Thong Tan Lines

[jcorrola]

Hey all,

I'm recently single and have always wanted to work on getting a sweet tan with having either a speedo or thong tan line. Thong tan lines are definitely the hottest. I'm concerned it'll make dating new women a challenge. What do you guys think, will having thong tan lines scare away new lady friends?

[Torchwatch]

Your new lady friends are unlikely to discover your thong tan lines until they themselves are in a state of undress and perhaps passion. At this point the two of you may have passed the point of no return and nature will take it's course.

If however you should be showering naked in gym or pool changing rooms your thong tan lines are liable to catch the eye of other facility users. Some may appreciate your efforts while others may exchange knowing nods, winks and giggles.

A speedo tan line is a more acceptable and sporty option.

It's your choice.

[jcorrola]

Hey Torchwatch,

Thanks for your reply! Are you saying the thong tan is less acceptable to women or in the lockeroom? Just curious because I already wear jocks and thongs to the gym, so what the other dudes think isn't so much a concern haha

[Torchwatch]

Wearing a jock strap under your shorts in a gym is traditional and normal, getting jock strap tan lines would require you to sunbathe in just your jock strap and might be thought a bit odd.

You can get speedo tan lines by sunbathing in your speedos on any quiet beach or private garden, even around a public outdoor pool. Speedos are normal wear for many swimmers, having a speedo tan in the showers at the gym simply says you are a swimmer.

The men's swim thong has image problems, wearing one in a public place could get you into trouble, wearing one on a naturist beach might suggest you haven't quite got the idea. So the swim thong can only be worn in very secluded private gardens and very quiet beaches and might appear to be a bit kinky. Wearing your thong to the gym makes you fun and a bit kinky but wearing your thong tan lines in the showers suggests your a bit kinky and spending a lot of time sunbathing alone.
I like my swim thongs and have even swum in them in France but I'd preffer an all over tan to thong tan lines.

[jcorrola]

Wearing a jock strap under your shorts in a gym is traditional and normal, getting jock strap tan lines would require you to sunbathe in just your jock strap and might be thought a bit odd.

You can get speedo tan lines by sunbathing in your speedos on any quiet beach or private garden, even around a public outdoor pool. Speedos are normal wear for many swimmers, having a speedo tan in the showers at the gym simply says you are a swimmer.

The men's swim thong has image problems, wearing one in a public place could get you into trouble, wearing one on a naturist beach might suggest you haven't quite got the idea. So the swim thong can only be worn in very secluded private gardens and very quiet beaches and might appear to be a bit kinky. Wearing your thong to the gym makes you fun and a bit kinky but wearing your thong tan lines in the showers suggests your a bit kinky and spending a lot of time sunbathing alone.
I like my swim thongs and have even swum in them in France but I'd preffer an all over tan to thong tan lines.

I see what you're saying. Thanks for your feedback!

[speedobilly]

In the changing rooms I use speedos and qssociated tan lines wouldn't raise an eyebrow, but occassionally you get some guy wearing a thong, or showing thong tan lines, and that does attract attention - in the form of smirks, giggles and nudges. For whatever reason (and think about it - how odd), thongs and their tan lines on men at least are not for general viewing.

[Minimalist75]

In the changing rooms I use speedos and qssociated tan lines wouldn't raise an eyebrow, but occassionally you get some guy wearing a thong, or showing thong tan lines, and that does attract attention - in the form of smirks, giggles and nudges. For whatever reason (and think about it - how odd), thongs and their tan lines on men at least are not for general viewing.
While I rarely see a thong tan line in the locker room, speedo tan lines seem to be a lot more common than speedos at the beach or pool. I sometimes wonder about that. Must be either private pools or tanning salons.

[thongerforlife]

You should tan in whatever you prefer. I think thong tan lines are the way to go. You get to bare all your bottom and it feels so sexy. My girlfriend loves them and I've actually turned her in to a thonger. We've tanned together and I love her tanlines. At the gym, I just try to be cautious when I'm naked by keeping my butt pointing toward a locker and no one has seen or said anything yet.

[sebbie]

Option 1 A Rio-back style swim brief that is wider than a Thong and has a back, that cuts across the glutes narrower than a conventional brief leaving an interesting tan line across the glutes.

