The Times I Don’t Wear My Corset

I wear my corset most of the time, but there are certain situations where I don’t even think about putting it on. Just because corseting is a regular part of my routine doesn’t mean I feel the need to wear it in every situation.

There are times and certain activities when I simply prefer having it off and letting my body do its thing. Here are the eight situations when I choose not to wear it.

First Day of My Period

I have previously experimented with wearing my corset on the first day of my period to see if it helped with bloating. It helped slightly, but not enough to keep it on. Wearing a corset doesn’t help my cramps, and depending on my mood, my corset can make me feel even more irritable and annoyed.

I prefer wearing loose clothing and letting my body just relax and rest, especially on the first day. If I’m not feeling too emotional or my cramps aren’t breaking my back, I will wear my corset very loosely. However, 9 times out of 10, my corset is far away from me on that day.

Around My Family

If I’m going to a family function, I will not wear my corset. However, I’ve experimented with wearing it under loose-fitting lounge sets in the past, and it seemed okay… but I’d rather not call attention to my corset around family.

In the past, certain family members found out that I wear corsets and post about them on social media. Unfortunately, I received unwanted opinions and questions, which led to lots of judgment and criticism. I’d rather not go there again.

During Workouts and Most Walks

I am not a fan of working out or doing any strenuous physical activity with a corset on, whether that corset is tight or loose-fitting. Feeling restrictive or sweaty underneath my corset will 100% make me want to stop working out.

I have worn my corset during very light walks while it was cold outside, and that didn’t bother me too much. But I prefer not wearing a corset while walking or doing other types of workouts. I would never wear my corset to my Pilates or Zumba gym classes.

Driving and Traveling Long Distances

Sitting upright for hours at a time on long drives or flights is extremely uncomfortable for me. There are times I will wear my corset to travel to an event, but I keep it laced significantly looser than normal. I know if I’m going to be sitting in one position for hours, I’d rather be as comfortable as possible and not have to think about my corset the entire time.

I have worn my corset on flights under four hours. If you want to learn how I did that, check out How I Wear a Corset While Traveling. Those flights were only two to three hours long, and I wouldn’t wear my corset on an 8-hour journey.

When I’m in Pain

If I’m in pain, my corset comes off and stays off until I’m feeling better. Even if the corset isn’t causing the pain, I prefer to be as comfortable and unrestricted as possible when I’m dealing with pain. I’m prone to neck aches, tension headaches, and shoulder pain, so I know when I need to give my body a break.

There are times when I can tolerate my normal amount of discomfort and still wear my corset. If something feels worse than usual, I don’t try to push through it. I’d rather take a break and put my corset back on when I’m ready.

During Intimacy

Wearing a corset during intimacy is very uncomfortable and restrictive for me. I’ve tried wearing it in different positions in the past, but it just doesn’t work for me. There’s already enough to think about without having a steel-boned corset digging into me or getting in the way!

I want to be comfortable and able to move freely, so this is one situation where my corset is definitely coming off before the spicy action can begin.

While Pooping

I strongly disagree with advice suggesting you should be able to poop while wearing a corset. When I’m on the toilet, I need to be able to relax and move my belly naturally.

If I have my corset on, I feel like it’s restricting that movement, which makes the whole process much more difficult for me. I’ve even tried loosening it before going, but honestly, I’d rather just take the whole thing off.

TMI, I know! But we all do it, so relax… I’m not trying to make pooping in a corset a thing. Take it off!!

Deep House Cleaning

Tasks that involve me getting on my hands and knees to scrub, dust, bend down or lean over are way too restrictive for me in a corset. I am not going to do a crappy job of cleaning my home just because I can’t turn or tilt a certain way. When I’m in the zone, I prefer not to have any restriction at all.

I don’t want to worry about harsh or toxic cleaning chemicals accidentally splashing on my corset or my corset smelling like bleach or sweat.

Knowing When to Leave My Corset Off

I wear my corset a lot, but that doesn’t mean I feel like I need to wear it every second of the day. Over the years, I’ve learned which situations make me want to leave it off completely and which ones I can still comfortably wear it in.

For me, corseting is something I enjoy, so I don’t want it to become an unnecessary source of discomfort or inconvenience. I know my own routine and what works for me. I don’t wear my corset just for the sake of wearing it—I wear it because I enjoy it and have made it a regular part of my lifestyle. Knowing when to put it on is important, but knowing when to leave it off is just as important to me.

There you have it: my eight unabashed reasons for not putting on my corset. The next time you’re doing any of these activities, try taking your corset off and see how you feel! And if you want to see when I do wear mine, check out The Best Times to Wear a Corset for My Waist Training Routine.

♡, S