Regimental style and hygiene

[longshadows]

OK, I did it, I ordered my first kilt! As I await it's arrival, I consider various situation that may arise. Of course, there is the eternal question of "going regimental" or not (which is dealt with ad nausium by almost everyone... but that's part of the fun, uh "mystique!")

Anyway, in a not so "romanticized" frame of reference, I have a question for any guy who might care to address it. Uh, what about bodily functions and body fluids? That's one of the uses of 100% cotton underwear. They absorb these items and keep the outter garment cleaner. Sometimes we dribble (especially as we get older) and sometimes we may not be able to clean as well as we should following a bowel movement. That means our kilt will "take a hit" so to speak.

Well, I know this may not be a pleasant subject for some, but hey, it's a natural thing and we're all in this together. The object of this forum is to "support" each other and share our experiences. So, I ask you guys, who have gone regimental, not "what's under your kilt?" but rather what are you carrying in your sporran, handy wipes?

Thanks!

[Foppy]

Personally, I don't think I've ever had much of a problem with anything like that.

[Kilted_John]

If you don't mind wearing a slip underneath a kilt, you could do that and go regimental. When I do go regimental, I usually do this (sometimes even add a black pleated skirt), since it provides a moisture barrier between me and the kilt.
-J

[bcmtnbka]

Since I am not a Scot, I wear Underwear most of the time

[Since1982]

I'm 64, usually don't wear anything under my skirt, slip or tights, if I'm wearing those or any of those along with my skirt. Mostly depends on how cold it is or if I'm going somewhere in an above the knees skirt where someone might remark on the scarification of my legs, If I am going like, to Bingo or the grocery where there are lots of people, I usually wear a slip and tights under my skirt and that's all. I bathe daily, keep clean in the nether regions so find no need for trousers/pants/panties of any kind. To me, any kind of pants is exactly why I stopped wearing trousers. Of course, this is just my way, and I'm not telling anyone that it's the right way or the wrong way, it's just my way. :ninjajig: :cheer: :cheer: :shake:

[G.Shaw]

Underskirts of Cotton would work best I suppose. Not that I've tried that yet as they don't really exist. I would much prefer the regimental method as it's more comfortable for 'me' but the only drawback for regimental is 'obvious' object. I prefer to not show off. (I am NOT saying anything here other than don't like to display a point.)

Greg

[Frostybeard]

OK, I did it, I ordered my first kilt! As I await it's arrival, I consider various situation that may arise. Of course, there is the eternal question of "going regimental" or not (which is dealt with ad nausium by almost everyone... but that's part of the fun, uh "mystique!")

Anyway, in a not so "romanticized" frame of reference, I have a question for any guy who might care to address it. Uh, what about bodily functions and body fluids? That's one of the uses of 100% cotton underwear. They absorb these items and keep the outter garment cleaner. Sometimes we dribble (especially as we get older) and sometimes we may not be able to clean as well as we should following a bowel movement. That means our kilt will "take a hit" so to speak.

Well, I know this may not be a pleasant subject for some, but hey, it's a natural thing and we're all in this together. The object of this forum is to "support" each other and share our experiences. So, I ask you guys, who have gone regimental, not "what's under your kilt?" but rather what are you carrying in your sporran, handy wipes?

Thanks!

I definitely wear underwear. I don't want butt sweat on my 400 dollar kilt that is dry-clean only.

[Since1982]

and sometimes we may not be able to clean as well as we should following a bowel movement. That means our kilt will "take a hit" so to speak.
Thanks!

Longshadows, go on your browser, I use Google, and type in the word "bidet" in the search page. You will get a lot of hits on "bidet". It is a french invention that's been around nearly as long as toilets. A bidet consists of a simple tube connected to the toilets water source that bends down from the rear of the toilet and up towards your "crack", it has a knob to the right and rear of your toilet seat that you turn left and right for more pressure or less pressure. A bidet shoots a stream of water into your "crack" after you are finished with your bowel movement and cleans completely that area. It works tons better than toilet paper and never needs replacing. I've had mine through the last 6 homes and toilets I've had and it's still going strong. This is a feature that is commonly found in the toilets/bathrooms of high priced hotel rooms all over the world. Works fine for men and/or women for any usage that includes sitting down on the toilet. Check it out, it will make the "regimental" choice much easier. :ninjajig:

[G.Shaw]

Since 1982. Bidet's aren't the answer to all problems of leakage. Think about the fact that when we 'wee' we will always have a certain amount of left over that will slowly drip out. This is the stain-inducing problem I think of while I read this thread. No true? Good for you but I have this problem. Thus defense against the 'leakage' problem is important.

Greg

[iain]

yup! light cotton underwear is all you need. it's porous to allow air circulation, and very light. problem solved.

[Since1982]

I understand Greg, I just don't have that problem, Thank the Invisible man in the sky. One thing tho, which might be why I don't have that problem is that because I have a fairly small "manhood" and my scrotum is also fairly small, I have been tucking for probably 55 years. When I was young and my mom was raising me fem, she wanted me to tuck my member so it wouldn't show a bulge when I was wearing the entire "girl" rig. I got used to doing that and so I still do. It's just natural for me, one of the reasons I've always had problems with trousers. That cloth edge that cuts vertically up into that area.

I do understand though that folks with loose members might have the drip here or there and the cotton briefs are probably a great idea.

[Big and Bashful]

I always go regimental and my 1989 vintage kilt has yet to show any ill effects. The curse of 'the last drip' does happen once in a while but doesn't leave any visible mark or fragrant bouquet. As for 'skiddies', maybe it's just my ample backside but I have never had a problem with any garment.
The improved ventilation given by the kilt reduces any tendency for sweat to build up which is also more healthy for your skin.
A traditional kilt is very warm indoors and out of the breeze, I would think too warm to wear with underwear (any have been told that by other locals) so I just don't do it.
One other thing, I found that when I first got the kilt, I did have a problem with chafing of the end of my erm, well, to get to the point, the idea of a partial lining to soften that part of a kilt would have been welcome.
I have a problem with friction between the legs at the top but that comes with corpulence and being unfit.
Try the kilt with and without, indoors and outdoors and see what feels best. Then just go for it. With a good woollen kilt you don't have to worry about what your body will do to the kilt, decent wool will last for many many years and still look good.

[binx]

Underskirts of Cotton would work best I suppose. Not that I've tried that yet as they don't really exist. I would much prefer the regimental method as it's more comfortable for 'me' but the only drawback for regimental is 'obvious' object. I prefer to not show off. (I am NOT saying anything here other than don't like to display a point.)

Greg

Try an Underkilt, made of cotton. I wear them often as "underwear", as they keep my kilts clean longer, make wearing denim more comfy long-term, and are a second line of defense in strong windy conditions. Downside is they may defeat the UK-type mechanism for modesty if the kilt's shorter.

binx

[skirttron]

Wear underwear you hussies! - imagine the horror of the person behind you going up an open staircase.

[binx]

Done that before, and noone screamed. If you gonna wear underwear, might as well wear pants...:stir: Unless the situation calls for it: around young ones, up a ladder, very short skirt...

binx