Is it necessary for people to wear towels while showering at gyms? If so, what are some ways to prevent the towel from slipping off and exposing oneself?

It’s only “necessary” for those guys who are paranoid and fearful. Why some guys feels it’s more important to wear a towel or their underwear in a public shower and keep up with wet underwear all day is bizarre to me. The fact is until the last 30 years or so nudity (which is simply being nude as men) was never much of a concern , it was almost a right of passage as boys grew up. Men have been nude together at times throughout the centuries .. Roman times , 1600s, 1800s, World War I, WW 2 , swimming holes and creeks , military bases , gyms and Y’s..yada yada, there was no weird concern of fellas who happened to be naked together. Things that HAVE affected this are mamas who back in the 80s garnered a wave of complaints to school principals and school boards because their sons were whining about it, the availability of porn has made so many young guys feel insecure , homophobia has become a thing and I doubt was even a word back then like it is now … which is ironic as society is more accepting of sexuality differences now compared to 30 years ago. Also ironic is guys freely share d___ pics to their male and female classmates , and have helicopter parties with their classmates …. but have the attitude by damn “you can’t make me undress and take a shower in front of my male classmates”.🙄. Soooo I personally think your question about how to wear a towel is a bit ridiculous. Boys are boys and men are men, and we have the same anatomy. Yes … perhaps different shapes and sizes. Yes sometimes in a school or classmate situation … some boys may be picked on for a week or two but in my experience that settles down after a couple weeks. If you’re referring to a regular gym shower where you’re with males of different ages , I can assure you there will be no teasing because men are more mature emotionally and will not feel to need to tease you. If you’re concerned that some guy is checking you out …. Well that’s on them .. NOT you . And the fact is very truthfully , men in showers are going to glance around some , even the straightest of the straight because we have a curiosity as to how we compare. I suspect this is actually something primal within us. This doesn’t mean a man is gay if he’s looking at you … he may very well just be subconsciously sizing up the other fellas in the shower for his own interest. I mean … of course , yeah he could be gay but again that’s on him , not you! Try to have some confidence , take a breath , don’t over analyze what another male may be thinking , leave your towel on a hook , walk in , smile , keep focused and get a quick shower . If a man says hello , or makes some small talk , be polite… you don’t have to get into a long discussion with him though!! And yes , if someone says something or does something that makes you feel uneasy , ANYWHERE in the gym , then yes absolutely report your concerns to the desk folks. I can absolutely assure you though… IF …IF …For whatever reason some guy in the shower is getting too touchy,make it clear and call him out. I absolutely promise you other men in the shower will put a stop to it ! Our society has become one of paranoia .. which is a psychiatric diagnosis and is frankly very concerning to someone like me in healthcare .