So I saw this article on CNN and apparently mantyhose are at an all time high in sales.
What the heck are mantyhose? As the name (and the title of my post here) implies - they are pantyhose for men. Take a look at this highly disturbing photo below to see what I mean:
Personally, I find the concept of men wearing pantyhose, well, pretty down right creepy. Unless you’re a cross dresser - if you’re a cross dresser and you get your jollies from wearing them, then by all means I am not one to say you can’t wear pantyhose. Same goes if you’re wearing them for a medical reason, since they can help with swelling & circulation…(and I wouldn’t laugh at you if you were wearing them because your doctor made you…)
But if you’re looking to wear them for “warmth and support” or “added comfort” as CNN implied, are you out of your freaking mind?
As a girl, I’ve unfortunately had to wear my fair share of pantyhose in my lifetime. Let me tell you, pantyhose are not comfortable. They are sticky. They are itchy. They are either “bunchy”…(as in they ride up your butt) or saggy (as in they are collecting around your ankles) and the damn things snag so much that sometimes you can ruin them just trying to put them on, which can sometimes be an Olympic feat all in it’s own just trying to get them on. (Especially if you just got out of the shower for some reason and your legs aren’t 100% dried off)
Tell me guys, what do you think of this mantyhose phenomenon? Are you up for wearing them? Or do you agree with me that they should be left for the cross dressers and those with medical needs? Ladies, do you think wearing pantyhose is comfortable? How would you feel if your man was wearing these? (I think I would die laughing!)
I wonder if this was included in the book 500 Things To Do With Pantyhose?
By Sarah on Aug 9, 2008 | Reply
I personally don’t mind wearing pantyhose, but I hate it when I put a run in them! ironically that usually happens if i run in them! lol.
At least the guy in the picture has a delicious bod!
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By Jay on Aug 9, 2008 | Reply
Ah, well, as an ex-biker, I can tell you that a lot of men wear them for warmth without thickness underneath their leathers and/or jeans and over-trousers.
By techdude on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
This is like what actors wear kind of right.. like tights?
By feefifoto on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
Added. Comfort.
Maybe if the pants you wear over them are made of razor wire.
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By Chris Casey on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
Okay, I wear nylon support hose that comes up over my knees, I’ve been doing it for 5 years because of a medical condition. I had to have a vein removed from my leg, because it kept bursting. (That’s bad)
The Stockings help my circulation in my leg.
I don’t wear them all the time, but if I spend a great deal of time on my feet my leg swells up and it is painful.
I’m not offended at all by your observation, I find it funny, i only want to let you know that there are guys like me that are helped by nylons, and why. thanks
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By Chris Casey on Aug 10, 2008 | Reply
P.S are you the same Chelle that writes “the Offended Blogger?” I am highlighting your blog on Blognet tomorrow, as a must read. I wondered if you read my blog because you back tracked my visit?
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By Chelle on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
A medical condition is understandable Chris
Glad you could appreciate the humor in it 
And no, I am not the same chelle as the offended blogger but I do enjoy reading her blog quite a bit
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By Samuel on Aug 11, 2008 | Reply
When I was in the military, we actually wore them under our fatigues during winter exercises. As Jay said above, they do add a layer of warmth and are a lot less bulky than thermals.
By lisa from Gourmet Food Gift Baskets on Aug 12, 2008 | Reply
There isn’t much of a line between longjohns, especially the thin spaceage tech ones, and pantyhose. not great everyday wear with legs exposed, but I think is fine under clothes.
By CLOTHIER HAN SOLO on Aug 12, 2008 | Reply
BOY, I WOULDN’T WANT CHEWIE TO CATCH ME WEARING THESE!! LooL361
By marine 43 on Aug 13, 2008 | Reply
Hey if Obama gets in he’ll have a “MANdate” that men start wearing these. Actually i bet most guys who support him wear “support ” hose. hehe
By Sire from WassupBlog on Aug 14, 2008 | Reply
The only time a man should be wearing a pantyhose is when he is robbing a bank. Not that I condone robbing banks mind you.
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By Chelle on Aug 14, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, robbing a bank could probably go under the list of “possible acceptable uses”
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By Sire from WassupBlog on Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
I reckon you could also use a clean pair to filter the water going into your tank, but definitely should not be worn by blokes
By Nathaniel from Iwanttosponsor on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
@Sire - if they supposedly rip easily, then wouldn’t they rip while robbing a bank?
By Chelle on Aug 16, 2008 | Reply
@Nathaniel, you do always risk the possibility of using them on your head for robbing a bank…that is why some use ski masks
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By NYC on Aug 17, 2008 | Reply
What is this like 1950? Seriously - I don’t see what the big deal is. But the whole “this is really disturbing” thing is so immature. It reminds me of a bunch of old men sitting around in the 50’s talking about how “disturbing” that a woman would want to wear pants, or go without a bra.
What’s so disturbing about it anyway? Perhaps we feel that anything even remotely associated with the traditionally female is somehow an insult, disgrace, or degradation to a man? Why is that?
