How important is a tan on a man to you?

**Richie_Awesome** · 11-21-2007, 04:50 PM

In terms of looks/physical attraction.

In the summer, I go out and try to get a tan, but in the winter, I'm not one to go to a tanning bed, and, thus, I'm no where near as tan as I am in the summer. It kind of sucks in the gym not having a tan.

How important is a tan on a man to you?

**MesoGal** · 11-21-2007, 05:41 PM

To me it is not a big deal whether my man is tan or not. He is very pale for a white American and I love the way it is. i am naturally tan though and i like my skin color. i like the combination.

**goddessamazon** · 11-21-2007, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Richie_Awesome

In terms of looks/physical attraction.

In the summer, I go out and try to get a tan, but in the winter, I'm not one to go to a tanning bed, and, thus, I'm no where near as tan as I am in the summer. It kind of sucks in the gym not having a tan.

How important is a tan on a man to you?

Not important. As long as he isn't white like powder I could careless.

**MesoGal** · 11-21-2007, 06:31 PM

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As long as he isn't white like powder I could careless.

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Lol..

**user9689066** · 11-29-2007, 02:53 PM

Summertime a tan is a must 'cuz it shows he likes to go outdoors and (potentially) have a good time....if it's wintertime and a guy is tanner than me, I think that's so weird

**KimberleyRN** · 11-29-2007, 07:57 PM

Well, tans that are acquired artificially in beds are just not attractive...

I prefer the healthy glow of a man that works outside or rides/jogs/walks outside.

Skin cancer sure ruins the look though, so be careful.

**Richie_Awesome** · 11-29-2007, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by KimberleyRN

Well, tans that are acquired artificially in beds are just not attractive...

I prefer the healthy glow of a man that works outside or rides/jogs/walks outside.

Skin cancer sure ruins the look though, so be careful.

What if they're more fair-colored by genetics? Do you not find them attractive then?

**limniade** · 11-29-2007, 08:32 PM

Tan = not important. In fact, I love the way a pale-skinned, dark-haired man looks.

**KimberleyRN** · 11-29-2007, 08:33 PM

Heck, my husband is German...

brown eyed and dark hair with the pastey white skin!

I love him no matter how dark he gets in the summer.

Girls that are after a certain "look" tend to be shallow and not worth your effort to be honest.

**ToFlytobesoShy** · 11-29-2007, 10:02 PM

Sometimes a guy walking around with a unnatrual tan in the winter just makes us women think they spend waaaaaaayyyyy to much time on there selves.

**user9689066** · 12-02-2007, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by ToFlytobesoShy

Sometimes a guy walking around with a unnatrual tan in the winter just makes us women think they spend waaaaaaayyyyy to much time on there selves.

x2

**Richie_Awesome** · 12-02-2007, 11:17 AM

Thanks ladies!

**DatDereCe11Tech** · 12-02-2007, 03:36 PM

wow, I am surprised by the results here

it's a big turn off for me when women are pale.

**Richie_Awesome** · 12-02-2007, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by DatDereCe11Tech

wow, I am surprised by the results here

it's a big turn off for me when women are pale.

Perhaps we are more shallow?

**chicana_peach** · 12-02-2007, 05:09 PM

My husband is Caucasian and doesn't go to the tanning bed or nothing like that. He is fair skinned and it doesn't bother me. I could care less unless like the others said he is paper white...LOL.

**hugeness** · 12-02-2007, 07:23 PM

I embrace my whiteness and I think guys who go to tanning booths are a little feminine.

**Skyden** · 12-02-2007, 08:09 PM

I like the dark hair, light eyes look no matter what the skin color is. Of course a nice tan doesn't hurt... Having that said, the way to acquire a tan is iffy at best- skin cancer, future wrinkles, streaky. I am having a tough time finding a way to have color in a safe way so I can understand whiter skin more these days.

**Karsk** · 12-03-2007, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by Richie_Awesome

Perhaps we are more shallow?

no... really?

I'm actually liking this opinion poll... it shows us who wage war against the evil daystar (work nights) have a chance

**doindbt** · 12-03-2007, 02:46 AM

Ya, I think men going to a tanning bed is a little....weird. I'd rather see a guy pale than doing foo-foo girly things like that.

Besides, they aren't good for your skin and over use will make you look old before your time.

**Muppetcaper** · 12-03-2007, 01:06 PM

Tanning in the winter is so unecessary. Besides, the last time I checked, skin cancer wasn't hot either. LOL.

