TSA strip search

I was wondering if any guy ever had to be strip searched at an airport. What did they say and how did they tell you that they would need to do a strip search. Where was the room they took you too and what was in it. Table to set your clothes? Did they tell you to undress completely at the start or did they have you remove each piece of clothing one at a time and search them. Once you were naked, how long did you have to stay that way. And finally, who was in the room with you. Was there ever a female agent in the room while a male was naked. Did they do a cavity search as well, what was done and how did they do it.

I have been pulled aside and taken to a small room by two TSA male agents for a “closer inspection”. They had me take off my shirt which revealed my size 42D bra. And, they also had me undue my belt and drop my pants which revealed my high rise, long leg male girdle. I guess they wanted to see what the “thickness” was around my chest and abdominal areas. Nothing was said when they saw all this. They quickly told me to put my shirt back on and pull up my pants. This all took less than a minute in a small private room at the Orlando airport. To avoid this situation going forward, I don’t wear a bra or girdle when I fly. I also now have TSA Pre-Check which streamlines the screening process.

Most describe it as uncomfortable but pretty standard for security reasons. They’re usually very clear about what’s happening, and it tends to be in a private area to ensure privacy. I can’t imagine how nerve-wracking it must be for anyone who’s never been through something like that. I think most people expect to be treated with respect, even when the situation is awkward. You can check out some helpful tips on travel security here if you’re interested: https://travelbusinessclass.com/. It's definitely a personal thing, and I hope we’re all treated with some dignity, no matter what.

The fact that there are only three responses makes me feel better. a strip search sounds like a desperate measure

If you search reddit you can find a story by a Canadian that was strips searched at an airport in the Middle East. Not TSA, though.

I was never strip searched at an airport but I was arrested once in a southern state for a driving offense and was taken to a county jail overnight. There I was strip searched and my clothes and everything were taken and then I had to go into a shower room and wash with a special shampoo I assume for lice. Then I was handed a pile of clothes and a blanket and taken to a cell still naked. There were female guards watching on the TV and also outside the door but none were actually in the room. Fortunately I was released the next day when they received payment.

I love the idea of being strip searched as a part of a fantasy exam.

But I don't want to experience one in real life at an airport, or anywhere else.

Never heard from anyone first hand other than here that got stripped searched by TSA. Tried to find out if TSA can legally do a strip search or are limited to pat downs. Seemed to get mixed responses on the web, but some (most) articles said they can’t in the US. Border patrol, homeland security and customs seem to be the ones that don’t have any restrictions - including cavity searches. Does anyone have a definitive answer to what TSA can LEGALLY do. If it isn’t allowed in their procedures, it wouldn’t surprise me if some agents abuse their authority.

I have never been strip searched, but every time I leave our local airport I get stopped for a pat down. They offer to take me to a private room. It happens EVERY time. I think because our family friends husband was involved in a threat to our local airport, while he worked at a aircraft maintenance company on site. He's now in prison, after his big plot and plan. It made national news here in our city a few years back... They always try to say that it is "random." But it always happens to me and my Mom. It never happens anywhere else!! I honestly believe we are flagged here in our city.

I do have a friend who is in fact very largely endowed!!! He got stopped and asked to go to a private room. They told him that they just were not sure how else to say it.... but, they asked him to drop his pants because they thought his bulge was rather unusual. So being the funny gay guy he is, he told them... well all you had to do was ask. Without saying anymore he dropped his pants and then lowered his underwear. He said the two guys were really nice and professional and did apologize.

My good friend and "adopted dad" as I call him, is a Vietnam vet. He got stopped and strip searched at our local airport also. He was really upset and crying after we dropped him off and he got thru it. He called us after.... The newer metal detectors kept showing something in his leg. After visiting the local VA when he returned, we learned that he had some shrapnel in his leg still from his time in service. His doctor filled out a letter for him to take with him the next time that he traveled. He went on an honor flight about a year latter with other local veterans and took the letter with him. They remembered him and didn't give him any trouble.

Publicly the TSA claims not to have that power. However, they can always invite local law enforcement to be present, or maybe there are secret instructions.