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 what I wear by default, but I always have a bikini in my bag in case I feel it will be more appropriate (though this is very rare). I tan and go to the water in my thong with no problem, but if I have to take a longer walk or go to the car, I put something on.
For the beach, my confidence level is very high and mostly consistent. I am more confident at a beach than at a swimming pool or water park. I feel that at a beach, there is more space to move away from anyone who may be offended. I have worn the tiniest the-bikini.com tear drop g-string in the past at Daytona Beach. I was there for two entire weeks a few years ago. I walked the entire beach, regardless of how crowded it was, to the parked car, the outdoor showers, the restrooms, into the water, etc., with no issues. There were many positive comments, questions from a few who asked if I was from Europe 
, and a few requests for pictures, which I obliged. It was the best vacation ever to date, and I had the best tan. I plan to travel to other beaches to do the same in 2025.
Now, as far as pools, water parks, state parks, etc., I am a bit more conscious. I guess it is because I feel a bit trapped, and any eyes on me are a lot closer. If the venue allows thongs, I will wear a thong and maybe even a g-string but will have a backup suit on hand. However, my backup suits are Cocksox swim briefs, which are small and form-fitting. If the venue is more conservative, like my local swimming pool, I will then wear my most “conservative” Cocksox swim trunks.
I haven’t figured out the how and why of it, but when I’m with my wife, I confidently wear my thong (I’m fit and in pretty good shape). I have never had a problem or bad experience (even wearing a thong on what most would call a family beach), and more than once, people have told my wife how great they thought it was (she’ll talk to anyone and everyone).
When by myself, I’ve had several occurrences where people say something to me like, “Put some clothes on,” take unsolicited photos, or give me the side-eye. Men seem to be more willing to engage when I’m alone than when I’m with my wife. I assume it’s because they assume I’m gay, and as such, it makes them uncomfortable to think there is a gay man on the beach.
@0021AS I am a divorced, straight male who embraced the thong life about 10 years ago. I have unapologetically worn thongs to the beach and some swimming pools since 2021. I can attest to experiencing exactly what you described when you have worn a thong when alone.
I just wish I could find a woman who also enjoys wearing thongs and would be willing to join me on my trips to the beach or possibly on a cruise. I know I am being hopeful, but time seems to be running out. I applaud you for wearing thongs so confidently. I am assuming your wife wears a thong as well. It would further promote the cause for you.
Don’t let anyone sway you in any way. You are not doing anything wrong. Keep being an ambassador for everyone who enjoys the freedom of wearing a thong.
I hope you find that woman. Life is so much better when shared. Good luck and best wishes.
I find it more comfortable to thong openly on the beach; however, being inland, I had to get used to wearing thongs at swimming pools. It’s a different vibe, but the Christian Oceans of the world inspire confidence.
I’ve been thonging for a long time, though, and eventually, you hit a threshold of not caring anymore. The key is conducting yourself appropriately and avoiding suits that are see-through or overly skimpy.
Normal thongs are revealing enough, in my opinion, and I think standard-cut thongs are conducive to establishing normalcy for guys.
I have full confidence to wear a thong on any beach where they are legal. On other beaches where they are technically not legal but tolerated, my confidence level drops a little since you never know when someone may be offended and feel the need to report you. However, if there are at least a few others thonging on a technically non-legal beach, then I don’t let it bother me. If there happen to be families and kids around, then it definitely drops, and I find another spot.
My default is to always wear a thong when going to the beach, but I do have half-backs for when that is not possible. I honestly feel overdressed in anything but a thong when sunning, etc. As others have mentioned, there can be a fine line between revealing and extreme. I would never wear an extreme one on any beach.
My confidence varies based on a number of factors. I’m 100% confident to just don a thong, but it can drop to 50% to take a dip or down to 20-30% to take a walk, depending on the situation.
Variables from unfamiliarity with the location to the makeup of people already at the beach to how crowded it is affect my confidence. For me, a perfect thong day is a beach at about 30% capacity—not crowded but not lonely either. Singles, couples, or small groups are fine, but I prefer to stay away from large/party gatherings. Families are OK because I have never had an issue with them. Of course, I like my own kind, so if there are other thongers, male or female, it gives off the vibe that thongs are OK; if I am the only one, I consistently keep showing up to prime the beach for others so that on future visits, they will sport their thong because last time they were there, they saw this dude and they figured, why not?
On a number of occasions, at the same beach, in the same week(s), only a few days apart, I have noticed a certain individual who, for whatever reason, made an impression. On day one, usually a woman but on a couple of occasions a man, has worn a regular swimsuit, but on day two, a thong. Did I inspire them? It’s hard to say, but I did notice them noticing me when I took a dip or went for a stroll, and perhaps I inspired the confidence that we’re discussing here.
Cheers!
After several years of wearing thongs in the most challenging environments (pools, water parks, raves, cruises) and in front of my family and friends, I think I’ve achieved total confidence. I don’t bring backups—no speedos, no shorts. And I’ll purposely go to the beach wearing sweatpants or jeans so it forces me to strip to my thong. If I don’t, I look even more weird! It’s an extreme form of training, I know, but it worked.
