Would it be socially acceptable to use a leisure centre pool with visible scarring?

Posted by pinkestpenny@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 377 comments

Hi all! Apologies for the weird question and if this doesn’t belong on here I also apologise, but I’m wondering if it’d be socially acceptable to use the pool at my local leisure centre with visible scarring particularly on the tops of my legs? I have decided to start training for a triathlon, but while I run & cycle competitively already, I kind of have to swim and the fact of making people uncomfortable is really throwing me off 🙈. I was talking to my dad about it the other day and he said that I’d probably be okay, but it’s pretty obvious what they’re from based on the state of them and the fact that I’m literally 17 so not much else could have happened to cause them lol. I’m possibly one of the least insecure people going, but i really don’t want to make people uncomfortable or anything 🤷‍♀️. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much!!!