Bodysuits for the Guys
Photo by Tigerheat Productions
I was interacting with Leandro from Tigerheat Productions about a bodysuit he has come up with and I realized I never discussed the topic here. So I thought it is time to cover them. I did write a post for Underwear News Briefs on them in the past. Read it here.
Bodysuits are something that most probably think less about for guys even more so than bikinis and thongs. If you look at them as underwear and an undershirt in one then you can see an advantage for them. Your undershirt won’t be coming untucked if it is part of a bodysuit. I have tried both thong cut and bikini/brief cut bodysuits though it has been quite a while. They became more of a sleepwear option for me though. I suppose I could see them work probably for exercising too.
My problem with them for all day wear is being able to go to the bathroom. Depending on the bodysuit they aren’t made that easy to allow you to do so. A couple I tried you’d either have to slip yourself out the side to pee or take your shirt off too. For number two, you have to do the shirt removal method to slip the bodysuits top off to pull them down. Then I found a pair with snaps in the crotch. That helps with number two, but if you unsnapped them at a urinal you’d probably look silly trying to get them resnap. Guess slipping out the side would make the snap one better for everyday wear. So the ones I tried just seemed like better choice for short time wear or as PJs.
Bodysuits seemed to have evolved, since I last tried one. I have seen some different bodysuits over the past year or so. Some have been made to look more like a tight fitting t-shirt, long sleeve shirts, and even ones that had hoods. Some designed with exercise in mind. Others inspired by showing what you got. Probably the brand I’ve seen the biggest expansion in bodysuits is Body Aware. Their YogaAware Bodysuit is one that tempts me to really give a bodysuit another try even though it wouldn’t be easy for using a bathroom. Rufskin’s Dive looks like it would be a great option for workouts. Doesn’t look like Pistol Pete offers the ones they had that really looked like shirts though Body Aware recently added one that has a regular tank top look called Simply Stripes Bodysuit.
If you liked the 80s thong bodysuit the ladies wore as exercise outfits then Leandro from Tigerheat Productions has one in a similar fashion for us guys. Here’s what he says about his bodysuit.
Photo by Tigerheat Productions
The idea around that model definitely comes from the vintage world, especially from the man bathing suits of the 30’s, a touch of circus feeling along with wrestlers of the 80’s but definitely in a modern way. Considering the strong enterance that the female bodysuit made in these last 5 years (with a very sexy American Apparel image), I wanted to give something similar for guys and men.
The difference with the most man bodysuits you can find on web is that it’s surely higher cut on the crotch and it exposes the chest more (thinner straps and lower cut); the purpose of my bodysuit, shaping the body form so good, is to feel sexy (for a man of EVERY AGE – I tried it on and looks great also on 50 years old guy) and edgy at the same time.
This one definitely allows you to show things off. If you are interested in Leandro’s bodysuit, then contact him through Facebook or email him at [email protected].
Have you tried a bodysuit? What’s your thoughts on them? Any recommendations on one?
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Hi BD. Just read your UNB post on this subject,and I have to say you made me howl with laughter when you used the term ” to go potty” when describing the difficulties of going to the toilet when wearing a one piece bodysuit. I thought…. there speaks a man with very young children(lol). That expression,and the “horrible backdoor hygiene” comment used by one of your followers on the Thong vs Jockstrap post have to be the funniest lines on your blog(so far).
Can’t say I’ve ever tried a bodysuit like the one in the photo,but I will admit to having the dreaded “mankini” in my wardrobe and also a very skimpy leotard type thing that you pull over your head and step into, allowing the very narrow strip of fabric to go between your legs(similar to a mankini,but with only one strap). Have never wore either of them for long enough to have issues with going to the toilet,but they would obviously give you the same logistical problems as the ones you describe. Just imagine the panic if you felt the sudden,unexpected urge to “go potty” in a public place,and you were faced with the prospect of having to remove your upper clothing before reaching the sanctuary of that welcoming seat and the relief of dropping the kiddies off at the pool. I bet that shirt would come off quicker than Clark Kent in a telephone box.
I think I’m right in saying that some male gymnasts wear these one piece bodysuits when competing, to lessen the chances of their private parts popping out while doing their floor exercises etc.
Don’t really see these suits taking off in a big way,and I,for one,will gladly give them a body swerve(groan).
Young they are, but growing fast. I have tried one quite like the photos either. Lower the bottom cut and raise the scoop in the neck then it probably be a little closer to the thong one I’ve tried. I agree that gymnasts probably do wear a bodysuit. Thinking probably dancers and maybe acrobats. I don’t see them taking off either, but I can see them as an option to pull out of the drawer for certain times.
