I don't swim, but I'm thinking of going to the local trans swimming sessions at some point. I personally would choose to wear longer swimming trunks because I'm generally quite body conscious and then if you throw in the trans stuff as well I just wouldn't feel comfortable in them. About speedos in general, I know quite a few cis guys who have worn them, including my dad, and it's all personal preference. I don't see why you shouldn't wear them, especially since you found ones specifically for packing.

thanks everyone for all the responses! i think i might go with the DOT short trunks cause they're a good compromise, thanks again!

I grew up in South America -from WWII-refuge parents- where only old and/or fat men wear trunks or shorts. I also been to European beaches were few shorts are worn.

But in America nothing spooks the girls faster than a dude in speedos...they go running away screaming "eeew!"  As far as most American men, nothing screams more than I am "gay" that a pair of speedos. Only in competition swimming you will see American men in speedos


So, why the difference? Well Dr. Peky's theory of the "Great Speedo Divide" can be summarized as follows:
"American men do not wear speedos in two accounts: 1) they think the speedo makes their junk look to small, and/or 2) they think the speedo make their asses look very fem, and therefore they are going to become: a) a target for the attention of gay men (Horror), and/or b) the ladies are going to be making fun about their tiny junk (more Horror),"AND
"American women will never allow their men in speedo (except for swimming competition) because: 1) the thought that their boyfriends/husbands looking more sexy that themselves in a bathing suite sends shivers down their spines, and 2) they have been socialize to believe that penises are gross"

So, for both American males and females the origin of this attitude comes from their "puritanical" ancestry, a culture in which sex is associated with shame and guilt. This attitude breed insecurity.. so there you have it

Other theories abound http://ask.metafilter.com/31942/Why-do-Europeans-wear-Speedos

I can't say I've ever met a straight American woman who actually LIKED men that thought penises are gross. In fact, the talk they talk would make a man blush.

I think speedos can look okay on someone who's really in shape. If you've got even a little bit of 'fluffy' I think they make you look fatter than you might actually be. I've seen very trim men wearing speedos and I thought it looked okay. I have never considered men wearing speedos as 'sexy'. I always found them incredibly attractive based on what their body and face looks like. They could be wearing a turban and a kilt for all I care.

What kind of packer are people using when they wear speedos? I'd think most stuff out there would be way too big. Right now I wear some shorter boardshorts but they create so much drag, they're more for the beach than swimming laps. I'd like to get something tighter but not packing would be VERY noticeable...

Rossiter, i'd use something around 4 or 4.5 inches (i think thats like the national average in the U.S.). and yeah thats why i was considering a speedo too, i would like to go to the gym just to do laps in the pool but most of the swim trunks ive found are way too baggy and long.

Quote from: ty.to.the.man on May 20, 2013, 07:57:57 AM
Rossiter, i'd use something around 4 or 4.5 inches (i think thats like the national average in the U.S.). and yeah thats why i was considering a speedo too, i would like to go to the gym just to do laps in the pool but most of the swim trunks ive found are way too baggy and long.

3.5 inches is the average length for a flaccid penis.

I got a pair of diesel trunks that are like speedo material but in a boy-short cut.  Trust me, no packer is going to move in those, yet they are so comfortable.  I have not worn them in public, but wear them in the yard if I am sunbathing.  If I lost another 15 pounds i'd wear them with the matching tank I bought (to hide my scars).

Wear what works for you and don't worry about anyone else.


Jay

Quote from: ty.to.the.man on May 11, 2013, 11:21:27 PM
so the summer is coming up and I was wondering what are your guys' thoughts on speedos?
Im starting to feel a little better about my body and i just recently got top surgery so i was thinking of getting one.
I know not many people (especially teens) wear them to the beach and stuff but i know people who do.
And in general do you think wearing speedos to the beach/pool is okay? or keep it to the swim team?
I'm interested to see peoples opinions, thanks!

I think if you have the confidence to wear one then go for it. It's just like a girl wearing a two piece bikini thong, revealing. But most men are used to that, not wearing much and walking around in underwear. If I had the body and top surgery I'd wear one. I told my friends a couple of years ago, if the day ever comes that I get a nice body and good top surgery results that they'd see me in a Speedo instead of trunks. And I'd shave my body hair to go with it lol. I don't care what others think. I'm not gay and I'm American, I see guys with Speedos all the time. If you feel good about yourself flaunt it! It's okay to wear what you want when you want to. And with regular Speedos you don't have to worry about losing your packer, they're tight and hold things in place. I actually wear a Speedo under my trunks for that reason. Plus they dry quicker than regular cotton underwear.