My (Long) Swim Briefs Story

[David_NC]

Great job Nickbriefs - the first time is always the hardest. I was lucky that my wife was supportive, but still didn't calm my nerves - especially when there were families with small kids and the dads were in long board shorts. I waited until the beach was less crowded, only walked to the water and back and only one time did I get a little further away from my chair than I wanted due to the kids boogie board flying away and I had to run after it - I forgot I was only wearing a swim brief when that happened - luckily no one cared.

[NickBriefs]

especially when there were families with small kids and the dads were in long board shorts.

This part is really interesting to me. It sounds like you were most worried about your peers (other dads with their families) and I think I’m kind of the same way. Wearing swim briefs around other guys my age who are all wearing board shorts is what tends to give me pause, especially if they’re more fit/in better shape than I am. I wonder if there’s something psychological there, like we assume our peers will judge us more harshly?

[David_NC]

we assume our peers will judge us more harshly?

I believe you are 100% right. I’m not the bodybuilder type, I have lost some weight (still have more to go) and that is probably what helped push me over the edge, a small boost in confidence. I did still feel I would be judge for not having the perfect body and wearing so little. Our society has come a long way but still has a ways to go.

[bikiniguy1971]

Congratulations! The more you do it, the easier it will become. And since Florida is an option for your travels, Forum members can suggest beaches where microwear for both men and women is welcome. Today... Tomorrow...

I’m married with kids type guy. frequently sport my speedo briefs at beaches or boating anywhere from Destin to Perdido, FL. We usually prefer to go to less populated beaches or less populated parts of the beach, I don’t make a big deal out of it…I just go for it. No one ever says anything. I think that most other men (swim shorts types) admire a guy who feels confident wearing a brief. I’ve worn Speedos on and off since I was a kid and am most of the only time the only one rocking one…lol! By the way, I’m fit but fairly average looking. My preferred brief is something athletic from Speedo, Nike, Arena with = or > 2.25”.

I feel like the more of us guys that sport the brief at the beach, hotel, resort etc on a regular basis the more they will get normalized again as they were back in 1970s into early 90s.

Go for it guys!

[swimmer78]

Congratulations! The more you do it, the easier it will become. And since Florida is an option for your travels, Forum members can suggest beaches where microwear for both men and women is welcome. Today... Tomorrow...

I’m married with kids type guy. frequently sport my speedo briefs at beaches or boating anywhere from Destin to Perdido, FL. We usually prefer to go to less populated beaches or less populated parts of the beach, I don’t make a big deal out of it…I just go for it. No one ever says anything. I think that most other men (swim shorts types) admire a guy who feels confident wearing a brief. I’ve worn Speedos on and off since I was a kid and am most of the only time the only one rocking one…lol! By the way, I’m fit but fairly average looking. My preferred brief is something athletic from Speedo, Nike, Arena with = or > 2.25”.

I feel like the more of us guys that sport the brief at the beach, hotel, resort etc on a regular basis the more they will get normalized again as they were back in 1970s into early 90s.

Go for it guys!

Bikiniguy1971 this is me too! Married with two kids and my experience on the beach is the same. No one really ever says anything, and you're right about not making a big deal about it. We live about 1-1.5 hours from the Alabama and Pensacola/Perdido beach areas. We especially like going to Johnson Beach when we can. I've worn swim briefs down there now for about 10 years and have had very few reactions from folks. I wear the athletic styles as well. I really like Sporti Euros.

[bikiniguy1971]

Congratulations! The more you do it, the easier it will become. And since Florida is an option for your travels, Forum members can suggest beaches where microwear for both men and women is welcome. Today... Tomorrow...

I’m married with kids type guy. frequently sport my speedo briefs at beaches or boating anywhere from Destin to Perdido, FL. We usually prefer to go to less populated beaches or less populated parts of the beach, I don’t make a big deal out of it…I just go for it. No one ever says anything. I think that most other men (swim shorts types) admire a guy who feels confident wearing a brief. I’ve worn Speedos on and off since I was a kid and am most of the only time the only one rocking one…lol! By the way, I’m fit but fairly average looking. My preferred brief is something athletic from Speedo, Nike, Arena with = or > 2.25”.

I feel like the more of us guys that sport the brief at the beach, hotel, resort etc on a regular basis the more they will get normalized again as they were back in 1970s into early 90s.

Go for it guys!

Bikiniguy1971 this is me too! Married with two kids and my experience on the beach is the same. No one really ever says anything, and you're right about not making a big deal about it. We live about 1-1.5 hours from the Alabama and Pensacola/Perdido beach areas. We especially like going to Johnson Beach when we can. I've worn swim briefs down there now for about 10 years and have had very few reactions from folks. I wear the athletic styles as well. I really like Sporti Euros.

Great to meet and connect with another Speedo guy!

[noname]

My true story is similar to all of yours . In college we had access to a gym with a pool. My last 2 years of college I would go there and swim laps. I got sick of being held back by board shorts. I was 22 but looked 18. There were very few people from my school who went there and fewer used the pool so being seen by classmates was not an issue. I Never had the confidence to wear a speedo in high school but in college it was a different story and I said to myself "it's time to get over your fear". I went to a sporting goods store ,
And bought a size 32 black 3 inch sides with a few bright red stripes on the right front. I wore it as underwear a few days to get used to it. I finally got up the nerve to swim in it. I went to the pool and was wearing it underneath my board shorts with pockets for my keys and wallet. I Had my towel, lock and goggles in my back pack. I found a locker, took my towel, goggles and lock out and put them on the bench. I put my keys and wallet in my back pack, It was now time to remove my clothes. I was a bit nervous but manageable . I very slowly took off my shoes, then socks, then shirt.The only thing left were my shorts. This is when the real fear and anxiety set in but I got them off despite my fear. This left me in nothing but my speedo on my 135 pound self with some arousal. Adults and teenagers looked but said nothing. No snide remarks. I put everything but my towel and goggles in my locker and locked it. I put on my goggles, grabbed my towel, headed out to the pool. The young woman life guard showed me the lap lane. I jumped in and began swimming. Total comfort