

How about deep tans without leathery skin?

[intuition897 2,179]

How about deep tans without leathery skin?

 

I envy those bronze-skinned Brazilian or Mediterranean beauties with that olive skin. They're born and bred for the beach. I ended up with Irish, English and French roots, so pale freckly skin. It has its charms, it's just not as much at home on the beach as those with olive skin.

[GoldCoCouple 4,066]

AZCoupleII: Are those tan lines on your avatar? Nice...

[Mbgdallas 203]

Sexy as hell. The sharper the lines the better. I think it just reinforces the idea of seeing the "forbidden".

[GuyInMD79 1,500]

...I think it just reinforces the idea of seeing the "forbidden".

I know, right?

[lisampsas 51]

Well hubby loves my tan lines... But he also wants to see me on a nude beach

[Mbgdallas 203]

Well hubby loves my tan lines... But he also wants to see me on a nude beach

 

There is nothing sexier than tan lines. And so you are on a nude beach. You can still have tan lines when you get there.

[oc1234 435]

When you go to a nude beach and have tan lines, you have to be very careful to avoid getting sunburned. Since you have a tan and are used to spending long periods in the sun, it is easy to forget that those areas that have been totally covered are extremely sensitive to sunlight.

[Mbgdallas 203]

When you go to a nude beach and have tan lines, you have to be very careful to avoid getting sunburned. Since you have a tan and are used to spending long periods in the sun, it is easy to forget that those areas that have been totally covered are extremely sensitive to sunlight.

 

That's probably the one reason you will NEVER see me at at nude beach. My little Dickie has never seen the light of day and woild fry in about 5 minutes. I can't imagine anything more painful.

[GuyInMD79 1,500]

That's probably the one reason you will NEVER see me at at nude beach. My little Dickie has never seen the light of day and woild fry in about 5 minutes. I can't imagine anything more painful.

For this very reason, I made sure to pre-tan before going on vacation at a tropical clothing-optional swinger resort. And it helped! Mr. Happy stayed happy- no sunburned junk to distract from the fun.

[oc1234 435]

My wife and I have very little problems with sunburned body. For the last 40 plus years we have been nudists and spend at least a few hours most Saturdays and Sundays at our local nudist club. That way we get a gradual tan that does protect us. We also spend a lot of time at least partially nude around the house throughout the year. That seems to somewhat toughen the skin and make it somewhat sunburn resistant. For health reasons, neither of us tries to get a deep tan but we get enough to allow us to swim on sunny summer days without problem.

[TheRedHalf 81]

Sounds like a non Ginger problem to me. I am one big tan line! It's all good.

[AskMeOk 148]

So, I was curious how the many members of Swingersboard view tan lines. Sexy? Not sexy? Eh? Meh? Are there certain tan lines that you like and others that you don't? Please, do tell!

 

They don't affect me either way, but I've heard a lot of dancers say they work on good tan lines because their customers view the pale areas as "forbidden zones." For some, I guess, the naughty girl visual thing is hot....