Ten Reasons Men Should Wear Thongs
84Ten reason For Men to Wear Thongs
It has been reported long ago that ‘the bottom has fallen out of the market' in ladies thongs and yet many online retailers are reporting an increase in the sale of men's thongs.
Testimony to the increasing popularity of thongs for men is the fact that leading designer labels, such as Calvin Klein Underwear are now selling men's thongs, along with many others.
So, why have they become so popular?
Well, the question ought to be, ‘why did they go out of fashion?', because thousands of years ago they were all the rage and the preferred choice of style by our male ancestors who were wearing thongs long before women.
Charles Darwin would probably answer this question from an evolutionary perspective by applying a process of what is known as ‘reverse engineering', and ask the question, ‘what did adaptive value did thongs hold for our ancestral forefathers back then?'
He would probably have arrived at conclusions that corroborate the reason why men's thongs are now making such a revival and are becoming increasingly popular with today's contemporary modish male.
This would simply be that thongs for men are an incredibly simple, no fuss design that offer the most practical and functional aspects of any style of men's underwear by providing uncompromising support and comfort.
Undoubtedly, our ancestors would have favoured them for these very same practical reasons and have simply worn only what was necessary during a time when resources were scare and practicality and function of many tools and accessories presided above other considerations.
So what gave rise to them going out of fashion? Well, I think the answer to this is easy, vanity and image crept in to society and pushed practicality and function further down the list of considerations when deciding what, when and why we wear what we do.
Most people imagine that very few men now wear thongs, but I think you will be shocked to discover that online retails frequently report that they account for up to 50% of their sales.
Whilst, you don't see what is considered a stereotypical guy stripping off or revealing a glimpse of is thong on TV, they are worn by thousands of men daily. If you are unsure about whether or not to believe this, then visit any retailer of mens underwear and notice a) how many thongs they sell and b) how many top brand names have thong styles in their lines.
I think that one of the main reasons you do not overtly see men in their thongs, for example in the same way that Big Brother female contestant openly parade around in their g-strings, is because men's thongs still hold many misconceptions and stigmas.
How sad is it that society has evolved to create a generation of shallow and narrow minded individuals who place such perceptions on men wearing thongs.
Women are regularly preached to and advised to invest in properly fitting and supportive bras for them selves, and yet for men it seems to be a case of, ‘wear something that supports and protects your testicles, so long as it is not a thong'
Here are ten reasons to wear a thong;
1. They do what they say on the box.
2. Provide exceptional support and ball control
3. They are incredibly comfy
4. Provide a clean line free look under tight fitting clothes
5. Reduce the risk of testicular trauma
6. Avoid uncomfortable and unintended ‘wedgies' common with traditional briefs
7. Are much cooler during warm weather and thus may reduce bacterial or yeast infections in the groin area
8. Smaller to pack away when traveling, easier to wash and quicker to dry.
9. Generally cheaper, because there is less to them
10. Increase sense of autonomy knowing you are wearing something because you choose to and despite others beliefs and values.
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My only disagreement is that they are not cheaper becuase they use less material.. i find them to be just as or more expensive than regualr boxers or briefs. Case in point, Fruit of the Loom, totally bottom of the barrel bran here, have 5 pack thongs that cost $14.99 (or they did at one point) where as i can buy thier 5 pack string bikini or low rise brief for the same price. On the other hand Calvin Klein sells thier thoings for upwards of $19 a piece, were thier briefs are $12 a piece.
This article was clearly written by a homosexual trying to desensitize people, and increase acceptance for those like himself.
Thanks for all the false scientific opinions. Nice job spreading BS around the internet. You luck out there, cause most people are too stupid to question the information they read.
I am a straight married male. Have been wearing women's thongs daily for the past year. Many are lace, nylon or a stretchy material in feminine colors such as pink, lilac, etc. The sexier the better. Get most of them from 99 cents stores. If you are pantient and take time to look through the racks, you can find some nice things. From this point of view, they are cheaper than men's underwear.
For god's sake is it 1909 or 2009 !, great article by the way, i'm 28 and as a wearer of thongs and boxers and a married man for 4 years I find quite a lot of people are too rigid and traditional in their thinking and think that only women can wear this and only men can ONLY wear this otherwise you're GAY and have misconceptions, as for my wife she couldn't really care less, I pick up and wear whatever is on the top of the underwear pile, but in hot and sweaty weather, boxers really stick sweat to me, always allow piss to travel down my leg (no matter how long I shake), make me figit in public and cut into my balls when i'm in bed reading or on the computer, god I hate that ! On the plus side, boxers are fine for walking around the house in and that's it. try http://www.kiniki.com/shop/
Stuff what other people think, if you're comfortable in a thong then go ahead and wear them. Personally I prefer a loose pair of sport s shorts or a jockstrap, but each to their own. By the way, I'm a straight male law student, just before any prejudiced types out there start to condemn me.
Im only 13 and already wear men's thongs as they do not made them for teenagers. Theyre incredibly comfy however i havent had the guts to flash them in p.e at school yet!
