Underwear, the untold story

[Vigilante]

Um, I'm totally NOT just mirroring the girl's thread.

Firstly I wanted to put ALL the right options on the poll. Taken from this article on AskMen:
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashio...on_advice.html

I realize there is probably already an underwear thread somewhere, but who cares, we grow up, and our thinking changes.

The girls seem to know more about our underwear than we do, talking about compressing our bits and pieces and secondary bacteria exposure and all that, I have no idea.
I think we should identify the attributes of undies. Let's assume you bought some that actually "fit". Obviously buying too small or too large will not work.
I've worn most of the types so I have a few opinions.

I never think about the health of my bits. If something starts feeling compressed or squished then I adjust. Frankly I don't think briefs compress too much. Think about the terms, they are for "support", not for compressing. If they are compressing, they are probably too small. It just keeps things in place and at times out of other people's view as well. I don't see the problem with briefs being a problem of "tightness". In fact, look at that article it says "All briefs provide great support for the genitals. They're a solid choice for jobs that require sitting down all day". I actually would have thought the opposite, if you're sitting down all day (that's my story), you'd think having more room would be better.
There are things I like about briefs, one, they never HAVE to be "whitey tighties". In fact I don't even see those much any more. There are options of fabric (silk!) and low rise and high rise, colors, thicknesses and yes, even designs and images. Some briefs even create extra room in the "pocket" area just so they don't compress too much. See what Calvin Klein has to say about briefs and then tell me they can't be sexy.

Boxers I think are cool and stuff, I definitely wear them when feeling more casual, like to sleep in, or around the house. They are better when your pants are lower, obviously, if your undies are to be exposed. For briefs, they aren't to be exposed, at most you should see a hint of the color of the top band. I think on a shirtless guy who's pants actually fit him, who has just a hint of briefs exposed, is not bad looking, even when white! Pants that don't fit, hang half way down, with fluffy boxers all bunched up riding his butt, is really NOT good looking. For some reason that's what the kids like to do, I think it's stupid. But I do say, if anything more than the color of the top band will be exposed, boxers are better.
And what is with the fly on boxers? I mean seriously I don't know what it's for. Those flies are so "open" that if you actually wore them for any length of time, somebody would see your parts right through. Just sit down and the crease in the boxers opens right up, pulling the fly apart. I don't see their purpose. Are they so lazy people don't have to pull down to pee? Is there some benefit to peeing through a fly or what? That goes for boxer pants as well, those nifty sleeping pants, they have open flies as well, very easy to be exposed.
So I look for boxers that don't have an open fly, I think those are silly.
As for comfort, when wearing boxers, people talk about there being "room". I find that boxers, especially loose ones, don't really serve a purpose at all. It makes you feel as if you're not wearing underwear in the first place (so why wear any?), and also (like when sitting), your parts tend to come out the fly anyway, and honestly they don't even serve a purpose at that point. You aren't "covered", you aren't "supported". So I try to find them without open flies.
Another thing is that boxers are just hard to put on, seriously! Like you put them on, but then you try to pull your pants or something up over them and all hell breaks loose. The legs bunch up, the top doesn't fit right over or under your pants, you have to adjust and twist them right, and reach under your shorts (or down your pants) to pull the boxer legs back down to normal. It's almost like a dancing with your underwear. Briefs don't move, you just pull up your pants and you don't even notice they are there. Boxers just behave like they don't want to be there.

Boxer briefs are another beast entirely, I find to be a good mix of both. I don't like boxers for sitting and such because the article is right, they bunch up, they twist, they don't support, control, or even cover you most of the time. Briefs actually fit, and they stay still and do their job. Boxer briefs do both, they can be long or short, designs and colors, can still look good if exposed, and they do the job of support and cover. Plus even though they can be made of the same stuff briefs are, they somehow are just more comfortable. The only thing is they are not as casual as boxers. Boxers don't even have to look like underwear, you can just wear them and they aren't much different than shorts (unless your fly keeps exposing you). They are big and drape around so your ornaments aren't noticed. Boxer briefs aren't as casual, and tend to reveal your hardware, which some people I'm sure don't care to see, not the best for sleepovers or hanging around your brother's kids on Saturday morning.

