We do a lot of posts on UNB over the years about what to wear out on your Valentine’s Day celebration with your significant other. This year is no different from others. We have some great suggestions coming this week.  Which I think you guys will like! But, back to the point of this post. Being one of the few single guys on UNB (we have a few of us on the site). I haven’t had a Valentine’s Day Date in a while. Before you go “awe Poor UNB Tim” its’ more my choice than anything else. Right now I feel I am where I need to be in the dating world.

Over the last 8 Valentine’s Days I have run UNB, some years I have said “Fuck it”, I’m wearing something fun. Other years I just simply forgot, don’t you married/dating guys wish you could just forget the day? This year however, got me thinking, why should the single guys be left out of the day. It’s one day where underwear can be celebrated and you can show the sexier side of yourself.

Who cares is you’re the only one going to see it? As we have said many times, great underwear gives you power. It makes you feel more confident throughout the day. I know when I wear something super sexy, through the day I remember what I have on and it makes me smile. Going “Oh yeah I have on (insert pair).” I know many of you do as well.

If you’re single and aren’t doing anything. That morning get up and pick out one of the sexiest pairs you own. It could be a black lace brief under your suit going to the office. A thong under your jeans going to class. A bright colored bikini wearing under your coveralls. Or just a classic pair of longer boxer briefs for a day at home. What ever you are doing, single guys unite and wear great undies. Our married/dating fellow underwear lovers shouldn’t have all the fun on this day!

If you read UNB on a regular basis you LOVE underwear. It doesn’t matter if you’re gay/bi/straight. A big, average or small guy. A thong lover or boxer brief lover. All are welcome at UNB. The only requirement is you love underwear and want to help get all guys in amazing undies. Make others stop buying undies from big box stores in six packs, that loose their fit.

Why should you consider being a UNB Underwear Supporter?

• This is a passion project for all the guys involved – The pay for our writers is underwear! Which is a great payment, but not cold hard cash. They donate their time and support the mission of UNB.
• Our site is free, but running it is not – There are costs with running a blog with a group of guys. Servers, graphics, and technology always cut into the budget.
• You want to share the love of underwear to all guys.

What your money will do for you and other readers

• Original Videos – We have a few video projects we have been working on and they can be filmed and released
• Help us pick underwear to review. – Do you have a brand you want reviewed? One that maybe expensive or new brand? You can help us decided what gets reviewed.
• Join a Community of like guys – Our supporters get their very own Slack channel where they get to talk to our editor-in-chief and other supporters. You get input on topics and get to participate in posts. Maybe even write your own post.
• You get to be an awesome – You get to know how awesome you are by supporting a blog made up of underwear lovers for underwear lovers.

How can you help?

• Patreon – Join on a recurring basis. Donate $1 a month and you are in the slack group! But you can donate as much as you want a month. $1 is the minimum Patreon will let you pledge
• PayPal – Want to do a one time donation and you can do it directly through our PayPal account! (see below)
• Share our content – we know not everyone has discretionary money to give out a month. If you are in this situation I feel ya! Just share our site or content with friends or other underwear lovers.

We love all our readers. I think we have some of the best guys reading our site on the net. You guys are amazing! You make this blog a lot of fun to do!

Last week we had the Bottom Drawer talk about bodysuits. We had to ask a brand creating some of the sexiest and most interesting bodysuits a few questions about the new trend.

Why do you think there is a trend in bodysuits?

The form-fitting nature of bodysuits has quite a sexy appeal to it, and the fact that it can be worn as underwear or as part of an outfit follows the trend of clothes being multi-purpose, which is important for anyone who enjoys thrifty fashion.

Guys are stepping out and why do you think they are choosing BodyAware bodysuits?

I think they’re choosing us because we offer so much in the realm of bodysuits! Whether you need it for fitness, to show some skin with a sheer fabric, or just be comfortable in some rayon, we have so many different kinds that fill any bodysuit cravings you may have.

What makes your suits different from others on the market?

Ours are different because of just how they show off all of your beautiful assets, as well as the innovation that we attempt with each bodysuit, like how our YogaAware Bodysuit has a thong back, and how our V-Neck Ribbed Bodysuit could easily look like a trendy t-shirt if you wore some pants over it. No matter what we do with our bodysuits, we always intend to make them sexy, so that you can feel sexy while you wear them.

