Choosing a Bathing Suit: Not an Easy Task

Now that summer is here for those in the northern hemispheres, many of you will be looking for a new bathing suit. It never fails to surprise me that despite being more fashion conscious than our straight brethren, I often see gay guys in bathing suits that are most unflattering. It's really not a pattern issue (though trust me, that always needs to be kept in mind), but more the style and cut as determined by our body shape.

For Skinny Guys or Thinly Built Guys: For those of you on the skinny side, you'll be glad to know that you are one of the few who can get away wearing anything thongish, or stringy, or bikini-esque...these are not a problem for you. However, do try to stay away from those bathing suits that are too revealing, and do nothing more than cover your genitalia. If you're wearing these, you're probably in a place that is clothing optional anyway, and should just be naked.

For Medium Built Guys: You're built, and carry a muscular frame, and your strong, square shape is accentuated by a medium, or mid-level cut.

For Larger Guys: Fear not, there are actually more options for larger guys. In your case, it's best to go for a longer cut bathing suit that goes to just above the knees. The length adds a slimmer effect, as long as you don't wear the waist up to your chest, you'll do fine.

Bathing Suite Tips: Unless you're heading to the Fire Island Pines Meat Rack, stay away from dental floss bathing suites or those new bathing suits that actually come with a cock ring, because the beach or pool is not the place for an inflated over-ego...or member!
Even if you're in shape, but might have a bit of a belly, remember to get a bathing suit that comes as close, if not right up, to that line between lower flatter abdomen and tummy. The waist of your swimsuit should be right at that line; an inch above or an inch below, and you're just highlighting your belly.

All white bathing suits can get comments like, "Nice underwear!"