Thongs are designed with just a single piece of fabric that covers only the front and leaves the rear exposed. Typically thongs do give slight full coverage, with a wider waistband as well as up to a 1-inch wide strip of cloth. When you slip into your thongs, you should feel at ease, and your crown jewels should hang freely. Thongs provide adequate support and are quite lightweight. Simply ensure that the fit is correct for you, neither too tight nor too loose. The entire garment is constructed with only a thin cloth in front that binds your package together and makes the overall look basic somewhat similar to jockstrap underwear. Therefore, thongs actually cover just your front side to keep your package safe while the rear side remains exposed.