Here are some of the bodysuits BodyAware has currently:

YogaAware Suit 

• Racer tank Back
• Thong Seat
• 85% Nylon/ 15% Spandex soft blend
• 5 colors
• Great for Yoga or sports

Sheer Square Bodysuit

• See Through panel
• Square neck design
• Contoured pouch
• Full back
• Available in black
• 80% Nylon/ 20% spandex

Showstopper Zip Bodysuit 

• Zipper front
• Short sleeve design
• Full back
• 80% Nylon/ 20% spandex
• Available in pink or yellow

V-Neck Ribbed Body Suit

• V-Neck design
• Full back
• Available in Olive and Burgundy
• Snap opening between the legs
• Cotton blend fabric

Who out there has tried bodysuits? I’m talking about the ones that look similar to a leotard and not full body. They fit in with bikini and thongs with their association of being feminine. They might get that rap even more so.

I have tried out a few about 10 years ago. The ones I tried had the tank top style cut top and I saw them as underwear and undershirt in one. I had a thong cut and two bikini/brief cuts. The only issue I had with the ones I tried is using the restroom. Two of the three would require you to remove your shirt to get your arms out of the bodysuit to pull it down to go potty. If you had to pee then you could slip yourself out the side. The other one had snaps in the crotch that was a better design for restroom use, but then you had to get them snapped again. If in a public bathroom at a urinal, people might wonder what you were doing.

For me they ended up being mainly sleepwear, since they would be a pain for restroom use away from the house. I did use one as base layer for cross-country skiing. I could also see them for short term wear like working out.

This post came about because UNBTim pointed out that he’s seeing more brands offering them like Bodyaware and Pistol Pete. That got me looking to see what is being offered out there in bodysuits for guys now. My one pair was from Bodyaware and was the one I liked best. They have added five bodysuit versions to their line recently. That brings their total to 9 different bodysuits. Two of the new ones have no opening between the legs, two have snap closures, and the one has full front zipper. What I like about some of the ones I’m seeing now is that they are making them look like shirts. Pistol Pete has ones that look like hoodies. Though most bodysuits look like they are tight fitting shirts. Even came across a site that you could get polo looking ones. Another brand that I see offering some bodysuits is Rufskin, which says theirs are ideal for high endurance exercise. They definitely do look that way.

In the end, the bodysuit never caught on with me. I do find the ones that are looking like shirts interesting, but I like my outwear shirt to be a looser fit. If they didn’t cost so much, maybe I would give them another try. At this point I do not want to pay that much for something I might not wear. What are your experiences with bodysuits that look like leotards?

Here’s some of the examples I mentioned above:

Most of us work 40+ hours a week. Meaning we are spending at least 8 hours a day in our undies. We should be wearing great undies to work to give us one less thing to worry about or annoy us. After talking to you guys over the years, I realize not everyone wears their good underwear to work. I have to go WHY? You are missing out on feeling great every day.

I know there are some that have strict uniforms and requirements. The military comes to mind. Also, professions where safety is key and fire resistance is important. These I get, you can’t wear what you want. But, if you’re an accountant, retail worker, mechanic or anything else, you need to be wearing your great underwear. Don’t leave it for weekends or special times.

One of the biggest joys of underwear for me is the comfort they bring throughout the day. If I wear something that doesn’t give support, has bad fabric or dull colors. I feel less than optimal. My best example is taking my beloved briefs/bikinis and then having to wear boxers. I’d sooner go commando, which to me is the same thing.

Office Workers

Fewer people are being made to wear suits. If you are consider wearing underwear that matches or complements your tie. It’s a small step that no one will know. If your business casual does the same with your shirt. Whether it’s a polo or button up shirt, make your undies match your shirt. It seems hokey to say but it’s a fun thing you can do. After a while doing it, you will subconsciously start doing it. I do now. I pick out either undies or shirt first and the whatever I pick next will match.

Retail Workers

If you are in retail, and I have been there. Wear underwear that gives great support. You will be on your feet 8 hours or more. Walking, standing and being active. I”d say be more practical. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still be stylish. There are plenty of great undies with pouches and amazing design. Like Sukrew, N2N Bodywear and more.