What’s also helped is that I have gone to the gym religiously and really improved my physique. This helps me feel better about my body, which really allows me to wear anything.
My wife once called me out, saying I use her as my shield (partly true), and so, to prove her wrong, I’ll wear a thong among my guy friends and kids even when she’s not around. She has since taken back her statement.
Keep it up, everyone!
@Christian, after watching your YouTube channel, I can confirm that you can wear anything. You wear thongs very well! I think you’re an inspiration for those who need some courage.
I agree that building muscle helps you feel more confident. I have an athletic body too, and thongs really give me a bubble butt. My wife and daughter sometimes say I wear thongs better than they do!
That’s nice your family encourages you; that’s how it should be!
I’m not feeling all that confident—not 100%—which really frustrates me.
I’m a straight guy in my 30s with a pretty good physique. I work out, eat healthy, and don’t drink alcohol, etc.
I really wish I had more confidence and didn’t care so much about what others think. Right now, I’m in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote. The weather is warm and sunny most of the time—definitely beach weather.
I’m happy tanning in my thong on quieter beaches, but on some of the busier ones, I feel more reserved. Thongs are very normal here for women, and some even go topless—it’s very European.
I’ve watched some of @Christian’s YouTube videos and really wish I had that level of confidence. I’m not sure what’s holding me back.
Yesterday, I went to the beach with my swim thong under my shorts, but I couldn’t muster the confidence to take off my swim shorts. Later that evening, when I got back home, I regretted being so self-conscious. This happens a lot, especially when the beach is busy.
I’m not confident enough yet to swim in the sea in my swim thong.
HELP ME! Ha ha ha.
I think I feel like everyone is or would be looking at me…
Cheers.
@Stevie, you already have the courage to wear a thong, and it is great. Build it gradually. I think it is normal to be shy at the beginning. The thing is that you think that everyone is watching you, and it is true, but just for a quick look because it is unusual to see a man wearing a thong. After that, you quickly become part of the landscape and there isn’t any problem anymore. People are very selfish in reality, and we are not the center of their world even if we wear a thong.
Some things that boost confidence:
Test the waters. Try to wear a thong around more and more people. As long as it is legal, what are the consequences? None.
Two words: more tequila.
If you watch my early YouTube videos, I’m drunk in most of them. Now I can thong sober. Definitely did not start that way.
Hang in there!
Ha ha. Many thanks for the reply. I’ll take a look on YouTube.
Unfortunately, I’m off the alcohol (for now). 
I would say that 99% of the time, I am 100% confident to wear a thong on a public beach. Makes sense? Some beaches (very few) it just doesn’t feel right, or it might be the company I am in at the time. However, that’s very rare.
I will nearly always have a bikini with me, but it stays in the car unless I really need it. If I did, I would probably leave and go to another beach anyway.
I always feel confident and free wearing thongs at the beach. They’re perfect for tanning and offer great support. Thongs are common at the beaches I frequent, and most people tend to keep to themselves. I love South Beach. I hope thongs continue to become even more popular for men to wear at beaches and pools. Let’s keep the trend going!
It depends on the situation. Our nearest beach is in Indiana, where thongs are illegal. The law states that the buttocks must have a full opaque covering. I haven’t seen anyone arrested over it, but I’d hate to be the poster boy for Indiana’s nudity laws.
That said, if the beach isn’t too crowded, I will wear a thong and even get up and walk around in it.
We vacation where they don’t have arcane laws, and I have no issues wearing one on the beaches that aren’t clothes optional. At clothes optional beaches like Haulover in Florida or Hippie Hollow in Texas, I wear a thong between the car and the beach. Once I hit the beach, it all comes off. I mean, what’s the point of wearing a bathing suit at a clothes optional beach?
Confidence is the key. My personal choice is to look and be fit if you’re going to wear a thong in public. Now, I’m not judging anyone of any body type no matter what they wear; it’s my choice to look fit when wearing a thong. I’ve seen plenty of bigger people wearing what they want, and I admire them for it.
@Christian and Shane Sparks with his wife on YouTube inspired me to get in shape and lose a bunch of weight. During the holidays, I enjoyed myself and put on a couple pounds, so my confidence dropped. However, I still tanned at the beach this past weekend and laid out in my thong, but I didn’t walk the beach in it.
It’s a little cold for Florida, and I would have been the only one on the beach in minimal swimwear, but I didn’t mind that at all. I’m taking advantage of more downtime to lose the holiday weight and get back to walking the beach in a thong. I’ll always be a big guy. I just feel guys are judged a little harshly when wearing small swimwear. Being fit helps a lot.
Plenty of times, I was the only one in the area in a thong, and I didn’t mind at all. Cannabis also helps with confidence. I go into “I don’t give a F*@K” mode when I’m high. Plus, the thrill of wearing a thong at the beach is always fun.
Selectively confident.
When I’m wearing a swim thong on the beach, I’ll own it, but I’m selective about where I wear it.