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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 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 crazy?
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)
So while I’m not one to say men should or shouldn’t wear pantyhose, comfortable they certainly are not. And why call them mantyhose? The name itself seems a little degrading. Isn’t there another word for something you wear under your clothes? Yes, I think it’s called LONG UNDERWEAR.
Tell me guys, what do you think of this mantyhose phenomenon? Are you up for wearing them? Ladies, do you think wearing pantyhose is comfortable? How would you feel if your man was wearing these? (I would be laughing at mine!)
I wonder if this was included in the book 500 Things To Do With Pantyhose?
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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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.
This is like what actors wear kind of right.. like tights?
Added. Comfort.
Maybe if the pants you wear over them are made of razor wire.
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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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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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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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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.
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.
BOY, I WOULDN’T WANT CHEWIE TO CATCH ME WEARING THESE!! LooL361
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
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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Yeah, robbing a bank could probably go under the list of “possible acceptable uses”
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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
@Sire – if they supposedly rip easily, then wouldn’t they rip while robbing a bank?
@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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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.
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.
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
ha ha Very funny you look fantastic,there is no need to wear trausors.Good keep it
up……………..
I think that is an excellent look actually.
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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?
Men? Pantyhose? Come on!It’s totally unacceptable!
I showed my boyfriend this idea and he said this is totally insane~
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.
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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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.
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!
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
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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.
Men have been wearing pantyhose for years. I am one that enjoys the sack support that mantyhose give. I am less prone to sitting on my balls while I’m at the office, which has happened quite a bit in recent years, since my balls finally dropped. I say go ahead and queer-it-up. If you get a chance, grab some “Nearly Me Gaff” undergarments as well if your really ashamed of the massive bulge you walk around with like myself. It’s intimidating to others when I walk around the office in baggy khaki’s and still sport a well defined bulge. That’s why I support the mantyhose. They keep my package hidden well without having to use my doctor issued scrotal support straps which ran about 500. Thanks mantyhose.
WOW, Every opinion has been expressed here. I too have been wearing Pantyhose and Nylons since I can remember. I used to hide it and be ashamed. Now I feel more brazen and I really don’t care if people notice my pantyhose. My wife loves my sexy nylon clad legs and says she wishes she had my legs. Most girls say that when they see me in a skirt. None the less, I wear pantyhose Every Day under any clothing. I wore them in the Army. I wore them to my wedding. I wore them in combat in Saudi and Somalia. I am a Man, a soldier, a husband, a Dad, I LOVE WOMEN and I LOVE PANTYHOSE.
Well, I am a man and I also like wearing pantyhose. It’s somewhere between a fetish and a comfort thing for me. I love the silky feeling and also the support they give- I have bad knees and hips from the military and I have found they help alot. I don’t get as sore or as tired when I wear them.
To echo what a few others have said: Alot of the infantry guys I knew in the military wore pantyhose for warmth, support, to keep sand and bugs off their legs, and to prevent chafing on long patrols.
This is a very good invention,I think it’s a revolution that ends up to the pantyhose as being a taboo for men,and at least men won’t be condemned as being gay,fetishist or cross-dresser.They can easily wear them,and no body will catch them while they are wearing them.So,guys be happy that it’s not a taboo anymore.I asked from so many women that why they think if a man wears pantyhose,they mostly answered it’s OK,and some of them after ponder upon this issue find out that there is no problem with men wearing pantyhose,and they found it very sexy.Open for discussion or chat eagle_464@yahoo.com
women wear neck ties, men’s button down shirts, and then boxer shorts, now men in pantyhose? hey, this country is just being taken over by crossdressers. an abomination all this crossdressing. everybody knows that god designs clothes, and that these clothes are gender specific. crossdressing is a sin. pantyhose are called pantyhose for a reason, there made for women. if they were made for men then they would be called boxerhose. god made them for women not for men. clothes arent supposed to be fashionable, practicale, or comfortable. clothes are punishment for sin and crossdressing is a sin against that punishment. real men wear men’s clothes and women wear womens clothes. just the way god designed it to be after women sinned. adam had his fig leaf in boxer style with a fly, and eve had her bloomer panty fig leafe, and thats the way it is to stay.
that is the most disturbing thing ever
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GOD,.. Designs clothes? and where is his outlet store? from what I have seen a lot of middle eastern men wear those long night shirts, I am not familiar with the “manly” name for them but the look like baggy dresses. Strereotyping,.. comes out of fear, in my opinion. but then, isn’t the bible based on fear? “If you don’t live by the bible you’ll burn in hell!!” I am a free thinker, ‘to each their own’ I say, I have worn pantyhose for warmth in the winter on long hikes, when the temp is below 20 degrees. I am prior service military. and I love women, I have a son. I don’t blame women for all the sin in the world, do you? and what about brittish parliment don’t they still wear wigs and paint their faces white?, and the scottish and irish men who wear kilts? I’m scottish, irish and native american. should I wear a kilt or a loinchoth today LOL. stereotyping limits individuality, and growth. I might buy some just for the fun of it.
