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165 replies

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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TheSilentSister · 09/07/2025 23:11

Ah, reminds me of Jim Royale - I paid a quid for these pants and I've got 50p stuck up my arse! And that's what thongs feel like, uncomfortable. Best kept for the bourdoir.

Discoprincess6 · 09/07/2025 23:12

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.

Omgggggg!!!!!! Nooooooooooo!!!!!!! Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!

ouch321 · 09/07/2025 23:13

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.

Are you confusing thongs with a different type of undies?

Because your genitals aren't on show in a thong bikini /knickers. Yes your arse is but at the front they look like normal bikini bottoms.

In any event they're as trashy as trashy can be... no exceptions.

IzzyHandsIsMySpiritAnimal · 09/07/2025 23:17

I'd assume it's for a more even/overall tan.
It's not something I'd be happy to wear as I don't really like showing my body off - for me or for anyone else. But I wouldn't judge anyone else for it.
I've worn thong underwear before in clothing where otherwise I'd have had a vpl, so in that respect, it's not wildly different.

yeehawl · 09/07/2025 23:17

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

mummysmagicmedicine · 09/07/2025 23:19
  1. achieve a better tan
  2. ive worked so hard on my body for it to look how it does and to love it so I will wear what makes me feel sexy
Isitreallysohard · 09/07/2025 23:24

ouch321 · 09/07/2025 23:13

Are you confusing thongs with a different type of undies?

Because your genitals aren't on show in a thong bikini /knickers. Yes your arse is but at the front they look like normal bikini bottoms.

In any event they're as trashy as trashy can be... no exceptions.

Not always, some people have extremely tiny ones and it leaves nothing to the imagination. Tbh those are obscene 🌮 🤢
Google micro thong bikini

Waitingfordoggo · 09/07/2025 23:32

yeehawl · 09/07/2025 23:17

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

I don’t think it’s a generational thing- and no need to be ageist. My MIL who is nearly 80 wears thongs (though not thong bikinis as far as I know) I am 47 and I generally do not. (I actually wear them daily under my gym kit because full briefs under Lycra give me a silhouette that I don’t like and I’m on show as I’m teaching classes). I hate them though and can’t wait to swap them for apple catchers once I’m home and showered.

RobertaFirmino · 09/07/2025 23:36

I'm not a fan. Tried, didn't like. Bog standard triangle bikini for me.

GlastoNinja · 10/07/2025 06:50

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 20:35

🤣 I guess not everyone enjoys boring vanilla sex.

Yeah, cos anything other than that is boring 🤣🤣

Clafoutie · 10/07/2025 07:21

Coolpotatoface · 09/07/2025 19:39

Have you never in your life wore a thong before?

No. Oh dear, do I need to add that to my list of ways I may be odd? 🤔

Clafoutie · 10/07/2025 07:23

TheSilentSister · 09/07/2025 23:11

Ah, reminds me of Jim Royale - I paid a quid for these pants and I've got 50p stuck up my arse! And that's what thongs feel like, uncomfortable. Best kept for the bourdoir.

😆

Ginmonkeyagain · 10/07/2025 07:36

I don't as swimwear for me is about exactly that, for swimming and prancing around in skimpy bikinis is - well - a bit basic.

Also who needs a tanned arse - where are you taking your tanned arse?

I have never considered it as I don't generally work to "get a tan" not being keen on the whole premature ageing/risk of skin cancer thing.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 10/07/2025 07:42

Add me to the 'can't bear the feeling of a thong' group! I've tried, but after five minutes (and yes, I've tried all types) I'm groping at my arse like a monkey picking grapes. Hate the feeling.

I've got a great arse, but at over 60 I don't really feel as though the general viewing public needs to see my buttocks. I've no real objection to others wearing thongs if they want to, as long as those same buttocks aren't being rubbed in my face. So to speak.

momtoboys · 10/07/2025 09:07

I have in knickers but that was in the anti line under trousers issue and for date nights!

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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.

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 😁

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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).

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.