Too cock-forward?

[ReservedEnthusiast]

Originally Posted by square-cut

1) In Toronto it's a beach a lot of people I know go to. If you were my friend or acquaintance and saw me or hung out with me in this, would it make you feel awkward?

2) I worry that I don't have the body to pull this off.

1) If I saw my friend in a suit like that, I'd enjoy the view too much to feel awkward! Especially on one of those gay-friendly/clothing optional beaches. Your friends would be expecting to see that much, if not more. The only awkwardness would be if they get a boner looking at you!

2) you look darn hot and well-equipped to me based on that photo!

[PSDave]

Think about it - if you were seen by a friend on a gay/nude beach then he too wants to be there and you may have just found a beach buddy. He may be as apprehensive as you are so just greet him the same as if you were anywhere else.
By the way, don't worry about your body, from what we have seen -- you look great. Never compare yourself with models or athletes that are working out many hours a day. Reqular guys don't look like that. You have a lean trim body, don't be afraid to show it.

[josborne3]

Originally Posted by square-cut

Thanks everyone for all the advice. Will definitely test it out in the shower before deciding. I agree with everyone that this bathing suit is NOT friendly for the general public. My intention is really only to wear it, if ever, to gay beaches, which are often also clothing optional. My real concerns are:

1) In Toronto it's a beach a lot of people I know go to. If you were my friend or acquaintance and saw me or hung out with me in this, would it make you feel awkward?

2) I worry that I don't have the body to pull this off.

Thanks again

Your body is just fine. You could use a little more tan. Wear this suit with confidence. There is nothing risque about it. I would not hesitate to wear in to any beach here in Oregon, gay or straight, clothing optional of not.

If I were in Toronto, I'd hit the beach with you in your new swimsuit although all the admiration you'll get might make me a little jealous.

[lapswimmer]

First, I think your body and the suit are quite fine together. The suit looks fine and I would be glad to go to the beach with you if you didn't mind my low cut NS suit. So you see, it all come down to what you want to do. Go by the beach and see who's there. Bet you see some Speedo wearing guys, so join the fun either in private or with friends.

[7_of_Fine]

great body, great suit. I would hire you to gogo dance at a party in that. Also, they should be perfectly fine for the gay beaches. cock-forwardness encouraged (though, something like "shaftwear" might get you asked to leave).

[MISpeedo]

Originally Posted by square-cut

Thanks everyone for all the advice. Will definitely test it out in the shower before deciding. I agree with everyone that this bathing suit is NOT friendly for the general public. My intention is really only to wear it, if ever, to gay beaches, which are often also clothing optional. My real concerns are:

1) In Toronto it's a beach a lot of people I know go to. If you were my friend or acquaintance and saw me or hung out with me in this, would it make you feel awkward?

2) I worry that I don't have the body to pull this off.

Thanks again

Re-read all posts and didn't see where it was suggested your new suit was not friendly for the general public, in fact I thought most people were positive on it. While being fine at a public beach, for sure it would be a non issue at a gay or clothing optional beach; after all who would care there.

1) I would have no problem if I was seen with a friend wearing this suit; no issue for me to feel awkward (jealous maybe).

2) Based on the photo you posted, you do have the body for this suit. Hope you reconsider and go for it.

[square-cut]

Thanks everyone! This has been super affirming and helpful. I love this board.

[Dash]

You look great and fill it out very well! I always do a shower test after one mortifying beach experience, just in case it looks drastically different when wet and clingy. The only "awkwardness" you'll get from friends at a gay beach is everyone noticing how hung you are!