Guys in Support Hose?

[mcknis]

I am a new student in nursing and have a quick question. Well, I have many but this one is on my mind now.

I do not want anyone to think I am bashing a certain kind of people when I say this, but I have seen many homosexual guys working in the medical setting. I know this is a comfortable place for them because of all the female interaction, but is this common in almost all medical settings? For those of you that are 100% straight (which I am), have you found that the homosexuals tend to hit on you?

The main reason why I am posting today is to find out if any of you guys wear support hose? I know it sounds wierd, but I have seen many homosexual guys do it, and also older men because of blood flow problems in their lower extremities. Many a time I have heard the females discussing the topic in one of their many forums, but was unsure if you all did it, too. I always wear ankle socks or short crews and that has been great with me. What do you guys out there wear?

[all4schwa]

Any self-respecting homosexual would not hit on a straight man and wouldn't be got dead wearing support hose.

:yeahthat::chuckle

[Boltthrower]

I wore pantyhose in HS when I played football and they indeed cut down on chaffing and kept my legs warm as well. Again in the US Marines I wore them for long marches in order to prevent chaffing/blisters and occaisionally in the field for warmth. I plan on wearing them as a nurse because they have been recommended to me by people who know, including people on and off this site. I am secure enough in my "manliness" that I will not be bothered by morons who take issue with men wearing hose...... and if they insist on pushing it I will be happy to break their jaw for them.

I do have a question though.... are support hose the same thing as regular nylons or pantyhose? I assume they are the same thing, but I am out of the loop on the subtle differences and would appreciate it if someone would clarify. THX

Bolt

[KungFuFtr]

Go to support hose; then click on male socks.

There are some cool skeletal and muscle picture, support hose.

https://allnurses.com/jump.cgi?ID=124

[JohnBearPA]

Support hose for guys?

I'm a homo and I've never heard of it (outside of men dressing up in drag or something.)

But then again I'm living in a very non-hip part of the country and it's a lot harder down here to be one of those gay guys that's hip and stays afloat of new trends.

Is this some new trend?

:yeahthat:

I wear very absorbant white cotton socks, and the best white sneakers I can afford. tell you what tho, the post about the San Fran biker bears makes me want to re-think my upcoming move to FL!

[Ariko]

I have always worn support (knee high) socks. I started wearing them when I was a machinist standing in front of a mill. I can’t imagine working without them.

Pantyhose might give me a yeast infection!!!

I get them from

http://www.supportplus.com/

[mcknis]

man, when I started this post, I never would have thought that it would have gotten this much attention.

[MQ Edna]

You meet one gay guy, you definitely haven't met them all. Why do you think our symbol is the rainbow we are all different. True, we all have our quirks... but if a gay guy hits on you, take it as a compliment and just set him straight... literally. Chances are he thought there was a chance that you might be gay too... not to emasculate you or anything hahaha.

Yeah... support hose sounds a little uncomfortable to me. I wear the run of the mill boxers with white tube socks.

[ewattsjt]

I have not been hit on by gay men at work; regardless of what I wear. I am sometimes on long spine cases in surgery (some are the complete shift). Standing on the concrete floor kills your legs. So... I wear the support socks that come to the top of the calf. My legs do not fatigue as bad. It is a plus for anyone!!!!!

[pawashrn]

while you are young. your legs can take the pounding of walking on concrete floors(yes there is concrete under the tile or carpet). But as age progresses support of some sort may be required. I personally wear Jobes stockings when I work 12 hours or greater and it does make my legs feel good. Why I don't wear them on 8 hour days, don't know. As far as getting hit on. As long as you don't acknowledge the advances be it male or female and maintain a professional manner. it will go away. You have to understand, Most people don't have a life outside of work. Their jobs are their social outlet and the people they work with are their only close friends. pity them don't become them. Then you can take the other approach take on every hit and get well known through the rumor mill.

[Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN]

I buy support socks which are made for men. They fit me better than the girlie ones- and I'm a woman.

[MQ Edna]

I do like the girly toe socks though...

[Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN]

I do like the girly toe socks though...

Lol.