Vulgar Display of Bulge

[PSDave]

[quote=California Dolphin]I notice that women can wear very skimpy suits (for swimming and general athletics) that provide very minimal coverage or their genital area. So why can't men do the same?

Mens genitals are on the outside and (as any man knows) have a mind of their own. A bulge is one thing but an erection is not socially acceptable. If a man approaches a woman in a speedo with a blatantly obvious erection he runs the risk of being accused of sexual harassment. Also, many places have laws against displaying arousal.
Women are lucky, their genitals are on the inside and don't show signs of arousal - with the possible exception of a wet spot .
To answer your question -- men can wear minimal coverage swimwear. They just have to be sure that it covers an erect penis and be sure that if it does happen they won't end up with a sex offender police record.