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Is It Ever Appropriate For A Guy To Wear “Speedos” At The Beach?

You've seen him, maybe this past weekend.  The guy that no one really wants to see at the beach... The notorious "Speedo"- wearer.  We want to ask you, is it ever appropriate for a guy to wear these?

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

A McLaren
Thursday, 10 June 2010 20:10 PM EST

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

KS
Friday, 11 June 2010 09:58 AM EST

Never- unless he's an Olympic swimmer!

rh
Friday, 18 June 2010 10:27 AM EST

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

Jessica
Sunday, 20 June 2010 13:00 PM EST

No. Never. Not even Olympians wear them anymore.

Kay3
Monday, 26 July 2010 13:46 PM EST

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

Aspen3
Monday, 09 August 2010 21:02 PM EST

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

Jody
Friday, 27 August 2010 04:20 AM EST

Only if it is worn by Mr. Jon Bon Jovi

tara
Sunday, 26 September 2010 21:36 PM EST

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

Rita B
Friday, 08 October 2010 18:24 PM EST

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

:)
Sunday, 17 October 2010 08:41 AM EST

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

heather
Monday, 18 October 2010 12:14 PM EST

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

NoHeather
Sunday, 07 November 2010 19:15 PM EST

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.

Ralph Pootawn3
Saturday, 04 December 2010 18:31 PM EST

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 :)

srsswimmerdrew3
Saturday, 14 May 2011 18:36 PM EST

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"

rMj
Thursday, 28 July 2011 17:53 PM EST

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...

noh8
Sunday, 07 August 2011 23:26 PM EST

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!

dpr
Sunday, 07 August 2011 23:30 PM EST

Depends how attractive they are

alex
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 16:02 PM EST

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.

steve
Monday, 29 August 2011 21:28 PM EST

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

Vanna Black
Thursday, 01 September 2011 12:43 PM EST

NEVER

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

i felt so bad for the son!

the queen
Saturday, 10 September 2011 18:44 PM EST

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

Viki
Thursday, 29 September 2011 23:17 PM EST

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.

d
Thursday, 20 October 2011 10:10 AM EST

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!)

Jessica
Friday, 18 November 2011 09:13 AM EST

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

Emily
Sunday, 20 November 2011 21:20 PM EST

keep them for the private pool.You to ladies.

cover up!

coolman
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 21:56 PM EST

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.

Mo
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 14:35 PM EST

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!

=•0
Sunday, 18 December 2011 10:49 AM EST

you're all idiots

fritz
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 10:38 AM EST

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.

O_O
Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:44 PM EST

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.

Nudie
Sunday, 11 March 2012 13:32 PM EST

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.

Intolerant of Intolerants
Sunday, 15 April 2012 05:22 AM EST

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

jadah
Sunday, 06 May 2012 22:57 PM EST

'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'

Toronto Grrl
Monday, 23 July 2012 08:59 AM EST

'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 .'

Marc
Saturday, 02 February 2013 06:54 AM EST

'SOUL'

SHYLOCK
Friday, 08 February 2013 23:07 PM EST

'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.'

Steve
Thursday, 02 May 2013 18:07 PM EST

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