# General **URL:** https://www.thongforum.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://www.thongforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.thongforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.thongforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the Thong Forum! 👋](https://www.thongforum.com/t/welcome-to-the-thong-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.thongforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/welcome-to-the-thong-forum/5 "2024-08-21T18:09:31Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Please help make the Thong Forum a positive place for all by adhering to the following rules. :handshake: Be Excellent to Each Other Everyone is welcome here. Treat each other with respect.… --- ## [About the General category](https://www.thongforum.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.thongforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2024-08-21T18:09:30Z")
Discussion about thong swimwear, questions, personal experiences, and other topics that don’t fit into an existing category. --- ## [Bought My First](https://www.thongforum.com/t/bought-my-first/2026)
**Author:** [@ShvdPierced](https://www.thongforum.com/u/ShvdPierced)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/bought-my-first/2026 "2026-09-24T19:33:48Z")
I Bought My First I’m so stoked you see this is in celebration of loosing 122lbs! Today my wife and I entered Skinz in Clearwater! I found several styles and purchased a navy blue M67 and a floral A44 coverup! It’s on… --- ## [Members, Introduce Yourselves!](https://www.thongforum.com/t/members-introduce-yourselves/113)
**Author:** [@Armand\_Galleon](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Armand_Galleon)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/members-introduce-yourselves/113 "2026-09-24T18:56:41Z")
Hello! I just joined, member from another board; active in Los Angeles/So Cal, primarily Venice Beach. Looking forward to encouraging discussions! --- ## [Recommendations for hotels in Los Cabos](https://www.thongforum.com/t/recommendations-for-hotels-in-los-cabos/2042)
**Author:** [@JJtight1](https://www.thongforum.com/u/JJtight1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/recommendations-for-hotels-in-los-cabos/2042 "2026-09-24T15:52:30Z")
Has anyone experienced a thong friendly resort hotel in Los Cabos? Any suggestions? --- ## [Best compliment ever received?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/best-compliment-ever-received/1990)
**Author:** [@SilverFoxDad](https://www.thongforum.com/u/SilverFoxDad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/best-compliment-ever-received/1990 "2026-09-22T15:10:59Z")
In order to keep this forum moving and interesting I thought I would start a new question. What is the best compliment, or compliments, you have received. I’ll go first: Last summer I was walking in an orange hunk thon… --- ## [Advice aboul first Muscleskins](https://www.thongforum.com/t/advice-aboul-first-muscleskins/2033)
**Author:** [@Nate](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Nate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/advice-aboul-first-muscleskins/2033 "2026-09-22T11:51:02Z")
Hello, getting my first Muscleskins. The Poser. I want small and tight. Average junk, is The Poser skimp and tight or would anyone advise to downsize snd by how much. Thx --- ## [Why Don't You Just Say, "No Thongs Allowed"?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/why-dont-you-just-say-no-thongs-allowed/2001)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/why-dont-you-just-say-no-thongs-allowed/2001 "2026-09-22T00:40:28Z")
Autumn weather has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, which means outdoor swimsuit season is over until next summer. While there are plenty of indoor pools and spas, finding out whether they permit thongs is next to impos… --- ## [What thong gives the best tan line?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/what-thong-gives-the-best-tan-line/1752)
**Author:** [@BillJ](https://www.thongforum.com/u/BillJ)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/what-thong-gives-the-best-tan-line/1752 "2026-09-21T11:33:44Z")
I’m getting some pretty good tan lines at the beach this summer, but would like more of a curve/whale tail look going if that makes sense. Do you guys have a favorite thong to tan in? Current using Desmiit. Thanks. --- ## [Boating in a thong?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/boating-in-a-thong/1995)
**Author:** [@SilverFoxDad](https://www.thongforum.com/u/SilverFoxDad)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/boating-in-a-thong/1995 "2026-09-19T14:31:16Z")
Any of you guys ever go boating in your thongs? We have a boat and once or twice, my wife and I have gone to an uncrowded bay, dropped anchor and I have laid out on the boat in my thong but I have never worn one all da… --- ## [Normalizing thongs at your local beach](https://www.thongforum.com/t/normalizing-thongs-at-your-local-beach/1897)
