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This pic is from the first an only Valentine’s Guide we ever shot. This was another learning experience. The first thing I learned is it’s too much of a turn around from the holidays to get the Valentine’s Day pairs, get them shot and published. A lot of the pairs don’t come out till the first part of February. It also taught me about models we had one fall out and we would experience this so many times in the next few shoots. lastly, this shoot taught me never bite off more than you can chew. We can’t shoot 50 pairs in a day, we need to keep it under 30 and get more models! This shot features Baskit

Rating: 10/10

  • Fit: 10 (Waistband 10.0, Legstraps 10.0, Pouch 10.0)
  • Sizing: 10 (Waistband 10.0, Legstraps 10.0, Pouch 10.0)
  • Construction: 10
  • Styling: 10
  • Performance: 10 (Gym/Workout 10.0, Night Out 10, Everyday 10.0, Casual 10.0)

Pros: Pouch breathes exceptionally well, leg straps don’t cut into glutes, excellent pouch support

Cons: Manufacturing tag needs to be a tear-off, not a plastic sheet needing to be cut off.

Jockstrap Junkie recommendation: Jack Adams created a nice all-around jockstrap that is both function and fashion. Very few jockstraps I’ve tried over the years hit all of the requirements I have for a jock, and the Nano Jockstrap knocked it out of the park.

This is my second round trying Jack Adams jockstraps. Several years ago, I tried one of their jocks and found out that I didn’t have enough ass to fill it up. Fast forward to today, I’ve done enough squats to justify owning multiple Jack Adams jockstraps. The Nano Jockstrap is a great all-around jockstrap, especially during the hot & humid summer months. The micro-mesh pouch provides excellent support while allowing the bat & balls to breathe. Another great feature of the micro-mesh is that you don’t feel like the boys are getting pushed through a strainer as with other mesh pouch jockstraps.

I wore the Nano Jockstrap while doing everything over the summer, and this jock has been in my normal rotation of jocks, and it gets worn about once a week. Whether you’re working out, mowing the lawn, hanging out & being lazy, or out on the town, Jack Adams hit a home run because you’ll be comfortable in all aspects. The breathability is the biggest asset of this jockstrap.

Micro-mesh is fantastic, being constructed from 67% Lyocell/33% Cotton, you get great support and no swamp nuts. The pouch is single-layered with a center seam as well as an accent stripe in one of the pouch corners along with contrasting piping pouch edge for a nice look. A 1-7/8″ waistband and 1-1/8″ leg straps construct this classic silhouette with the leg straps attaching under the waistband, creating a nice eye-line around the waist. On the waistband, the ‘jack adams’ name is prominently displayed on the front of the jockstrap.

Jack Adams offers the Nano Jockstrap in sizes ranging from Small to X-Large. I purchased a large and the fit is perfect. For those of us with larger glutes, the Nano Jockstrap is awesome because the leg straps don’t dig into your butt cheeks. When wearing all day outside, active, and sweating, the pouch maintains its shape and support. A word of caution for those who don’t have much junk in the trunk, this jockstrap may not be a good fit as the leg straps may sag on you.

The Jack Adams Nano Jockstrap is a nice addition to the underwear drawer. Whether you wear it in the bedroom, the boardroom, or the gym, you won’t be disappointed.

PAIR: Jack Adams Nano Jockstrap
COLORS: Blue, Yellow, Heather, White
FABRIC: 67% Lyocell, 33% Cotton
SIZES:
Small 27″-29″
Medium 30″-32″
Large 33″-35″
X-Large 36″-38″

COST: $29 retail

REVIEWER STATS
Height & Weight: 5’9” (175 cm) – 195 lbs. (88.5 kg)
Jeans Waist Size: 33″-34″ (83 cm – 86 cm)
Build: Athletic, squats are my friend, six-pack has some insulation
Bat & Balls: not braggin’ but not complainin’ either.

What are three things we love here at UNB? The first is undies of course. The second is pink undies, which are awesome. The third and last is buying undies that part of the proceeds go to charity! You can have a good conscious and buy those undies you want! Tell your partner “Hey this is to support charity!”

