Comments on: Tanorexia: Tanning Addiction Revealed

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:24:37 +0000

Hi,

Reading these posts has really got me thinking. I love getting a tan but my complexion is somewhat fair. I usually get a burn early in the summer and then don’t get burnt after that. There was a girl I worked with who everyone, including her said was “tanorexic”. I can’t tan in a tanning bed as it gives me a burn but she would get a nice golden brown and a reddish “glow”. I always thought she looked healthy and was sort of envious of her tan. She did look older than she was as her skin was already starting to get a little leathery but she looked way healthier and therefore in my opinion, better than the other girls her age who stayed out of the sun. Most of the other guys thought she was too tan and therefore unattractive. Does this count me as tanorexic if I was wanting to be as tan as her?

By: beth

beth — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:26:57 +0000

I have a huge problem and its not with just tanning its also buying tanning lotion I’ve spent 2000.00 dollars on tanning lotion trying to see if I can get darker I just paid a 125.00 for my last bottle of lotion and its sucks its not as goos as my Ed hardy body shots. But I feel If I don’t lay everyday I will lose my tan I’m hooked on tanning. Its true

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:14:50 +0000

I think I go through stages where I’m definitely tanorexic. Naturally my skin has an olive complexion but I feel like I could always be darker! Especially when I see people who are naturally more pale than me, be way more tan! My family and friends will comment on my tan and say I’m so dark but I just don’t feel that tan. I guess my problem is knowing that I can always be darker.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:53:29 +0000

I usually tan from April through August every year, going 3 to 4 times a week. It can be addicting. Right now I’m going twice a week and I feel like I should be going more often. I think I look much better with a tan and even a little thinner, which certainly doesn’t hurt. I do feel guilty if I don’t go tanning for a few days. My doctor tells me to stop, but I figure going just a couple times a week is not that bad. I find it to be relaxing also. I listen to my ipod and dance around while I tan. It’s fun and I love it!

By: Apryl

Apryl — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:35:17 +0000

I recently started tanning at a local salon and I love it!! I feel so much better about myself but not only that, I look better. So many people have said that I look good tan…I always love a compliment. also, it makes my teeth look whiter!! I am hoping to not turn into a tanorexic… my monthly package is up on july 6th and I haven’t decided if I want to continue or not… to be continued…

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:44:23 +0000

Wow! I see how peolpe could feel this way and even have some friends who are highly addicted. I tanned for a few months when I was a teen for a family wedding and it was okay. But recently I returned to tanning, for yet another family wedding, and just because I have always been so pale and cannot tan in the sun. I just burn horribly! I have been for less than 5 sessions and already I myself have made the comment that I feel addicted!! To me just being away from all the stress of daily life, even for just 10 minutes, is so relaxing. After my sessions I feel great and I have noticed that even with the slightest change in the color of my skin I feel so much more confident in my own skin. Crazy huh? I also feel like I should go as frequently as I can so as to get my money’s worth. But I do not want to get “too dark.” I have already set limits on myself as to how often and how long I will go. I just hope that as my results continue to improve I can stick to my limits.

By: MissJenniferAnn2011

MissJenniferAnn2011 — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:03:06 +0000

I must say, that I have found myself to actually be a little bit of a tanorexic. I even keep track of the days that I have and have not tanned throughout the year. I also, however, do work at a local tanning salon so being in that atmosphere probably doesn’t help but I LOVE my job (more than tanning itself probably). I know that i am happier when i have tanned and it almost always improves my mood instantly. Do what makes you happy…TAN!!

By: Miami Glow

Miami Glow — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:01:05 +0000

So I don’t have an addiction to tanning, BUT a close friend DOES! I live in Miami, Florida, the capital of flawless tans all year long (since we can still enjoy the beach in winter). But my friend doesnt tan easily in the sun at all. So she goes to the tanning salon EVERY WEEK! She even goes as far as to wear her bathing suit top in the bed so that it looks like she’s been to the beach, but in reality she’s not fooling anyone. Aside from looking like an oompa-loompa all year long, she’s causing a tremendous threat to her body by putting herself under those rays for so long, and so frequently. I really hope people realize that while yes, being tanned is very sexy, there’s no need to go this far. The best tans are the subtle ones.

By: Ali Cheeks

Ali Cheeks — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:15:51 +0000

My name is Ali and I am addicted to tanning. Without this site I would still be addicted. Send lotion to my house in Quartar, Iraq please.

By: Markita

Markita — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:44:52 +0000

Okay so first off I have been tanning in the tanning bed for about 15 years. I first layed when I was 12, now I am 27. I have always loved to tan and the only time I ever have taken a break from it has been the 3 times I managed to have children. I realized I was addicted to tanning about 5 years ago. I went everydayd except Saturday and Sunday. I would love to own my own tanning bed at home. I have never heard of the word tanorexia until now, I would suppose you could say I have it. Tanning males your body pretty and it gives you self confidence. If I miss too many days I throw hissy fits like a child but it is because it don’t take long to lose it.. when I do I go nuts…