Here is my review. For sleeping, or overexposed undies, or casual comfort, or trying to be sexy for your woman, try boxers. For the work day, briefs or some lower cut boxer briefs. For some activities, hanging out with friends, or a hot date, boxers. For everything else in general, sleeping, running errands, going to meetings, boxer briefs are a one size fits all.
I never recommend bikini or thong, I don't care how muscular you are, they just don't look good, don't look comfortable, they don't even look like they have as much support as whitey tighties since they cram your parts in a "pocket" and cement them there. Swim in swim trunks.

I realize this is far too lame a subject to post so much on, but I have to say, there is more than just looks. Boxers look good, but are a pain in the butt and don't actually DO anything. Briefs tend to have these elastics and edges that dig into you or make marks in your skin. BBriefs don't have those hard edges and are much softer on your skin. They actually serve a purpose.
Looks, support, ease of use, comfort, utility. It almost makes me want to go underwear shopping.



Peace

[MarcusAndreas]

As for comfort, when wearing boxers, people talk about there being "room". I find that boxers, especially loose ones, don't really serve a purpose at all. It makes you feel as if you're not wearing underwear in the first place (so why wear any?), and also (like when sitting), your parts tend to come out the fly anyway, and honestly they don't even serve a purpose at that point. You aren't "covered", you aren't "supported". So I try to find them without open flies.
Another thing is that boxers are just hard to put on, seriously! Like you put them on, but then you try to pull your pants or something up over them and all hell breaks loose. The legs bunch up, the top doesn't fit right over or under your pants, you have to adjust and twist them right, and reach under your shorts (or down your pants) to pull the boxer legs back down to normal. It's almost like a dancing with your underwear. Briefs don't move, you just pull up your pants and you don't even notice they are there. Boxers just behave like they don't want to be there.

[AngelDragon]

Boxer briefs, of course. I'd wear a thong if I could conceivably escape with my manhood. >_>

[Chaotic Void]

Trout can't vote.

Ye forgot to put "Manties" on the poll.

[ApologiaPhoenix]

Say the word Vigilante and I'll add in Manties.

[Zero Tolerance]

Yeah, Boxer Briefs are the supreme undergarment solution.

[Vigilante]

You best add Manties for Trout's sake.

[Chaotic Void]

Wait a sec... someone voted thong?

[Vigilante]

Boxer briefs, of course. I'd wear a thong if I could conceivably escape with my manhood. >_>

Would be your manhood escaping indeed if you tried to wear it.

[ApologiaPhoenix]

Wait a sec... someone voted thong?

Johnny couldn't find "kilt" listed.

I am going to be adding Manties to the poll now.

[Brandalf85]

Reading this thread title, I have one thing to say:

Some stories are best left UNTOLD!

[jesusfreak]

I personally like boxerbriefs the best. They aren't as tight as briefs and they aren't as loose as boxers you have to fix everytime you put your pants on.

[MarcusAndreas]

Boxer briefs ftw!

[Vigilante]

Reading this thread title, I have one thing to say:

Some stories are best left UNTOLD!

No way, it MUST be told! The women think they know more about our undies than we do. But they are wrong, it's like art. Underart. A guys art. Gunderart.

[jesusfreak]

I read the ladies forum to find out why they suposivly know more about our underwear than we do.... Well I knew that its not good for them to be to tight because it causes pain. Also if they are held to close to the body if they get to warm your boys will not produce sperm. So boxers/boxerbriefs are best to wear instead of briefs because briefs can hold your boys to close to your body and make them un able to make sperm.

I would like to correct one thing. They do still produce the sperm they just don't attach the tail so there is still sperm but they can't swim. Gotta love it when i cought something on the discovery channel late at night about reproduction...