Option 2 An Asian style brief that is cut really low in back, which would leave a different tan line than the Rio style, but, well, equally interesting.

[Minimalist75]

You should tan in whatever you prefer. I think thong tan lines are the way to go. You get to bare all your bottom and it feels so sexy. My girlfriend loves them and I've actually turned her in to a thonger. We've tanned together and I love her tanlines. At the gym, I just try to be cautious when I'm naked by keeping my butt pointing toward a locker and no one has seen or said anything yet.
Problem with that approach is you then are pointing your cock and balls outward, which is the opposite of usual locker room behavior,

[Drenalin]

Coming from a guy that loves small, skimpy suits...
I've had far more girls tell me they are turned off from a guy in a thong. I've only tried a thong out in front a couple very close friends once. The girls loved the front view but wasnt as keen on the rear view. I havnt put a pair on since and I definately dont miss them. Never got used to the feel up the crack.

[Captain.Jammer]

I have a plan to lose weight over the next year. My wife of 20 years is going on a diet as well. I told her, when we have lost our weight, we will go to Vegas and go hang out around the pool in some new swimwear to go along with our new bodies (because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?). This will hopefully serve as motivation for us to each lose weight and not 'cheat' on our diets so much.

In an unrelated matter, but still talking about our 'new bodies'... I told my wife how I will get laser hair removal on my back (she HATES back hair) and that I will also get a nice tan. I asked her which kind of a tanline she would like me to acquire with my new body. I gave her the choice of:
- Jammer
- Squarecut
- Brief
- Cheeky brief
- Tanga
- Thong
(I guess I should have also offered 'none' as an option)

But much to my surprise, she chose.... thong. :eek:

Not eek that I wouldn't do it, but just that I was not expecting that kind of a choice from her. I guess after all these years she can still surprise me sometimes.

[Minimalist75]

I have a plan to lose weight over the next year. My wife of 20 years is going on a diet as well. I told her, when we have lost our weight, we will go to Vegas and go hang out around the pool in some new swimwear to go along with our new bodies (because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?). This will hopefully serve as motivation for us to each lose weight and not 'cheat' on our diets so much.

In an unrelated matter, but still talking about our 'new bodies'... I told my wife how I will get laser hair removal on my back (she HATES back hair) and that I will also get a nice tan. I asked her which kind of a tanline she would like me to acquire with my new body. I gave her the choice of:
- Jammer
- Squarecut
- Brief
- Cheeky brief
- Tanga
- Thong
(I guess I should have also offered 'none' as an option)

But much to my surprise, she chose.... thong. :eek:

Not eek that I wouldn't do it, but just that I was not expecting that kind of a choice from her. I guess after all these years she can still surprise me sometimes.

Since she chose the smallest option available, I think you should ask if she would prefer a total overall tan.

[Torchwatch]

Perhaps replace "Cheeky Brief" with the term "Bikini Brief" and "Tanga" with "String Brief" for more precise descriptions. Maybe it should be a "Swim Thong" rather than just a "Thong" as a swim thong will be Lycra based and more likely to have a waist cord.

[Glenda]

First of all being just a little bit eccentric helps in the wearing of thongs and microkinis. I am and have always been called by people that know me as an eccentric. To me wearing as little as legally required is perfectly normal. I really don't understand why one wouldn't wear a thong on a warm day, but to each their own.

My wife and my three grown daughters all have grown up accustomed to my wearing of cheeky string bikini bottoms. It has been my normal summer attire for decades up until recently in which I began wearing string thongs and micro thongs. Thongs are quite acceptable to most women as long as you display confidence and are neatly groomed when wearing one.

In order to wear a thong in the presence of females one has to shave extremely close all pubic and butt hair.

My wife and her friends all say that I look great wearing a thong. A Wahl close shaver is all it takes each morning, whereas, my wife helps me shave my back. She also will point out any unacceptable hair in my butt crack.

