Q&A for How to Change Into Your Bathing Suit if You Aren't in a Stall (Girls)

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    Can a swimsuit be worn underneath a person's clothes?
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    Yes, but bathing suits are not breathable like underwear, so should not be worn under clothes for long periods of time or you risk developing skin rashes or yeast infections.
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    What do I do if there is no changing area and my suit is a one piece?
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    Bathroom stalls tend to be the best bet, even though it is a smaller area and there may be the hazard of toilet water. If there is any empty room with a door available, use that. If you're outside, you can go behind some trees, or even have some friends form a wall to shield you.
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    What should I do if someone sees me?
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    It depends who sees you. In most societies, it is considered acceptable for women and girls to change clothes in a common area. There is also "locker room courtesy" which means giving space as available, giving other people privacy as possible and personal comfort level, and so on. Typically other people are not interested in how you look naked. Other tactics are needed if you are in an area of mixed genders.
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    How do I avoid getting nervous and accidentally dropping my towel?
    Tessa Metzger
    Tessa Metzger
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    If possible, get a friend to hold a towel for you, or maybe find a more discreet area to get changed.
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    What do I do if a stranger sees me naked and comes near me?
    EMILY FRIESEN (Student)
    EMILY FRIESEN (Student)
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    Back away don’t let them touch you at all and if you can get back in your clothes then do and then leave.
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    Where do I put my swimwear if I don't have a locker at a public pool?
    QueenBee12
    QueenBee12
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    Bring a bag to keep your clothes, phone, or other personal items safe from theft.
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    Is there a garment I can use as a 'tent' to change in or out of my bathing suit in public?
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    Community Answer
    Try a hooded towel or a loose dress/t-shirt dress.
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