The rumors have been circulating for years, and though this isn’t sex-tape quality definitive proof, it’s about as close as you can get; Ricky Martin vacationing on St. Barth’s with a "friend." One look at these paparazzi pics and you’ll want a friend like that.

Now, D-listed ventures to guess that Ricky’s the top in all of this, but something about these pics just screams bottom to us. Maybe it’s the knees. They look pretty sturdy. Readers with, er, first-hand knowledge should email us.

True, upon close – very close – examination of the photos it may seem like he’s just working out with his trainer on a hot and sweaty beach, but how does that explain the whole “let’s both wear speedos thing?” Or the “let’s shake out the blanket together?” Regardless, you have to admit, if Ricky can look that hot in a Speedo then he deserves all the respect he can get. Now, who is the "friend?" Enquiring minds want to know.

More fun in the sun Ricky-style after the jump.

Is Ricky Martin a Top or a Bottom? [D-Listed]