Mens thong underwear has exploded in popularity in recent years, but should you wear it?
The short and simple answer to “should men wear thongs” is yes. You should feel comfortable wearing whatever you like. And you may be surprised how much you like wearing a thong everyday. The sub reddit r/straightguysinthongs currently has 30,000 members, thong wearing is not as nice as you may think. There are plenty of choices of mens thong underwear that are intended for comfortable all-day wear that we encourage all guys to try and we will review some of those that are our favorites here.
But what do you mean by a thong designed for “all-day” wear? Well, we think that there are three basic categories of thongs for men – the “show-off”, the “feminine” and the “all-day/every-day”.
The first category, the show-off type tend to be more posing pouches, with minimal coverage and string type sides and straps.
These mens thong underwear can be fun to wear but you may not find them comfortable or practical for all-day wear. These type of thongs tend to be more bedroom orientated and don’t often stay on too long if you know what we mean… But if this is your thing then one of our favorites is the Todd Sanfied black mesh T-back thong, they are super sexy.
The second category of thongs is the more feminine type that are designed for guys.
There are many choices here with a huge variety of lace, mesh and other fabrics more usually associated with women’s lingerie. We know plenty of guys who are into this type of underwear. They love the ability to express their feminine side and enjoyment of wearing feminine clothing everyday in underwear that is comfortable and private to them. One of the very best is the Fleur du Mal Lily Embroidery thong which is a luxury choice and well worth a splurge.
The third category of all-day/every-day men’s thongs are ones that are designed for comfort and support across a multitude of activities.
They are sexy too, just by nature of being a thong, but along with making you look good, they really are comfortable for wearing all-day/every-day. Here are our top 3 choices:
AsWeMove Zero Briefs
One of our favorite styles of AsWeMove underwear is the Zero Brief. There are 2 versions of the Zero Brief. Dominate which has a super thin, almost transparent pouch that is designed for maximum ventilation when working out. These are great for the gym, they really do keep you supported and cool. If you do a lot of heated yoga these may become your go-to underwear for that, keeps everything in place, super comfortable and minimizes the sweaty crotch issues that heavier weight underwear can lead too. Then there is the Aspire version which has a double layer pouch designed for all-day wear. These are so comfortable, completely seam free (no points of potential irritation), so lightweight that you forget you are wearing them and they kind of mold to your body.
Jockey FormFit Lightweight Seamfree Thong
Thats a bit of a long name right! But the reason we love these is that the sides and rear have some real depth to them – Jockey describe it as “moderate coverage”. The reality is that you are much less likely to flash a “whale-tail” given the depth of the rear portion of the thong. These are also super comfortable with a really soft fabric, supportive pouch and a strap that is wide enough that it doesn’t irritate or feel uncomfortable at all.
MeUndies Pouch Front Thong
These come in 42 different fabrics so what ever your preference on fabric color and patterns, you will find something you like here. And the fabric is amazing, MeUndies describe it as “Sustainably-sourced beechwood fibers that are spun into a yarn to create a natural fabric that is not only super-soft, but breathable, static-resistant, and impossibly cozy.” They got that right. If you shave or wax your groin area you may find these the most comfortable to wear for a few days after that, the fabric feels so soft and natural.
In conclusion
Thongs for men have come a long way and there are now many options available that are designed for all-day wear. Whether you prefer a show-off style, a feminine style, or an all-day/everyday style, there is a thong out there for you. So experiment, have fun, and find the perfect thong that makes you feel comfortable and confident.
