Originally Posted by
prw230
I flew recently wearing a bra, (among other things). I had to go through one of the full body scanners. I was asked to step aside & the TSA agent said he had to touch me to check something the scanner flagged.
I could see a monitor near the machine & it had an outline of a body (generic) with little dots on it everywhere there was a clasp or adjuster on my bra.
The TSA agent rubbed the strap on my shoulder & asked "what are you wearing under your shirt". I told him I was wearing a bra. He told me he needed to follow the strap all the way around "for continuity". He followed the shoulder straps & band across the back. He never touched the cups. He used the back of his hand.
When he was satisfied it was indeed a bra, I was led over to another TSA agent where my hands were wiped & checked for explosive residue. I passed!
I wasn't embarrassed, they were very professional, efficient & I was on my way. I doubt anyone around even figured out what was going on. Just another guy being frisked by TSA.
Just another day at airport security.