Male Stars Feel the Need for Speedos

Female celebs routinely sport bikinis but recently it's the men who are making a splash in spandex.

While board shorts have long been most men's swimwear of choice, lately everyone from musicians to movie stars and even athletes, have been throwing modesty to the wind and flaunting their stuff in variations of the classic banana hammock.



Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin may have been livin' la vida loca in his black speedo on the beaches of St. Barths but it's his ripped bod that really has us going crazy.

English soccer stud David Beckham causes a commotion everywhere he goes. And by the looks of the metrosexual poster boy in his skimpy bathing suit this was no exception. David's speedo gives new meaning to the term "Bend It Like Beckham."

When blonde Brit Daniel Craig was chosen to be the next James Bond people wondered if he could fill the legendary spy's shoes. But as seen here in a scene from the upcoming film "Casino Royale," Craig's sculpted physique in his tight black trunks help to really show off his 007.


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61. When a man can fill OUT his speedo then I think it's sexy, but when they wear them and all I see I teenie weenie, I say, if you haven't got it, you shouldn't flaunt it.

Posted at 9:36AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Susan Jackman

62. Good lord speedo's should be outlawed unless you are a member of the Olympic swim team and actually need them for less "water resistance". Otherwise they arent anything but nuthuggers

Posted at 9:36AM on Jul 30th 2006 by your worst nightmare

63. What I am sick of is seeing guys trying to swim in what look like womens culottes from the '70's! You don't have to go all the way to banana hammock, but what about something at least a little shorter and tighter than your Dockers swimming? Don't you think it would make it easier in the water?

Posted at 9:38AM on Jul 30th 2006 by nbo

64. It goes like the bikini, If the body is nice, show me more. I miss the days of seeing a sexy mans "butt" with all these baggy pants styles. This generation has surely missed out.

Posted at 10:00AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Theresa

65. I'm a 54 year old male and have been wearing speedos (when I wear a bathing suit at all) since I was old enough to buy my own. I work hard to maintain a trim and fit physique. My wife loves the fact that I do and is very proud of me for still totally "getting away with it". I have found lately that I get comments from the younger, and might I say, chubby (if not rude), set about the suit that I wear. The occasional snickering from those with flab hanging over the waistbands of whatever garment they're wearing from Omar's Tent Shop is flattering to me. It's a lot easier to snicker than to apply the adult level discipline required to maintain a decent diet and the amount of non-couch and hand-to-mouth exercise it takes to stay fit. When I see women and men who, at any age, "get away with" wearing form fitting swimwear, I applaud them for having enough self respect and wherewithal to apply the effort it takes to keep fit. I hope a return of the speedo means more emphasis on diet and exercise and a few more trim and fit bodies walking our otherwise beautiful beaches.

Posted at 10:06AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Dan

66. I couldn't have picked three better guys to post on this site. Holy crap! They all look comfortable and I'm sure in that paticular setting, their suits were appropriate. I am a Mom and here in suburban America I get constant dirty looks and scrutiny for wearing a bikini at my local swimming pool. I work hard to be fit and healthy and nothing shows it off better than a bikini. It's almost like, if my khaki shorts are not up to my belly button and I'm not wearing a golf visor from 1993 than I don't fit in with the other moms. We definitely have body comfort issues here in the U.S. Be proud boys and show off your JUNK!!!!!!

Posted at 10:09AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Ash Bash

67. America needs more NUDE-BEACHES. If all we can get away with is SPEEDOS for now then I say wear 'em and wear 'em TIGHT! You worked hard for that six-pack, show it off baby! (and then some)

Posted at 10:10AM on Jul 30th 2006 by bam bam

68. Ricky Martin look damn fine in that Speedo! I love me some him!

Posted at 10:16AM on Jul 30th 2006 by On The Download

69. Oh Joy! YES LET US HAVE A LOT MORE SUPERFICIAL STEAMY SEX-FILLED SKIN-LOVING FLESHY TYPE FUN! What could be more shallow, but then we are a superficial and very shallow people are we not -- if you think making these guys the new "dolls" in you wet daydreams is the peak of civilzation then go for it!

Posted at 10:17AM on Jul 30th 2006 by John Barker

70. Wow, Dr. Laurie? If that is your name...we did not ask for a lecture.

As far as Katy goes, I don't think it is right for you all to jump on her for her comments, did you think that maybe she is a teenager or younger and just doen't think that penises in tight underwear is drool worthy yet.
I think the guys look H-O-T!!! but that is an opinion that I just happen to have not hers apparently...so let her have her opinion and get off it.

I would just like to say, all these guys look great, I hope it is a trend, and I am going to the beach...lol

Posted at 10:18AM on Jul 30th 2006 by ddnbf

71. ok as a gay man i love this.first of all i dont think its cheesey.i know gay men who hate them,so its not gay.i think if your body which doesnt have to be perfect looks good in them,then do it.this country for some reason has a backlash against anything that is acceptable across the seas in europe.i know speedos were at one time the norm in this country,but its males who decide that its too feminine and some stupid chicks out there,lol,that absolutely refuses to think of them as ana alternative in swimwear.relax people,its not like its a thong.its not like your kids swim coach is wearing panties.they are swimsuits that guys can and should be allowed to wear.besides,women are considered sexy in skimpy suits,so why not the guys??? next up:jake,brad,josh,we need you guys and more male celebs to join the cause.

Posted at 10:18AM on Jul 30th 2006 by greg

72. Hey, Danno...I'm with you! (post#6) It's about time that the men in America step up to the plate and offer us gals a little 'wahoooo!' God love the men who look good in these Speedos!

Posted at 10:20AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Ree

73. Amusing that the comments favoring men in speedos and women in bikinis come with a caveat of great bodies and ripped abs and sexy looks. Everyone is entitiled to wear and be comfortable in a swimsuit of their choice

Posted at 10:20AM on Jul 30th 2006 by Big Stuff

74. Hey...its ok for women to wear thong bikinis.......and skirts that leave nothing to the imagination........why not men in speedos? If they have the body ( ie:stomach doesnt hang past the pouch) why not? I for one enjoy the view, just as the guys enjoy the view of a string bikini or thong clad woman. there's no harm in lookin...............and no harm in lookin good!
Kats got a problem,

Posted at 10:25AM on Jul 30th 2006 by c

75. Hey, I'm a true lesbian, but i still look at the guys that are buff. They work out as hard as we womwn do, and deserve to be noticed. Not bad on the eyes. Wish you had more pics!

Posted at 10:27AM on Jul 30th 2006 by kim g.

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