How Can I Be More Confident

[Anonymous411]

I was wondering how I could be more confident naked around friends, strangers, or friends of friends. Often we take showers after going to the gym so we are naked in front of each other. When I am naked around very good friends of mine i am fine with that but when I am around strangers or friends of my friends I am always less confident. I want to know how I can be more confident.
I am 13 years old and I have developed quite fast. My penis is bigger than all my friends but I still find my self lacking confidence.

[Canadian Dream]

That's something that's hard to solve, and I don't know if anything will make it much better. All I can think of is maybe take your mind off of what others think of you and just ignore the thought.

[NZPerson]

Five seconds of braveness for anything you are scared to do will help you imensely, ive done amazing things i wouldnt have ever done if this wasnt my moto close your eyes and do it. Im pretty sure this applies here see how they react.

[Steve Jobs]

You're going to get to a point where you just stop caring. It didn't happen till a later age for me, but I was extremely reserved at a younger age (basically from a point I gained my senses till quite a way through high school).

At your age it's a little tough, since everyone's starting to explore each other and kids are immature, but we're all the same down there, and eventually from repetition it'll just become second nature to do things with certain people.

Having said that, that doesn't mean freely expose yourself and not give a damn, and always be mindful of who is around because there is a creepy darkness that lurks :P

[Jaffe]

I really don't have experience with the whole shyness thing, but I think if you spend a bit of time nude, you probably would get used to your body being exposed. Like at home, or wherever you can. And when you change in the locker room, just stay naked for a few seconds extra instead of hurrying to cover up. You'll probably get used to it faster if you do that. Or force yourself to shower naked at the pool/gym. Most things get easier after you force yourself to do them once, I think being comfortable with yourself might be the same.

[The37thElement]

I suggest doing the exact opposite of your instincts. I'm inferring that you WANT to hide, yet if I were in this situation, I'd be marching around all proud. Also remember that the strangers you encounter are most likely as (if not more) uncomfortable than you are. Just go about your routine. You can make it obvious and be prominent, or you can be like everyone else.

[Zachary G]

the key to being confident about yourself/your naked body is this --- to hell with everyone else! If you are comfortable being around your friends when you are with them and there are others around, focus on your friends and that should put you at ease enough to carry on with your shower... or whatever you are doing. there really isnt much to say about it other than, Just Do It!

[SethfromMI]

the more you do it them ore you will not even give it a second thought. be confident about your body. focus on getting showered and not worry about anyone else

[pjones]

try to concentrate on the friends you're comfortable with and pretend the others aren't there, it might help until you gain the confidence.

[acerjg17]

It is a matter of building confidence. You are young so the maturity isnt there yet to back up the rest of your body. I had a larger penis too but was reserved until I was about 15. Although I am mindful of where I whip it out now, I get naked all the time now and I am 17.

[ashdaniel]

I was wondering how I could be more confident naked around friends, strangers, or friends of friends. Often we take showers after going to the gym so we are naked in front of each other. When I am naked around very good friends of mine i am fine with that but when I am around strangers or friends of my friends I am always less confident. I want to know how I can be more confident.
I am 13 years old and I have developed quite fast. My penis is bigger than all my friends but I still find my self lacking confidence.

Look bud, I am almost full grown. I take shower at gym but I am still not fully comfortable naked in front of others. Unless you are going nudist/naturalist then it is okay feeling nervous or anxious around people when you are naked. Just do your business, remember you are in for a shower or changing cloth and ignore people around you, just do the business. Unless you want to check around. It is normal at your age especially when you are fast growing but it is okay. Just do it all the time, you will get normal.

[jjjohnson248]

The key is just to do it and not worry about it. It sounds easier said than done, but the more you do it the easier it is. I was nervous when I first starting doing that for sports, but it gets comfortable with time. Just get naked and act normal. Nobody else knows your nervous and nobody really cares, they might even have the same insecurities. Like the saying "fake it til you make it" just doing it and acting like you don't care makes you look confident, and you'll feel confident. And the more you do it, you'll get used to it.

If your usual routine when you get back to your locker is check your phone and go to the bathroom, I suggest getting naked as soon as you get back and then doing those things naked. After awhile it won't bother you anymore. Don't be nervous about being an early bloomer either. It's much better than being a late bloomer, so flaunt what you've got and don't be embarrassed to show off! Trust me, nobody cares about anybody else in those situations and everyone has the same initial fears.