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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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Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:56

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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Some people like them. Some people don’t wear bras. Saggy breasts visibly on show may offend some people more. Swings and roundabouts.

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.

Jojimoji · 09/07/2025 19:52

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

But each to their own.

TeflonMom · 09/07/2025 19:51

I’d say it’s to avoid tan lines that a full brief leave. My arse wild absolutely engulf a thong bikini. They’d have to send out a search party to retrieve it

EggnogNoggin · 09/07/2025 19:48

I'm planning to get one because my arse is one of my best features 🤣 other people have great boons and there is no stigma to cleavage so I'm bringing back the rear cleavage.

Plus, if I'm brutally honest, after reading thst thread, I'm probably going to get a bit of a thrill knowing that a bit of butt seems to piss some people off so much. People that get so wound up are worth winding up.

junkmaail · 09/07/2025 19:47

I don’t see the appeal of wearing a thong bikini or pants personally. Find them extremely uncomfortable. But each to either own.

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!

CaptainFuture · 09/07/2025 19:44

TourdeFrance2025 · 09/07/2025 19:41

'Do you want your fanny tanned'

are you considering wearing one back to front?

Same thought then wondered if op is American.... still remember mine and siblings amusement at stateside family calling a bumbag a 'fanny pack'😆😆

BeachPossum · 09/07/2025 19:44

If I had the arse cheeks for it I'd wear one. Maybe one day I'll overcome my hang ups and wear one anyway. Nothing wrong with wanting some sunshine on your peachy bits. It's just a bum.

DiamondThrone · 09/07/2025 19:43

It's just fashion. In two years they'll be wearing something else.

YodasHairyButt · 09/07/2025 19:42

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:39

Have you never in your life wore a thong before?

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

TourdeFrance2025 · 09/07/2025 19:41

'Do you want your fanny tanned'

are you considering wearing one back to front?

alexalisten · 09/07/2025 19:41

I honestly don't know i assume its to get a more overall tan. I wouldn't wear one

JustFrustrated · 09/07/2025 19:41

I like them. Why not?

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:39

Have you never in your life wore a thong before?

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