why do people like tanning?

I don't know about other people but I like to get a dose of vitamin D which is vital to well being. You can only get it from the sun. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to all sorts of problems, including SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Where I live we have long, cold and often gloomy winters. As soon as it's spring I'm out there basking in the sun. I'd never pay to go to a tanning bed, as far as I'm concerned it's a waste of money when the sun is free for all.

Peace, KC

PS People wonder why a lot of teenagers are depressed these days, well they sit inside all day on computers so it's no wonder they aren't getting enough vitamin D. The sun is good for you, in moderation, like everything else you must practice moderation.

I don't like it when I'm super pale but some people just go overboard with tanning. It's unhealthy!

Because the sun gives off vitamin D which the body absorbs. Lack of vitamin D causes depression. That's why we are happy in summer and miserable in winter.

girls especially hate being pale. dont know if anyone who answered actually realised that. almost every girl in my school were fake tan because they hate being pale and when it hits summer they always go out to lie in the sun.

A natural tan looks and feels good.

However, using a sunbed is not very healthy and if it is overdone, it looks awful!

So, in moderation, it is fine.

To be honest i have no idea

Probably something to do with how they feel about their appearance ie Tan = More popular or something

The warmth feels good. I don't get a lot of sunshine here.

i dont know but i detest it....just as much as i detest skin bleaching and both can lead to skin cancer. people should just be happy with what they are born with and make the most of the natural beauty.

here's the answer to your question

1. tans are HOT raw chickens are not.

2. you just lie there nice and warm lovely weather.

what's not to like?

People like to live on the edge, they're probably the same people who drink alcohol frequently... there is a link.