**Author:** [@cambridgeguy](https://www.thongforum.com/u/cambridgeguy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/normalizing-thongs-at-your-local-beach/1897 "2026-09-16T12:20:08Z")
I’ve always been about normalizing wearing thongs at the local beach, but it’s still kind of a solo effort where I am. I usually set myself up pretty far back on beach to stay in “stealth mode”, but this year I’ve been c… --- ## [Let’s Go to the Beach](https://www.thongforum.com/t/let-s-go-to-the-beach/1917)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/let-s-go-to-the-beach/1917 "2026-09-15T11:33:45Z")
The presence or lack of a beach culture in a community seems to be a significant factor when it comes to how people react to thong swimwear. Around here, if someone says, “Let’s go to the beach,” they probably mean the … --- ## [Does it matter if there are children nearby at a beach?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/does-it-matter-if-there-are-children-nearby-at-a-beach/1131)
**Author:** [@trance399](https://www.thongforum.com/u/trance399)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/does-it-matter-if-there-are-children-nearby-at-a-beach/1131 "2026-09-10T18:46:27Z")
I’ve never been one to care too much on who is around me. I have my kids with me at beaches so chances of me being near other kids is rather high. Is there a stigma against wearing a thong around children? I recently re… --- ## [Do you swim laps in a thong?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/do-you-swim-laps-in-a-thong/61)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/do-you-swim-laps-in-a-thong/61 "2026-09-08T17:28:20Z")
poll There aren’t many opportunities to wear thong swimsuits outside of the summer months. Swimming indoors is an obvious option, but the pool I frequent, unfortunately, does not permit thongs. Do you wear thongs when s… --- ## [Running Into Friends by Chance](https://www.thongforum.com/t/running-into-friends-by-chance/2005)
**Author:** [@cambridgeguy](https://www.thongforum.com/u/cambridgeguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/running-into-friends-by-chance/2005 "2026-09-05T02:57:49Z")
I’ve worn thongs to beach with my GF (of course) and my son and a few friends, but I’ve always wondered what would happen if I ran into someone I knew by chance. Today I found out. TL;DR – proceed as usual. Long versio… --- ## [thonger (n.) — A person who wears thong swimwear.](https://www.thongforum.com/t/thonger-n-a-person-who-wears-thong-swimwear/1972)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:22am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/thonger-n-a-person-who-wears-thong-swimwear/1972 "2026-09-01T10:22:54Z")
Despite having worn thongs for decades, I don’t think I’ve ever used the word “thonger.” It wasn’t in the community’s vernacular when I started, and because labels often carry disparaging connotations, I never felt motiv… --- ## [Why Do You Wear Thong Swimwear?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/why-do-you-wear-thong-swimwear/934)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/why-do-you-wear-thong-swimwear/934 "2026-08-31T21:30:33Z")
I don’t think wearing thong swimwear requires any justification, but I always find it interesting to hear why people prefer the style. For me, it’s not a practical choice. If it were, I’d just wear swim briefs and avoid… --- ## [How Confident Are You Wearing a Thong on the Beach?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/how-confident-are-you-wearing-a-thong-on-the-beach/382)
**Author:** [@Frog](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Frog)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/how-confident-are-you-wearing-a-thong-on-the-beach/382 "2026-08-31T07:21:20Z")
I would like to know what your confidence level is when you wear a thong on a public beach. Is it always at the same level? What can change it for you? Do you plan a backup bikini? As far as I’m concerned, a thong is wh… --- ## [How do you think patterns/colours/style impact perception?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/how-do-you-think-patterns-colours-style-impact-perception/1772)
**Author:** [@HappyThong](https://www.thongforum.com/u/HappyThong)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/how-do-you-think-patterns-colours-style-impact-perception/1772 "2026-08-30T22:57:27Z")
Hi everyone, This is probably a bit of a long story but I want to give you my reasons for my swim thongs choices and ask your opinion. I’ve recently ordered Olaf Benz BLU2452 Sun String - Ocean Olaf Benz BLU2553 Sun … --- ## [Brief Talk Podcast](https://www.thongforum.com/t/brief-talk-podcast/63)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/brief-talk-podcast/63 "2026-08-19T13:08:58Z")
We are joined by Andy, Erik, Chris and Drew. We ask our favorite thongers some questions such as when they discovered thongs. When they first wore a swim thong in public. Their favorite place to thong on the beach and m… --- ## [Meet and Greet Ft DeSoto (Throng of Thongs)](https://www.thongforum.com/t/meet-and-greet-ft-desoto-throng-of-thongs/1656)
