Carefully, says Dr. Steve. And with tattoos.
Dear Shorty,
There are indeed rules for poolside attire, recently updated by city council.
The city’s list of forbidden clothing and accessories includes: “Items designed for sexual/intimate purposes.”
So, to avoid awkward conversations with the lifeguard, make sure your pool noodle doesn’t take batteries. And remember, handcuffs are not pool-safe.
A staff report also says proper pool attire includes “maintaining full and appropriate coverage of genitals.”
In other words, make sure all your beach balls are the inflatable kind. (Whether your Speedo qualifies as “appropriate coverage” is between you and your conscience.) Alternatively, if another pool visitor demands to see your genitals for the purposes of gender identification, resist the urge to examine their genitals with your boot, and perhaps restrict yourself to noting the similarities between their own genitals and their personality type.
The city may have its official regulations, but Dr. Steve knows some unofficial guidelines as well. Here are a few unstated rules to follow when attending our civic swimming pools.
Source: Please Advise! How Should I Dress for the Public Pool? | The Tyee
