Have you worn skimpy swimwear at public pools? What was the reaction?

[Guest Voyeur]

On 2/3/2023 at 2:32 PM, radiusulnar said:

conclusion: non-white trunks or more modest swimwear preferred like swim shorts

 

On 8/2/2024 at 7:29 PM, Strange Fruit said:

My first experience tanning in skimpy swimwear at a public pool was a decade ago . Met someone local online who was also into wearing skimpy swimwear and he said he was quite regular at Katong. I was a bit apprehensive e at first but obviously piqued by the prospect of wearing so little at a public pool here. Previously in my early twenties I used to live in The Bayshore and I spent many carefree days close to ORDing from National Service clearing leave by the pool. Ahhh to be young and lean-muscular from frequent exercise and having a high metabolism again - no one questions a fit twenty-year-old man in skimpy swimwear because why on earth would he be wearing anything else? All you army/dragon boat boys in your twenties, cavorting on Palawan beach or Safra pools taunting us with your tight torsos -  cast away your staid boardshorts and revel in your youth now while it lasts - in twenty years’ time when you have a sudden urge to be ‘Hiao’ the Lifeguards will be telling you to put on said boardshorts. 
 

Anyway, back to Katong pool circa 2014 - I went into the changing room with my friend and he donned a pair of trunks very close to a thong with a sliver of fabric that made some concession to covering his pert bottom. I put on a yellow Muscleskins thong but felt shy so I layered it with a patterned Rio-back bikini (also from Muscleskins) with equally thin sides. We both put on our shorts and walked towards the lap pool where we found a bench to strip down to our swimwear before showering and entering the pool. He was very nonchalant about it despite wearing less than I, and he actually swam laps while I took another lane and pretended I was doing the same. The trunks however were not designed for competitive swimming, having no drawstring, but they stayed on well enough. I felt way more comfortable when he was done with his laps and we moved to the deck chairs by the children’s wading pool which was totally empty. There were maybe three of four other guys tanning that day and while we were in the skimpiest trunks by the pool, their swimwear choices quietly signalled that they too were from our community. Feeling comfortable, I stripped off my rio bikini and lay out in my thong, my pouch getting fuller from feeling so liberated and daring. I’m usually not that much of an exhibitionist but I relished the occasional glances my way at the little tent I was pitching. The lifeguards didn’t seem to mind or notice and I always pulled on my bikini when I went into the wading pool to cool down. My friend left a bit earlier than I did, and a fully-clothed older guy came and took his place shortly. We had a conversation about where I had purchased my trunks from (they were online) and I think he may have wanted me to give or sell him my pair or something but that was not happening. Overall it was a pleasant experience. I’m glad Singapore has made unofficial allowances for these pockets of gay spaces where we can just enjoy being ourselves in a harmless, carefree fashion. 

Hi can you show a picture of yr red trunks ? How tiny is truly tiny - let’s see? 

really piqued my interest

[Dicky7373]

I used to put on my Bods white trunk for swim n tanning. The side is abt 1cm thick. Same collection, I hv yellow, orange n red too. For such tanga design, u need to shave or trim ur pube hair. Otherwise, very busy n unsightly. 

[singalion]

Skimpy I would consider swimming trunks that had been worn for a too long period and the rubber gets too lose until at one side the balls will hang out. 🤣

[DeMarko]

it really depends on the lifeguard on duty. Some just ignored but some will follow the rules.

 

i have witnessed one guy who wears white Aussiebum 1.5 classic (the swimwear is a single lining), so when he got up and went into the shower room (to urine), his entire dick and balls and his ass crack were transparent to the naked eyes. Some uncles and guys were staring at him. When out of the shower room, uncles and guys' eyes like glued to his transparent bulge. But the lifeguard on duty just treat it as a norms.

 

Another occasion was this guy wearing a pair of lime green swimwear and his bulge was translucent and was asked to leave or to change into another pair.

[singalion]

3 hours ago, DeMarko said:

it really depends on the lifeguard on duty. Some just ignored but some will follow the rules.

 

i have witnessed one guy who wears white Aussiebum 1.5 classic (the swimwear is a single lining), so when he got up and went into the shower room (to urine), his entire dick and balls and his ass crack were transparent to the naked eyes. Some uncles and guys were staring at him. When out of the shower room, uncles and guys' eyes like glued to his transparent bulge. But the lifeguard on duty just treat it as a norms.

 

Another occasion was this guy wearing a pair of lime green swimwear and his bulge was translucent and was asked to leave or to change into another pair.

 

better don't release what pool he frequents, because it will cause a huge surge in visiting uncles and guys... 🤣

 

 

[bluerunner]

On 8/21/2024 at 10:00 AM, DeMarko said:

it really depends on the lifeguard on duty. Some just ignored but some will follow the rules.

 

i have witnessed one guy who wears white Aussiebum 1.5 classic (the swimwear is a single lining), so when he got up and went into the shower room (to urine), his entire dick and balls and his ass crack were transparent to the naked eyes. Some uncles and guys were staring at him. When out of the shower room, uncles and guys' eyes like glued to his transparent bulge. But the lifeguard on duty just treat it as a norms.

 

Another occasion was this guy wearing a pair of lime green swimwear and his bulge was translucent and was asked to leave or to change into another pair.

