So today was one of my "boy days" but I've been on vacation with the fam. The only swimsuit i have is (cute) but VERY fem. The suit caused a lot of dysphoria cos when I looked into the mirror I was a man in a one piece. Any advice for the pool?
I’m an avid swimmer myself, and my philosophy is “wear a racing suit all the time forever.” I know this is not an option for other folks, though!
Here are some ideas:
* Swim trunks and a bikini top. A sport bikini top (something like this or this) would probably be the most comfortable. You might be able to get away with a compression sports bra, too.
* Swim trunks and a rash guard. I think you’d probably want a looser one (sometimes sold as a swim shirt), unless you’re wanting to do lap swimming without a lot of drag. Like this! If you’re swimming in a natural body of water (so, not a pool) and you’re just splashing around, you could probably get away with a normal t-shirt or tank top.
* Swim trunks and a swim binder. If your dysphoria is kicked into high gear by having visible boobies, this is probably your best bet. It’s not the cheapest option, but anyway. A quick Google found this, but I have no direct experience myself. (Followers - thoughts?)
Good luck, and happy swimming!
(Note - most of the links in this post go to swimoutlet.com. I’m not affiliated with them in any way, but I am a super happy customer. If you need cheap swimwear and are in the States (or have a mailing address in the States), I can highly recommend it!)
