Have you ever HAD to shop in discreet?
August 14th 2007 23:28
I know people who unabashedly buy porn mags from the newsagent but would put a bag over their heads to buy certain basic necessities from the supermarkets. Similar to how there are those who won’t think twice about chatting-up to someone at the bar but would never want to ask the shop assistant for help.
When it comes to buying certain items for the love-of-your life, what would you stop at?
Gion was scarred for life when his mum (who was not well) asked him to get her sanitary pads. In those days they weren’t in the teeny packages that they come in now, but were so huge that they looked like it could hold back the New Orleans flood! Since then, he has refused to go into that particular aisle.
Nick on the other hand needs specific information and a sample when he sets out to buy such toiletries for his fiancée. “There are too many varieties, wings or no wings, extra absorbent, long…regular, super?! It’s a minefield in that aisle!”
On the end of the spectrum, Sonia has no qualms buying condoms. No need to hide them in-between the vegies and cereal, away from the prying eyes of other shoppers. She proudly faces the (extra-large size condoms) box in the open – probably raising a few eyebrows and thoughts of ‘lucky her’ on the way to the checkout.
Elise (the ever adventurous and kinky gal she is) wanted to add a bit of spice into her life. “One day I had the urge to try glow-in-the-dark condoms. So when I was at the supermarket for the weekly shop, I picked some up. It was the last pack on the shelf, and I was thinking to myself ‘lucky me’! I spoke too soon. At the checkout, the cashier rings the bell and shouts to her colleague ‘price-check on the 20-pack glow-in-the dark condoms’…!!!”
Of course there’s Joe, who since overcoming his embarrassment of going into the lingerie shop, is now a *regular* patron there (and everywhere else)!
Have you ever had to shop in disguise? What did you have to get?
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Comment by katyzzz
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Glad I found you - it's the new system that causes some difficulty finding people.
I can remember when I was very young being distinctly embarrassed about such things.
I still don't believe in his pants for her, if you get my gist.
I would NEVER buy condoms, I think it is the least a male can do to be responsible enough and self reliant enough to think about these things himself.
Whoever said Condoms were such a wondrous thing, passion killers if you ask me.
There's a lot to be said for old values and the more females allow males to rely on them for such intimate things the worse it's going to get.
The converse is also true.
I look after all such things myself and always have, nothing that a little pre-planning won't fix.
About like managing money, also, now people rely on the cards to do it for them.
We live in a very odd world, I feel very sorry for the young man who found himself in such a dilemma. His mum was at fault. Musn't be judgmental? I think it is time we were.
Life is not easy, the sooner we learn to handle it the better.
The relationship with your post may be considered obscure, but it is not in my eyes.
I wonder what people REALLY think. Private matters have become a free for all.
Hope I haven't been too hard to take.
Love and stuff,
katyzzz
Comment by Tracy
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Another brilliant question, how do you do it?
I used to be embarrassed about buying certain things but now I'm older and don't really care.
I did laugh the other day as I did some shopping at a chemist for myself and a friend who was sick. I bought condoms, a pregnancy kit and anti-depressants....
what a combination!! Oh and Naprogesic!!
Byeee
Comment by David
Funny post. I enjoyed the read.
I like the way you write. It's visual, economical, and you pay attention to specifics. It makes it easy for the reader to picture the scenarios.
As to your main question? I don't get too embarrassed about buying feminine products like tampons. (Not that I've had to do it for a while, mind you).
A good approach for a male is to ask the female service assistant what type she uses, and whether or not she thinks you've made the right choice.
David ...
Comment by Lara M
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Re. Gion...yea, I felt bad for him when he told me -- I can imagine how traumatic it is for a teen (then!). If u recall, those boxes were HUGE in those days! Yea, perhaps the relationship may be a bit obscure but it was to highlight that his experience then has since *disable* him to ever buy any such thing again. Hmmm...now I'm thinking if it is not really related to this post... -- oh well...
Re. condoms...yes, it can be a bother but it is also a responsibility to one's self to be safe, so I think women do need to make sure they have some on hand should the occasion rises -- ooops, no pun intended <giggle> Having said that, I do know where you're coming from...
