Never... unless he is completely waxed, and is in a swimming competition

I'd rather not see them at the beach at all. :)

Never- unless he's an Olympic swimmer!

Never! The only time a man should be wearing a speedo is if he is in a swimming competition!

No. Never. Not even Olympians wear them anymore.

My thoughts,....First of all, the only time a speedo is acceptable on the beach, is if it is leopard print, Secondly,it must be worn by that guy, you know that "GUY" the one that ways always the "class clown". The one that can get away with pretty much anything. Otherwise i do disagree with the whole speedo frolicking around business. :D

I think if the guy is young and has a nice body to show then yes, But if it is like a 70 year old man then no put it away...no one wants to see that

Only if it is worn by Mr. Jon Bon Jovi

Have you ever wondered how it feels to be those seniors no one ever wants to see doing anything that vaguely resembles life?

I have a boyfriend who is a swimmer, and it's ALWAYS ok for him to wear a speedo wherever he wants!

absolutely not. Beaches are a FAMILY place and speedo's are just not appropriate to where around little girls.
Same with thongs.

Heather, then don't wear your bikini around little boys.

Beach Rule 1: If the bathing suit fits in your mouth, it is not acceptable for public display.

Also, harping on old people wearing bathing suits (or for anything else they do) is like digging a hole in sand. You will think like them when you are older just as they thought like you when they were younger.

Lastly, @heather, if you think speedo's are wrong around girls, then bikini's are wrong around little boys. Equal rights, equal fights.

I swim quite often I have a fit body. I trim my body hair, and yes I wear a speedo when I got to the beach or lake or pool. I like to tan, I like the fact that I don't feel like I am dragging around pants in the water when I swim. I have never had any complaints, as a matter of fact people seem to make up excuses to come and talk to me when I wear my speedo. this is me, this is what I swim in :)

Absolutley never appropriate...keep it concealed!!! and hidden away from view..lol. Sorry guys but girls usually don't find that "area" very attractive...in my opinion "turn-off"

Lets stop teaching children to be ashamed of themselves. If you have an issue with your body, kindly keep it to yourself and don't inflict your shame, shyness or prejudices on others. I'm not a nudist, and am shy myself, but don't tell me what to wear. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in and F@#$ anyone who says different. You were born this way. Confidence is what allows you to "pull off" a look. :)
p.s. Swimmers look amazingly HOT in speedos...

Why is it appropriate for a women to wear the tiniest of bikinis, yet it's inappropriate for a guy to wear speedos? Equal rights!

Depends how attractive they are

if it looks good on you then fine. its like my thoughts on spandex, they shouldn't make it in large. dress according to your body. if you got it, flaunt it ( respectfully) if you don't got it then don't flaunt it.

Only if he has the body for it....yes!

NEVER

once i saw a dad AND his son BOTH wearing speedos :0

i felt so bad for the son!

If a man got a nice body than yes. Otherwise,hide that sh*t

you guys really should stop being so stuck up. In Europe a lot of guys wear speedos and noone cares, I don't understand the fuss about it in the States. Also who are you to say 'only if he got a nice body' I am sure your body is not perfect either yet you walk around in a bikini or bathingsuit - if it was for that you should wear shorts AND a shirt, because short wont fix a big hairy belly on guys or saggy boobs on women whatsoever.

Yes, its absolutly fine. People who wear speedos are obviously comfortable with their bodies. I've Vistied Europe and like D said it really isnt a big deal. Isnt the goal of many media companies to get us more comfortable with ourselves? If your complaning about Speedos but wear itty bitty bikinis then your just being a hypocrite, and if your complaining about them but dont wear bikinis then your probably just uncomfortable with yourself (regardless of weight issues, im sure weve all seen THAT lady at the beach who is larger but completely happy with herself!)

Sure..I don't see why not. The human body seems to be such a taboo thing and really shouldn't be. Maybe thats why so many people have body and image complexes..too much emphisis put on it. I completly agree with Jessica (the lady who's post is above mine) I've always admired THAT lady at the beach for just loving herself. Theres something we all need to do.....So heck yeah, I have zero qualms with anyone who wants to chillax at the beach in their mankini :-D

keep them for the private pool.You to ladies.

cover up!

When i was in mexico, I hung with a cliff-diver who wore a blue speedo, and was 16. he was freakin HOT! I dont see why speedos, if the wearee is under 30 and not FAT, are bad.

K so there should be a beach for conservative families where no speedos or bikinis are allowed. Some people just aren't comfortable with seeing people half naked!

you're all idiots

Ugh! Gross no way! My friend is a swimmer and he has a great body and he came out in one; I sent him right back in. I don't want to see that much of you.

Speedo? Bikini? Why bother? Come over to the nude beach side. We are not as judgemental as textiles (people that wear clothing). Some of us have great bodies, some of us are older and some are obese, but who cares. If you don't like it don't look. Bottom line (pardon the pun) is that none of us is perfect so appreciate people for what makes them truley human, not how they look.

Conservatives are always trying to tell other people what to do. It's pretty d@mn annoying. If you don't want to wear a speedo, don't wear one. But don't tell me what to wear and don't tell me what to do.

'Men should hey ar\u00e9 embracing their boda so i say do what ever your heart desires'

'Of course men should wear speedos. Men are just as beautiful as women. The more of their bodies that we can see, the better. Be proud guys, show it off and give us an eyeful. We women are very visual and we want to look at you\x21'

'This has always been an issue in the states due to the immaturity of a country that is the the youngest on this globe. Other countries don\x27t big deal miniscule issues such as \x22to speedo or not\x22 as a professor in psychology I\x27ve observed that women do not like the competition and men are envious , the human psyche is delveloped well through self positive interaction and those that are not bothered by the \x22speedo\x22 issue have no issue of low self esteem unlike their critical peers .There is absolutely not a thing wrong with speedos except the people who bring to attention what is more often than not accepted as PREFERENCE .Go to the beach and observe the man in speedos next time and you\x27ll probably become very aware that YOU are the only one who has an issue .'

'SOUL'

'I think it would be good to work on accepting people of different shapes and sizes. It sounds really nice to go to the beach and to get some sun. Women wear bikinis...more exposure to sun. A speedo is the same thing. So many would steer clear of wearing one probably for fear of putting up with the vibes and judgements of people. But really there is a reason and benefits for wearing a speedo or short shorts. And there really isn\x27t actually anything wrong or gay about it. Seems like conditioning or insecurities.'