Gay men in speedo

Sassy jockstraps? In places like Mykonos and Ibiza, Speedos and thongs are the norm. Depending on the style, they'll cover half or even most of your thigh – but you get the idea. It takes a lot of balls to pull off a thong – personally, I'm not a fan of them as it doesn't leave much to the imagination.

• Bodysuits or singlets:now we're entering the more daring arena!

  For us, their swimwear range is ace. It’s playful, it’s cheeky, and it's absolutely delicious.

  Barcode Berlin: Sporty Spice

  It seems apt that sunny Spain has some of the best swimwear brands attributed to them. Lots of pretty prints, bright colors, macho camouflage patterns…but for me, you can't beat a good old fashioned metallic snakeskin now can you?!

  Handy TOF clothing tip to look out for, if it's made from polyamide and lycra, then it will dry quicker than other garments.

  They can be sober and classy in terms of color and style, or more playful for showing off that bulge… Some brands, like Addicted, will even supply your Speedo with a little cup to insert to accentuate your Speedo bulge…

• Thongs: swim thongs are more revealing than briefs. However, in other parts of Europe, the perception isn’t much different from that of the U.S.

  Challenging the Gay Association

  The association between Speedos and gay culture likely stems from the 80s, when gay men unapologetically embraced them at Pride events and beaches.

  That means if you book something through one of those links, we'll get a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Everything we've ordered from them has fitted beautifully and nicely shows off the goods! We'd say they are probably the most famous gay fashion brand in the world. The Greek brand translates the country's rich heritage into its swimwear line, with each piece resembling a work of art.

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  Addicted

  Addicted is another brand we love owned by the same company behind ES. We find Addicted clothes to be on the raunchier and more daring side, but just as gorgeous.

  In other words, how much you want to show of yourself while showing off your best summer swimwear. If you love Speedos, rock them with confidence. For decades, swim briefs have been primarily associated with gay men, while board shorts and baggy swimwear have been seen as the default for straight guys. Choosing the right brand is like selecting a summer fling—sometimes, you want it hot and heavy, and at other times, you crave something more refined and sophisticated.

  Note that Modus Vivendi also sells loungewear, activewear, and a wide range of underwear.

  Our personal favorite Modus Vivendi swimwear is their Glam Meander line, which has the traditional Greek meander pattern – also a cool tattoo design…

  Pump!

  The number of times I've (ahem!) “scrutinized” the Pump!

  After spending time as a ‘beach bum’ he then came up with the idea for aussieBum, playful swimwear made of nylon rather than the newly popular lycra.