EUROTHONG MAILING LIST

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PURPOSE

Eurothong is an e-mail mailing list which allows fun-loving people to discuss the wearing of thong and g-string swimwear in Europe (also known by some Europeans as 'string' or 'tanga' swimwear). Many women and men enjoy wearing minimal swimwear but can have trouble finding places where they feel truly at ease doing so. Therefore this mailing list allows thong and g-string wearers to discuss:

  1. Beaches and recreational establishments they can visit with a likely presence of other thong wearers.
  2. Retail outlets where thong and g-string swimwear can be purchased.
  3. Arranging gatherings of like-minded people who like to 'sun their bums' at beaches and swimming pools.

Whilst the mailing list is most active during the summer months, many people like to make plans for their summer holidays during the winter months and regular posting throughout the year is encouraged.

RULES

  1. The list is strictly non-sexual and any perverts will be removed from the list by the list administrator without warning.
  2. The list is for the discussion only of topics relating to the wearing of thong and g-string swimwear in Europe (including the UK for those who think that Europe does not refer to the UK).
  3. Postings should be concise and should not quote long extracts of previous postings or file attachments.
  4. All nationalities are invited to join in discussions, but all postings must be in English.
  5. The mailing list operates similarly to a newsgroup, except that all postings reach list members via e-mail instead of via usenet.  All the typical netiquette applicable to newgroups should be observed when posting to the list.
  6. The mailing list administrator will keep the identities and e-mail addresses of the list members confidential.  Nobody will know you are a member of the mailing list if you make no postings.
  7. List members must not send postings to the list asking to be removed or unsubscribed. To be removed from the list, you must visit the CoolList website.

  HOW TO SUBSCRIBE

To join the Eurothong mailing list, enter your e-mail address below and click on the "Subscribe" button.  You will receive a confirmation e-mail to which you must respond to confirm your subscription to the list.

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Once you have joined the mailing list, you may post to the list by sending e-mails to eurothong@coollist.com.  You cannot post to the list without first joining the list.

  SURVEY

We are conducting a survey amongst list members and readers of this page about their thong-wearing habits.

To take part anonymously, if you are a woman, click here or if you are a man, click here.

The women's results can be viewed here and the men's results can be viewed here.

FAQ
(frequently asked questions)

Q: What is a thong and how does it differ from a G-string?
A: A thong is the lower half of a women's bikini or men's swimming briefs with the back part cut away to expose the buttocks. A strap of material comes from underneath the crotch, up between the buttocks and then divides into two to form a band going left and right round the body to join the front piece. In essence the pubic area is covered by the main part of the thong with the rest of the material merely holding the front piece in place. A G-string has string-like material replacing the strap-like material of a thong. However, some European languages use the English word "string" to describe underwear and swimwear that does not have string-like material. Therefore in French and German, the word "string" can actually mean a thong. Following are some examples of thongs and G-strings:

 
THONG
STRING THONG
G-STRING
Women's


Thong Bikini

String Thong Bikini

G-String Bikini
Men's

Swimming Thong

Swimming String Thong

Swimming G-String

 

Q: Where can you wear thong swimwear?
A: Thongs may be worn on most beaches in Europe. Unlike the United States, European countries tend not to pass legislation governing the type of swimwear that may be worn on public beaches. If the beach is a topless one then thong swimwear is almost certainly going to be acceptable attire. If the beach is a naturist one then thongs will certainly be permitted although naturists may feel that they should be removed. Some public swimming pools allow or tolerate thong swimwear but some specifically prohibit it. Examples of places in Europe where thong swimwear is popular are as follows:

Beaches

Our worldwide list of beaches popular with thong wearers can now be found here.

Public Swimming Pools

Indoor

France: Aquaboulevard, Paris
Germany: Blub swimming pool, Berlin - thong swimwear is even on sale in the pool's shop.
Germany: SEZ swimming pool, Berlin - a small number of men and women often wear thongs.
United Kingdom: Highbury Pool, London - unofficial thong wearing evening at 7:30pm on the last Monday of each month since March 2003
United Kingdom: Oasis swimming pool, Covent Garden, London - summer only, but thongs not allowed in the pool itself, only on the sun deck.

