Do I lose man-points for going to a tanning salon?

[SlitheryDee]

So I'm in shape for summer this year. I figured I'd go the whole 9 yards and get a tan going before my vacation in Biloxi. I have a few questions. Is a tanning bed tan different from a sun tan? As in, will the tan I get from a tanning bed make me significantly more resistant to sunburn than I would be normally? Am I getting any of the health benefits that come with normal sun exposure? Am I more girly-man now than I was this morning?

BTW If you haven't guessed, da wimminz at the tanning salon. Jeezuz. I don't care what anyone thinks...I'm hooked.

 

[Udgnim]

what's wrong with just jogging around in the sun shirtless with shorts?

had a college roommate that did that and he got pretty tanned

 

[AccruedExpenditure]

yes you do

 

[moshquerade]

inquiring minds want to know, did you tan nekkid?

 

[Q]

Don't get a boner while tanning it burns

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: Udgnim
what's wrong with just jogging around in the sun shirtless with shorts?

had a college roommate that did that and he got pretty tanned

I forgot to mention that laying in a tanning bed in your birthday clothes rocks way harder than getting chased by the neighbors dog. I fell asleep in there. Something about it is awesomely comfortable.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
inquiring minds want to know, did you tan nekkid?

Wouldn't want any tan lines.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee

Originally posted by: moshquerade
inquiring minds want to know, did you tan nekkid?

Wouldn't want any tan lines.

:evil:

 

[destrekor]

There really is no difference between a bed and outside. You get the same radiation, it is just a concentrated dose that equals a certain amount in the actual sun. You also still get the Vitamin D production.

I've tanned before, such as before going on a cruise. The only way it really helps prevent burning, is the same as getting a base tan outside with a ton of sunblock. You prep your skin by getting it lightly tanned, which makes your skin a little conditioned to the radiation, requiring more exposure to get burnt than if you had not built a base tan.

(sister use to work at a tan salon)

If I didn't have that bias against them (teh girly men go there), I'd probably go in the winter just for the radiation treatment. See - exposure to the sun gets chemicals going, and for some reason it's been strongly reported that going to a tanning salon in the winter can help shake the winter blues (if you get them). With the lack of sun I get in the winter, I think that is what kind of helps give me them winter blues.
But... having a tan in the winter? Definitely makes you standout as a salon customer. I'm not one of those preppy frat boys, and I sure as hell don't want to share their bromance traditions. :shudders:
But I do look damn good in a tan. And the women at most... goddamit my sister worked at one. argh

 

[n yusef]

Man points? Are those the opposite of cooties?

Grow up dude.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: destrekor
There really is no difference between a bed and outside. You get the same radiation, it is just a concentrated dose that equals a certain amount in the actual sun. You also still get the Vitamin D production.

I've tanned before, such as before going on a cruise. The only way it really helps prevent burning, is the same as getting a base tan outside with a ton of sunblock. You prep your skin by getting it lightly tanned, which makes your skin a little conditioned to the radiation, requiring more exposure to get burnt than if you had not built a base tan.

(sister use to work at a tan salon)

If I didn't have that bias against them (teh girly men go there), I'd probably go in the winter just for the radiation treatment. See - exposure to the sun gets chemicals going, and for some reason it's been strongly reported that going to a tanning salon in the winter can help shake the winter blues (if you get them). With the lack of sun I get in the winter, I think that is what kind of helps give me them winter blues.
But... having a tan in the winter? Definitely makes you standout as a salon customer. I'm not one of those preppy frat boys, and I sure as hell don't want to share their bromance traditions. :shudders:
But I do look damn good in a tan. And the women at most... goddamit my sister worked at one. argh

Good to know. I really don't want to get conspicuously tanned. I do think I look healthier and better overall with some color though. I'd like to avoid the "raccoon" look people get when they tan all the time and everything gets exposure except for the area the protective goggles cover. AFAIK the only way to do that is to not wear the goggles, which I assume must not be safe even with your eyes closed, or not overdo it.

