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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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Magicpaintbrush · 09/07/2025 20:33

Attention seeking. 'Look everybody I have arse cheeks, here they are flapping about on display for all to see.' Personally think it's tacky as hell, and massively cringe, flossing your arsehole in public. Yes people should be free to wear what they like blah blah, but what's next, crotchless bikini's for summer 2026? Where does it end. It's grim.

GlastoNinja · 09/07/2025 20:33

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 20:04

Don’t know it till you’ve tried it 😉

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Genuinely

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JifNtGif · 09/07/2025 20:32

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:57

You obviously haven’t experienced rimming.

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Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast

Real, not snarky question
BrummiMummi · 09/07/2025 20:30

freakinthespreadsheets · 09/07/2025 20:10

My fat arse will chew up a normal bikini bottom and it'll turn into a thong in 5 seconds no matter what I do. Might as well cut out the middle man 🤣

I actually laughed out loud at this! 😂

Catsandcannedbeans · 09/07/2025 20:23

Only ever worn one once and it was when we were on holiday and I had just found out I was pregnant. I was 21 and I just realised probably not going to be able to do this again… so I went out and got the smallest one possible. No regrets, I’m glad I did it, but not comfy at all. I’ll still do bikini on holiday, but if I’m taking the kids swimming it’s the trusty one piece, not sexy but practical.

HunnyPot · 09/07/2025 20:21

I’ve only known one person who looked good in a thong.

I doubt he’d want to wear a bikini!

Didshejustsaythatoutloud · 09/07/2025 20:19

YodasHairyButt · 09/07/2025 19:42

I did once, for about 10 minutes. Most annoying thing I’ve ever had in my arse crack 🤣

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arcticpandas · 09/07/2025 20:18

No way! A thong would make my hemorroïds itch. I also feel slightly sick by seeing arses always expecting to see some poo trace (maybe I've spent too much time wiping butts 😅)

SpidersAreShitheads · 09/07/2025 20:16

I understand the appeal on beaches and holidays.

At local indoor swimming pools when you’re taking the kids for a swim, I think it’s a bit skanky tbh.

But tbh, I don’t really like most bikinis at swimming pools - with the exception of those with fuller coverage like tankinis etc. Outdoor pools, beaches, I totally get wearing a bikini - but at an indoor pool, you’re there for a swim surely? Bikinis ride up or give you nip slip, so they’re hardly suitable for proper swimming. It’s like wearing an evening dress to go horse riding - you might think you look great but others around you will be thinking you just look daft.

I think it looks attention-seeking and vain at a local indoor swimming pool.

Mind you, I’m 100% sure women wearing thong bikinis don’t give a shit that others might think it looks a bit naff.

Wear whatever you want. I don’t have to think it looks good. And you don’t have to give a shit about my private opinions 🤷‍♀️

Themagicfarawaytreeismyfav · 09/07/2025 20:14

My dd loves a thong in both knickers and bikinis. I think the knickers are the most hideously uncomfortable thing ever invented and as for a thong bikini i would never inflict my arse on the general public!

LSTMS30555 · 09/07/2025 20:14

Sunshineismyfavourite · 09/07/2025 20:03

It's fashion I think. Love Island Instagram type girls have a lot of influence!

Are you being serious? 🧐
Thongs have been around since Jesus was a boy! Nothing at all to do with any of those fake ass monstrosities!

Pricelessadvice · 09/07/2025 20:14

I don’t know how people wear thongs. I spend the whole time wanting to pick it out of my bum crack!
It’s like a permanent wedgy. Not for me.

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 20:11

Jojimoji · 09/07/2025 20:06

clutches pearls and faints

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LSTMS30555 · 09/07/2025 20:11

How does one “get their fanny tanned?”
believe or not they’re incredibly comfortable.
you could of course get your bum cheeks tanned (the only way a fanny would tan is if it was on back to front) HTH

freakinthespreadsheets · 09/07/2025 20:10

My fat arse will chew up a normal bikini bottom and it'll turn into a thong in 5 seconds no matter what I do. Might as well cut out the middle man 🤣

SunflowerLife · 09/07/2025 20:09

Depends on the context. On a hot foreign beach, maybe. The local swimming pool or waterpark, not very classy.

MaggieBsBoat · 09/07/2025 20:07

I’ve decided I’m going to start wearing one in my 70s. I mean I’m already at the stage of not giving a shit what people think of me physically but that is an extra level thing I need to inure myself to. I used to wear thongs up until my mid 40s so I reckon I can manage it. They look pretty stupid though I must admit. Irrespective of how peachy the bum is.

Jojimoji · 09/07/2025 20:06

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:57

You obviously haven’t experienced rimming.

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clutches pearls and faints

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 20:04

Waitingfordoggo · 09/07/2025 20:01

I still can’t believe people really do that 😂

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Don’t know it till you’ve tried it 😉

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Sunshineismyfavourite · 09/07/2025 20:03

It's fashion I think. Love Island Instagram type girls have a lot of influence!

Waitingfordoggo · 09/07/2025 20:01

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:57

You obviously haven’t experienced rimming.

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I still can’t believe people really do that 😂

Waitingfordoggo · 09/07/2025 19:59

I think it’s so that people can see your arse cheeks. Not sure why people want that though.

holysmokee · 09/07/2025 19:58

I don’t own anything else, all my swimwear is cheeky or thong style. It’s flattering, comfortable for me and you don’t get that awful saggy butt feeling. I didn’t even think about it as a thing, people were saying it’s inappropriate around colleges and attention seeking but I wear mine on holidays with the extended family without scandal.

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:57

Jojimoji · 09/07/2025 19:52

I don't want anything between my arse cheeks.
Nothing belongs there.

But each to their own.

You obviously haven’t experienced rimming.

ButteredRadish · 09/07/2025 19:57

Pivilepivling · 09/07/2025 19:53

I passed a cyclist yesterday and he was wearing very thin lycra with a thong underneath. I needed eye bleach.

Makes you feel quite sick doesn’t it? Especially when you think of how much that thing must stink after they wear it 🤢