Outdoor

Cyprus: Watermania water park, Fassouri near Limassol
Spain: Casa de Campo, Madrid
United Kingdom: Brockwell Lido, London

Q: Where can you buy thong swimwear?
A: The availability of thong swimwear for women is much more widespread than for men. Many shops and mail order catalogues have been known to sell thong swimwear for both men and women (usually in summer months only), some of which are as follows:

Debenhams (UK department store)
HOM - men's underwear and swimwear manufacturer (also available in many shops)
Some French hypermarkets and supermarkets (e.g. Géant, Mammouth)
Hennes & Mauritz (Swiss branches)
Selfridges (UK) - seasonal selection of various makes of men's thong, especially HOM
Bodyaware: (David Nicola) Telephone 01225-774140 (UK). E-mail: services@bdyaware.demon.co.uk
Kiniki: Spencroft Road, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 9QQ, UK. E-mail: order@kiniki.com
Intersparta: 150b Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8NT, UK. Fax: 0117-939 6577 (UK)
Record Sports: Downs Lane, West Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2HX, UK. Telephone: 01503-262675 (UK)
Swimwear shops in seaside resorts, particularly in southern Europe

When asking for thongs in shops, the word for thong in some other languages is: perizoma (Italian), string (French/German), tanga (Italian/Spanish).

Q: What are the advantages of thong swimwear?
A: In four words - maximal exposure with modesty. The buttocks are beautiful part of the body and their display is consonant with this. You also get a sense of freedom that is not apparent with other swimwear. Thongs allow the wearer to get a greater tan and the waistband can be moved from time to time to minimise tan-lines even further. Thongs are also more comfortable than other swimwear, although many people find them uncomfortable the first few times they wear them.

Q: What are the disadvantages of thong swimwear?
A: Not enough people yet wear thong swimwear, so the wearing of thong swimwear is not universally accepted. This means that thong swimwear cannot be worn in as many places as other swimwear.

Q: What do women think of men wearing thong swimwear?
A: In the same way that many men prefer a woman in a thong bikini, many women, particularly those women who wear thong swimwear themselves, prefer a man in thong swimwear. Although it is common in many parts of the world to see a woman in a thong bikini accompanied by a man in long swimming shorts, many of those women would prefer their man to be in a thong. Those men who insist on wearing long swimming shorts are usually just as reluctant to wear Speedo-style swimming briefs as they are to wear a thong. If you are a man who wears thong swimwear on the beach, any looks you get from women as a result of your thong are more likely to be looks of appreciation than looks of disapproval or ridicule.

Q: If a man wears thong swimwear, is he likely to be gay?
A: Probably not. Although also popular with the gay community, many straight men enjoy wearing thong swimwear. You may notice that accompanied male thong wearers on the beach are nearly always with a woman rather than a man.

Q: Are there any female members of this list?
A: Yes, lots. However, few of them post messages to the list and prefer to read postings rather than contribute. This is because women in thong swimwear are more commonplace than men and as a result they have fewer problems than men in finding places to buy and wear their thongs. Nevertheless, women are encouraged to participate actively in this list and their contributions are always welcome.

Q: How can I make myself feel less self-conscious in my thong swimwear?
A: First, try to visit thong-friendly beaches such as those on our list. Before putting your towel down, spend a few extra minutes walking around the beach trying to find a spot close to other thong wearers (not too close though). You are likely to feel much more comfortable when surrounded by similarly attired people, and your presence may make them feel more comfortable too. Also, get to the beach early and find some space for yourself/yourselves. When other people approach with a view to placing themselves near you, your instinct may be to turn on to your back so as to hide your thong. However, it is much better to turn on to your front so that they can see you are wearing a thong. Then, if they don't like your thong, they may move elsewhere. If they put their towel down near you, then you can assume that they have accepted you wearing your thong, and in some cases you may find that they are wearing thongs too.

USEFUL RELATED LINKS

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