Yes. Very much depends on the lifeguard on duty. Be nice to the lifeguard. 🤩

[pthc]

Saw a guy wearing very skimpy trunk (and it's slight see through at the butt area) at Sengkang swimming pool last Sunday. Right when a lot of kids are having their swim lessons. I wanted to report to the life guard but decided to just mind my own business.

[bluerunner]

18 hours ago, pthc said:

Saw a guy wearing very skimpy trunk (and it's slight see through at the butt area) at Sengkang swimming pool last Sunday. Right when a lot of kids are having their swim lessons. I wanted to report to the life guard but decided to just mind my own business.

I don’t know that person. I do think it’s such people who is creating trouble for everyone. Sometimes, this people just does not know when NOT to do what. Sigh.

[ithink]

yup, some people lack consideration for others in public spaces.

[radiusulnar]

This is why we cannot have nice things. 

[suntan78]

Hi, anyone has any experiences wearing a swim thong to public pool?

Care to share ur experiences?

Thinking of doing so.

[GachiMuchi]

 

What should I wear for swimming?

By Sophia Seen

Proper swimming gear is necessary to ensure a pleasant swimming experience. When deciding to purchase a set of swimming attire, you should first be asking yourself what would best suit your usage and lifestyle needs.

Do you want to engage in competitive swimming or start exercising regularly? Or would you rather just look good on your one-off trip with your friends to Adventure Cove? Are you conservative in your sense of dressing? 

This should guide you in your choice of swimwear. After which, you can focus on the aesthetic appeal - the swimming attire that will look most flattering for your body type. 

1. The One-Piece
For men & ladies

For females, the most popular choice is the one-piece swimwear, which as its name implies is a single piece swimming costume that covers the entire torso of the wearer.

A variation of this, the Burqini is also a one-piece swimsuit. It is often donned by the more conservative as it covers the entire body and head except for the face.

An important one-piece swimwear would be the bodyskin, which is often worn in competitions. The bodyskin hugs the body of the swimmer tightly to increase speed and reduce drag resistance in the water. Similar in design to a diveskin, the bodyskin differs in the material that it is made of; bodyskins are made of lycra-based fabrics while diveskins are often made of neoprene. 

However, certain bodyskins are not allowed in FINA competitions due to a ruling that was passed in July 2009. The new ruling requires men's swimsuits to maximally cover the area from the waist to the knee, and women's swimsuits from the shoulder to the knee.

2. The Tankini

For ladies

 

A tankini offers similar coverage to the one-piece swimsuit except that it is a two-piece set. This type of swimwear is considered by some to provide modesty closer to a one piece suit with the conveniences of a two piece suit, as the entire suit need not be removed in order to use a toilet.

3. The Bikini

For ladies

The bikini is the typical choice of swimwear for Hollywood stars, the trendy and sunbathers. It is also a two-piece swim suit so in this regard it is similar to the tankini except for the fact that it exposes a lot more skin. 

Two-piece swimsuits like the bikini and takini allow for greater flexibility of style as the wearer can choose to mix and match between various tops and bottoms of different sets. 

4. Swim Briefs

For men

Men commonly don swim briefs to the pool, which resembles its underwear counterpart. They are the default choice of professional athletes or those serious about using swimming as a form of exercise. 

Other casual swimmers enjoy briefs because of the ease of movement it provides, quick drying time and the convenience of being able to wear them under shorts. 

Jammers are similar to swim briefs and are also often worn in competitions. They provide greater leg coverage though at the cost of having more water resistance.

One advantage that briefs, jammers and other styles that do not cover the arms of the swimmer have is providing greater flexibility to the arm. This is especially important for strokes that require broad arm movement. 

5. Board Shorts
For men

Another popular choice especially among teenage boys and young adults would be board shorts. Board shorts are a lot like longer shorts that extend to the mid-thigh. They have now become a fashion of their own, especially during summer in Western countries. They are an all-purpose swim attire that can be worn casually in and out of the swimming pool but is never worn for swimming competitions.

They are designed to dry quickly and are commonly used in various water sports such as surfing.

 

[Guest peenis]

On 8/22/2024 at 3:59 PM, pthc said:

Saw a guy wearing very skimpy trunk (and it's slight see through at the butt area) at Sengkang swimming pool last Sunday. Right when a lot of kids are having their swim lessons. I wanted to report to the life guard but decided to just mind my own business.

o dear! so glad you didnt! 
 

[pthc]

14 hours ago, Guest peenis said:

o dear! so glad you didnt! 
 

Why? You're the one that's dressed inappropriately? 

[superflawless]

What is inappropriate is subjective. The guy was completely covered. Who are you to decide what is appropriate or not?

Live and let live. We gays need to understand the concept of " Mind your own damn business". 

Don't be a snitch. I hate snitches. 

[radiusulnar]

I think most people have an innate sense of what is generally acceptable but some cannot resist pushing the envelope. Take care not to over do it because if it is too extreme, there is likely to be a over reaction and then there might be a tightly enforced dress code.

[bluerunner]

8 hours ago, radiusulnar said:

I think most people have an innate sense of what is generally acceptable but some cannot resist pushing the envelope. Take care not to over do it because if it is too extreme, there is likely to be an over reaction and then there might be a tightly enforced dress code.

Well said. To put it bluntly: Don’t give inconvenience to the majority because of your own selfishness. Oops. Peace.