G string swimwear

[Bede735]

I was doing a brief trawl of the internet to find that there is practically no such thing for men. However, there are plenty of those items classed as underwear, yet they are made out of materials (polyamide, elastane, etc.) which are contained in swimwear.

I guess the idea of a man going for a swim in that type of outfit is inconceivable.

[Torchwatch]

There are plenty of swim thongs available for men, however a swim g string would be impractical as it would be likely to be swept away when diving or in rough sea waves.
Don't dive from the side of a pool in any suit that doesn't have a waist cord, on entry it may just slide down your legs and away. Some swim thongs have waist cords. A waist cordless bikini or swim thong will have more elastic holding it on than a g string and will hold up for longer in rough waves. Many women wearing 2 piece bikinis have dived into pools only to discover themselves suddenly bottomless and needing to search the depths without anyone noticing.

It is impractical for men to wear thongs or g strings in public pools or busy beaches as they would be asked to leave. If you have a secluded private pool you may act as you wish and wear a thong or g string, otherwise you must find quiet stretches of beaches and lakes so remote that no one will be upset. Other sun worshippers on these remote and quiet beaches are liable to be naked and instead of looking indecent and trying too hard (on the town beach) you will look overdressed and timid.

The only beach I know of where thongs and g strings are commonly worn by men is one in northern France where the local gendarme rides his horse among the dunes and arrests nudists.

[Bede735]

I saw a video of a New Years' swim in North East England, this year, and there was a man wearing a mankini! That must take confidence. A lot of people go into the sea in fancy dress on these occassions. Does that mean you can get away with it if you say it's 'fancy dress'?

[NE_OH_thonger]

There are a couple options I can think of. Skinz (http://www.skinzwear.com) has a couple G-string designs. They're a little on the expensive side, and you only get a couple color choices unless you plunk down another US$10.00 for a "custom order." It's not technically a G-string, but you can probably achieve the same effect with a 3/8" side suit from Muscleskins (http://www.muscleskins.com) with a thong back. Given a choice between the two, I prefer muscleskins, because the price is a bit lower, and you can get it custom made to order, within reason, for the same base price.

[flspeedo76]

I have bought a couple of g-strings (for swimming) at Nuwear. They are very affordable and have quite a few color option. I like them too because they are quite comfy, as it feels like you're not wearing anything at all; especially with the string being so small. http://nuwear.com/G-Strings_c_25.html

[Bede735]

I've got a couple of them which I ordered from Freshpair. I was thinking if going wild swimming, it may be less risky to wear that instead of being naked.

[Bede735]

Originally Posted by Bede735

I saw a video of a New Years' swim in North East England, this year, and there was a man wearing a mankini! That must take confidence. A lot of people go into the sea in fancy dress on these occasions. Does that mean you can get away with it if you say it's 'fancy dress'?

He appears 28 seconds in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHdUXIdoj-Q

To me, that suit looks ridiculous, as there is no waistband. However, for my swim next Christmas, I haven't discounted the idea of wearing a g string. You only live once!

[PSDave]

If you are talking about an actual g-string and not a thong anything you get is not really designed for active swimming - especially diving. Wearing one for protecting the goods while snorkeling or scuba diving is a wise idea -- no use tempting a hunger fish!
I have one that I have worn for that purpose that ties on. I like it cuz it can be tied tight around the waist and is secure.

[Bede735]

I guess the best idea is to test it out. Instead of swimming naked in a sea or river, wear one and see if it holds up. If it doesn't, then you're back to the original intention.

[Bede735]

Originally Posted by flspeedo76

I have bought a couple of g-strings (for swimming) at Nuwear. They are very affordable and have quite a few color option. I like them too because they are quite comfy, as it feels like you're not wearing anything at all; especially with the string being so small. http://nuwear.com/G-Strings_c_25.html

These may be better ones:

http://www.clothestopose.co.uk/mens-...rings-14-c.asp

The string is thicker and the front covers all of your vitals.