Operation Swim Brief 2014 is in effect. What is operation swim brief? Well its a way to get guys to wear swim briefs this summer to the pool or beach! Note we can’t say Speedo because it’s a trademarked name! I have talked to gay and straight guys who both want to wear them on the beach. Being a gay guy it amazes me how many gay guys have never worn them in public. When I was younger I wore them all the time and loved wearing them!

This challenge isn’t limited to the gay guys. We need our straight underwear brothers to join in. Many of you straight guys have told me that you wish you could wear them. Well now is your chance! Just do it and to hell with what the public has to say!

If you are going to do the Swim Brief Challenge let us know. Not all of us look like a swimmer model but it doesn’t matter! It’s about wearing what you want, when you want!

We’d love to post reader pics doing this! Email us, Tweet us or leave a comment here if you are! We think it’s time to make them more accepted!

I am a huge underwear lover but sadly rarely get to buy them lately. So when I do I normally am more likely to go for styles and brands that I know will be good and fit me well. There is nothing worse then buying a pair that is cute and finding that they don’t fit on your body like you thought they would. I have a bubble butt so finding pairs that stretch over it can be more difficult. I don’t

always want to have to be wearing thongs, jockstraps, and jockbriefs. Though several people would disagree with me lol. So here is my criteria:

• Materials- For me this is one of the biggest factors. I need a pair with a nice stretchy material so it will work well on my bubble butt. The material is the huge factor because it can make any cut work with a butt. My favorite combination is Cotton and Spandex. I just grabbed three different brands that I love and all were around 90% cotton and 10% spandex or elastane. I like the softness of cotton with the extra stretch for my butt.
• Cut- I am a briefs guy mainly. I like trunks but struggle sometimes since they can not be very long and having a big butt pulls them up. They feel like a thong sometimes as my ass pulls them in. It is weird I don’t have that problem as much with briefs. I really don’t have a cut I don’t like. I will try anything and love almost everything. If it makes my ass feel nice I will get it.
• Color- I am drawn to color. I am all about wearing bright and happy colors. I own a few black pairs but normally try to avoid them. I am not sure why but if it is plaid I will buy it. I just can’t stop myself. Maybe it is because I am a coffee loving, facial hair growing, plaid loving hipster at heart. Lol. You can ask anyone who knows me and if it is plaid I will be wearing it or buying it. Just looking in my closet I have 14 plaid shirts hanging there. So if a brand wants me to buy a pair of underwear just make them plaid and I am sold.
• Brands I know- I am normally just shopping brands I know. If there is a good deal on a new brand I am always willing to try them. I also listen to friends about brands they like and recommend. My stand by brands that I am most likey to purchase is 2xist, Express, or Andrew Christian.

What are the factors that we evaluate when buying underwear. I’m not only talking new brands but brands we know. We all have something different we look for and have different body types. Some issues that face guys are: endowment, butt size, long torso, shorter legs, stocky builds, thin builds, muscular thighs and the list goes on. Each of these brings a challenge to find great underwear. Adding this on top of our own fashion style, favorite color and fabrics makes it seem that finding a great pair is impossible. But if you’re like me this decision has become second nature. You evaluate tons of criteria all at once:

My own factors for finding great underwear are:

• Sizing – The first qualification that can knock a pair out of consideration. I’m a tall stocky guy and down to a 36 (on a good day). Many pairs either just go up to a 36 or run too small for me to wear. There is nothing worse than putting on a pair of underwear and you can nearly get it on, but not quite!
• Pouch – As long time readers know i’m an endowed guy so the pouch is a major factor. It has to cover me with out anything falling out
• Materials – Nothing worse than a pair of underwear made out of itchy fabric. Two of my favorites are spandex/lycra blend and Modal. Both fit very well and conform to my body. I love soft and stretchy fabric.
• Cut – My cut of choice are briefs. I like everything from bikinis to full sized briefs. I’m not a big fan of boxer briefs or trunks. I just love the feel and fit of briefs. They hold everything just right. Other cuts I like are thongs, jocks, jock briefs.
• Color – I am not one guy who’s turned off by color, quite the opposite. I love bright colors and yes I do have pink undies. If given a choice between white/black or color I will most often choose the color. I’m not too big a pattern guy but its not a deal breaker. The brighter the color the more I like it.
• Waistbands – It wouldn’t be a complete list without a waistband on the list. A great waistband can sell me on a pair. Creative and fun designs are the best. I think so many brands miss out on this opportunity to add something to a pair.
• Brands I know – Its a bigger chance I will just buy a pair if I know the brand and have tired it before. Well, for impulse purchases

These are some of the decisions that lead to my buying new undies. Let’s hear from you guys! What do you use to buy new undies.

I’m counting the days down till Vegas. These are my favorite weeks of the year. I’m like a kid at Christmas! I get excited when I get on the plane and head out. I have my list together and ready to meet with some favorite brands. Some of the ones I”m meeting with N2N Bodywear, Andrew Christian, Baskit, 2(X)ist, Frank Dandy, Papi and more!

I would love to ask some of the brand your questions. If you have time over the weekend email me or tweet me who and what you want me to ask. While at the shows next week getting on the web and social media is difficult. You have tens of thousands people in a confined space and no cell service.

If you have something you want me to ask, email me at info at underwearnewsbriefs dot com or send a tweet to @unbtim

We are working to get you guys involved in the process so feel free to speak up!

While I am in Vegas, check my Twitter and Instagram each night!

Let your voice be heard. Above are some of the pairs up for UNB Reader Awards. Go to our UNB Reader Awards page to vote. Remember only one vote per email! Winners will be announced on Feb 17th!

Make sure you go vote in our UNB Reader Awards! Two of the pairs up are the the 2(X)ist Speed Trunk and Timoteo Double Cross Jock Brief. Vote at our UNB Reader Awards Page!

If you’re a fan of our Brief Distractions then you will love UNB Photography. Originally a site used to promote the best in underwear photography and interviews with models, photographers and brands. I decided UNB is the best place for interviews. However there is so much amazing photography we don’t profile on the blog. So this site will be pretty much all galleries of pictures. Ones we have uploaded already are:

• Jockstrap Centrals’ Bike 10 Pics (pictured above)
• Mike Stalker for C-IN2 as photographed by Rick Day
• CR7 Launch Pictures
• Basskit Colorado Fire Fighters
• Underwear Nation Timoteo Varsity Shoot

And much more. We will be adding them as we get them and uploading some older pics. Don’t expect to see much text but tons of great pics! So go to the site and check it out and follow UNB Photography on Twitter to see all posts as they go live and the UNB Photography Facebook page to post pics when appropriate for FB

Today is the last day to nominate your favorite brand! Don’t miss out! The final voting will take place this weekend and end before next weekend! To vote go to our Underwear News Briefs Reader Awards page! 

Looking for some models & photogs to nominate for the UNB Reader Awards? Well look no further. From Left to right

• Mike Stalker for C-IN2 shot by Rick Day
• Eric Turner for Pistol Pete shot by James Franklin
• Jon Varak for Andrew Christian
• Philip Fusco for Andrew Christian.

Other photogs you may consider are Tom Cullis, Michael Stokes and  or Jorge Freire just a few. Now go nominate them and some great pairs at our Underwear News Briefs Award page.

We launched the UNB Reader Awards this week! We hope you get going to nominate some of your favorite pairs. You can just fill out one or one in every category. I am really excited to see who you guys nominate. After the nomination period we will have final voting from all your nominations.

I love that this is totally reader driven! You guys and girls (yes we have some who read) are amazing and we love hearing from you!

Vote at the Underwear News Briefs Awards Page!