Hello,
just saw this three years after the article! It is Leandro from Tigerheat Productions and I am very glad to say these suits not only have grown in a business reaching 6 numbers but added tons of styles and colors on request of many customers even in the last “terrible” year 🙂
Not only that: a novel on the subject has been published in Italian (my native language) and it will be in the US market soon.
I still appreciate the support you gave me at my very beginning and I am very glad you were mistaken 🙂
Leandro
Leandro, Thanks for coming back and giving an update. That’s awesome things have taken off with it and you have expanded your offering. Did you write the novel or help with it in some way?
Must give credit to BJ for the hilarious ” horrible backdoor hygiene” comment on the thongs vs jockstrap post. Mind you,it does shed light on an intimate subject that hitherto has not been touched upon in this blog(as far as I’m aware). When you read negative comments from non thong wearing people using terms like “yuk” and “disgusting” when describing guys who wear thongs,they are probably imagining we all must walk about with more skid marks than a Formula One racetrack(if their own underpants are anything to go by),when in fact,the complete opposite is true. Every thong/g-string wearer is surely aware of the paramount importance of having impeccable “backdoor” hygiene at all times.
Not sure if this is a topic that would be considered suitable for a future post on the blog,but it could be useful to people who are considering trying thongs for the first time, but have concerns with this particular issue.
In addition to the issue that has been raised about them, here are another two based on what I have heard some women complain about one-piece bathers. Some women are a bit long in the body for one-pieces to be comfortable, so this could be an issue for male bodysuits. Another issue is that one-pieces can be hot to wear if the wearer is not in water, overly warm might be an issue for these bodysuits.
They are not something that appeal to me. It’s like more of the body is covered than I require, just as this is the complaint I have about trunks and other similar styles of men’s underwear.
Good points. I can see length being an issue especially with a thong cut. I seem to run warmer than others, so warmth would be a concern for me too. Guess the type of material would be a factor on how warm.
Body suits for guys have been around for ages. Consider, if you will, the wrestling singlet. I prefer wearing a wrestling singlet when doing aerobic exercise like treadmill, biking, elliptical, etc. I’ll generally also wear a spandex shirt over it, too. Peeling off that wet spandex after a workout is petty hot.
I have worn men’s bodysuit underwear for 25 years. T-shirt top, microbrief bottom. Always wore briefs and t-shirts before Like it that there is no waistband. Very comfortable and practical.
I have been wearing bodysuit underwear for about 20 years. I prefer the t-shirt, full brief bottom snap crotch style. I find them very comfortable and practical. There is no bunching at the waist and the t-shirt won’t pull up.
Love bodysuits. Have just started wearing bodysuits with snap crotch and like those Best for both pee and poop. Its easy and your shirt doesn’t come up when you stretch your arms up as in stretching or reaching above your head. I’ve been wearing bodysuits for over 5 years.
Bodysuits are probably the most practical underwear for men to wear. I have replaced all of my traditional underwear with bodysuits. With the high cut legs, there is no problem with peeing. With a snap crotch using the bathroom is no problem. It is great to see that there are a lot of men’s bodysuits available for purchase.
I have the B.A thong bodysuit it’s very comfortable fits right to sizing as well which is a plus. My only gripe is the material makes you heat up real quick.. the price is right for what you get cause it’s well made.. quick delivery.. I would love one that’s long sleeve and cotton with a percentage of spandex that would be great..
Which one do you have? I agree that Bodyaware makes quality items from my experience.
Hi BD,
I wear one pretty much 24/7. I wear one whether it’s hot or cold outside. I have a good supply of them in my closet. They’re good as a pair of undershorts and a tee shirt. Love it.
What brands and styles of them do you like?
Hi,
I like mostly the styles with the high cut legs, and even the thongs are fun to wear too. I wear most anything, the ones that have shortened legs or the styles that have the zippers down the front.
I have worn men’s bodysuit underwear for 25 years. T-shirt top, microbrief bottom. Always wore briefs and t-shirts before Like it that there is no waistband. Very comfortable and practical.
I bought my first bodysuit –a long sleeve henley style– 14 years ago and probably own about ten now. Tried the leotard style, but the lack of an opening at the crotch is impractical. My favorite styles are the polo (with snaps), worn with shorts, and a woven shirt with zipper front (I think it was designed for dancers), and with long sleeves and a snap opening. Bodysuits are great for avoiding the untucked shirt issue, but it’s also weird if your out with friends and you know you’re the only one who can’t untuck his shirt. I also have a few of the t-shirt style (with snaps at the bottom), that are great wearing under a sweater since the t-shirt top and the sweater aren’t doing the twisting/bunching thing.
The first times I tried them I felt self-conscious but that went away quickly.
I only wear bodysuit underwear. T-shirt top, brief bottom, with snaps.
