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momtoboys · 09/07/2025 19:19

Posting here because of the previous thread about thong bikinis. Now let me point out that in NO time in my life have I had the figure to wear a thong bikini. I have nothing against them but I do wonder what the appeal is. If you are proud of your body and want to show off as much of it as possible, I get that. I can also understand wearing thong knickers for the no line look. But why wear a thong bikini? Is it cooler (as in temperature)? If it more comfortable than a normal bikini? Is it easier to swim in? You want your fanny tanned? I am asking a sincere question.

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MissAmbrosia · 11/07/2025 19:30

Less anyone sees of my arse the better. When we were on holiday in May I saw a woman come from the beach, put on her totally see-through kaftan thing and then bend over to put her flip flops on. My eyes! Only a gynae needs a view like that.

BunnyLake · 11/07/2025 19:27

WildBalonz · 11/07/2025 13:21

Yes lol especially on holiday as foreign blokes know exactly how to please a woman

What all foreign blokes?

Pivilepivling · 11/07/2025 19:07

Gosh <clutches pearls>

Reply to @DropZone5PleaseBen

Petitchat · 11/07/2025 18:48

WildBalonz · 11/07/2025 13:21

Yes lol especially on holiday as foreign blokes know exactly how to please a woman

Wow! Didn't know that...😊

Skybluepinky · 11/07/2025 14:22

Probably the same reason they wear bikinis tops where half their boobs are hanging out, they like it.

DropZone5PleaseBen · 11/07/2025 14:16

I wear my thong bikinis with pride. I have a good figure and I love the minimal tan lines.

the women on here clutching their pearls just don't like the fact their husbands are probably fapping over women in bikinis on the internet and take it out on folk with good figures and thong bikinis to make themselves feel better while they wear a tent to the beach

DropZone5PleaseBen · 11/07/2025 14:10

Pivilepivling · 09/07/2025 20:35

Flapping arse cheeks made me choke on my wine. 😂

But it didn't though did it

WildBalonz · 11/07/2025 13:21

Petitchat · 11/07/2025 12:10

Want to show off to who?
Men?

Yes lol especially on holiday as foreign blokes know exactly how to please a woman

Americano75 · 11/07/2025 13:13

If I looked good in a thong bikini I'd be showing off to the whole world.

Petitchat · 11/07/2025 12:10

WildBalonz · 11/07/2025 12:02

When I’m on holiday and want to show off a little I wear a thong bikini because I feel I have a nice bum and I am proud of my body. When I’m on holiday I tend to stay in adult resorts anyway. However I go swimming every week and always wear a regular bikini or swimsuit because I think there’s a time and a place for thong style bikinis and a public pool isn’t one. And also I don’t tend to wax or shave those areas unless I’m going on holiday. And a thong bikini would reveal far too much hair lol

Want to show off to who?
Men?

WildBalonz · 11/07/2025 12:02

When I’m on holiday and want to show off a little I wear a thong bikini because I feel I have a nice bum and I am proud of my body. When I’m on holiday I tend to stay in adult resorts anyway. However I go swimming every week and always wear a regular bikini or swimsuit because I think there’s a time and a place for thong style bikinis and a public pool isn’t one. And also I don’t tend to wax or shave those areas unless I’m going on holiday. And a thong bikini would reveal far too much hair lol

Americano75 · 10/07/2025 17:07

If it was a straight choice between a thong and nothing I'm going commando. And I'm as vanilla as you can get.

TheDandyLion · 10/07/2025 16:45

Thehop · 09/07/2025 19:45

It's just a fashion item at the moment and Instagram has made a lot of people exhibitionists.

hopefully they'll be gone soon and something else is bound to come in!

Been around long before the instagram ilk and I'm sure Sisqo would have something to say about that.

dat thong-tha-thong-thong-thong 🎵

DuskyPink1984 · 10/07/2025 16:30

I remember similar conversations when everyone started wearing a Wonderbra. Bottoms are in and that's all.

KimberleyClark · 10/07/2025 16:28

Icanttakethisanymore · 09/07/2025 22:39

What, never??

I’ve never worn one either.

BunnyLake · 10/07/2025 16:14

Petitchat · 10/07/2025 12:08

I don't even like seeing cats and dogs butt holes when they walk around with their tails in the air!!

😂 I know, me too.

Not only would I never wear a thong bikini but I only really feel comfortable in swimsuits that have little skirts around them. Funny really as I had no problem being naked in front of partners (I had a great body until some major surgeries). But I am very much a ‘for your eyes only’ type of person.

BunnyLake · 10/07/2025 16:13

Purpleturtle45 · 10/07/2025 11:57

I don't care what people wear, not remotely offended by thong bikinis, not something I have ever worm or plan to wear. However, I wonder what people would say if a man wore a thong Speedo. Would that be ok? I am ok with it but I wonder if all the people who say woman can wear what the like apply the same thinking to men. Interested to hear opinions.

It would be gross. Thankfully straight men don’t seem to be eager to wear them. It’s women who for some reason like getting their bits out in public (at least they’re not wearing macs and loitering around parks I guess).

EggnogNoggin · 10/07/2025 12:20

I love how so many threads are "her body, her choice" but as soon as nudity is involved the pearl clutching begins because someone "doesn't want to see it". I don't want to see topless men but I cope.

Petitchat · 10/07/2025 12:08

40andlovelife · 10/07/2025 12:01

Definitely applies to men too. I don’t want to nearly see anyone’s poo shoot no matter what sex they are!

I don't even like seeing cats and dogs butt holes when they walk around with their tails in the air!!

40andlovelife · 10/07/2025 12:01

Purpleturtle45 · 10/07/2025 11:57

I don't care what people wear, not remotely offended by thong bikinis, not something I have ever worm or plan to wear. However, I wonder what people would say if a man wore a thong Speedo. Would that be ok? I am ok with it but I wonder if all the people who say woman can wear what the like apply the same thinking to men. Interested to hear opinions.

Definitely applies to men too. I don’t want to nearly see anyone’s poo shoot no matter what sex they are!

Purpleturtle45 · 10/07/2025 11:57

I don't care what people wear, not remotely offended by thong bikinis, not something I have ever worm or plan to wear. However, I wonder what people would say if a man wore a thong Speedo. Would that be ok? I am ok with it but I wonder if all the people who say woman can wear what the like apply the same thinking to men. Interested to hear opinions.

DinaofCloud9 · 10/07/2025 11:56

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 23:06

You should try it. One might say a thong might release the stick up one’s arse.

Your responses are so weird. Why does not wearing a certain type of underwear mean she has a stick up her arse?

You're like a teenager desperate to prove they've had sex.

40andlovelife · 10/07/2025 11:16

It’s the equivalent of just wearing nipple covers on your boobs rather than a bikini. All I can think of when I see thong bikini is anus’s and turds!

BunnyLake · 10/07/2025 11:15

VictoriaEra · 09/07/2025 22:34

I haven’t. Why, has everyone else?

I tried thong knickers a couple of times and hated them, felt like a wedgie. I’m a strictly big knickers woman 😁

BunnyLake · 10/07/2025 11:12

yeehawl · 09/07/2025 23:17

Because who cares!!!! You sound like your grandmothers.

People (women as I don’t think (straight) men wear them🫣) wearing them in public are forcing their bare arse into people’s view who don’t want to see it (well there will be creeps salivating at the sight I’m sure). Unless my eyes have to stay fixed on the ground I don’t want to see someone’s arse. It says Hey I’m vain, look at me, I want my bare arse goggled at by strangers.

It just looks very unclassy to me, it’s a low rent look in my opinion.

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