Plumber's Butt

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#1 dolittle

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Posted 18 July 2006 - 04:57 PM

Being a c4 incomplete quad I'm fairly active. I'd be even more active if I wasn't so shy. The problem is that the more things that I get involved in, the more times I have to transfer out of my chair. I don't wear underwear for skin protection reasons and because it's one less thing to put on. Often when transfering, my ass crack is exposed or even if someone offers to tuck the back of my coat down in the winter, I lean forward and give the person a free show of my ass crack. I hate that. I buy long shirts but it doesnt always help. I'm quite tall. I'm very self - conscious of the crack. It often keeps me from doing the things I want to do.

Does anyone else suffer from Plumber's butt problems. How do you deal with it?

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Posted 18 July 2006 - 06:03 PM

Wear a belt. Also helps if someone needs to help move you

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Posted 19 July 2006 - 12:01 AM

They do make jeans and slacks etc designed specifically for chair users. They ride up higher in the back and lower in the front making them much more comfy. I transfer a lot myself and because I wear mostly skirts it's not an issue but with a lower cut of slacks the top of my panties show. Goodness it's the style now I know, for women anyway but eyeing the crack of a sloppy looking woman in a restaurant recently while I tried to dine, really convinced me I don't care for the new (60s revised) style.

I prefer my buns to have an all-beef patty between them! ;)

Try this site for some ideas or you can do a search for "adaptive clothing" that turns up a lot of results.

http://www.clothings...?dept_id=01-002

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Posted 19 July 2006 - 12:30 AM

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lune 14 wrote: but with a lower cut of slacks the top of my panties show. Goodness it's the style now I know, for women anyway

I don't care for the hip-hugger comeback either. My right hip and thigh is atrophied enough that it only takes a few steps and I have to start tugging them back up. And if I wear a belt tight enough, then it gathers the slacks up in a way that's not flattering. I'm constantly having to check the back of my britches whenever I sit down too. Guess I'd better start buying prettier underwear.

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Posted 19 July 2006 - 09:58 AM

You could get some Rolli-Moden trousers, they areshaped for disabled people so you have a higher back of the trouser (8 or 12cm which is 3 or 4.5 ins). Plus lowered front. Have used them since mid 80's. You can get them in USA or EU.
US http://www.rolli-mod...re/commerce.cgi
EU https://85.10.207.235/epages/Store.storefro.../Shops/DemoShop

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Posted 19 July 2006 - 07:22 PM

Joed, on Jul 18 2006, 05:30 PM, said:

Guess I'd better start buying prettier underwear.

I say we have a bonfire of "ugly panties"...... I never got to burn my bra cuz I was too young and I'm in need of a release! (Although I'd LOVE to never have to wear a bra again!)

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Post icon Posted 19 July 2006 - 07:24 PM

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(Although I'd LOVE to never have to wear a bra again!)

I'm right there with ya, sister!

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Posted 19 July 2006 - 09:10 PM

Yeah....Me too....and what about that other great fashion fad....G-STRINGS!!! - Revolting things!!! I know most guys like to see their gals in them but I cant stand them!!! The very few times Ive worn one Ive spent the whole time wriggling around trying to get them out of places they have no business being!!!!

I quite like low riding jeans but then Im not transferring in and out of chairs all the time!

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Posted 19 July 2006 - 10:55 PM

Thanks everyone

There's some really good links there. I'll have to give them a try.

I like the customized suit jacket.

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Posted 20 July 2006 - 12:03 AM

Jilly, on Jul 19 2006, 02:10 PM, said:

I quite like low riding jeans but then Im not transferring in and out of chairs all the time!

Well they don't call them "butt floss" for nothing ! I don't mind the look of the hip huggers but I just don't want to see anyone's crack (especially while I'm eating) I think it's tasteless. (errr pardon THAT pun!)