Blue Collar Workers

I think our blue collar brothers are left out of a lot of underwear discussions. It’s often thought these guys don’t like undies or could care less. We do have readers who are blue collar who love undies. They aren’t trapped in the world of boxers or boxer briefs. If you’re not “out” as an underwear guy, you may not want a whale tail from a thong sticking out. You may never hear the end of it. But, if that’s how you roll, by all means, do it. You can get great underwear that is more classic in styling and won’t bring too much attention. Like Baskit, Todd Sanfield and more.

If you’re not wearing great undies every day, you should. Wear some great undies to make you feel amazing and sexy every day

When I started UNB almost 9 years ago I was on a mission to bring undies to the masses. It seemed a little overwhelming but in the last 9 years it has happened. More guys are paying attention to underwear. Our staff has more straight guys than I thought would ever read UNB. A lot of the times I feel I’m preaching to the choir, and this is one of those posts.

Over the years there have been several trends. Each year I think they get more and more sexy. It started with Jocks, then mesh, then erotic and now thongs. I don’t know what it is but thongs have really taken off in the last year and a half. The straight guys are the biggest proponents of thongs.

It seems that more guys want to feel sexy on a daily basis. No longer are you guys waiting for a special occasion to break out the good undies. And why should you? Women can wear all sorts of things its about time we, as men, get to break out more than two styles.

What makes me think this? Guys are not sticking to just cotton blend underwear. Fabrics such as silk, lace and satin are making their way to men’s underwear. They are no longer regulated to women’s underwear. The rise of BodyAware and  Male Basic Lingerie, are two companies that have a new formula for undies. They blur the lines of masculine and feminine.

Gone are the days of the boxers and buy six packs of ill-fitting underwear. I think over the next few years we will see a renaissance in the world of men’s underwear. The average guy will start wearing better undies. I hope this will make the big box stores take note and up their game. Thanks for being a part of the men’s underwear revolution!

We asked you earlier in the week, what do you guys want to do this year. We gave you a variety of things and it was great to see what you guys had to say. We have the poll up and feel free to answer it. But as on Thursday night, January 5th.

We had a tie for first thing to do!

This year break out the swim brief and go for it! And tell us about it!

It’s a great way to expand your work undies!

It seems that more than just I, like jocks at the gym!

While others want to thong at the gym!

Spandex and singlets are growing in popularity!

Try something sexy and fun this year!

Share your love of undies with a friend!

Continue that sharing and ask for it for a gift for a birthday or holiday

Not only wear a thong to work and in general, but at the beach or pool

Introduce your friends to great undies! Give undies as gifts

Just try a thong and enjoy a new experience!

Lace continues to grow in popularity and more of you want to try it.

Convince a friend to try undies and this will be his face!

Thanks for taking part guys!

Back in the day, jocks were pretty much what you wore to the gym. They were made to give you plenty of support and maximum freedom. One small trivia bit, the stripes on the waistband on the classic Bike #10 jocks stripes were different for each sizes. Made that way so you could sort jocks without having to read the label.

Back to the point of the post! Now guys are wearing UnderArmour undies, briefs, trunks and even thongs to the gym. It’s rare you may see a guy change at the gym wearing a thong, but they are wearing them. Many are using them under runners or spandex so they have no or limited lines.

Why Do I like Jocks to work out

I like to wear a jock because of the range of motion. Unlike trunks or UA gear. You are able to bend and stretch. Wearing something like a boxer brief it can ride up when you bend down or stretch too far. There is nothing more annoying to me. A jock won’t loose it’s shape and bind when you stretch.

Jocks for working out, not fashion jocks, are made for exercising. They are made out of material that will keep you cool and dry. One thing I could never figure out is how guys can work out in 100% cotton briefs or boxer briefs. They get wet and don’t breath through the work out. It annoys me to no end.

Lastly, you can express yourself in your jock. Long gone are the days of just the white jock. You can get them in any color of the rainbow. It can even match your workout gear. Most of the sports jocks are solids. I haven’t seen too many prints. I prefer blue, green and red jocks to work out in. It gets me in a good mood!

Are you going to wear a jock to work out? If you are let me know!

This year we talked about underwear as gifts. Either its for you or someone else. If you haven’t read that post, head back to the UNB Archives for the Underwear as Gifts post. This post got me thinking. We all love certain things and are uncertain about what others like. It hit me why not give a subscription as a gift.