2(X)IST is celebrating National Great Cancer Month. They are giving form 10-50% of proceeds of pink underwear (both men’s and women’s) to the Breast Cancer Charities of America. There are quite a few fun pairs on sale> They range from solids to prints, trunks to thongs, and more!

Shop the pink pairs at 2(X)IST.

Our very first swimwear shoot was a bit of a disaster. You wouldn’t know it by the pics we got but it was the day of the Rapture in 2012. May 21, 2012 to be exact. The first photog fell through, I got the gear back and then found another an we went through 4 models before we got one. Next was the location we were supposed to be on a boat on Lake Lanier but we ended up at a friend of a friends house. These early shoots taught me a lot. The swim briefs are by N2N Bodywear.

Mesh Never goes out of style! There are always brands introducing new pairs of mesh, the latest is JOR. They have released a line of bikinis and tanks in mesh. I will admit the bikinis are pretty hot! They are skimpy and fun, as a bikini should be!

The new Tango Bikini is a traditional bikini cut. You bikini fans can rejoice and be happy! The fabric of the pair is colored mesh with a solid trim on the waist and legs. The trim is in a really cool contrasting color. It is pretty awesome. I think many of you would agree.

The four colors of both the Tango bikini and tank are purple, black, blue and turquoise. It’s refreshing to see them use some different color meshes in their designs. I love them all. You could pair the tank with shorts or jeans for a night out with the bikinis. It would give someone a surprise if they get to see you with your pants off!

PAIR: JOR Tango Bikini
COLORS: Purple, black, blue, or turquoise
FABRIC: 78% Nylon 22% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $23.23

PAIR: JOR Tango Tank
COLORS: Purple, black, blue, or turquoise
FABRIC: 78% Nylon 22% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $29.04

It’s Baskit $12 Tuesday!!! The day you get to get an amazing pair of Baskit underwear for just $12. This week’s pair is the Baskit Billy Boy Trunk. Here is a bit more about this pair.

Way back in 2000 we launched our first collection of premium men’s underwear with a built-in condom pocket.

This collection features a useful, concealed pocket for a condom* or any other small party favor you might want to bring along for the ride.

For our current collection we have teamed up with BillyBoy, Germany’s #1 condom producer, to make sure you’re ready to go when duty calls.

Poppin’ colors, a great fit and our unique condom pocket make BillyBoy underwear perfect for those close encounters. Remember guys… wrap that Rascal!

Baskit

Get the Baskit Billy Boy Trunk today only for $12.

Just yesterday, I was talking about UNB turning 11! How, in the last few years, I have gotten to know the industry. And that the most significant thing that I don’t like is going through old brands that are no longer around. We have a new brand to add to that list, and it’s an iconic brand, Prevail Sport

Prevail Sport is a brand that has been around since before the internet. I remember getting their catalog back in the day. They transitioned to the internet and have a big and loyal following. The other day they sent out an email that said:

After 30 years of giving you your favorite swimwear, underwear, and thongs, Prevail Sport is saying goodbye. We have loved everything on this journey, but it’s time to retire and put our feet up. 

We are no longer buying new fabrics or supplies, so when our products run out, they will simply be gone. We don’t know when our last day will be. All we know is when the last product is Sold, we are closing the doors for good. 

Prevail Sport Email

It was shocked they were closing, as are many of you who are reading this for the first time. As mentioned in their statement, Prevail Sport has been doing this for 30 years. That means they started in 1989 (Like I said pre-internet). 

The strange thing is they are based in Atlanta, and I never met them. Which you think being in the hometown, we would find a time to meet up. Well, I wish them the best and kick your feet up and relax, you deserve it after 30 years of making awesome gear. 

Everything will be going, and once gone, the end of another era in underwear goes with it. If you are a fan of the brand, leave a comment on what they mean to you or your favorite pair. 

We are always talking about swim briefs. Not every guy is in a place to wear them but want to wear something just as sexy. Jammers or in this case biker are a great alternative. It’s not as skimpy as a brief, but this pair, Aqua Darkman is cut a little low in the front.

These are great for a guy who feels he can’t pull off a brief. I used to swim some and didn’t feel comfortable wearing a brief but the jammers were great. They were long enough but I didn’t feel like people were staring and pointing.

