[PSDave]

I had to laugh when I read your post saying that you found it funny that guys are hesitant (scared) to wear a simple speedo.
My skimpiest was a g-string (not a thong) that was a Hawaiian print that had dual waist bands that I got from International Male - precursor to Undergear. I was on a getaway to Waikiki (one of my favorite escapes)
I had seen the suit in a catalog and thought it was great and had to have one. I had no idea if I would ever wear it anywhere but in my own pool, but it made it in the bag going to Hawaii. Fortunately I tan in the nude so I didn't have fears of appearing in the suit with a blazing white ass that would probably cause more attention than the suit itself.
Anyhow, I got dressed for the beach. I wore the the new g-string with a pair of mesh shorts over them (short shorts - not the ugly basketball shorts). The shorts were white and the suit showed through nicely. On top I had a cropped top tank top. I felt I looked ok for the beach and headed to the Beach Elevator. I did have a few moments of doubt on the elevator when another passenger was staring at my shorts.
When I got to the beach the attendant gave me a towel and made a positive comment so I was ready to face Waikiki. I spread out my towel a bit away for the others and pulled off the shirt and shorts. Then came the dilemma.Should I lay down bare ass up or barely covered bulge. I chose bulge up. After a while and a few stares from passer bys, I flipped over and opened a magazine to read. One little kid announced to his mom as they walked down the beach "that man has no clothes on" It raised a few laughs and a red face for the mother.
By then, as always, I was bored. I decided to take a stroll down the beach. I contemplated putting on the shorts but decided what the hell, I didn't know anyone and all that needed to be covered was covered so I set out walking down Waikiki. I walked all the way from the Royal Hawaiian to the Hilton (about 1.5 miles) and back again. I had a mai tai at a beach front bar then headed the other way down to Queens Beach - a predominately gay beach.Of course there I got comments and a couple wolf whistles. Then I went back to my own hotel beach and sat there with a book and read for a couple hours.
When it came time to leave i was getting up and packing up my junk and I was approached by two Japanese females that wanted to take a picture with the "Hawaiian Beach Boy"! The first pic I just stood between them. On the second one I put my arms around them and they each decided it was ok to touch me and each put a hand on my ass. With that I insisted their friend take that picture from the back to see their action. I have no idea what they were saying, but they departed with a series of bows, red faces and giggles. The others sitting on the beach were roaring with laughter and finally got the courage to make comments. Basically it was awe of my courage to wear that suit in public and a couple said they liked the suit but would never have the the courage. I just admitted that I didn't know I had it until today!
So guys -- when it comes to wearing a speedo after that little thing, I feel more than covered.
thanks for reminding me about that experience -- I'm heading to Hawaii tomorrow and maybe will dig out that suit and add it to the pile of speedos.