 

[Bateluer]

You lost a few corners on your man card. And you've significantly raised your chances of getting skin cancer. Your insurance rates will increase appropriately.

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: destrekor
There really is no difference between a bed and outside. You get the same radiation, it is just a concentrated dose that equals a certain amount in the actual sun. You also still get the Vitamin D production.

I've tanned before, such as before going on a cruise. The only way it really helps prevent burning, is the same as getting a base tan outside with a ton of sunblock. You prep your skin by getting it lightly tanned, which makes your skin a little conditioned to the radiation, requiring more exposure to get burnt than if you had not built a base tan.

(sister use to work at a tan salon)

If I didn't have that bias against them (teh girly men go there), I'd probably go in the winter just for the radiation treatment. See - exposure to the sun gets chemicals going, and for some reason it's been strongly reported that going to a tanning salon in the winter can help shake the winter blues (if you get them). With the lack of sun I get in the winter, I think that is what kind of helps give me them winter blues.
But... having a tan in the winter? Definitely makes you standout as a salon customer. I'm not one of those preppy frat boys, and I sure as hell don't want to share their bromance traditions. :shudders:
But I do look damn good in a tan. And the women at most... goddamit my sister worked at one. argh

Hmm...destrekor, can you provide any medical studies that agree with these points. I'm curious.

1) I was certain that the depth of penetration was different between the two types of tanning, and that an artificially tanned skin can still be burned the same as fair skin.

2) The base tan really isn't the same due to differences in exposure time, UV light, and penetration.

3) From what I've seen, tanning in itself is what brings about pleasurable feelings rather than it being a direct cure for SAD.

It's been a while since I've read about artificial tanning, so maybe it's much safer now. I've always thought it was a bit more dangerous, especially at the level of frequency that most people do it. It would be nice to have someone in the medical field reply.

 

[TehMac]

I heard one girl who tanned obsessively in the UK ended up with her skin falling off.

Just don't go overboard. I lie out in the sun, but only on occasion, and only for 45 minutes max with some tanning lotion.

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee
So I'm in shape for summer this year. I figured I'd go the whole 9 yards and get a tan going before my vacation in Biloxi. I have a few questions. Is a tanning bed tan different from a sun tan? As in, will the tan I get from a tanning bed make me significantly more resistant to sunburn than I would be normally? Am I getting any of the health benefits that come with normal sun exposure? Am I more girly-man now than I was this morning?

BTW If you haven't guessed, da wimminz at the tanning salon. Jeezuz. I don't care what anyone thinks...I'm hooked.

men too insecure about their man card would never step foot in a tanning salon. Congrats (not being sarcastic) The hilarious and ironic thing to me, the dudes I know who carry on the most about their man card being so important to them. Seem to be the same dudes who talk non stop about how much the love pussy. Yet the place you went, a PERFECT spot to find pussy, they're afraid of. Fuckers like that should be running to a tanning salon. They go to sport bars surrounded by sausage and would have the nerve to question you for going to chick central HA.

I go to the nail shop once in awhile to get a pedicure. Amazing how many females are there, and a man? Only if he's way off in the waiting room. I'll be the only dude surrounded by tons of ladies. I get to sit and talk for 15-20 minutes to all kinds of females, and most it not all dig the fact I don't care about my "man card" and how they find men who aren't afraid to get a manicure sexy. Mind you, they're not saying I'M sexy, just in general lol.

I'm with you, and am glad I find the whole man card business to be a huge joke.

OP - you should look into Mystic Tans, they look like a real tan, but it's done with a spray. Not cheap, but no harmful anything, quick and looks awesome. Even works for Gingers (like me) who really can't tan well at all.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: n yusef
Man points? Are those the opposite of cooties?

Grow up dude.

Man points are man's best tool in determining general macho-ness. Keeping an accurate tally is essential. I have been blessed with a disproportionately large number of man points, so I think I can weather this loss.

 

[Cattlegod]

not at all.

 

[buck]

Wait, people vacation in Biloxi?

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
You lost a few corners on your man card. And you've significantly raised your chances of getting skin cancer. Your insurance rates will increase appropriately.

