Question for guys, girls can comment too ^^

[Kisa]

This is so awesome! I was getting confused when this guy was all against it...
What you all are saying is what I thought, as log as a girl isn't like butch or anything, just fit and active and healthy, then I didn't think it would be bad... being into any sport I can get my hands on(and majoring in a sport management), I was about to get depressed that I would be 'written off' by the opposite sex...
And of course we got the resident Doc's approval so YAY! (I'm gonna use your quote in my sig Shooby ^^)
You guys are awesome ^^

[Ashley]

<off topic> Rock on, Icarus! </off topic> ^^;;

[termyt]

I personally like it when girls play sports. I think physical activity, especially in a competitive environment is very health for body and mind.

I can understand why some guys would be put off by athletic girls. The same goes for girls who are tall, and later in life, girls who make more money.

Many guys are uneasy being with a girl who is better at (a traditionally male activity) than they are. If a girl is better at sports, or even just simply taller, then the guy is made to feel like he is somehow less of a guy. Ridiculous, I know, but the same forces that demand a girl be "pretty" demand that a guy b e "manly."

I personally don't feel this way, or rather, I don't care if anyone thinks I am less of a man then anyone else, but many guys do. I'd also wager that the majority of guys here at this site feel the same way I do, but that is probably not indicative of the male population at large.

[shooraijin]

And of course we got the resident Doc's approval so YAY! (I'm gonna use your quote in my sig Shooby ^^)
You guys are awesome ^^

I find it very doubtful the opposite sex will write you off. Have fun with the quote. ^_^

[starfire]

haha, the only sport that seems to turn some guys off is martial arts. ^ ~ Not most, but a few. Oi.

Edit: oh, I forgot. Cheerleading(which is definitely a sport). Hardest sport I've ever played, oi. There are a LOT of injuries. Plus, I heard that a lot of cheerleaders have arthritis later on. All the flips and stunts really take a toll on your body. But it can be really heavy aerobic exercise with all those cheers and jumps.
I've never seen someone object to the femininity of cheerleading, though, so I guess the stereotype isn't that true. hmm.

[CephasWhite]

Well...I do like a girl who plays sports, or if she just stays healthy. I like to know that she is able to take a beating

(...and I don't mean me beating her, you all just get that out of your evil minds -_-)

What I mean is that she's a toughy and doesn't take any crap from anybody.

Physically active...tough...beautiful figure...Christian...*sigh...faints*

[Kat Walker]

Sports and athletics do not necessarily need to be equated with down-n-dirty, shouting, high-impact, dare I say *masculine* activities.

There are "feminine" sports out there with very fit and devoted lady athletes. Take ballet, for instance. That's as 'girly' as it gets, but it's still a difficult and strenuous discipline. Or other things, like gymnastics, dance, yoga...even cheerleading qualifies. I also don't find anything particularly manly or intimidating about girls that do casual workouts like jogging or bike riding.

I suppose when the "typical guy" thinks of an "athletic girl", he envisions hairy-pitted members of the local lesbian softball team. It's pretty sad that men in general have yet to grow out of the mentality that feminine = physically weak and helpless. So what if a girl likes flag football? She can still wear skirts and makeup and gossip and cry when her feelings are hurt. It doesn't mean she's going to beat you up, and it also doesn't mean you have lost your masculinity if she happens to be a more talented player than you.

I was a swimmer for 6 years, and thanks to 3-hour-a-day workouts I have a lean, toned body. Yet, I am still irrepressably feminine. No guys, physical exertion will not deplete a woman's supply of estrogen. While I do enjoy being healthy, I am not particularly obsessed with any sport nor am I going to let competition circumvent more important priorities.

Incidentally, I find that it's men who have a problem with that.

[CephasWhite]

Kat, wanna go out sometime???

:grin::grin::grin:

I love girls like that, and have a great sense of humor too.

I don't do much exercising myself, and I don't mind if the girl is more of a sports player then I am. I'm a thin, tall gentlemen who likes the physically and spirituality of women.

*heart*

That's also the reason I don't much care for makeup, since it'll all be washed off from all that sweat.

*roses for all the girls here*

[Zilch]

Hey, either way is fine. But I also prefer chicks that frag...gwaha...

[Eriana]

I play hockey though I'm a girl. Its an aggressive sport but its a ton of fun, plus I'm really good at checking people! ^_~*
But the best part for me is my slap shot and getting goals, teamwork efforts, etc. I don't know if guys are into girls playing sports or not, It all comes down to opinion I guess. ^^;;;

[CephasWhite]

*glomps Eriana*

[Silvanis]

Personally, I enjoy rough and tumble sorts of games. Not dangerous or anything, but I don't mind a little dirt. Softball is nice! ^_^

[CephasWhite]

*glomps Silvy-chan*

[Felix]

Yes heck super yes! ^^/ I mean if a girl doesn't play sports, that's ok too, but I think it's really really really awesome when I girl plays sports and stuff. ^^

[Kisa]

Yay! OK so I am just gonna take it that this guy I work with and all those others who say no sporty girls are weird... You guys rock!
I currently play lacrosse (pretty rough) and have played hockey (*waves at eriana*) and swimming, basketball, volleyball, soccer.... I love to play and be active and I think as long as you don't become like a guy its ok, you can still be a girl and roll with the punches just like the rest of em ^^

[CephasWhite]

*glomps Kisa* :3

[Silvanis]

*glomps Cephas* HA!

[~Natsumi Lam~]

I like feminine ladies, and generally those who play tons of sports aren't very feminine. If you can be ladylike and still play sports, then more power to you!

i think i was always feminine i never wanted to be a guy girl.... nasty.

~NL~

[Kat Walker]

Kat, wanna go out sometime??

I love girls like that, and have a great sense of humor too.

*blush*

[shooraijin]

Omage, my suggestion to you would be to try using the search feature if you were looking for the linkshell -- there is a link at the top of this page. I don't recall the thread offhand. Otherwise, let's carry on with the topic.

[Linksquest]

I think it really depends on each person. I dont think this is something that can be generalized.

[CephasWhite]

*blush*

[mechana2015]

I actually think sporty girls are really cute and datable... more so than others to some degree actually.

[uc pseudonym]

And, while I'm glad everyone in this thread is so happy, keep in mind this is meant to be a thread with discussion or response to a serious question. Chatty or relatively pointless posts are to be discouraged, if you please.

[Kuro-Mizu]

Does not matter one bit to me.. although strong masculine girls do scare me.. usually cause they have beat me up.. but yah...

[Heart of Sword]

I don't play any sports at the moment, but I love soccer and used to be on swim team. Nobody likes me...

[Kisa]

I think its funny that some guys feel less masculine when with a sporty girl.... I mean, we aren't trying to threaten you or anything, we just love to play too ^^

[shooraijin]

I do think it would be kind of odd to play competitively. Depending on the nature of the people, two people with romantic interest in each other playing on opposite teams in a competitive sport could generate some odd dynamics. Imagine if he body-checked her while she was going up for a lay-up, for example. It might be best to try to play together rather than facing off if they know they might have a tendency to take it a little too seriously.

[carneman]

i kinda like girls who are athletic but not all buff like that one woman from napolean dynamite... thats kinda creepy...

[Kisa]

yes I agree with Shooby, I have played in games against guys and its definitley weird... best to play on the same side as them or trouble brews...