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Originally for protection, gay subcultures in the 70s reclaimed the jockstrap as a sexualized garment, paving the way for the more minimal thong. gay thong nude
In the 90s and 2000s, the thong became synonymous with the "Circuit Party" scene. Often paired with harnesses or worn as standalone swimwear, it became a uniform of belonging and confidence within high-energy, queer spaces. Breaking the Taboo Visible waistbands as part of layered street style