[Hotbunz1969]

Oh man, I know I’m contributing late to this thread but I’ve been off line for a while and only just seen it, however I feel compelled to add my 2 cents worth.

jcorrola, I was introduced to thong swim wear 31 years ago by an ex GF. She loved the look of my ass in a thong so would always have me wear one whenever we hit the beach or park to catch some sun, as we were both sun worshipers needless to say I got some pretty sharp thong tan line.......she liked that look even more..... and I have to say I really liked the look too. So even after we split up I carried on wearing a thong to tan in. That was 30 odd years ago now and in that time I have developed quite a thong fetish, the suits I wear now to tan in are TINY in compression to those first suits she bought me I love my thong tan lines and have had them for 30 years.

In those 30 years I’ve been in a couple of long term relationships as well as a few short term ones plus as you’d expect, dated quite a few girls, of all the girls that I’ve been with and have seen my tan lines only 3 thought it a bit weird that I tanned in a thong, the rest have all embraced it and would join me tanning in there thongs too.

From my experience I don’t think you have anything to worry about when it comes to a girl seeing your thong tan lines...... go for it buddy.

[bluethongguy]

jcorrola, other guys have touched on this, but here's my philosophy:

First, I prefer no tan line at all, and that's the way I sunbathe when/where it's LEGAL to do so. If tanning nude is not LEGAL, I go for a g-string or a thong, if that is LEGAL. And if that's not LEGAL, a "speedo" type suit.

So, if you don't know for sure, check with the authorities who have jurisdiction where you tan (which could be legal people or could be apartment managers), to see if the "suit" you want to wear is LEGAL, and if it is, go for it!

Now, what happens when someone calls me out on my tan line? I tell them my philosophy. They think a second, nod approval, and go on with their business. In this day and age, if anyone wants to make adverse comments, it just shows how their state of being out-of-tune with society.

[MacNorwood]

I tan in a thong and regularly wear a thong to the gym and in the locker room. I have never heard a single comment from the men in the locker room.

For the most part, the females I've been with love it. It's playful and different and if you're in good shape and well groomed they tend to react positively to the thong AND the tan line. In fact, one girl I was with for awhile had a thong tan line of her own and we would actually "compete" to see who could have the sharpest, most distinct tan line.

If you're confident about it, girls like it.

[BikenSwim]

I have various low-cut women's bikini bottoms, Mategear, AQUX, and thong suits that go across my hips at different heights. I used to bring several and change them during the day until someone mentioned that seemed crazy. So now one suit per day, but I end up with no tan lines as the suits are very low in front, narrow in back and 1/2" straps cross in different heights. No problem!

[peterus]

I like thong tan lines. Muscleskins thongs are a favorite.

[Glenda]

Last summer I obtained a dark tan with the wearing of my US4MEN thong microkinis while working on my acreage. With my wife being out of state I decided to sunbathe at a nearby clothing optional hot springs. Not wanting to get a sunburn I wore a thong microkini. Due to it was in the middle of the week the majority of the patrons were older women. It was unbearably hot. I found a nice strap chaise lounge and laid down on my front side. Unfortunately, it soon became quite uncomfortable to lay on my junk which protrudes outward in my two tone thong microkini. So I laid both of my towels down (I am over 6 feet in height and need two towels) with a gap between them in order to free my junk from the thong and stuff it between the chaise lounge straps. I became quite comfortable of having both of my balls and dick hanging fully exposed underneath the lounge chair and soon fell into a deep sleep. Woke up to some women chattering in the pool. I quickly realized that it was about me. Glancing over my shoulder they were at the edge of the pool staring and talking about my erection. Being 62 years old I still normally obtain erections in my sleep. Quickly moved my hips to stimulate myself into an ejaculation with some chattering from my women sunbathing observers when my cock spurted out its entire load. Being an old man I just went back to sleep.

[microbikinidave]

Hello: I agree with the earlier post about using a Rio to get those great tiny tan lines. I've got Skinzwear's M-73 Stuffit Pouch Rio Microbikini and love it. Go to their website and check out the guys modelling it to see what kind of exposure you can enjoy with it. I call it my "nearly-nude" look and consider it very sensual; I revel in how it makes me feel. As for others' opinions: yours is the only one that really matters. Besides, the ones who are snickering are probably secretly envious! I'm gay and consider my Rio an important expression of the whole, healthy and thankful person I am when I am wearing it where appropriate and among other like-minded people. Enjoy making the decision before you, best of luck, and share your choice with us!