'm now convinced my son wears mine and his 18 year old sister's
panties. I had suspsion for a couple years now, and now that I think
about it the signs were there for awhile. My son is currently 20, so 2
years older than his sister, and is 100% straight, I know that for a
fact, and is perfectly normal....
I remember once when he was 13
or 14, one of my individual pad packet was open - it wasn't me, nor his
sister as she was only 11 or 12 at the time. My husband said something
to him jokingly, but serious tilt along the lines of "you know, kotex
isn't toliet paper", my son responded, either play dumb or he really
didn't do it, when he said "what's kotex?".....That christmas, when he
was 14, I bought my daughter some panties, a couple weeks later I was
putting his clothes away, and I found 2 in his draw - asked him what
they were doing there, he said he didn't know. Could have easily gotten
mixed in by mistake, so I didn't think much of that, until recently.
When
he was 17, he was incredibly upset that he couldn't find something. So
I offered to help. He was so angry, he wasn't fully aware, I don't
think, of what happened......I opened one of his desk draws to look,
and I believe I saw 6 or so pairs of panties - mine and his sisters.
When I closed the draw, I hestitated, not really believing what I just
saw.....He must have realized this because 2 hours later, he said look
one more time, and he inentionally had that draw open, but the panties
were replaced with objects, something a long the lines of a yellow
highlighter for a yellow panty. Not sure what to make of this, I said
nothing.
In the summer before he went to college, he was 18. I
walked in mid-morning to tell him to do some chores when he woke up,
and I see him on the floor, between a bed and a wall, no shirt on
covered with a blanket. He told me he fell out of bed. I left. Walked
in 2mins later to see if he was ok, he still sat there dazed, and when
I started to come closer, he said don't as he tried sleeping naked for
the first time, and later that day revealed to me he was "practicing
for college sleeping on only one side of the bed" (He has a double at
home). Not sure if he was telling the truth and is just a silly
concept, or a weak excuse and was wearing a pair of panties?
One
last event, if you will - this one minor. When he and his sister were
home from school this past easter, there was a thong in the dryer. It
wasn't mine, because I don't wear thongs, and I didn't think it was my
daughters, because I buy most of her clothes with her. So I put it in
her pile, assuming she must have went shopping. Later that day, I
notice that thong gone - she was out all day, so it had to be my
son......
Then, he was home this past weekend, just because he
wanted to be. I was looking through his closet, tyding up a bit, and I
saw like a pouch/small bag or something, it was open and had well over
20 pairs of panties -- most were mine and his sisters, but quite a few
I didn't recognize (such as the thong above), and I KNOW he's not
buying them, so I fear he is taking them at school, possible from the
laundry room? I don't know though. Went he went back to school, that
bag was gone, so I guess he brings it to school too.
A few other details:
- I'm pretty sure one night a year or two ago, I saw a brim of a panty over his boxers, not sure.
-
One night when he was 18 or so, I was giving him a good night kiss, and
just rubbing/patting his bottom for affection, and it felt to me silky
and a sharp cut off like a panty line? Not sure, but I now suspect he
was wearing one of my satin panties?
-Lastly, over the years I've
noticed some of my panties ripped, and some slowly dissaperaing - I
thought maybe naturally worn out and perhaps
lost/misplaced/accidentally thrown out? But now it's definitely my son.
My daughter must notice her underwear missing too, but I guess she
doesn't know that her own BROTHER is taking and wearing them
I
now know for at least 6 years he's been wearing panties and keeping
them, that belong to me, his sister, and possible a few strangers.
We
have a good relationship, but I'm shocked! Total disbelief. I don't
know what to do or say? How can I bring this up to him? Should I be
concerned? Does he need help?
He's now a 20 year old sophomore
in college, he's not gay I know that for sure, and he's basically a
normal guy, that's why I can't believe this......
Replied: 4/20/2008 7:41am.
He may be cross dressing, or thinking about it. It has nothing to do with being gay. Some men just like the feel of the clothes next to their skin. Men have a feminine side too, just as women have their masculine traits. Some men just take it a bit further. He is doing absolutely no harm to anyone, and if this is what makes him happy, then why not. We all have our little idiosyncrasies. I don't if it is something you want to bring up with him. It might be best to keep quiet about it and not embarrass him. He is still 'normal', and as for being gay, what if he was. Would you love him any less. I firmly believe that everyone should be allowed to do exactly as they please as long as they are not harming anyone or anything else. Where is the harm here?
Replied: 4/20/2008 7:43am.