I am dating a guy who wears thongs on a frequent basis at first I thought he might be a little too metro sexual for me. After getting to know him better he is not metro sexual at all. After reading Alex's comment it makes sense on why he wears them. My boyfriend has told me those same exact reasons that Alex stated. They keep him cool in hot weather and they support his package better than regular underwear. For some reason he likes the support of his package specially when he goes running or when he plays soccer. The reasons make good sense.
I have Been wearing thons for 15 years an belive me I will not go back to any other kind of undies, My wife loves them on me! confortable,practical and easier to wear. I have both mens and womens due to most mens are just cotton(k-Mart). unless you order or go to an adult store THEY ARE NOT JUST FOR GAY"s EITHER!!!!!!!
Thongs are great. People who don't want to wear them shouldn't, but don't criticize or make fun of those who do. In high school and college I wore boxers - because that is what girls expected. Although, I really preferred bikini briefs. After college I switched to bikini briefs, which I still wear to work, but mainly I wear thongs. I bought thongs to provide support when running. (Actually, I was running one day and I could tell that this guy running in front of me had a thong on. I figured, why not try it.) I am glad I did. They are the most comfortable underwear I own. I wear them all the time except to work (I stick with my black bikinis for then), but otherwise to the gym, round the house, etc. I was a bit worried at the gym, but I figured no one should be looking at me anyway. Apparently, though, some guys find it cool and I have even had some guys hit on me even though I am straight. Why are thongs comfy: they provide support, you aren't hanging about in them, and they give you coverage where you need it. Boxers are just like wearing diapers. Seriously, if girls had to wear boxers, I bet they would not like them. Regardless, if you like thongs wear them. My wife loves me in them. And, honestly, she is the only one that matters to me about my undies.
I am 12 years old and love to wear thongs... my parents dont know but what do you guys think is that ok?.... They support my package very well and are very comfy i like the feeling of wearing soccer shorts with them... Very nice.. Thanx guys.
Not telling my name just so i dont get made fun of
whatever, wear what you dig. not many people are going to judge you (in real life; not talking about this forum here) based on what kind of underwear you're wearing, as long as you stick to one small social norm and wear pants over them.
but it's still fucking strange
I a 22, and I have been wearing thongs for a while, sice i vas 16. At firt I was afraid people knowing about it, and non of my girlfriends new, justmy last one. She thought it was wierd at the beggning, but then she started liking me in them. She even bought some for me! I wear them because they are comfortable and also because I feel to have the physical shape to look good in them. It is not wierd or gay, its just another undergarment. And in europe they are very popular. I was at a gym in Poland last summer, and I saw 2 guys in the lockeroom wearing them, not hidng at all. I really hate narrowminded cultural aspects, but I ahve to live with them so.. ill keep my thongs to myself!
There is a stigma surrounding blokes wearing thongs and I bet plenty of men would own up to wearing them or wanting to wear them if there wasn't. I decided to try them out of curiosity and bought a few different ones. I found some to be very comfortable and others really uncomfortable. Surprisingly, the briefer they are, the more comfortable they are. G-strings are much better than bulkier thongs and are my underwear of choice now. I still have my boxers for wearing when I think people are likely to see my underwear though! It also takes some bravery to let girlfriends know that you wear g-strings - you don't know what reaction you're going to get! Fortunately my wife likes them so I rarely wear anything else now.
I think that men expect most women to disappear into the distance, or worse still laugh, when they see a guy in a thong. Some probably will but if you love your man his choice of underwear (as long as it's clean!) isn't going to put you off him. Tom always feels good in his thongs and I love seeing him in them. We girls like wearing our thongs and they make us feel good so it's a shame if the men in our lives feel that they have to wear only boxers. Guys, if you want to wear a thong, then go for it.
I wear thongs and love them. My wife is okay with them but i am a little heavy right now. But a am working on those buns of steel! I am straight an love a thongmost comfortable underware ever!
hey I am 12 I dont no if I should get a thong. Everyone seems to love them but I am not sure. Also I am just 12. What do you guys think I should do.(ask my mom). Do u think I to young
thx
How can you possibly call yourself an independent thinker if you're afraid to clothe yourself? This is like saying "You're gay if you eat bananas." No, I'm sorry. Eating nutrient-dense food is good for you, just like supporting your balls is good for you. Curious people aren't being ostracized here. Smart people are. You are smart if you wear a functional piece of clothing. You are stupid if you don't wear the color yellow because you're afraid it makes you like penises. This is what happens when humans aren't afraid of dying from their environment anymore. Believe me, cave men wore thongs, and they didn't worry about it because they had more important things on their minds, like food and shelter.
And as for the fashionable and sexual aspect of this: I can't believe how women are in complete control of whether or not men can wear thongs. If a majority of them said it was sexy, even the most homophobic guys would start wearing them the next day. Honestly, this is f#cking ridiculous. The trend should be 'Men start wearing thongs and women adapt to like it' not the other way around. Do we really need to start a masculinist movement to show that men are equally beautiful and valuable? Men need to grow up and stop trying to act so god damn tough and insensitive. I am sick and tired of telling my girlfriend that she's beautiful and never getting compliments for my body. Now she's going to tell me what kind of clothing I should and shouldn't wear?
You know what we call men that put that kind of pressure on women? Pigs.
How unfortunate that we live in a world of such sexual snobbery.
Random Guy says:
11 months ago
Well,