Sexy Underwear Misconceptions (bikinis, thongs, g-strings)
Let’s take a look at some sexy underwear misconceptions that come to my mind for us bikini, thong, and g-string wearers. Some of the misconceptions would apply to swimwear too. Several would also be relevant to women wearing them.
Sexy underwear is only for women
Yes, they are available by the masses for women, but that doesn’t make them only for women. Unfortunately guys can’t just go to the store to pick up a bikini, thong, or g-string. We have to go online and order one. Luckily, there are lots of online options for us. Men are allowed to experience sexiness with their underwear too.
Only the young can wear sexy underwear
It seems in particular when women age their underwear tends to get bigger. There may be several reasons for it, but part is probably society and marketing says it is how things are supposed to be. Probably some body image related to it too, which we’ll touch on shortly. Age shouldn’t define what type of underwear we should be wearing.
You have to be in good shape to wear sexy underwear
Of course we all want to look like a model in our underwear, but we don’t have to be in good shape to wear bikinis, thongs, and g-strings. I think we are starting to see a shift more with women’s underwear than men’s to show models of different shape and sizes in their marketing. Underwear is really for yourself. Not many will see you in them, so we should wear what we want. Sexy Underwear is about making yourself feel good and sexy. Everyone has the right to feel sexy.
Sexy underwear is for the bedroom only
There are certain pairs that maybe more for the bedroom. In general bikinis, thongs, and g-strings are not just foreplay/bedroom underwear. They are great everyday underwear. I think this misconception is more for the men, since it’s not the norm for them to wear these styles. I’ve had guys say that is how they got started. They were just trying to have a little fun with their significant other and surprised them by wearing a thong. You know returning the favor for them wearing a thong.
Sexy Underwear is to be seen
People think you wear sexy underwear because you want to be seen in them. There is probably a little truth in it, but that isn’t the sole purpose of wearing bikinis, thongs, and g-strings. Some of that thought goes along with some people just wearing them for the bedroom. There are many reasons to wear them. One they are comfortable to wear. They make you feel good about yourself and sexy, which leads to confidence increase. They’re fun to wear and try new ones out. I find them better fitting than other styles and cooler. So there are lots of reasons to wear them other than to be seen.
Sexy underwear is not comfortable
Well, this one is really the thong and g-string. The fabric between the cheeks equals uncomfortable in the eyes of those who did not try one or tried the wrong pair. These styles can and are very comfortable when you find a good fitting one. There are many out there that are really comfortable. Sexy doesn’t have to equal uncomfortable.
Only gay men wear sexy underwear
Can we just say stereotype? I wasn’t going to put this one on the list, but this is still out there. Everyone can wear sexy underwear.
Those are a few misconceptions that I thought of. I’m sure there are others that didn’t cross my mind when I was writing this. Add some that come to your mind in the comments.
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Great points. The misconceptions about underwear needs to be cleared up. And you’ve done a great job here> Thanks!!!
Straight guy here. I got fed up with wearing boxers several years ago and have never looked back. I have slowly fallen in love with thongs and find them extremely comfortable and love the way I feel about my body in them. My wife still isn’t fully used to the change in my fashion, but compliments me on them when she likes certain pairs. The stereotype of only gay men wearing sexy underwear exists, and I think it’s a topic not easily addressed, especially not in a comment here. I will enjoy sexy men’s underwear as long as I can find it available to purchase in one way or another.
Sounds like she doesn’t mind the change with her giving you compliments. As with any change she’ll become accustom to them in time. Here on the blog and in the forums we know underwear or swimwear doesn’t define our sexuality.
Your underwear does not define or determine your sexuality. Wearing a bikini or a thong doesn’t make a man gay anymore than wearing a camo tee and BDU pants makes him G.I. Joe! The powers that be, the people controlling the dialogue in this world would have you think that men should only wear two kinds of underwear: huge, full-cut Y-front briefs that look like big, baggy diapers… or boxer shorts like your grandad used to wear… a garment that offers no support and is only designed to basically cover your nakedness. Men have been wearing types and variations of thongs and bikinis for thousands of years… but suddenly it’s just become a “gay issue”??? I remember growing up in the 1980 and early 90 that a lot of men wore bikini and string bikini underwear. you could go to any brick & mortar department store and find a wide selection of thongs, bikinis & string bikinis for men… now there’s almost nothing! Wal Mart recently stopped carrying the new Hanes Flex Fit bikini and string bikini underwear for men. They still sell a wide variety of Y-front briefs, boxer briefs and traditional boxers shorts, but nothing else. Even clothing manufacturers- Jockey, Hanes and FTL (among others) don’t even mention or advertise that they make skimpy underwear for men… as if they are somehow ashamed of their own product. You really have to dig deep in their websites and social media pages to find images of men’s bikini and thong underwear… and then the comments are always the same:
“These look like panties!”
