Agree Byron. Ill informed often results in illogical conclusions. Like linking one thing to another to which it does not belong. Guys in brief swimsuits being gay is a good example, and the least adverse of these linkings from a gay standpoint. Often it comes from taking some situation and spreading it across an entire spectrum. A guy who was exploring his sexuality (as many young men do) might well have been "cured" by the actions the APA is denouncing. However, the reality is he was probably going to become straight anyway, but then the focus became the "cure."
Back to Louis's point. There are lots of things that people do that one could call fetishes or any other lable. I think liking Speedos or brief swimwear is a pretty harmless affliction (if it even gets to that). You're right, the fact that the question even comes up is a statement.
In the event it is a fetish....I will continue to battle my so called "fetish" by buying as many hot suits as I want, and by swimming, running, cycling,and crunchng the abs so I can keep up with my collection. I think the healthy benefits far outweigh the risks.
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