Hi! I'm new to the hobby, and looking for any constructive criticism that you guys are willing to provide.

I figured I should tell you a little tiny bit more - I'm in the DC area, and have already posted an ad on the DC board. Not sure if I am allowed to post my website in this forum....

If I came across a lady with "nasty-looking bruises" on a her knees and thighs, I'd be completely turned off. I would automatically think the worst (i.e. you were in a one way fight and lost) and it would dampen the session immensely.  

However, I don't think anyone you might see would have a problem with your bruises, unless maybe you are bruised up all over.  That might be a bit of a turn-off for some guys.  If it's, as you say, a vanilla hobby, I don't understand why you would be reluctant to share the nature of it with an inquisitive client.  Since you say you compete, obviously you are some kind of athlete engaging in some kind of contact sport.  I see nothing to be ashamed of there.

Yes, it is a contact sport. And while I do compete nationally, I'm not known outside the DC area. However, my gym is one of the most respected gyms in the nation, and other gym members win professional competitions somewhat regularly.

or Sally Hansen makes a spray called airbrush for legs as well.

I know that ladies have used Derma Blend to cover up tats.

Hope this helps!

Steph

Hi JJ;
      Interesting post. I agree with the fellow who said it would be a turnoff though the extent of bruising would determine that for me along with the overall vibe I got from the lady. I actually had an experience recently I'll try and briefly relate.
   I was visiting a city and had a woman in mind I'd been wanting to meet for some time. We'd emailed back and forth some and hadn't been able to get our stars aligned during my prior visits. But finally we had something scheduled and then a few days before I arrived she told me that she'd totaled her car in an accident and was pretty beaten up. She said she felt fine and still wished to go thru with our date but that she had bruising and wanted me to know so that I could back out if I so chose. I suggested we meet for drinks and chit chat and see how things seemed. I figured that as long as she said she felt fine I would pay the fee to at least finally meet her and I'm not so in thrall of my little head that I'd let that sway my decision to go further.
    We met that evening and the first thing I noticed was that one side of her face looked awful. We talked and she showed me pictures of the beemer SUV she'd been driving when T-boned at an intersection by a guy running a red light. Frankly I was amazed she hadn't been killed!
   She insisted she'd like to go up to my room and we soon did so. We were making out and helping each other out of our clothing when it became obvious that she was pretty tender and sore. Damn, when she stood naked before me she was a welter of bruising on the left side of her body! It wasn't so much a turn-off for me as it was I thought no way, I don't want to hurt her. We ended up snuggling for a couple of hours as we talked and not much more. I very lightly caressed and massaged her which she thoroughly enjoyed. She left at some point much later and told me that she was impressed with my gentleness, restraint and understanding. She did however take the envelope with her.  
    Several weeks later I was in town again and contacted her. She invited me to her home, where she doesn't normally work, and cooked me dinner and rocked my world that night. She asked if I had to return to my room or had early meetings the following day. I said no on both counts. I spent the night and was treated like a king then and the following morning both. As I was about to head out the door she insisted I accept the envelope back from her saying it was her way of thanking me for being the way I had been during our first meeting. I was like wow, are you serious!!? Didn't say that to her but it was sure running thru my head. She made a point of telling me I had an open invitation the next time I'm in her city. Unfortunately, I don't travel there often but will most definitely call her when I do.
    To your original question of bruising....I agree with the others that honesty is the best policy. Tell them however much you're comfortable with and see how it goes. Who knows, your bruising might elicit a tender response and treatment from a new friend!
         Regards......RR
PS---Guess it wasn't such a brief story after all....lol

Just turn the lights down, and you won't notice them as much........

Bruises are worse looking than tattoos, so many guys are going to be a bit put off if your photos don't show them. Dermablend, candlelight, done deal.

You can get them in different levels of transparency such as sheer or very dark. Depending on the bruises the thigh highs can cover all or most and don't forget they are very sexy.  This way you don't have to explain and they don't have to see them ... Everyone is happy.

...you can link your site in your posts but not when you initiate the thread like you did this one. That is your link can't be in the initiating post but you can place it in all subsequent posts in the thread. When you place your site link in the initiating post TER considers it an ad. Check the Self-Help Center, upper right of the discussion board under the red & white life preserver. How to use TER, all about ads, everything you need to know about TER. Well almost. Anything not there ask here.

which she said "she just bruises easy".   We were careful not to add any more.   There are lots of sports where bruising is common...  just be prepared with a brief explanation.  Hell, I was hospitalized & got some nasty bruises from the darn injections...   I brought it up so my partner's of the day did not mistake the needle marks for illicit drug use (they don't look at all the same but I had those concerns).

I'm very impressed by all the lovely responses. As I've said, I've never really been in a position to have to cover up my bruises, since everyone in my life is aware of my sport. Some fantastic responses - I will be testing them all out asap!

Aren't concealers about the same as makeup? Doesn't that stuff come off during the course of the session? If so, then the lady will still have to explain and assure the guy that he wasn't responsible for the bruises after the concealer came off.

Just be honest and explain the situation.

Another good idea, and men love em. Most every role play works well with them too...school girl, secretary, french maid, the list goes on.

Unless you literally RUB a white sheet really hard on the spot, it does not come off on YOU! It is water proof! I've used this crap and swam in the ocean all day, and it did not come off. An hour with some dude, is not going to do shit. Add to that, why would you be licking her thigh in just ONE spot all damn day?  Duh. If that's the case, I guess you can't see providers who wear makeup? That shit certainly does come off...on your c*ck too. Ever hear of a shower? I know...I am fkin brilliant.

I'll stick with my original suggestion...

I was with one of my ATFs and she had some bruises on her lower back when I inquired all she said was "I bruise easily" and that was that. Hell I get bruises when get tested on my arm because I don't like listening to the doctor when they say no lifting lol

It's not your suggestion, it's your being clueless about these products and freaking out that it's going to 'come off' lol. So what! You've never had lipstick on your dipstick? They make showers for that.  

you--why use an alias in both your post here and in your ad on the DC board?

I would say .... only a few times have they asked or tried to take them off ... in that case I do  

Agree London ...  

Greatest stuff ever.

I don't think thigh highs is a good idea.  I personally don't like them...I mean they look sexy, but at some point I'm going to ask that they come off as I love to feel the skin on a girls legs.  

You're posting on a Newbie board as well. Does that make you a newbie?  
   
 What a newbie you are.  
   
 Galaxy  

I have 91 reviews SHOWING on my handle...you have NONE under this handle. Did you miss that underlying fact in my post? Duh....Yes, you are a Newbie with your new handle, but your stupid comments always give you away. You've changed your handle 6 times since I have been here, including having multiple aliases, all of which were so easy to bust you on. Zebra can't change his stripes

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There is a homeopathic product called Arnica.  It comes in little pellet form that dissolves on your tongue. It's helpful to use before and after surgery, sports activities, etc. Reduces bruising and other issues.