Pantyhose for Men - an introduction
by e-MANcipate founder Chan Kraemer
Surprise or not - many men do wear pantyhose (tights in the UK) as a regular clothing item.
Why? Because they like it. They enjoy the feel (it's not uncomfortable if you choose the right size made of the right material!), they enjoy the support and/or warmth they provide, and they enjoy the look.
Actually there's nothing gender-specific in this garment. It's not designed for women, like the bra, to fit any female organs, therefore it is, by definition, unisex.
Today it's mostly worn by women, but it was not so for a long time - pantyhose-like garments were worn exclusively by men for centuries.
We at e-MANcipate focus mostly on the fashion side of the male pantyhose wearing, as we think that pantyhose for men (aka mantyhose) are fashionable.
Yes, men have great legs too, and they look fine covered with tights/pantyhose/mantyhose if the colors and materials are chosen the right way.
If you need a more rational(ised) explanation: "Men who wear pantyhose do it to improve athletic performance, energize and revitalize tired, aching leg muscles, and to stimulate circulation if they sit all day. In addition, compression can help reduce swelling and decrease the dangers of circulatory problems." (Citation from Wikipedia).
There are many manufacturers who produce pantyhose exclusively for men, and there are some who produce unisex pantyhose.
If you are a man, you might try it for the winter (click here for a list of shops selling pantyhose for men ) instead of some bulky undergarments.
So why is this page up? We like it as a fashion alternative, so we promote the idea of pantyhose for men, and help those who also like it with practical tips.
As it's a relatively new thing, some might feel uncomfortable or confused with the situation - that his legs are covered by pantyhose.
Chan Kraemer, founder of e-MANcipate, designs and markets mantyhose, so e-MANcipate functions as a marketing page as well, while it currently doesn't sell p/mantyhose.
- Read an independent article about why men are wearing pantyhose here!
- Read opinions, comments of pantyhose wearing men here!
We suggest to scroll down this page and check out the permanent links. You'll find practical information for wearing or buying mantyhose; contacts; designs that you might like etc.