What’s the problem with a male bodysuit? None. Fashion is in the eye of the the person wearing it. To pee, just sit and pull the cover to the side. They’re a great undergarment.
No problems that I recalled for them. Just having to go number 2 was an issue if no snaps in the crotch when worn under clothes.
Hi, you like guys that wear bodysuits?
yes, I have worn bodysuit underwear for 25 years. T-shirt style, full brief bottom snap crotch. Bodysuits are the only underwear that I own. Lot’s of my friends know that I wear bodysuits. They don’t understand how comfortable and sexy men’s bodysuits are.
When I do #2, I totally disrobe if the article has no snap at the crotch. I’m sort of a nudist and love the bodysuit. I wear them 24/7 pretty much.
Not sure how I missed this three-year-old thread. Interesting to see it discussed.
For normal everyday underwear I’m a regular thong guy. But I’ve always been keen on bodysuits, both thong and regular back, though for practical reasons I don’t wear them much more than once or twice a week. By chance I happen to be wearing one of these – http://www.bodysuit.com/mepobo.html – I don’t regard it as particularly sexy but it’s warm, practical and very, very comfortable. Bodysuit.com are only a tiny company but they seem to have got the hang of putting the snaps in the right place for men’s comfort. They might be ten times the price of Aliexpress and their range pretty conservative, but they’re worth it for both quality and comfort. I’ve also got http://www.bodysuit.com/phcocrnethbo.html and http://www.bodysuit.com/shelby.html which are thong back ones and great for slightly warmer weather.
Way back when I was single I used to always sleep in a bodysuit (a Hom one, bought from C&A in the UK – remember them?). That used to raise a few eyebrows from the landlady on my nighttime visits to the bathroom. Of course my wife won’t let me wear a stitch in bed – something I’m very pleased to comply with. But when I’m away I still wear a cotton one – I’ve a couple of thong back ones and some short leg ones, all in soft cotton. Not sexy, just very comfortable and warm.
For the gym I love the “Muscle Tank Suit” at (http://www.deejay.com.au/muscle-tanker-men's-body-suit ). The quality and fit is fantastic and it is just low enough cut to be able to wear with shorts (lycra if you’re brave, loose-fitting cotton if like me, you’re not) without the sides riding up. However, you probably want to order a size bigger than you think. Medium is described as 78-86cm waist and mine is 82cm, but I still ordered large and it fits like a second skin. Holding it up against me it looks tiny, but it’s so stretchy it fits beautifully once on. Because it fits so close, it forces me to maintain correct form!
I’ve always fancied bodysuit swimwear – Aussietogs have great selection https://www.aussietogs.com/product-category/one-piece-swimwear/ but also Olaf Benz do a nice swim body. But I haven’t bought any as I don’t think I’ll ever have the courage to wear one. Which is ironic as I’m happy to wear a thong on the beach (reasonably conservative – something like Kiniki St Tropez); it’s just a bodysuit is somehow is a step too far.
je viens de m’en acheté un qui est string de Manstore ces comme une deuxièmes peau sanp a l’entre jambe ,,,,,,après avoir hésité aucun regret….même que jY pense pour un autre
I’m reviving this old thread. Like most here, I love body suits and have about a dozen that I rotate through. I like so many of the designs: thongs with tank top style, short sleeve and long sleeve, zip front, zip back, snap bottom…. they are all great and have their place. One of my recent purchases, is just a plain white t-shirt top with a snap bottom, back is Brazilian cut. I recently rediscovered my TigerHeat Productions Birds of Paradise tank bodysuit with thong back. For some reason, I had thought it ill fitting, but it actually fits wonderfully and is extremely comfortable. I may be an outlier on this, but love the feeling of thongs between my cheeks and love the tug of the narrow strap when I bend, twist of even shrug my shoulders. Thank you Leandro and TigerHeat for this wonderful garment. Time to consider another…. or three!
I have tried all sorts of bodysuits over the years but never really found a style and fabric that really worked for me until recently when Bodyaware and X Dress came out with the Glow collection. The tank top thong bodysuit from bodyaware and the thong bodysuit with the cami top style from X-Dress in the Glow fabric fits me very well. I love the stretch and softness of the material the cut is decently hi cut without being to hi above the belt line. I have several of them now and mostly wear the tank style under button up shirts and shorts/pants and when doing some workout at home. And the cami I mostly wear for sleeping in. A honorable mention would be the Organic cotton bodysuits by Bodyaware that you can still buy a now company that’s gone called Audacity they made some pretty unique bodysuits that I think you would wear as swimwear. They had a sleeveless full t-shirt type that had a unique side zip entrance so you didn’t have to have crotch snaps or front/back zippers.