I say let women (oh, and consequently men too) wear whatever they want without scorn. I see nothing demeaning or “disturbing” with a man finding something comfortable and wearing it. What I find “disturbing” is that we have people in society who actually think that it diminishes a man’s status or sexual appeal to do anything even remotely related to the feminine.
Excuse me while I go tell my wife to return that pair of boxers of mine she likes to wear to bed… Don’t want anyone to get “disturbed” by it.
By Man on Aug 17, 2008 | Reply
I never felt the desire to wear anything feminine. Not because of the 50’s or chauvinism but because I simply am a man. I wear socks. I feel no shame in it.
My advice to the woman writing this blog is to be very careful when posting. There are fascist men out there waiting to censor debate. They harbor self hate for themselves and the traditional. So to NYC I say a woman is allowed to be disturbed by what ever she wants to be. Did you notice that she welcomed your comments while you felt the need to insult her choice of words? You might as well pack a group of your activist buddies into your hybrid and cry to senator Clinton about your issues.
P.S.: Don’t tell your wife to return the boxers since she wears the pants in your family.
By Tim from HHO hydrogen Generators on Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
I was going to say we wore them in the army during the winter, under our long johns, but someone beat me to it!
It’s amazing what you will wear if you are going to be camping outside in a trench in below freezing temperatures. I would have tried a bra if I thought it would help me keep my nads from freezing off
By Music Instruments on Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
ha ha Very funny you look fantastic,there is no need to wear trausors.Good keep it
up……………..
By Grumpus on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply
I think that is an excellent look actually.
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By RNDY on Sep 5, 2008 | Reply
Well I would wear them if my girlfriend wanted me to but until that day, hahaha
pantyhose are for girls, and as far as I am concerned they can stay there.
But that said, is pantyhose really uncomfortable?
I mean they don’t look so bad, and if they sux so much then why do women still wear them?
By Bags deal on Sep 23, 2008 | Reply
Men? Pantyhose? Come on!It’s totally unacceptable!
By Bagsmerchant on Sep 24, 2008 | Reply
I showed my boyfriend this idea and he said this is totally insane~
By dhc54522 on Sep 24, 2008 | Reply
I wear women’s trouser socks under my socks when I do a lot of driving. It is great for circulation and easy on your ankles. Only problem is the way it makes your feet sweat. Overall, I see nothing wrong with men who want to wear pantyhose. People should be free to wear and be what they want. Then again I am Canadian and Am used to thinking for myself, no offense.
By Sheer Geek on Sep 28, 2008 | Reply
There are several manufacturers producing a large range of pantyhose for men and tights for men, so there is obviously a large enough demand and market for these products.
Women expect to be taken seriously and be treated with respect when they cross the gender divide (and rightly so), so why can some people not give the same level of respect to men wanting to do the same thing?
Men were wearing tights and hosiery long before women, so really, where is the problem?
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By Jim on Oct 15, 2008 | Reply
I love pantyhose, especially the Sheer Energy by Leggs. I have been a crossdresser since I was a child and love the feeling of pantyhose on my legs. My older sisters started dressing me when I was little. Mom was at work and this was their way of keeping me in the house, little did they know, I liked it.
By pete on Oct 20, 2008 | Reply
I like to wear pantyhose simply because I find them comfortable. I am sure people have differing opinions on whether they are comfy or not, but I think it is rude of you the be so negative towards people who have a different opinion on a certain article of clothing!
By Michael on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Hello everyone. I’m 38 years old and developed a hosiery fetish as a child. My obsession went full bloom when I was in my teens. My first encounter wearing pantyhose came when an un expected snow storm, took power from us for almost a week. My mother not knowing of my pantyhose fetish, encouraged that I wear for extra warmth. I played nieve on just how to put them on and if I wear over my existing underwear. She clarified by explaining that they’re called pantyhose for a built in crotch avoiding having to wear both. She sat at the edge of the bed rolling them up and inserted her painted toes. I said I got it and took the pair she gave me and went into the bath room to change into them. I’ll never forget that silky feeling that came as my toes slid in and became encased. My legs, but and crotch enjoyed the massaging feeling that I felt with every step. I slipped into a pair of joggers and put on socks. My mother asked if they fit ok, and they did. Since then I’ve worn, my wife is fine with it. I wore under my Tux on the day we exchanged our wedding vowes. And I can’t speak for all men that wear, but we experience the most powerful love making sessions while I’m wearing. Open for chat or discussions. mrad200@aol.com
By Wearing and Like it on Nov 5, 2008 | Reply
Response to Michael
Congratulations on feeling free to talk about it like that. I wear them myself almost every day. I find them comfortable as well as stimulating. My wife knows and actually likes it. Got into wearing them quite by accident but am quite glad I do. I keep it to my self and under my clothing. Why would I broadcast it? I don’t advertise that I wear a undershirt.
Regarding it being disturbing, I wish it wasn’t. I understand there are those that see it that way and that is their right. We each have our own opinions and beliefs that structure our world view. Just try not to react harshly when you are “disturbed”.
Thanks for the platform.
Pantyhose wearing man in the north.