How do Subscriptions Work?

Think of it as the underwear of the month club. Every month you get a new pair of underwear. You pick the size and usually style. Then each month like clockwork you get something in the mail. Some of the services will let you pick one style. Like a brief, boxer brief, jock or thong. And you have to stick with that style. Others, will let you get a random style. So you never know what you’re going to get.

Some of the services pick a brand and send out the entire line. That means they will send out that line in each style. Such as the SupaWear SupaDupa line. Whereas, others will mix up what is sent out not always doing the same brand. If you’re getting this along with someone else you may not want to be matchy matchy, but that depends on your style.

Lastly, you can get underwear delivered in a few options. Most do 3 months, 6 Months or a Year. Just look at each site to see what they offer.

For Yourself

If you read UNB on any regular basis. You have styles and brands you love. Some of you even have very large collections. For someone to get you undies, it could be difficult for them to give you something you don’t have in your collection. A subscription will allow them to buy you underwear but get something new every month. Maybe even from brands you haven’t tried or mix up and get different styles.

You can suggest a service to someone close to you. Especially, if they know you love underwear. It takes the hassle out of trying to find something you don’t have in your underwear drawer.

For Someone Else

Let’s say you have a friend who wants to try new undies. You could go out and buy a pair, but wouldn’t exposing them to more than one pair be the perfect gift? An underwear a subscription will expose them to different styles, brands and fabrics. It will allow them to explore underwear with each new shipment.

Give them a 3 month or 6 month subscription to expose them to many different brands. I would suggest getting them a subscription that rotates styles as well. They may Thank you for it later!

Suggestions to Subscription services

There are tons of services. But, here are a few we recommend. I have tried most of these and don’t think you will have any issues with them!

• Me Undies
• My Junk Trunk
• Andrew Christian
• Unzipped Citizen
• His Jock

Enjoy Undies this Holiday Season!

There are very few things underwear guys agree on as much as the hatred for Tags/Labels. It consistently ranks high in our reader survey on issues you have with underwear. It’s a given you guys HATE them. But before we get into much more. They are a necessary in underwear. All garments must have tags that have care instructions and fabric content. This means we can’t eliminate them all together.

This post came about from a discussion in our Patreon Slack group. They are a group of guys who support UNB and get a place to talk amongst each other and the UNB editorial board. I asked them about some post ideas. Here are what two members said:

They can be really annoying inside underwear and many brands have gone tagless.  Not sure why all brands haven’t.  I have purchased underwear before that has tags in both the front and back, which seems excessive.  I also have purchased thongs before with a tag in the back that is wider than the thong strap.  I always cut them out but sometimes the extra tag piece can poke your skin which can be really annoying.

All designers should utilize a fabric stamp for thongs rather than a tag for thongs, much the way everyone is starting to do the same for t-shirts.  It’s annoying to pay good $ for underwear that doesn’t come in a 6-pack from Wal-Mart and then have to do surgery on the garment

I’m sure we can all agree when tags are annoying, there is nothing worse. I have taken a pair off mid day and either cut or ripped the tag out. It had to go. One pair that I couldn’t take it out (I had no scissors), got taken off and I went commando. Which is something I hate doing but it was the best alternative.  So how do we fix this issue?

Make them smaller and softer

First, some brands do a great job with tags. They are small and soft enough to not be noticed. If more brands use tags that reflect the size of the pair. A thong’s tag should be smaller than a pair of Boxer briefs. The material they use should be super soft. There are brands that do this well. I rarely notice the tags.

Make them Tearable

Next, make the tags tearable. Meaning, design them to they can easily be removed without using scissors.  Some brands have used perforated tags that you can just rip out. This would be the best with mesh pairs. If you are like me, you don’t want to have a big white tag showing in a pair of black mesh briefs or boxer briefs.

Print Labels on Fabric

Lastly, print the labels directly on the fabric. As one of our Patrons pointed out, it’s now standard for t-shirts to have printed labels on them. This couldn’t happen in all pairs due to the material (see mesh above). One brand that really impressed me with this is Cocksox. The Sports Mesh brief had the tag printed inside the pouch. It was easily read and you don’t notice it!

These are a few solutions about tags. Let us know what you think of the tag issue.