Should teenage boys feel awkward when they see each other naked? EG: changing rooms/shower?
It is quite normal for most boys to feel a little embarrassed at first when introduced to communal showers at school. However boys should try to get used to it quickly since it is also quite normal for men to change and shower together. If you feel weird going into the shower with underwear on then just break the cycle and go in nude next time. Also don’t immediately wrap a towel around yourself afterwards and try to change under it. Its not a good idea anyway to wear anything into the shower as you then cannot properly wash the part of you that is covered by clothing – your genitals are actually the part that most needs washing after a workout! You could be quite pleasantly surprised and find that your friend has also actually wanted to shower properly but has been following your lead. When you do it like a real man he will soon follow suit. My boys reported that in the first term at school about half the boys started off wanting to wear underwear or swimwear in the showers but by the
