I Love My Speedos
Jake had always been a board shorts kind of guy. A dedicated surfer from California, he never even considered wearing anything else to the beach. That was just how it was. Board shorts were the norm, and anything else—especially Speedos—was just not his style. Or so he thought.
It all started when he and a group of his closest girlfriends planned a summer getaway to the Greek Islands. The moment they landed, he was in awe. The turquoise waters, the white-washed buildings, the endless sunshine—it was paradise. But something caught him off guard: the men on the beaches. Nearly all of them, whether they were locals or tourists, were wearing Speedos. Not a board short in sight.
At first, Jake laughed it off. “Man, these guys are bold,” he joked, sipping on a cocktail as he sat under a beach umbrella with his friends. But the girls weren’t laughing. In fact, they found it refreshing. “Honestly, Jake, I think you’d look great in a Speedo,” Lisa said, grinning at him. The others nodded in agreement.
“No way,” Jake protested. “I’d feel almost naked in one of those.”
The teasing only got stronger as the days went by. The girls were relentless, and soon, it became a mission for them. “Come on, Jake! You’ve got the body for it. What are you so afraid of?” Emily challenged.
One afternoon, after much coaxing, Jake finally gave in. He found himself in a small boutique in Mykonos, staring at the tiny fabric squares that passed for swimwear. With a deep breath, he grabbed a classic black pair and headed to the fitting room.
Looking at himself in the mirror, he felt exposed—almost vulnerable. But then he thought about the confidence of the men he had seen on the beach, the way they embraced the style without a care in the world. Maybe this wasn’t such a big deal after all. When he stepped out to show the girls, they cheered in approval.
“Okay, now we need to clean things up a bit,” Sarah smirked, pointing at his legs. After a quick crash course in intimate shaving (which he never thought he’d be learning on this trip), he was finally ready.
Stepping onto the beach that day felt different. He was nervous at first, feeling every breeze against his exposed skin, but soon enough, he realized something incredible—he felt free. Swimming was easier, sunbathing was more enjoyable, and he no longer had to deal with wet, saggy shorts. The more he wore his Speedos, the more he loved them. By the end of the trip, he was a changed man.
As Jake became more comfortable, he started exploring different designs. Speedos weren’t just about solid colors; they came in bold, eye-catching patterns, vibrant tropical prints, geometric designs, and even sleek metallic shades. Some featured fun neon accents, while others embraced classic nautical stripes. He experimented with different styles, from ultra-skimpy cuts to ones with a slightly more structured fit. With every new pair, he felt even more confident and excited about his new wardrobe.
When he got back to California, Jake refused to go back to board shorts. He wore his Speedos to the beach without a second thought and didn’t care who noticed. Friends were curious, some were skeptical, but Jake had an answer for everything. “They’re way more comfortable, better for swimming, and honestly, I just feel amazing in them!” he’d say with a grin.
Before long, his confidence became infectious. His closest guy friends started trying them out, and much to their surprise, they loved them too. Even the boyfriends of the girls from the trip started making the switch. Soon, Jake wasn’t the only one rocking Speedos at their local beach. He had started a movement.
Whenever anyone asked him why he ditched board shorts, Jake would just smile and say, “Because I love my Speedos!” And he meant it.