Why are women allowed to climb without a shirt in a gym but men cannot?

Bill Lawrywrote:

… when you’re desperately trying to cobble something out of nothing. :)

That's what she said!

We need to see more nipples. Case closed.

As a male feminist I will be wearing a sports bra to climb at the gym in solidarity

Old lady Hwrote:

**Disclaimer disclaimer re lesser species. Hmmmm.....am I joking???? 

Best, H.

I prefer "different" but you have a point.

How did I know KW would be all over this thread when I saw the title?

Don’t get your HOPES UP Locker!

Ok I know it’s page 10 and no one is taking things seriously anymore but have we even gotten a good answer as to why men aren’t allowed to climb shirtless in some climbing gyms? I understand if it’s a conservative area but bearing that, I don’t understand the reason.

I’ve never really heard of women complaining about guys being shirtless in the gym myself. The only time I’ve heard it mentioned from women is if the topless bro is also being loud and obnoxious. Barring that, I’ve only heard the complaint of topless guys from other guys. Why is this?

I went to Quora with the question “Why do guys feel uncomfortable seeing other guys shirtless?” for a scientific evidence-based answer. Here is the result:

Now that we have unlocked 'Penile Semen Scoop-out' the motion is hereby submitted to conclude this thread and declare this the answer to the OP's question. Results will be documented and memorialized to limit future threads. 

The answer is simple, pasties.

Sports bras aren’t topless 

men can climb in sports bras if they want

it’s not complicated

Smell The Glovewrote:

‘Penile Semen Scoop-out' 

Either a medieval torture device or death metal band.

I think this debate signals that there’s a business opportunity for a chain of topless gender neutral climbing gyms. Adults only.

Yoda Jedi Knightwrote:

Either a medieval torture device or death metal band.

It could be both.

I’d appreciate a gym that responds to Iran’s limits on women by making men climb in burkas and women climb nude. 

Hank Hudleywrote:

The answer is simple, pasties.

And loud tights! 

I think I'd not, like, never ever not, have to worry about crowds if I ever went that route. Might even traumatize some of the squeamish amongst us.  But, hey, you do you! I'll belay anything willing to rope the rope up for me, no matter what he/she/it/other's scenic value may or may not be!

Gloweringwrote:

I’d appreciate a gym that responds to Iran’s limits on women by making men climb in burkas and women climb nude. 

For real, I knew a woman who gave swim lessons to women. Indoor pool, female only classes. No men anywhere. Burkhas over swim suits required nonetheless, iirc. I can't even imagine, but those ladies must've been fully proofed against drowning, if they managed to swim like that. Don't remember just which hard core fundamentalist state it was, but not Iraq, Iran, or Afghanistan. Pretty sure it was one of the oil rich ones. 

Best, Helen

Climber Reviewerwrote:

From North America

When I’m at the gym, I have an urge to take off my shirt (memes if you want). The reason for that is because it’s hot, I’m sticky, and I can send harder (no joke) without it, so I benefit lots from it. All the gyms around have a shirts on policy that prevents men from going shirtless. I’m not taking it off to show off my 6 pack or thick chest, but it just feels natural and it helps myself cool off especially in a warm gym.

On the other hand, I would say over 50% to over 60% of frequent women rock climbers take off their shirt at an indoor gym and end up in a two piece with some tight leggings. No one bats an eye, and it is actually seen as a common occurrence and very normal.

Why is it fine for women to take off their shirts while men are not allowed to?????

This is not a troll post, but wondering what the reasoning is here?

You can also wear a two piece.

I think gyms that let men and trans men go shirtless should be forced to add a R rating to their logo. Route names referring to shirtless men should be redacted immediately.

Gloweringwrote:

I’d appreciate a gym that responds to Iran’s limits on women by making men climb in burkas and women climb nude. 

"why's everyone belaying one-handed?"