P.S. reading through again, the only thing which would worry me is if he was stealing the panties from other people. Would he perhaps have bought them himself?
Replied: 4/20/2008 10:12am.
If you thought it was a problem when he was a child, getting him help then would have been an option. If he is twenty. He is an adult. But, if it were my son I think I would ask him nicely to please by his own panties instead of taking yours or his sisters. If he is stealing from other women........ he is 20. If you found the bag of panties in his room that would be a good way to start a conversation about this situation. I think it needs to be addressed since it has been going on for a long time. You are still his parents. Your not judging him just asking if he needs help. Stealing at any age is wrong but at 20. Uh oh.
Replied: 4/21/2008 9:36pm.
It sounds like your son is experimenting sexually, and has developed a fetish for ladies underwear.
Quite frankly, talk about sexuality has to be in the open. If you're not comfortable doing so, I'd consult the help of a professional and figure out how to approach this topic.
Right now, it sounds like he's going to college, and when he's at home there's no behavioral issues. The only thing weird is that he likes women's underwear. Put in perspective, it could be a lot worse!
Whether or not he's gay, or a cross dresser, or someone who thinks he's a transgender is another bridge. First, you want to satisfy your concern and find out where he's getting the undies from. And you do want to address it because it's a huge source of shame and embarassment right now. Best to come to an understanding, than to have it be a real problem for him later on.
Replied: 5/7/2008 3:21pm.
I suggest it would be best for everyone if you very quickly determine that he is not stealing panties(or worse - they could be trophies) from women at college. If he is buying them himself, or gets them from consentual partners, then he might just appreciate having someone non-judgemental to talk to about it. You have to talk to him to find out.
There is a possible danger here, to him and others. Women keep panties mostly in their bedrooms, so if he is stealing them it follows he may be going into women's bedrooms. HOW?? WHEN? If he is sneaking into women's rooms (dorm rooms?) to get them, even if he is doing nothing else, he is risking scaring someone to death and being convicted of breaking and entering (at least). Colleges don't take these things lightly. He also has a more serious problem - its not just the feel of the cloth, or he would buy them. Its the thrill of stealing them, and picking the women he steals from.
You especially owe it to the other women (if any) to stop him IF he is stealing before he gets caught or does something worse. Although this may sound overly dramatic, you also need to try to find out if these are trophies of a more serious kind - like from stalking, or an assault.
I would suggest that you quickly get some professional advice on how best to do so, and then talk to your son about this. Don't wait until the College calls because he was caught in a girl's dorm room uninvited.
Hopefully you will find out he just likes wearing the things, and is buying them!
Replied: 5/14/2008 8:55pm.
So what?! Get over it and move on. There is no issue here other than yours. Really
Replied: 5/15/2008 4:14pm.
There is an issue ... the kid is stealing her underwear... Stay the heck out of my room and my panty drawer ... that's creepy thinking your son is taking you underwear... heck it's creepy if anyone it taking them...that's pretty personal
Replied: 5/15/2008 6:42pm.
Firstly, boys do go thru thier mother's panty drawer, usually to masterbate but your son has taken a particular liking to them. So what? Many boys now wear multiple earings, eye makeup, etc. Ten years from now, it could be a fad for all we know. From the situations you describe, however, he also seems to want you to know about it. He is asking you to search his room. Allowing you to re-enter the room after you already saw him likely masterbating on the floor. He wants you to know. You should let him know that you are aware he is wearing panties and that its OK. If your lucky, he will show you.
Replied: 5/15/2008 6:47pm.
I have never heard that boys go through their mothers panites!! And why would it be LUCK for her to see her SON in panites. You seem like an ignorant pervert!
Replied: 5/16/2008 12:56am.
Tamz,
You seem to have a way w/ words. It's funny. All laughing aside, though, this is not a funny situation. If this was my son, I wld want to know what's going on. Your son is now an adult, so it's harder to approach him w/ this issue now. Yet, as an adult, he may handle the situation more maturely if approached, although it's still embarassing however you look at it. I agree that this may be a fetish, but I'm no expert in this field. I think you should talk to a professional to find out what he/she makes of this situation. Maybe you can approach your son in a humorous way, or play dumb. Accidently find the underwear in his room, but this time say something. Keep the conversation light to avoid embarassment. Then see what your son says. I think if he doesn't admit to anything, you shldn't dwell on it b/c you don't want him to feel shame. Hopefully your son will come to you in time, when he's ready to talk. I hope this helps.