“Real men would never wear this!”
“If my man wore those, I would leave him!”
“This s**t is for fags!”
“Only creepy pervs wear this s**t!”
I try my best to debate these people, but it’s like a one against ten fight. They’re not going to to accept or try anything new. They are closed-minded and ignorant.
I’d add a couple of other points that I think are false.
One is that sexy underwear is expensive. Perhaps for a total outlay, being internet purchased and having to add extra for postage, it is more than for chain-store items, but in terms of value for money then perhaps not. My nylon string bikinis from six years ago are still regularly worn, it’s just they have faded a bit, but elastic and fabric still make for a great fit. Cheaper brands like Kiniki at half-price are good value also, and they offer the smaller styles at a lower price than their larger styles. An extra expense of internet purchasing comes from buying pairs to try them, only to find they are a poor fit or uncomfortable design. Some of this is avoided with store purchasing.
The second point is that the fabrics or tighter fitting styles may be seen to be health issue, either through the fabrics being synthetic or the tighter fit affecting the testicles. Cotton may be a natural fibre but, in the countries that grow it as a major crop, it certainly uses some pretty nasty insecticides, so is hardly “green”. Tight-fitting garments may affect sperm production, but any decline in general human sperm production started long before the rise in synthetic fabric or clingy underwear, and as far as I know, has been put down to the general laziness and longer periods of sitting that affect modern societies. Countering this argument is that there can be health benefits from the more supportive underwear when there is testicular bruising.
Agreed! I have never paid over $5 for one bikini or thong that I have ever purchased and most of them have been very good quality underwear that has lasted me for years!
I don’t believe that misconception that wearing bikinis inhibits sperm production or contributes to infertility. I have been wearing bikinis, string bikinis and thongs since I was 14 (now 51) and have fathered 5 children.
I only wear a thong for 6 years since I got married and my wife likes to see which one I wear, I think they looked at me a couple of times when picking up my suitcase on board a flight and fixing a pair of pants, we laugh a lot, the prejudices are of the rest of us don’t use what they want when they want
I was laying out by the pool yesterday and for the first time I saw another guy show up in a tighter fitting and more revealing swimsuit. It was really nice to see and I was happy to not be the only guy wearing a skimpy suit for a change. It really is a shame that the vast majority guys here in the US wear shorts/trunks for the beach or pool.
I also realized that exactly 2 years ago I ordered 3 pairs of underwear from Gregg Homme. I got a bikini, thong and g-string thinking it would be nice to have something else if I wanted to take a break from wearing boxers on occasion. Since then I have worn boxers as underwear exactly 0 times. I could never go back to wearing boxers. Since switching to bikinis, thongs and g-strings I am more comfortable, confident and feel sexier at all times.
I think what I’m getting at here is another misconception many guys make that “sexy underwear and swimwear just isn’t for me”. This just isn’t true. Men’s bikinis, thongs and swimwear are made for all men. It really is too bad that guys are shamed into wearing boring boxers and briefs or baggy trunks to the pool. I think many of these misconceptions and fear of judgement are the reasons why.
Your point about being in shape is a misconception that stopped me from buying in the past. Underwear models are tall, fit, muscular and bulging; the lack of self confidence not looking like those guys kept me from buying many brands/styles. I eventually got past that but body image can be very damaging even to males. Dons made a going point some brands price their underwear so high that I worry about paying so much for something that I don’t know will fit perfect and will never be worn again. I’ve thongs that cost $7 that are more comfortable than some I spent $20+ on. For someone just getting into sexy underwear the proposition of spending that much can seem like a turn off. In the end each person has to make the decision for themselves to try something daring, even if on a budget.
One of the biggest misconceptions that I come across is that men who scoff at bikini and thong underwear think that they are the same as women’s panties, and that your genitalia is pressed and squished. Nothing could be further from the truth! men’s bikini and thong underwear are extremely comfortable, the trick is to get the right size.