UK Public Swimming Pools (not private, gym or hotel pools)

[swixthong]

For those who are from the UK, do any of you wear thong swimwear to your local public swimming pool / leisure centre?

And if so, what has been your experience?

I'm from SW England and am looking to progress from my usual briefs to a thong for lap swimming. I sense it wouldn't be an issue as I swim during school time (so it's only older adults swimming) plus I am only ever seen when walking between the changing room and the pool which is a 10 second walk?! It would be a conservative black thong looking like a Speedo from the front (like a desmit style).

[thong man]

Wore a Modus Vivendi swim thong at the London fields lido without any problem, really nice 50 m outdoor public heated outdoor pool

[swixthong]

That's awesome, great to hear that!

[thong man]

Was at London fields lido yesterday wore my thong again ,got a few looks but no problem, fantastic outdoor pool open all year .

[bs_2011]

I wouldn't wear a thong to swim in a public pool, briefs totally as they are a universally accepted swimming garment (even if not universally worn), but I think a thong could make others at the pool feel uncomfortable

[thonger_ldn]

I've swum in a thong in Highgate men's pond and the outdoor pool at Oasis sports centre in London. Also sunbathed in a thong in a few London parks, incidentally. Anyone else London-based?

[Italian]

How about law and regulation about indoor public pools in UK (and any other place if you know)?
It's allowed, depends on place, not allowed but tolerated...?

[thonger_ldn]

Generally the rules say something like "must wear approrpiate swimwear", so it's ambiguous. But I think it's got to be fine for guys to wear thongs anywhere women are wearing them.

[Northern Speedoboy]

I like to push it as far as I can so I usually wear a low cut bikini with narrow sides and a enhancing pouch, I keep the thongs for the beach or a private pool. Whilst women can wear thongs in some Public Pools, I have never seen a guy in one.