Reply from Chris, Age 18 - 5/10/04 - IP#: 204.210.179.xxx   bigbb-c6810

None of the other guys really care if you wet, they only care if they do and are probably aftaid they will have an accident. You should be ably to get the protection on or off without them knowing. The best thing to do is practice what you will say if someone notices so you're ready. I used to say "I'm really embarassed but I can't help it. You won't tell anyone will you?" I never had anyone tell after I asked them not to. Usually they told me they knew somebody else that wet, even themselves. Twice my friends told me they would wear protection too, and did, so you better take along some extras. THE MOST IMPORTANT TWO THINGS ARE (1) DON'T TRY TO LIE ABOUT IT; (2) DON'T BE OR ACT ASHAMED ABOUT IT; My friend Billy wet the bed till he was 16 and when he went overnight to scouts he would wait until he was in the tent with his mates and then say "I have a problem that's kind of personal, will you guys help me?" Everybody always did and never told anyone outside the group about it. He did have a small bladder. I was used to be afraid of telling my friends and lied about it. I believe they knew I was lying and lying seemed to put a big distance between us that I could never put right. I never lie about it any more. If someone out right asked me if I wear protection, I would just say "Yes, I need to, but its personal and I don't talk about it much." One last thought: you or your folks should talk to the person in charge of the sleeping arrangements. They may be able to help or cover for you in an emergency and if you want they can usually put you with other guys that wet. Wear protection and be sure and tell us how it comes out!