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great gay underwear debate will probably never be resolved. But believe it or not, there may be even more polarizing undergarments than tighty-whities and jockstraps. When it comes lingerie, the debate is fierce, and any hope of finding middle ground is hanging on by a G-string.

On X, a gay man with a following of nearly 18K voiced his disapproval of the dainty attire. “I honestly think feminine lingerie on men does not look good,” he posted. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.In a follow-up post, the user clarified he wasn’t giving anybody permission to disparage effeminate men.

“None of that over here please,” he wrote. “I just think the current selections are not flattering to the male body or gaze. It just doesn’t do it for me,” he added.

I honestly think feminine lingerie on men does not look good.Speedos and thongs are so last year! This summer is all about the scantily-clad gays in skimpy bodysuits.The opinion, tersely stated and matter-of-fact, sparked an impassioned response from seemingly all corners of Gay Twitter™. Once viewed as taboo, men’s lingerie is becoming increasingly mainstream. Many major companies manufacture thongs and stockings specifically for the male gaze.

Much like the jockstrap, one reason for the exploding popularity of men’s lingerie is the eradication of stigma. While jockstraps were synonymous with erotica and Tom of Finland drawings in the mid-20th century, their ubiquity fizzled with the emergence of the AIDS crisis. The advent of HIV drugs and treatments, as well as increased knowledge about transmission, has decreased the prevalence of bottom-shaming.

As a result, jockstraps are having a moment, with iconic labels like Calvin Klein and Versace hawking their own designs. But one big difference between jockstraps and, let’s say thongs, is that the former is also affiliated with sports. Gay men have always embraced athletics

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