I don’t see a problem with it. There were a lot of clothes worn by men hundreds of years ago that would be considered female-only clothing today. I personally feel that men are afraid of being stereotyped, and anything claimed as a women/unisex article of clothing becomes somehow taboo. I say, if it feels good to you then do it.
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You are one seriously disturbed individual and should seriously consider getting some help from mental health professionals if you are not already under their care before you are committed to a mental health hospital for the rest of your life.
Here’s one for you….I’m a guy and I love wearing pantyhose so much that I wear 3 pair at a time. Uncomfortable you say? HA! I love the tightness and feeling of wearing pantyhose, even when they get “itchy” at the end of the day. It’s my choice and my body, so to everyone who says I am nuts or that the whole thing is insane….kiss my grits !!
I hate the double standard thing. It’s OK for women to dress like a guy wears, but as soon as I put on pantyhose, which no one can see, I’m labeled a freak.
Oh and by the way David Mann, God does not design clothes. Man does. God created us and the world and the ability to make choices.
I have been around pantyhose for a long time. My girlfriend wears them on a dailey basis. Recently I have started wearing them too. I love the way they feel on my cock! It was kind of weird at first but now I have to have them on. Plus my girl she loves me in then!
I like wearing pantyhose I’m a guy and they don’t need to be designated for men as long as they fit and feel good, Ive never had a negative comment from any women that have seen me in hose so hey if you like or have considered wearing pantyhose why not , they can be beneficial also in more ways than one.
Hey guys… Did you hear that Oprah wore men’s pantyhose to Obama’s inauguration? We’d better get out there and start showing off our nylon-clad legs before the women realize we’re wearing the ‘comfortable’ and ‘non-itchy’ kind of pantyhose (with a fly) and steal those from us too!
I wear pantyhose to workout at the gym every day. I put on my pantyhose, then a gymnastic tank leotard over it, then a pair of short running shorts outside. I get some stares from time to time. At beginning I was nervous and only tried those thick, traditionally male-acceptable sports tights, but then I move to wearing “traditionally female” thin dance tights late at night when the gym was almost empty, now I wear them in broad day light. The way I look at it, why should I always wait for others to start a new trend?
They feel great during exercise, and they make my legs look 10 times sexier. Women look at my legs a lot more, just like men look at woman’s legs a lot more when they have hose on. I have a good looking body and I want to make it look sexier to attract more female’s attention.
Amen brother. Society needs to show tolerance. Besides, were first worn by men in the Middle Ages. You da man !
What a godsend!!
the comfort! the warmth.
the way they feel on my skin.
not to mention the chicks at my college love it and get off on it.
Men do not need to wear pantyhose. In fact this image will be burned in my memory now.
somewhere between a fetish and a comfort thing for me. I love the silky feeling and also the support they give- I have bad knees and hips from the military and I have found they help alot
I like to wear pantyhose, my wife likes me wearing them also. We wear them together, touch eachother, and love them!!! They do provide great warmth and are less bulky. The leg support is tremendous since I am on my feet all day long.
Is this still available?
Oh my! those really look awful on men! I would disagree to wear those for a thousand bucks!
Im a man and ive only recently started to wear them under my clothes. Now that its getting colder (esp. the mornings) I wear them under my suit pants and they keep me warm. Plus the extra support helps too. I sit most of the day for work and suffer from terrible circulation so my doc recommended I wear light support on my legs, and it helps! I tried long johns but theyre too thick and they ride up. So footed tights it is!
oh, wait. I lie. I have worn them many years ago under my jeans when riding the motorbike in the cold. The idea occurred to me while I was riding during winter and I couldnt stop my legs from shivering, and I was too far from home. So I pulled over at a supermarkets and bought 2 pairs. Man oh man they helped soooooo much!!
It really is such a shame that I have to hide them under my clothes for fear of scorn. There is really no gender specific attribute to them so there shouldnt a problem that I wear them. Its only been the past century that its become a predominantly female piece of clothing. Ive always hated that women can wear mens clothes without a worry but men cant do the same for womens clothes… (no, im not saying I want to wear a bra! I mean clothing items that are not gender specific!).
Manty what??? This is the first I have heard of mantyhose. Is this the they use every time they rob a bank?
I find this news a bit odd and funny! Why would even think about wearing hoses for? Is this supposed to be for protection or something? But, don’t you think that it would be weird seeing men wearing these see-through thingies?