It bothers me too - ok if you're in a stable relationship maybe, but the idea of letting any new bloke see what I look like at the moment.......

I guess I'd better work hard at the UVB and diet and get it under control

That said Pete, women are far less likely to react to your P than a bloke would be I think (I know women's reactions, I'm imagining the blokes). Women aren't such visual creatures, what a man is like matters more. So maybe choose a friendly girl, not a 'madam' and then just be straight with her - and reassure her it's not catching or anything. I think you'll be ok
