Posted by Tom on January 21, 2005 at 19:29:51:
In Reply to: Re: Nude in Manhattan posted by Jenny on January 18, 2005 at 15:13:47:
: I go topless at 10th Street whenever I'm there (a few times a year) and never have any problems. Sometimes I'm the only one topless and sometimes other girls will go topless also.
: The clothing optional idea is a great one, especially if it's at a time when the place isn't terribly busy (ex. weekday afternoons) and might like the idea of attracting more customers. Can someone who's a regular take the leadership on this and keep us informed? In the meantime, I'd recommend that any guys who go with a wife or girlfriend urge them to go topless from the start, even if nobody else is. You can be certain that a few others will join in after a few minutes, making topless more and more ordinary and therefore more and more acceptable. Also, any single women reading this - please know that topless is legal in NY and you have a right to take off your top if you so desire. Spa 88 is a more uptight place, but I really don't think you'll get a hassle at 10th Street - at least I haven't so far. Let's just do it as often as we can - the shock value will disappear and our boobs will be accepted for what they are - just another body part.
: Jenny
: PS - last summer a few of us sunbathed topless on the roof sundeck a number of times, and never had any problems there either, even though staff members were in and out regularly.
: I applaud your efforts and hope that others will follow your lead. However, it seems like it's going to be quite a while before we (especially us guys) can get the shorts off and let it all hang out. I'm not saying this just for the visuals either. As far as I'm concerned, saunas and clothes don't mix. It's just too damn hot and sticky! Probably unhealthy too.