Why (Most) Men (in the U.S.) Don’t (Won’t) Wear Speedos
For the literary side in you, here is a rather long essay about speedo-wearing in America, why it is such an issue, perhaps elevating our fetish for them. Here’s an excerpt (below the jump):
Emotional Reactions to First-Time Speedo Wear
Therefore, a number of different emotions confront a male the first time he dons a Speedo. These could include
1. terror. “ I know I am going to get an erection when I do this and the other guys will surely see.”
2. anxiety. ”I’m not at all certain how me or my body will react to this, and I certainly do not want to find out in the company of anyone else.” Guys are trying to determine how their bodies will “cope” with what could be a whole series of new and potentially “interesting” sensations that might occur as the most sensitive parts of their bodies come in contact with the slick feel and really snug fit of the nylon or Lycra-blend cloth
3. apprehension. “I am very concerned how I will look and how others will think I look in such a skimpy and form- fitting swimwear. I think I will look silly being so close to naked. My private parts outlined by a form-fitting Speedo are going to look small compared with the other guys”
4. anticipation. “I have long thought that my private parts could feel really good wearing a slippery, snug-fitting Speedo, and I have always longed to find out if that is indeed true. I wonder if the other guys trying a pair of Speedos on for the first time are going through the same experience I am having.”
5. thrilled. “This will be a really interesting psychosexual situation to put myself in, and I am going to try and make the best of it and perhaps really enjoy myself, all of the interesting and pleasant sensations and how I will likely look and feel. I am hopeful that in my Speedo I will look at least as good as the other guys, and maybe even better”