Pantyhose for Men - an introduction
by fashion enfant terrible Chan Kraemer

Surprise or not - many men do wear pantyhose (tights in the UK) as a regular clothing item. Why? Why not? Because there's nothing gender-specific in this garment, except that it was worn mostly by women during the last fifty years.

We at e-MANcipate simply like the look and the feel of the soft nylon (or the soft wool) - that's why we wear it.

In other words, we wear it as a male fashion item.

For those who want 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. If you are a woman, you might have found a perfect present for your man.

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.

• Read an independent article about why men are wearing pantyhose here!
• Read opinions, comments of pantyhose wearing men here!