I’m from Spain, a guy who’s never liked wearing boxer-style swim trunks at the beach. Whenever I “could” or the situation allowed me to feel comfortable, I wore briefs. I didn’t wear them when I went out with my group of friends because I didn’t want to have to put up with the usual jokes and silly comments. At the same time, thongs had always caught my eye. When I saw one for the first time in a store, I bought it, feeling very, very embarrassed. Every now and then, instead of going to the beach with my group of friends, I’d go alone to somewhat secluded beaches and wear it, always finding secluded spots, far from the “family-friendly” areas of the beach. I have gradually lost my inhibitions. Back in the days I’m talking about, girls hardly ever wore them on the beaches where I live. In recent years, it’s become very common for girls in this area to wear them, and that has helped me feel more comfortable. Now I wear them almost as a matter of course on city beaches, where I’m surrounded by people and families. Even at the one closest to my house (a five-minute walk) where I might run into neighbors or someone I know. I have a good, athletic body; I think they look good on me. I sunbathe, swim, and take walks in a thong. I wear them with my partner too, but I don’t walk around in a thong with her—I only do that when I’m alone. I don’t wear them when we’re out in a group with friends or family. I only wear them when I’m alone or with her. I wear thong swimsuits that are discreet from the front—ones that look like regular swimsuits that are just a bit small—T-back style.