My first time wearing a thong in public was to the beach in Panama City, FL. It was probably mid-late Sept. about 7 years ago. I was there on a business trip and had gone straight from the office to the beach after work for 4 days straight. Good weather and enough sunlight to really enjoy the sensation of sun on you bunz. I wore 2 different Joe Snyder thongs. I have been hooked since and go out of my way to wear them when I can. The beach, while SUP on the lake, at the pool, on the back deck.