Although, it'll be a shame if I don't even get a chance to wear them, considering the "no speedos" rule at my local pool (that has caused me no ending of frustration). How is such a thing even possible in America? Wait, I know - because the "freedom" of businesses to discriminate trumps the equality of opportunity for individuals. But imagine a similar "no bikinis" rule for girls. I bet the feminists would be all over that. In fact, a quick Google search reveals that a "no bikinis" rule is commonly regarded as repressive, and largely associated with religious fundamentalism. A "no speedos" rule, on the other hand, is considered de rigueur (except in Europe, where tourists fret about being required to wear one), and often viewed humorously, as the punchline to a joke. Actually, this is an interesting subject - stay tuned for a more in-depth survey (edit - here you go: part 1 and part 2).
Anyway, men's diversity of styles in swimwear are severely limited as compared to the cornucopia of delights that women have to choose from - and I say that because I know; I've browsed the racks! This is what I'd really like to be wearing at the pool or beach:
This is also a good demonstration of why I can't simply put on a bikini and say "fuck it!". Note to policy makers, however: swim briefs designed for men do not have this problem!
And here's me in a different bikini. For some reason, I only seem to ever get a chance to photograph myself in bikinis in the evening when the sun has already fallen below the horizon...
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