Once I started swimming laps I realized regular swimming trunks weren't going to cut it.  I tried a jammer but didn't like the way it felt when I swam.  It's funny, I know these show more skin but they seem somehow more modest than the jammers.  I swim about 50 minutes 3 times a week and this suit for me is perfect.  I only wished I had tried it sooner. It is easy to swim in and has even helped me improve my flip turns.  The size fit perfect.