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Comment by KylieW
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I'm not the least bit embarassed (I probably was when I was younger).
I think any sensible gal has her own stash of condoms. You can't be trusting guys to think of these things....and you do NOT want to have to interupt things part way thru to go and procure some!
But then, I'm also the girl that has had a number of her friends call on her to take them to sexyland to buy certain battery operated devices. So buying condoms is no problem!
Aimzter - you know if you wanted to try lubricants but can't see yourself buying it at a supermarket or adult store, you could always order them online at somewhere like adultshop.com. I'm sure there's thousand's of online stores like that. No embarassment factor.
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Glad to hear someone's husband is expected to do something.
Ever heard of spit anyone. Or else being naturally stimulated instead of just having it "off" with someone.
Ho, hum, we wowsers sometimes have the last laugh.
What sort of guys are you girls prepared to settle for.
katyzzz Pride. nothing to do with gay, except in the old fashioned way of having a happy time.
Things ain't what they used to be. katyzzz
Comment by Ash
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hhhmmm interesting question. I recall being so embarrassed buying a pregnancy kit when I was younger. Eventually my friend offered to go and buy it for me - the joys of living in small towns
I don`t have problems buying things now, perhaps it`s a maturity thing - you soon realise that you are not the only one buying these things and it`s not really anyone`s business what you do anyway.
ash
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For example, in the Sexpo, everyone's looking at all this sex-stuff, so there's nothing to feel weird about.
I was in a video shop, and there was a cute girl working. I was looking at some of the classic cult movies, many of which are 'risque', self-conscious of what she would think. Why? I don't really care - it's just instinct I guess.
Comment by Chic Critique
Buying personal lubricant is incredibly scary!
Cheers
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Comment by Lara M
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Thanks for the compliment and feedback, David -- much appreciated coming from a great writer.
That is a good strategy! Hopefully she's *with it*
Comment by Lara M
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You're definitely a handy friend to have, Kylie! I've often wondered what it was like to go into a store to buy those certain battery-operated devices -- I guess also, it's more fun when you do those kinda shopping with a girlfriend or two
Good idea re. shopping online -- any recommendations on which ones??
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However, some people do need the a little help with lubricant due to medical reasons or even stress -- whatever it is...it's there to be tried and tested
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I'm curious now why so many find it a little embarrassing to buy lubricants... I haven't bought any (yet)...'cos was *lucky* enough to receive some freebies when I got some condoms, so it'll be interesting to see if I'd feel the same too... Any perspectives on this...anyone?
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No, the cashier didn't flinch at all....but I was trying not to laugh....!!
Tracy
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Being the sort who seizes any opportunity for humour, I look upon excursions for all of the above products with relish. Those who would try and embarrass me with a look...get the full treatment.
Clerks in video stores--look at clerk, then down at video, then up at clerk again and say "Oh wow-- is this you? Are you-er--(look down at video again) 'The Big Banana' ?"
Sex toys--I work in tandem with my best friend on this one. I wait until he's at the back and call "Did you find anything for Grandma yet?"
Lubricant--don't need it, but if I did I'd be sure to ask the clerk if I could baste a turkey with it.
People's hangups are hilarious, but I never make fun unless they try and make me feel self-conscious.
Spit, Katyzzz? HAHAHAhahahahahaha!!!
Comment by Tracy
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Sex toys--I work in tandem with my best friend on this one. I wait until he's at the back and call "Did you find anything for Grandma yet?"
Tracy
Comment by Always Eighteen
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Just looking at the section at the supermarket can be embarrassing sometimes. I've been to one right next to women's shampoo, so I got all these mums and their kids passing by, some of them glancing at me and what I'm looking at.
I remember buying my first box. I had to buy a whole pile of other stuff to try and hide it. There are so many brands of condoms, too! And the ones with vibrating tips - I wonder if they work.
Comment by Lara M
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Heya Dean...Yes, there are way tooo many varieties out there! <giggle> I used to wait till there was no one near that shelf