Why Do You Wear Thong Swimwear?

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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 the potential controversy that comes with anything more revealing. I wear thongs because I think I look good in them.

For much of my life, I didn’t like my body. People sometimes tell me I’m lucky because I can eat whatever I want without gaining weight. They mean it as a compliment, but it isn’t. The truth is, I eat a healthy diet at home, walk a couple of miles most mornings, and go to the gym five or six times a week. My health is far from effortless, but I don’t bother to correct them; their comments say more about their own insecurities than about me. However, it’s usually the closest anyone comes to saying something positive about my appearance.

If anyone was attracted to me in my school days, I was too clueless to notice, and I started working in a male-dominated industry as a teenager, so I spent most of my early adult years surrounded by people at very different stages of life. I often felt isolated and lonely.

Sisqó’s Thong Song was released when I was in high school. As many would agree, it’s a pretty terrible song, but it was apropos. Thongs were in, at least for women. It seemed like there was a Victoria’s Secret with thong-clad mannequins at every mall, and every department store stocked them in the lingerie section. Men’s thongs were harder but not impossible to find. While most of my male peers were content admiring women in thongs, I wanted to wear them myself.

When I tried one on for the first time, I remember thinking I looked good. I hadn’t felt that way about myself in a long time. I struggled to find flattering clothing, but the thong was everything the rest of my wardrobe wasn’t. For once, I actually liked what I saw in the mirror.

I’m older now, and I’m not getting any more attractive. I know that some people find my choice of swimwear unconventional, but that’s okay. I don’t wear thongs for anyone else. Thongs still make me feel good about myself, and that’s what matters most.

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For no other reason than they are so comfortable to wear. I love to have an all-over suntan and a thong or a g-string will help me achieve that if I can’t be fully nude somewhere . Wearing a thong makes me feel and look good too. I wouldn’t want to wear anything else now. I couldn’t anyway as all my swimwear is only thongs and g’s!

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I’d would say my reason is just like Sam’s and mbthongs. For the longest time I was my own worst critic.

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I like the look and the feel oof the sun and wind on my nearly naked body. Ufortunately no clothing optional beaches near me.

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Been over a year since I started wearing a thong to the public beach and I haven’t looked back. I tried SUP for the first time this past weekend. Wore a UV shirt and thong, it felt amazing. Band and Hunk are my go to swim thong. The fit me the best and I feel good in them.

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Admittedly I’m a bit of an exhibitionist. I’m also over 50 and I’ve spent a lifetime staying in shape and don’t mind showing that off. That’s what originally brought me to wearing a thong or g-string to the pool or beach, but I almost immediately realized how practical and comfortable they are. No wet clothing hanging over you after you get out of the water. There’s also the freedom of movement a thong brings. If I could I’d go on my runs in a thong for no other reason than it seems like the most practical thing to wear.

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For me, it’s two things: (1) they’re the right tool for the job (comfortable, great for swimming, dry off quickly, great for sunning), and (2) they push back against objectifying women (that unspoken “I like thongs when hot young women are wearing them”) and they push back against male body-shaming.

I’m not particularly an exhibitionist. I find a quiet spot on the beach either solo or with my GF, get some sun, go for a swim, keep it low-key.

[Quick addition] I wear smaller thongs if I’m sunning or casually swimming (Skinz M67 is my go to), and slightly larger ones with drawstrings if I’m boogie-boarding or swimming in rough surf because they stay on better.

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Nothing new based on previous replies really. I wear them because they are the most comfortable swimwear, give the best tan, feel good and look good. I guess I also have a bit of exhibitionist in me as well as I enjoy being seen in them and enjoy positive reactions.

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So admired the idea of tiny swimsuits, especially thongs & gstrings, being worn unashamedly by guys in France & Italy in late 80s/early 90s (or thereabouts) & looking great in them. Then tried them myself & ever since they’ve been my favoured swimsuit. Basically, I just like the look & feel of them. The resulting tan lines are cool too

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I initially liked to wear thong underwear because they looked good, felt great and gave me a boost of confidence.

Once I started wearing swim thongs in public, it was a totally liberating experience. Like most, I started out with a more modest thong but now prefer smaller, more revealing variants. I must admit that nothing makes my day like laying out on the beach in a micro thong and sitting back and enjoying all of the smiles and compliments.

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For me, it just makes a person feel great! The feeling of the sun and water on your cheeks is the best! Especially when you are with other accepting people. The feeling is amazing! Plus the tan lines are the absolute sexiest!!!

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Thongs are much more comfortable than other swimwear. I love the feel of the wind and sun. It is liberating to shed my clothes. It feeds my mild exhibitionism. It feels sexy and boost my libido and a day in a thong often leads to great intimacy.

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Tan lines. Plain and simple. Swimming in the water feels amazing too

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I look good and sexy in a g-string bikini, which boosts my self-esteem and self-confidence.

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Welcome BeachGrl and thank you for sharing your reasons why you prefer a g-string bikini.

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Multiple reasons for me. Most of my swimwear is tan through, so minimising tan lines is a priority. I was envious of girls and how cheeky their bathers are allowed to be, so I thought males should have the same freedom. Being a lap swimmer, I realised how much easier it is with less resistance from bare butts. Also like an earlier responder, I was inspired by the brevity of swimwear French men were wearing in the 70’s.

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That’s why I go to the gym to exercise my booty.

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Same reasons as many thongers : love how I look like in a thong, love the freedom of movement, and it is the most comfortable swimwear.

I like wearing something different from the mass and feeling the eyes on me sometimes.

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Publicly at least I have NEVER seen a grumpy man or woman wearing a thong. NEVER. And I wonder about the men and women who have a little smile at the mall, park, or work, and what makes them more content than everyone else. It would seem we are people that see the glass half full. A happier people who appreciate the little things. Literally.

An even tan is nice too, the motivation to keep the pounds off. Maybe even the mild shock we give to unsuspecting strangers who, as it turns out will be inspired to begin their own adventure.

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For me it’s multiple reasons. They are perfect for sunning. I find them very comfortable and supportive for one thing. I also work hard in the gym to keep in shape so why not show off the hard work. The fit and feel is amazing in the sun as we all know. It’s alos fun to push the envelope and challenge the mainstream.

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