This. Give your head a shake dude. Lay on the sunblock and go pick up wimmenz at the beach instead :roll:.

 

[nageov3t]

TBH, I've been really tempted to go tanning lately.

I've forgotten what I look like without pasty white skin.

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: QueBert
men too insecure about their man card would never step foot in a tanning salon. Congrats (not being sarcastic) The hilarious and ironic thing to me, the dudes I know who carry on the most about their man card being so important to them. Seem to be the same dudes who talk non stop about how much the love pussy. Yet the place you went, a PERFECT spot to find pussy, they're afraid of. Fuckers like that should be running to a tanning salon. They go to sport bars surrounded by sausage and would have the nerve to question you for going to chick central HA.

I go to the nail shop once in awhile to get a pedicure. Amazing how many females are there, and a man? Only if he's way off in the waiting room. I'll be the only dude surrounded by tons of ladies. I get to sit and talk for 15-20 minutes to all kinds of females, and most it not all dig the fact I don't care about my "man card" and how they find men who aren't afraid to get a manicure sexy. Mind you, they're not saying I'M sexy, just in general lol.

I'm with you, and am glad I find the whole man card business to be a huge joke.

OP - you should look into Mystic Tans, they look like a real tan, but it's done with a spray. Not cheap, but no harmful anything, quick and looks awesome. Even works for Gingers (like me) who really can't tan well at all.

You'll never end up with any woman you find in any of these places. Why? Because you're stuck in the friends zone by virtue of your association with such effeminate activity. Sorry about your luck.

 

[coreyb]

tanning is gay as hell. i know one guy that does and he's gay.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Originally posted by: buck
Wait, people vacation in Biloxi?

Well It's not a big time "let's spend 10 grand to get away from civilization" type of thing. Just a week at the nearest beach, which happens to be in Biloxi. I'm sure it's not as big a deal for people who live near a beach.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: SlitheryDee

Originally posted by: buck
Wait, people vacation in Biloxi?

Well It's not a big time "let's spend 10 grand to get away from civilization" type of thing. Just a week at the nearest beach, which happens to be in Biloxi. I'm sure it's not as big a deal for people who live near a beach.

I didnt even know it was a beach... Enjoy the sun and the beach, its good for the soul.

 

[QueBert]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard

Originally posted by: QueBert
men too insecure about their man card would never step foot in a tanning salon. Congrats (not being sarcastic) The hilarious and ironic thing to me, the dudes I know who carry on the most about their man card being so important to them. Seem to be the same dudes who talk non stop about how much the love pussy. Yet the place you went, a PERFECT spot to find pussy, they're afraid of. Fuckers like that should be running to a tanning salon. They go to sport bars surrounded by sausage and would have the nerve to question you for going to chick central HA.

I go to the nail shop once in awhile to get a pedicure. Amazing how many females are there, and a man? Only if he's way off in the waiting room. I'll be the only dude surrounded by tons of ladies. I get to sit and talk for 15-20 minutes to all kinds of females, and most it not all dig the fact I don't care about my "man card" and how they find men who aren't afraid to get a manicure sexy. Mind you, they're not saying I'M sexy, just in general lol.

I'm with you, and am glad I find the whole man card business to be a huge joke.

OP - you should look into Mystic Tans, they look like a real tan, but it's done with a spray. Not cheap, but no harmful anything, quick and looks awesome. Even works for Gingers (like me) who really can't tan well at all.

You'll never end up with any woman you find in any of these places. Why? Because you're stuck in the friends zone by virtue of your association with such effeminate activity. Sorry about your luck.

Oddly enough, you are wrong. If you know how to talk to a female it doesn't matter where you meet her. If you're able to make a woman laugh you it doesn't matter if you meet her at a bar, yoga class, or at a Nail Salon. Some females actually like a man who takes care of themselves above and beyond. I have gotten dates with females who have seen me and told me they started to talk to me because I had a manicure. It threw them off initially, which peaked their interests and once we started to talk we hit it off.