This pair is:

N2N’S UNIQUE ADM BIKER CAN BE USED AT THE GYM, IN THE POOL OR AT YOUR NEXT DILF PARTY! EYE CATCHING GREY AND BLACK SCALES ADORN THIS SEXY, BODY- HUGGING PAIR OF UNLINED BIKERS!

N2N Bodywear

This only has one color and that is the print as shown.

PAIR: N2N Bodywear Aqua Darkman Biker
COLORS: As shown
FABRIC: 83% NYLON 17% SPANDEX
SIZES: Small – X-Large
PRICE: $34.00

October 6th is the anniversary of UNB. It’s hard to believe that I have been doing this for 11 years! Back in 2008, I started this journey and figured it would last a few months. You know, share my love of underwear and swim briefs and move on to something else.

It’s been such a fantastic ride over the last 11 years. There have been ups and downs along the way. Like in life, the ups far outweigh the downs. The ups have been getting to know the men’s underwear industry. I have made some fantastic friends who run brands, sell underwear, and read the blog. This is a close community that is very friendly and amazing.

The biggest downside is all the brands that have gone out of business. I go through the blog, sometimes looking for a Throwback Thursday, and remember all the incredible brands that have gone out of business. We have covered thousands of underwear brands.

This year we launched the UNB Store. This is the biggest thing to happen since I began the blog. Some of you may wonder what prompted this addition. I have been asked by brands for years when I was starting my store. As far back as 2010, people were asking about my ambitions. I never really wanted to open a store. Some things changed in my personal and professional life, and I decided to go for it. It was an “offer I couldn’t refuse.”

I do have plans for the stores and look forward to seeing it grow. It’s a rewarding and interesting experience now being on this side. I worked for Erogenos for a few years in the early 2010s and got some inside knowledge on how a store works. If you need undies, check us out!

Where are we going in the future? That’s an excellent question. I have a few things in the works, but nothing I can reveal right now, but if they pay off, they will be amazing. Things are always changing, and new ideas come to me all the time. Some things work, and others do not work.

Thanks for all of you who have been with UNB and me over the 11 years and those who joined along the way. Feel free to email me at any time to chat about undies, get recommendations, and more. Here’s to 11 more years!

Accessories survival guide by Modus Vivendi from small gifts to important presents that will dazzle them,  the perfect gift is in our new accessories additions: Socks, gym socks, double use socks, and snoods. 

Leopard & Zebra sock with printed animal pattern design is the ace to your fashion game. Too naughty and sexy to miss. 

Gym socks ribbed panels to hold the sock in its place during your workout with inside protective towel that is much absorbent  and Socks too stylish not to have them; try the Camo, the Gambler, the Chess, the Fetish, the Striped, the Archaic or the Hermes socks and win the fashion world. 

Double Use Socks inspired by the 80s dance socks, these leg warmers are a super versatile accessory, whether you’re a fetish lover, laid back lounger, a fashionista or a fitness enthusiast.  They comprise of two parts an ankle short sock and the warmer piece.

These snoods are double face with print design on one side and a patch on the print on the other side.  These bold designs will keep you warm and edgy this winter. 
Classic design, Modern feel and Trendy fashion blend into the New Snoods to offer the best fashion pieces of this season.

The Modus Vivendi Accessories Collection is available from €5.50

Candyman has always produced super fun costumes. Their very first collection featured them and each year they come out with more. They are over the top and just fun! Some of these you can wear out and others are more for bedroom entertainment.

The costumes have some of the ones you would expect to have such as policeman, pilot, pirate, devil, cowboy, and more. The most recent ones have been more on the skimpy side featuring thongs and jocks. The original ones has more boxer briefs and briefs.

If you love one of the costumes it’s time to buy it now, several of them will not be made any more, some like the Mechanic and Racer driver are gone! Those were super popular to wear out because it was a sheer body suit with just the right things covered up.

If you are bold enough to wear them out or just at home for someone special. Check out all the Candyman Costumes at the UNB Store.

New XXX H Collection is out from Go Softwear. This is a collection of fun colored mesh, and it is paired with black fabric. There are a few things, but in this post, I’m focusing on the spandex/singlets. 

