Supporter Feature: Thongwearer
I’m testing out a series called “Supporter Feature” where I’m looking at doing a Q&A with a supporter of The Bottom Drawer. It’s a way to get to know others that comment on blog posts and are on the forums. Get a little insight on their underwear/swimwear journeys. I’m starting out the series with Thongwearer. Let’s take a look at the Q&A.
When did your interest in bikinis and/or thongs start (ex: age, high school, college, adulthood)? What sparked the interest?
I started having an interest after college so I guess you would say adulthood. I was walking through Kmart and saw the Joe boxer collection of bikinis, string bikinis and thongs. I was a boxer wearer at the time but the thongs peaked my interest with the patterns, and honestly difference of style from what guys were “supposed” to wear. After I tried them, I knew I was hooked.
String bikinis and bikinis are different than what guys are supposed to be wearing too. Did they not come in patterns? Going from boxers to thongs is quite a jump in styles. Guess I’m wonder why did the thongs grab your attention more than the bikinis?
I remembered seeing both and they just were grabbing my attention maybe because I also had worn briefs before so they still seemed “similar”. I had never worn a thong before and it was the most exciting to me for some reason.
How long have you been wearing them?
I’ve been wearing them for about 7 years.
Do you wear them as just underwear or do you wear them as swimwear too? If you wear them as swimwear, when did you begin wearing them?
I have some swim thongs but don’t really wear them in public. I’ve been more of a swim brief wearer and have really tried to wear them in public places like the gym pool and beaches.
I grew up on the swim team so they aren’t new but wearing them at places other than swim meets is definitely newer for me. Maybe one day I’ll wear a thong consistently at the beach.
Any thoughts on why swimmers don’t wear swim briefs when they’re not training or competing? I’m wondering if they find them good for those then why not at the beach or the pool? Do they just see them as a uniform, not what guys are supposed to wear, stigma, something else, or a mix of things?
I think it can be largely up to the individual. A large part is probably the stigma you mentioned. It seems that swim briefs are given a pass for lap swimming but not at the beach even if you’re a swimmer.
So I guess this would qualify as just a “uniform” for them too.
What got you into trying to start wearing your swim briefs to the beach?
For me it was not wanting to conform, the convenience of swim briefs and just the annoyance of the board shorts.
You touched on this a little above for swimwear, but why do you enjoy wearing the styles of underwear and swimwear?
I like thongs for many reasons which include the support I get, they stay in place and I don’t have to adjust them all the time, they are good for sports, and honestly I find them more comfortable than boxers. Unless you’ve tried a thong it’s hard for people to understand.
Anyone know you wear bikinis and/or thongs? Was their reaction positive or negative when they found out?
Several know I wear them, no real negative reactions. Some just were surprised that my choice was against the “grain” so to speak. That being said I don’t flaunt it but I don’t really hide it either.
What do you feel is the hardest thing for you with breaking the norm in underwear?
I think just the stigma and what society says guys should wear. It’s sad it’s such a big deal to some but life is short and you should wear what you’re most comfortable in which is what I’ve been trying to do since I switched from boxers.
How about with swimwear? Mainly the stigma there too?
Yeah for sure. I think they are both very related.
What is your favorite brand(s)? How about your favorite pair(s)?
Meundies and JM have quickly become my favorite brands. I still have some Joe boxer thongs too for underwear. My favorite pairs have been mainly solid colors with some various prints mixed in.
Swim briefs I like sporti and Speedo mainly. My favorite pair for swim briefs is the Sporti Euro. I have almost every color they offer and wish they would consider releasing additional colors or even prints.
I like to thank Thongwearer for joining me in the new series and answer some of my questions. If you want to be part of the series than contact me.
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Well done
Great series!
Excited to hear from the other guys.
It’s nice to get opinions on different brands. Great start.
Great feature, Great idea . Nice hear from tbd commentors.
Awesome interview
Good start. I can see this being a popular feature.
Should be an interesting series of articles. I’d hope to find what others think of the various brands.