Who keeps it a secret?

[mahogP]

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Djen your comments are completely out of order. My relationship is not based on shallowness. Have you not read my last comment saying just that! I am the one with a problem about how I look not him. He tells me I am beautiful winter through summer. They are all my own insecurities. I would think that as a fellow ginger you would understand that. It is something that is built into me and I cannot change how I feel about the way I look naturally. And no one will make me feel better about it no matter how any times I am told I am beautiful. I am sorry I started this thread now. I find your comments to be hurtful and judging and would prefer not to carry on with this discussion.
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I applaud you for making this thread. This topic is relevant for many people in these communities (and outside of them) despite not being talked about much.

You and others are being put in a difficult situation based on many things you never chose like your genes and the opinions of society. Others not in the same situation have problems understanding how this feels and discussing it with people who are in the same situation can be helpful even though it can be hurtful. You are very brave

[ddiipp]

I don't think it's a big deal. It's not like you got a massive facelift or something and feel guilty about it. It's just a tan, something that SO many people try to achieve - most likely your partner as well at some point. It's just a matter of HOW you're getting the tan that's different than most people (but arguably safer).

[jc]

To add a little to an older thread....

I'm also as skin type 1 as you can get and have newly started MT 2. I'm assuming if it works I'll have no shortage of comments, because i've NEVER had any sort of color...in spite of being outdoors constantly...in Vegas.

That being said, I do have experience in the matter. In addition to being pale, I used to be horribly thin....and hairy. The trifecta. In the course of 1.5 years, I went from 155 lbs to a muscular frame that was pushing 190. While eating correctly, a ton of calories and 4 - 5 hard gym sessions a week were the bulk of the difference, two steroid cycles and a full body laser hair removal also did the trick.

As my body began to change, very few people who knew me didn't say something. Most everyone complimented the changes, but that dramatic of a change in such short of a time was obviously suspicious. If someone asked directly, I had no problem telling them and being completely honest. And while I don't know the chatter behind my back, no one I cared about...cared. It was a quick convo and it was done. More often than not, I ended up having people open up to me about using steroids themselves, or wanting to.

That's how life actually is. Everyone scratches their butt, people pick their noses. You could probably take the weirdest thing about you...or even your kinkiest taboo about your sex life, and the odds are....half the people you know are either into it, have done it or would be open to it.

So, with that, that's my advice to anyone who is worried about other people reacting to you suddenly being tan. Tell your friends if they ask, but don't stress about it. It doesn't actually matter and you don't owe anyone any explanations to anything. Just do you. A tan....pales in comparison to adding 30 lbs of muscle (sorry, the pun was there), and, trust me, that didn't end up being a big deal. Hell, I've lost count of the people I know who have had something surgically enhanced, trimmed or somewhere in between. No one cares. So if it all works out in your favor (or has been for a while, judging by some of this thread....), I'd say your biggest question would be if you want to be responsible for other people using it because it worked for you.

Seeing as how I'm not trying to go into the MT II sales business, I'm just going to keep things on a need to know (or close enough to me to know) basis.

[dseriousone]

I know a lot of people who keep it as a secret. Well, it is not just MT-1 and MT-2 that are being kept as a secret. Even those who use peptides and hgh are also keeping this fact. I think the reason why they choose to keep it as a secret is because they know how judgmental some people are. Also, there is this fear that their family and friends won't approve of using these drugs.

[pwarbi]

I think you'll probably find that a lot of users will keep it a secret to be honest. It's not that they're ashamed or they think they're doing something wrong, it's just that there seems to be a stigma attached to using it, so people will often react in a negative way if you are open about it.

[sandstorm]

I tell it to the people who I am close with - family and friends. I tell them not to brag that I can afford it or I have the luxury to use it, but to influence them to use it too. Of course, I keep it as a secret to strangers or acquaintance I am not really close with. I also do not discuss it with the young ones as they might be encouraged to try it and I do not want them to use anything for bodybuilding while they are still young.

[bluecardigan]

It's not like you have to confess you're a murderer.
If it would be a pill or lotion, no one would even care. It's just the injection part of the story. I would never say it on a first date, but hey, if this is something you can't tell your partner, then you're probably dating the wrong person.

I completely agree with you. You do not have to tell it on your first date. Lol. That would definitely freak out your date. On the other hand, if your relationship goes serious, then I guess you should tell it already. Your partner deserves someones who tells nothing but the truth. Also, you deserve someone who accepts you and your life decisions.

[Katoneal6]

I know my partner seems pretty anxious about my choice to start melanotan even though I've been talking about it for years. I know he supports me no matter what, but the needles are definitely a huge part of what makes him nervous. If I were taking some sort of ointment or even an oral supplement that caused tanning, even if it were illegal I think it would be much less of a deal to him or anyone. A lot of people hear needles and the only thing they think of is heroine.

I also know that the people close to me are against sunbeds. I've had people give me "the talk" after mentioning I might possibly start using them. So the combination of sunbed + melanotan would probably make their minds explode.

My plan is to use M1 to slowly build up a natural looking tan, and just say I've been spending time out in the sun (it's warm all year round so that's not that suspicious). I already can tan so it's not a huge deal for me to get darker, but I know I have to take it slow to avoid suspicion and questions.

I feel pretty certain that anyone I know besides my partner who I talk to about M1 would be completely unsupportive, and I would probably lose friends. My family would most certainly beg, cajole and threaten me to try to get me to stop. My mom would probably just not talk to me until I assured her I'd stopped, and even then I'd still probably get lectured about it for years.

It is what it is. It's easy to say that your loved ones should support you, but finding new friends and family is easier said than done!

[mirandacraig]

I am open to my partner as he is a user as well. On the other hand, I am quite hesitant to tell my brother and sister as I am afraid they might think I am a drug addict. As we all know, there are a lot of people who think that those who use "needles" are already drug addicts. On the other hand, my parents know it as well. I did not tell them but they found out when they visited my place last year. I explained to them and they understand why I have to take it. I told them to keep it as a secret or to pretend not to know about it as I am tired of explaining myself to other people.

[beastieboy]

At first, I kept it as a secret that I am using melanotan. It is because I know people are very skeptical. They might get it wrong if I tell them I am injecting something. They might think I am using something that we should not use (i mean the other kind of drug). Now, I am very open. I do not care of what they thin as long as I am happy with the result. In fact, many of my friends started using melanotan because they envy my tan. Lol.

[johnny123]

If you are taking it as medicine your partner should understand completely. If they do not it takes a simple explanation. As far as it goes for me, I started taking it when my wife approved of it. It doesn't make any sense to go behind her back. She knew I wanted it and allowed it. If you still have to keep it a secret I would recommend trying to simply explaining it to your partner. They should be able to understand. Good luck!

[mia_fab]

I do keep it a secret to my non-melanotan user friends. I do not have any reason to tell them. I do not have to explain myself. Lol. Anyway, my mom, sister and melanotan-user friends know what I am doing very well. Lol.

[superguia]

I am proud that I am an mt2 user. Whenever someone asks me how did I achieve my tan, I always tell them the truth. Yes, there are some who gives me a bad stare after telling them that I use mt2, but who cares? Lol. If they do not want to use it, it is not my loss. Also, I do not care what they think of me as long as I am happy with the fruits of my decision.