There are two new singlets XXX H Plunge Singlet and the XXX H Singlet. The XXX H Singlet is one made entirely of the mesh. “Leave just enough to the imagination in this newest Fall design by GO SOFTWEAR! The XXX ‘H’ Plunge singlet, part of our provocative HARD CORE Label, is constructed entirely in body-hugging see-through mesh fabric. This garment features a deep scoop front extending down to the pouch along with Y-back design. The one-piece measures 26 inches from center back to bottom with a 6 inch outer side seam”

The XXX H Singlet is a regular cut singlet with mesh around the legs, and on one side, mesh goes all the way up. It’s for those who don’t want to dare to bare of the XXX H Plunge singlet. “You singlet fans will appreciate this up-to-date design by GO SOFWEAR, part of our provocative HARD CORE Label. The XXX ‘H’ singlet is constructed from soft cotton/lycra fabric with contrast see-through mesh panels to outline your best attributes. This one-piece also features spacious arm openings and a semi-scoop neck for an overall athletic look.”

Lastly is the XXX H Tights. This is similar to the singlet with the mesh, but it’s on one sides. “Fashion your tights in this newest creation by GO SOFTWEAR, part of our provocative HARD CORE Label. The XXX ‘H’ tights are comfy and flexible to your every move, due in part to the cotton/lycra fabric that feels great next to your skin. This garment also features an inner drawcord waist for easy adjustment along with contrast mesh side panels for a hint of color and fashion. Create a look that is uniquely yours when pairing these tights with our XXX harness or shimmel.”

Find these all on the Go Softwear site

ORIGINAL BIKE #10 JOCKSTRAPS BY MEYER NOW IN BLUE, SCARLET AND GOLD!

We’ve been bugging Meyer to bring these in for years and our persistence has paid off! It’s the Bike #10 Jockstraps (by Meyer) now in Bike’s original colors: royal-blue, scarlet and gold as well as the original white and black.

The Bike #10 Jockstrap is back but under another brand – it’s the Meyer Original Bike #10 jockstrap.

In case you don’t know, here’s the scoop: Meyer was the licensed distributor for Bike in Europe and dealt with the Bike Factory directly, so when Bike stopped producing their jockstraps, Meyer approached the Bike factory to start producing the original Bike jockstraps for them using the exact same fabric, sizing and specs – the only thing different is the brand name. Size, style, fit, and even the label are identical except where BIKE was is now a MM (for Meyer Marketing).

Seriously, it doesn’t get better than this. This is the classic sports jock that started it all and THE jock to have for all your sports fetish play. It’s the epitome of masculinity with it’s full 3 inch wide waistband, moisture wicking contoured pouch and sturdy leg straps to keep everything in place.

They’re true sports jocks, so for sports get them size-as to give you the support you need but to wear for any other reason and for longer periods of time, consider going up a size.

CHECK OUT OUR MEYER BIKE JOCKSTRAPS

We have some amazing sales this week and some regular priced undies that you will love.

We have a ton of undies on sale for under $20. Some of them are on sale and others like Doreance are regular price! Check out the UNB Store Undies under $20.

We also have sales on:

Shop the entire sale this week on our sale page!

It is the luxury lifestyle and the tailored chic look of the flowers that inspired the Floral line.  Bolder, richer colors with a touch of renaissance, which blooms in green, fuchsia, purple and black absorbs the room’s attention. 

A loud and clear, can’t miss it energy, romantic, versatile with an air of delicacy and innocence this is the look that allows you to express your personality and as in the 70s there are no rules how to wear them play and make everything your way.

The Floral line comprises of Boxers, Briefs, Jockstraps, Tanga Briefs, Robe & Shorts.

Credits

  • Underwear: Modus Vivendi / Photographer: Brian Kaminski @briankaminski
  • Model: Timothy Reed Murphy @timothy_reed_murphy / Video: Brian Kaminski @briankaminski
  • Location: LA, USA

Interview with our model Timothy Reed Murphy exclusively for you.

What’s your life moto?

The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. Pablo Picasso

What genre of music best describes you?

Mostly chillhop/lofi beats. But I love some oldies and classical composers.

Toughest part of being a model?

Toughest part is work constantly

Beside fashion – do you have any special talents or hobbies?

I enjoy travelling and learning about other cultures while giving back to the special needs community.