"do's and don'ts"

[vega1210]

here in the US i wear these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seobean-New-...-/322148033241

this is at my local YMCA when swimming laps. I did start in something with a bit more coverage that had maybe a 2 inch side and a bit more coverage in the back. then switched over to this. For lap swimming i dont see ever switching to something more revealing then this as i'm here for a workout.

hope that helps

[Torchwatch]

Goggles are a must in all serious swim training except lifesaving. Lifesaving training requires you to swim while watching a casualty or the spot where a casualty was last seen so keeping your head above the water is essential.

Most pools want swimmers to shower before entering the water so the swimmer will go from the changing/lockers area, past the toilets then to the showers and the pool. If you have to walk through a crowded gym to get to the pool from the showers then slip on shorts and a track suit top if the thought of being nearly naked among dressed people concerns you. Find out what everyone else does and conform except for enjoying your speedos, and remember you don't have to wear black and navy every day.

[Bede735]

Sort of happened to me last week in one of those 'changing villages'. I had to walk past a fully clothed woman to get to the shower area.

I'm of the opinion now though, if pools can't provide separate changing rooms for men and women - then I and they will just have to put up with it.