Seriously, though - if one is outdoors, they'll get their natural, healthy glow. It's pretty easy to spot someone who lays in a fake n' bake. Don't worry your head over it, man. You're fine the way you are.

**Richie_Awesome** · 12-03-2007, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Muppetcaper

Tanning in the winter is so unecessary. Besides, the last time I checked, skin cancer wasn't hot either. LOL.

Seriously, though - if one is outdoors, they'll get their natural, healthy glow. It's pretty easy to spot someone who lays in a fake n' bake. Don't worry your head over it, man. You're fine the way you are.

Lol - I am pretty pale

**J_B_** · 12-03-2007, 06:49 PM

Ladies, how do you feel about mean with moles caused by exposure to sunlight? I'm very fair skinned, so while I am pure (plus) I do get moles easily (minus).

Not serious

**Scarface2883** · 12-04-2007, 03:19 AM

Guys if you get in a tanning bed a couple times a week, it's not a big deal and won't cause cancer. And, I've never had a complaint from a woman about me having a slight tan in the winter to at least have a bit of color.

**kendra.** · 12-11-2007, 07:48 AM

im pretty tan so i like the coloiur difference of my skin vs my slightly paler bf

if having a tan is purely for aesthetic purposes then try out tanning, it enhances definition like crazy! (more shadows)

going tanning occasionally throughout the winter is extremely relaxing, however if you look like a bronze goddess in the middle of january people might ask how your vacation was

seeing a man with a nice (not orange) tan is attractive because it normally indicates a higher level of outdoor activity... and who doesnt love outdoor adventures :P

**ATCGal** · 12-11-2007, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by ryannath

Guys if you get in a tanning bed a couple times a week, it's not a big deal and won't cause cancer. And, I've never had a complaint from a woman about me having a slight tan in the winter to at least have a bit of color.

If you think that going to a tanning bed a couple times per week, year round, can't cause skin cancer, then you are wrong!

A friend of mine did just that very thing, to give her a year round "glow" and she ended up getting skin cancer on her nose.

Tanning beds are terrible for you, and you don't usually give it a second thought when you're young... but you will regret it when you're older. My great aunt was a sun worshiper when she was younger, and she looks like 20 years older than my grandmother (who is actually the older one).

They have some really good self tanners these days.. that don't leave you orange, or smell funny. You could give them a try

Take care

**Richie_Awesome** · 12-11-2007, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by ATCGal

If you think that going to a tanning bed a couple times per week, year round, can't cause skin cancer, then you are wrong!

A friend of mine did just that very thing, to give her a year round "glow" and she ended up getting skin cancer on her nose.

Tanning beds are terrible for you, and you don't usually give it a second thought when you're young... but you will regret it when you're older. My great aunt was a sun worshiper when she was younger, and she looks like 20 years older than my grandmother (who is actually the older one).

They have some really good self tanners these days.. that don't leave you orange, or smell funny. You could give them a try

Take care

Any suggestions for products?

**terracotta** · 12-11-2007, 12:10 PM

I don't find tans natural or from tanning beds to be worth the risk for myself or my husband. Health > looking slightly better. If you are so white it bothers you, get a self-tanner, the kind that gradually builds up.

**terracotta** · 12-11-2007, 12:11 PM

thread on sunless tanners
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4286633

**Chicken_Patty** · 12-11-2007, 12:53 PM

a tan is nice, but it really is no big deal if the person doesn't have one.

**SoonToBeMrs** · 12-11-2007, 12:55 PM

I personally think everyone looks a little better with a tan. That's my personal opinion though and you have to realize I'm basically Tan-o-rexic. I don't have that terrible orange glow, but I tend to tan quite a bit more than most people. I love it. Therefore I tend to like men tan also.

BUT, then let me say this. My fiance is a red head. Needless to say he's not exactly tan so to speak. BUT, for a red head he does tan better than other red heads I've been around. He's not pasty white either like a lot of red heads I've been around. Then again, he has a lot of freckles too which make his skin look darker and not sooooo fair. All in all, my fiance is HOT and he's probably the "palest" guy I've ever dated. So really, I guess it just comes down to the person and how they look with and without a tan.

I cannot stand a guy who is tooooo fake tan. It screams vanity which then makes me think they're automatically a jerk. Probably not a fair judgement, but that's what I think. :-)

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