# Cheeky and Low Rise Men's Swim Briefs Two cuts · Eight colorways · $79.95 Both of our cuts sit low across the hips. The only thing that changes is how much of you is showing at the back. Pick your poison. ## Start here: cheekier back or fuller back That is genuinely the whole decision. Same low rise, same price, same sizes. Here is the back of each. ![The Essential men's swim brief in Arctic Blue, worn back view, showing the cheekier low-rise cut](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0978/4043/1390/files/blue_back.png?v=1789073452&width=900) ### The Essential Cheekier back. Low rise across the hips with reduced back coverage. Fully lined front and back. Solid matte color. $79.95 · Arctic Blue, Sage, Mustard, Clay · S to XL [Shop the Essential](/products/essential-mens-swim-brief) ![The Seaman Statement men's swim brief in Gray, worn back view, showing the fuller low-rise cut](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0978/4043/1390/files/seamanswim_mainproductpage_back_e67d5739-70b5-48f0-b1bd-a1ca8b253542.jpg?v=1787697569&width=900) ### The Seaman Statement Fuller back. The same low rise with more coverage behind. Front-lined. Ombre finish rather than a flat color. $79.95 · Gray, Blue, Green, Red · S to XL [Shop the Statement](/products/the-signature-mens-swim-brief) Rated **4.9 from 14 reviews**. Free on US orders over $100. Under that, $6 flat. ## How low is low rise The waistband sits across the hips, well below the navel. Not a high-waisted brief pretending to be low, and not a string. The leg opening follows the natural crease where the thigh meets the groin, so the line reads long rather than cropped. The front is a full contoured panel, so low rise does not mean less coverage where it counts. If you have worn a standard swim brief and wanted the waist lower and the leg line longer, that is this cut. ## Cheeky, bikini or brief People search for all three and mostly mean the same shape. Here is where we land. - **Cheeky** describes the back. Reduced coverage, cut to frame. That is the Essential. - **Bikini cut** usually describes the low rise and the narrow sides. Both of ours qualify. - **Brief** describes the front. Full contoured coverage, which is what separates both of these from a thong or a G-string. So a cheeky low-rise swim brief is all three at once, and that is what you are looking at. ## Fabric and fit, by cut   The Essential The Statement Back coverage Cheekier Fuller Rise Low across the hips Low across the hips Lining Fully lined front and back, breathable mesh Front-lined Fabric 82% nylon, 18% spandex, chlorine resistant, quick drying 80% nylon, 20% spandex, high-stretch shape recovery Finish Solid matte Ombre Extras Inner drawstrings Inner drawstrings Sizes S, M, L, XL S, M, L, XL ## Sizing We size on waist measurement, not a general S, M, L. Measure where the band will actually sit, across the hips rather than at your natural waist. Between two sizes, size up for a more relaxed cheeky look or down for a closer one. Both cuts have inner drawstrings, so a little room at the waist is recoverable. [Swim size guide, with the waist ranges](/pages/size-guide) [How to find your swim brief size, and the one sizing mistake](/blogs/the-seaman-report/how-to-find-your-swim-brief-size-and-the-1-sizing-mistake) ## Frequently Asked Questions **How should swim briefs fit?** Snug without digging in. The waistband should sit across your hips and stay there when you move, and the front should be filled without straining. If the leg openings leave marks after an hour, size up. **What is a cheeky swim brief?** Cheeky describes the back, not the front. It means reduced coverage behind with a leg line cut higher on the hip, so more of the glute is visible. The front keeps full contoured coverage, which is what separates it from a thong. **How low do low-rise swim briefs sit?** Ours sit across the hips, clearly below the navel. The band is a flat inch-wide piece of the same fabric, so it holds that line rather than rolling down. **What is the difference between the Essential and the Statement?** Back coverage, and that is almost all of it. The Essential is cheekier, fully lined front and back, and comes in four solid colors. The Statement is fuller at the back, front-lined, and comes in four ombre colorways. Same rise, same price, same sizes. **Can you actually swim in a cheeky low-rise brief?** Yes. Both cuts have inner drawstrings and hold their shape in water. The Essential's fabric is chlorine resistant and quick drying, so it is the one to reach for if you are in a pool several times a week. **Are low-rise swim briefs see-through when wet?** The Essential is fully lined front and back, so nothing shows. The Statement is front-lined. If that is the question deciding it for you, take the Essential. **How do I find my size in your cheeky swimwear?** Use the size guide and go by waist measurement. We do not scale a generic S, M, L, and the drawstring gives you a little margin either way. ## Keep reading [Low rise vs mid rise: how much coverage do you actually want?](/blogs/the-seaman-report/low-rise-vs-mid-rise-swim-briefs-how-much-coverage) [How to choose the right men's swim brief](/blogs/the-seaman-report/how-to-choose-the-right-mens-swim-brief-and-why-most-guys-get-it-wrong) [Bikini brief vs swim brief: what's the difference?](/blogs/the-seaman-report/mens-bikini-brief-vs-swim-brief-whats-the-difference-and-which-one-is-right-for-you) [Which color works with your skin tone](/blogs/the-seaman-report/best-colors-for-mens-swim-briefs-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-your-skin-tone) ## Come get your Seaman Eight colorways across two cuts. Gay-owned, and cut for real bodies. [Shop the Essential](/products/essential-mens-swim-brief) [Shop the Statement](/products/the-signature-mens-swim-brief) --- > Source: [Seaman Swim](https://seamanswim.com/pages/cheeky-low-rise-mens-swim-briefs)