**Author:** [@Captainawesome](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Captainawesome)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/meet-and-greet-ft-desoto-throng-of-thongs/1656 "2026-08-17T15:38:25Z")
My wife and I have recently discovered the excitement and overall sensation of wearing thongs in public. It would be great if those in the Tampa Bay Area and those visiting the area could coordinate a “Thong Day” at Ft D… --- ## [Designing Thongs](https://www.thongforum.com/t/designing-thongs/1353)
**Author:** [@Cocogarrettsplace](https://www.thongforum.com/u/Cocogarrettsplace)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/designing-thongs/1353 "2026-08-09T11:09:02Z")
I have an idea for a few thong styles that currently aren’t on the market. What do you think would be the best way to go about getting started in making them? --- ## [SunSplash Fort Lauderdale Thonger Weekend - July 2026](https://www.thongforum.com/t/sunsplash-fort-lauderdale-thonger-weekend-july-2026/1055)
**Author:** [@jtanguy](https://www.thongforum.com/u/jtanguy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/sunsplash-fort-lauderdale-thonger-weekend-july-2026/1055 "2026-08-04T03:00:39Z")
SunSplash Fort Lauderdale Thonger Weekend - July 2026 We’ve locked in an exclusive private property designed to deliver the ultimate SunSplash Thongers weekend experience! For those unfamiliar we hold a weekend event h… --- ## [Thongers Weekend for Australia](https://www.thongforum.com/t/thongers-weekend-for-australia/1888)
**Author:** [@jets83](https://www.thongforum.com/u/jets83)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/thongers-weekend-for-australia/1888 "2026-08-03T12:42:02Z")
Hi Everyone, I am looking to put together a Thongers Weekend here in Australia. I have created a website that has an Expression of Interest form and socials (Instragram & Bluesky) and would love to have as many guys as… --- ## [Couples Who Love Thongs](https://www.thongforum.com/t/couples-who-love-thongs/1877)
**Author:** [@matttw88](https://www.thongforum.com/u/matttw88)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/couples-who-love-thongs/1877 "2026-08-01T01:33:01Z")
Hey all, Thought it might be fun to start a thread focused on couples. Wife and I are avid thong wearers (underwear and swimwear) who would love to talk with / meet other couples. A bit about us: We’re in our late 30’… --- ## [Thoughts on Physique](https://www.thongforum.com/t/thoughts-on-physique/511)
**Author:** [@HizuruTees](https://www.thongforum.com/u/HizuruTees)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/thoughts-on-physique/511 "2026-07-24T20:38:40Z")
What do you all think about people who are overweight or a little overweight wearing thongs? I ask because part of me feels you need to have a good physique along with confidence to wear a thong in public. Physique rea… --- ## [Great, Funny or embarrassing thong moments?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/great-funny-or-embarrassing-thong-moments/779)
**Author:** [@SilverFoxDad](https://www.thongforum.com/u/SilverFoxDad)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/great-funny-or-embarrassing-thong-moments/779 "2026-07-20T00:30:19Z")
As I get more bold and confident and start to publicly wear micro thongs to beaches, pools, resorts, etc. I fully expect to eventually run into someone I know. Whether I handle it with embarrassment or with complete conf… --- ## [Boca Raton South Beach Webcam](https://www.thongforum.com/t/boca-raton-south-beach-webcam/1875)
**Author:** [@cmp304](https://www.thongforum.com/u/cmp304)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/boca-raton-south-beach-webcam/1875 "2026-07-18T01:50:30Z")
Boca Raton has had a nice webcam and slideshow archive for years. I check it from time to time. Like everyplace else there has been an increase in the number of women wearing thong/cheeky bikinis. But from time to tim… --- ## [Vacationing With the Family](https://www.thongforum.com/t/vacationing-with-the-family/1817)
**Author:** [@AZmatt](https://www.thongforum.com/u/AZmatt)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/vacationing-with-the-family/1817 "2026-07-14T22:09:23Z")
Any tips on thonging in front of the family for the first time. I’m in good shape in my early 20s and once I moved out from my parents house I started wearing thongs as underwear. I’m trying to get more comfortable wea… --- ## [Surely you all have awesome plans for the July 4 3-day weekend?](https://www.thongforum.com/t/surely-you-all-have-awesome-plans-for-the-july-4-3-day-weekend/1821)
**Author:** [@cambridgeguy](https://www.thongforum.com/u/cambridgeguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://www.thongforum.com/t/surely-you-all-have-awesome-plans-for-the-july-4-3-day-weekend/1821 "2026-07-08T00:26:37Z")
It’s going to be hot af on Friday and Saturday in New England (as it was on Wednesday and Thursday), so be careful out there. I’ll make a trip early in the day to a Rhode Island beach that I always visited as a kid on Ju… [Next page](https://www.thongforum.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)