My last time in a bikini or thong

[outside_time]

Well, it's over. You know, I never thought...we'll I should have.

I've been wearing thongs privately and with my wife for years. I've worn bikini and speedo style swimwear for decades, since childhood. In the privacy of our own summer home I've been wearing thongs and bikinis inside, outside, by the lake, on the dock, doing minor work, for years. I wear bikini, and string bikini underwear exclusively.

And now, it's over.

In the last week I'd been in a thong down at the lake constantly a few days. I'd switched off on the suit, but that's what I was wearing. A few days ago when I was wearing just string bikini underwear around the house, my wife looks at me and says, "You're always wearing thongs. Thongs thongs thongs. And little suits. It's just shocking. It's really shocking. " I said, "that sounds like an objection", and she said, "It's just odd. Very odd." This, after years of it. I had nothing to say. I just left the room and put on some pants.

There's only one person in the world I'd ever really want to positively impress, and I just got about the most negative reaction I could possibly imagine.

So, I'm done. I won't shock her or anyone else ever again. At 70, I'm too old anyway. I didn't expect it to end this way, but I guess it had to.

I have a rather extensive collection that I might let go of. Probably one low fee for everything, or maybe just give it away or throw it all out. I have to see what I have first.

I can't believe this, but I guess I have to. Hope it goes better for you all.

[TANGA TANGA]

Seems strange that after all these years of wearing thongs in front of your wife without any issue, she suddenly turns against you for no apparent reason. Could it be that she's become more insecure about her own body and resents the fact that you still have the confidence to show off yours in revealing attire?
I wouldn't be too quick to offload your collection, but perhaps you could come to a compromise and cut down on the number of days you wear them. Good luck.

[Microbikiniman]

Why is it ALL about your wife's reaction and NOTHING about your own comfort and enjoyment? And, no, you are not too old at 70! I'm 73, fit, and while I am single, I wear what I want, when I want, and I am NOT concerned about what others may think! Like you, I am not being outlandish or obscene. If others like what they see, great! If they don't, so what!!! I hope you will continue to enjoy your microwear with the pride you deserve!!!

[Microbikiniman]

OT, I've been reflecting on your post, and the anguish that comes through. It brought to mind this classic. While listening to it in passing one day several years ago, it occurred to me that it makes a point which all of us wind up embracing at some time in our lives...https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H3F1KKPFw ... Nvbg%3D%3D

[Microbikiniman]

We guys here on the Forum speak often about the comfort and support our microwear provides us and there are other benefits and sometimes one thing leads to another where there is a "slight stiffness" and @#$%& "bored shorts" would take all day and our partner would be humming "The Thrill Is Gone" firmly because something else isn't while, um, a "quick lowering" of microwear brings to mind the old Pepsi Cola slogan "More Bounce To The Ounce" and, well, geez, who knew drums could be so suggestive?!? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fFkdx2wU5 ... N0cmlwcGVy

[David_NC]

Outside_time, I agree with Tanga, I would not unload your entire collection. I would have a calm and peaceful conversation with your wife and understand what her objection is. I also agree with Microbikiniman, you aren't too old to wear sexy underwear. You should be allowed to wear what makes you comfortable. Maybe she is feeling uncomfortable in her own body and taking her frustration out on you and your confidence. Don't give up, wear your thong with pride.

[oldermuscledude]

Well-said, David! I couldn't agree more!

[outside_time]

I certainly appreciate the encouraging words, guys.

In an effort to be as objective as possible, here's what I did. I needed to try to see what she's seeing. So I set up my camera on a tripod and photographed myself (a real camera, not a phone) using a remote trigger. I was outside in diffused light but also added a bit of fill flash so the lighting would be as forgiving as possible. I put on a few favorite suits, bikinis and thongs, stood in front of the camera and "posed", not a flex, just a bit of suck-in. I'm not overweight, but I'm not super toned. In fact, I've lost tone over the last year or so. People say I don't look my age, and I don't know what they see or if they're just being kind. Anyway, I shot front and back of about a half dozen of my favorites. Then I reviewed the results.

Guess what? She's right. Me, at this age, in bikinis and thongs is actually shocking. It's not extra fat, or flab, it's wrinkles and sag. So the reality is this question: who wants to see a 70 year old man with a wrinkled ass and sagging skin standing bow-legged in a thong? Well, not even me. Not anyone. Nobody needs to see this. I'm simply a horror show. If I were on a public beach people would laugh and point, take a picture, then turn away in disgust. Yes, shes right, I'm shocking.

I'll continue with my underwear, nobody sees that, and I don't own anything else, but I'm going to do the world a service and turn in my bikini and thong swimsuits. I'm sure many here know, though I don't think it's been said exactly, that part of the bikini/thong interest relates to an bit of an auto-erotic response. You put on a suit, you look down, look at a reflection, and wear it projecting what you think your image is. Once you remove that and replace it with an auto-revulsion response, the whole experience changes instantly.

I now have to become comfortable with a whole new self image. It's been coming for a while, and now it's here. It's long past "good for his age". As to wearing something sexy, yeah...well...nothing on this body would be sexy any more. I just didn't realize it got this bad this fast. I was ok last summer. And no longer.

So, thanks, all. I still have the interest in the styles and designs, I think they're great, just not on me. I'd best be rid of the collection, it only serves to underscore the change.

[David_NC]

OT, you do what is best for you. But I'll tell you, I weigh 193lbs, I have a tummy, I have little man-boobies, I have no ass, thick thighs - but I still wore a swim brief in public and I am the shyest person you'll ever meet. I have not and probably won't wear a thong in public, only because that isn't "me". I will wear my thong underwear every day though. I've also survived two open heart surgeries so I have a nice scare in the middle of my chest and I'm only 44. I still have time to work on my body and get in better shape, I'm doing that from the inside out - starting with diet. If you feel comfortable in a thong or bikini, you wear what makes you feel comfortable and don't worry about other's opinions of you - they aren't going to worry about your opinion of them and if they do, that is their problem not yours.

[navythong]

I agree with David: do what is best for you. But don’t forget the fun you had when wearing bikini’s and thongs.