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I know a lot of you guys LOVE skimpy swimwear. After many of us try our first swim brief we want to smaller. It makes us feel freer and like we are wearing nothing at all. I think this is true for a lot of guys reading this blog. I know I did back in the day. I used to get the smallest brief I could. One company known for making awesome and skimpy swim briefs is Modus Vivendi.

Desert Low Cut Brief is perfect for summer. First, it’s that skimpy cut that you guys love. Next, it’s a grey print, which is a low key print that you won’t shout, look at me! Some this will be a negative whereas, others it will be a big positive. Lastly, it has an elastic waistband.

This is what Modus Vivendi has to say about the pair:

Modus Vivendi is taking the hugely popular camo trend to the next level with a unique geometric print that is bound to become yet another best seller! Find your inner desert marine and be a tower of strength! The Desert Low Cut Brief offers a Modus Vivendi classic y-front brief style in a new camouflage option with a narrow elasticated waistband and matching detailing. Available in sand and grey, these low cut briefs are perfect for any occasion!

If you are a super fan of printed swimwear, I think you must look into this line. The print as I said above isn’t over the top. The grey on grey makes it an awesome print. The camo pattern that is made is something new and different. Camo is one of those things that keeps getting reinvented by brands. Each time they get more creative than the last. It just amazes me this print has become such a staple in the world of men’s underwear and swimwear.

If you want us to profile a pair, let us know! We want to hear what you guys are wearing.

COLORS: Grey Print
FABRIC: Polyamide 80% / Elastane 20%
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST:  49.30 Euros

It’s a big weekend for underwear sales. Here are some of the sales going on

 

Make sure you use cod 30MDF at checkout. Shop at Andrew Chirstian.

The sale at Joe Snyder has been extended! You get 25% off your order, no code is needed.

Shop at Joe Snyder.

Need Swimwear? Head over to the Aronik Memorial Day Sale. Get 30% off!

Shop at Aronik Swim

Get 15% off your order at Modus Vivendi and use code MD15 at check out to get your savings.

Shop at Modus Vivendi

Love Marco Marco? You can save up to 30% off during their big sale!

Shop at Marco Marco

Over 1,400 items are 20-75% off at Audace. This sale is for this weekend only

Shop at Audace

Shop at Rufksin

Get 20% off at WildmanT. This includes the new Big Boy Swim Brief. Which has just been released

Shop at WildmanT

Video Underwear Review – Manstore Rainbow Pants from UNB Blog on Vimeo.

Andrew (@andrewjs) reviews the Manstore Rainbow Pant!

PAIR: Manstore Rainbow Pant
COLORS: Cyan (In 7 colors)
FABRIC: 90%Polymaid 10%Elastane
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $39.00 (as of May 2018)
BUY:http://www.boynextdoormenswear.com/underwear/trunks/m601-rainbow-pants-cyan/

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Are you going to IML? If you are and reading this, you really love gear. I bet most of you aren’t making the trek and won’t be going. If you are unfamiliar, IML is International Mr. Leather. A gathering of men in leather and gear to gather and have fun over the Memorial Day weekend. And yes they do pick a new Mr. International Leather. If you’re going to IML, I”m sure your gear has been picked out for months. If you are going for a quick visit or want to get some gear where do you go?

One company is Cellblock 13. It’s a great starter brand for gear. It’s a mix of the look of leather, neoprene, and spandex. The Cyber X-Treme line is perfect for first-timers. It’s a harness and a jock or short. They feature “an inbuilt ‘Jock Armour’ cock ring, a removable cod piece pouch and a rear zip detail so is designed for pure pleasure whichever way you want it. Made from a soft printed stretch nylon, spandex blend. The pouch removes on both and the zipper in the back is just on the short.”

If you are a fan of zippers then the Octane line is one you need to explore, Especially the singlet. The singlet is “made of a sleek and stretchy coated polyurethane/spandex to mimic both the look of leather and the touch of spandex. This singlet is designed to hug and stretch enough to show off your crevices and bulges to perfection. The functional zipper down the front of the pouch provides easy access.”

There is plenty more to Timoteo’s Cellblock 13. But, I think it’s one of the best fetish brands out there. They are constantly updating the line and producing amazing new gear. If you need more suggestions feel free to reach out! We will share more fetish brands.

I’m not the biggest thong fan on UNB. I do have quite a few of them but they aren’t my daily pair I choose to wear. I usually wear them when I”m feeling super sexy or have a reason to wear them. My go-to style has always been the bikini brief or pouch brief. When I think back to when I got my first thongs. I’m trying to remember the very first pair I bought.

I remember seeing a brand in the 80’s in one of the fitness magazines. Either Exercise for Men Only or Men’s Workout or there was another back in the day. There was a brand called, I think, Michael David. They had a guy in a yellow brief with what looked to be a black thong over it. My 18-year-old mind had to have one. I had to find one. This was the days before the internet so getting one would be difficult. Plus I didn’t have a credit card to buy the one I saw in the magazine.

One a trip to Rich’s (which became Macy’s), I would always hit the underwear section before going to the bookstore down the mall. There on the shelf was a black thong. Just what I imagined was in the picture. I already had a yellow swim brief. I could recreate the look. I grabbed my sized and walked up to the counter and bought it. Being so excited I skipped the bookstore and drove straight home. The 20-minute drive was killing me. I ran to my room and put it on. I liked it and then did the look with the swim brief. I was in heaven.

There was one problem with that thong the strap in the back was way too wide and annoyed me throughout the day. This would delay any other thong purchases for a while. That was until I started to work out. I joined a gym way away from where I lived and would rarely go. But it was open 24 hours and I wanted something fun to wear. Another store across from the mall had more spandex, swimsuit type of thongs. I went over and bought 1 and tried it out. I loved the fit and feel. Especially at the gym. I was bold enough to change in plain view of anyone in the locker room, I didn’t care. The brands of these thongs were Sauvage. Which I know they don’t make anymore.

Then I went back to buy 2-3 more and told the guy working that I wore them to the gym and we had a conversation about them for about 10 mins. Looking back he was gay too and I think wanted to pick me up. I was so clueless back then on when I was being hit on. But I kept wearing them to the gym.

As of today I still have quite a few thongs. The one thong that brought me back to wearing them after I was a teen was the 2(X)ist Y-Back Thong. It was amazing and I still have several of these in my collection. Other favorites now are Joe Snyder Pride Frame, Gregg Homme Torrid line, and Cocksox CX05 thong.

This coming weekend in the states marks the official start of swim season.  Memorial Day is time to head to the nearest beach, pool or lake for some fun in the sun. We bring our challenge back every year. This year we are kicking off the Swim Brief & Thong challenge. One of these years it won’t be something we will have to promote, well that is my goal.

There are two different challenges, the first is the Swim Brief Challenge. This is our 4th year, I think, challenging guys to wear the classic swim brief or bikini. When we started this challenge the brief was one of those pairs that very few guys have worn. Over the last few years more guys are starting to wear them. I would like to think we were a little bit responsible for some of you out there wearing them.

Next is the Swim Thong challenge. This one took me a little by surprise. I was not expecting guys to totally skip the swim brief and more directly to the thong. It’s awesome. While not my favorite pair to wear as swimwear, I fully support those who want to rock a thong on the beach, a pool or lake. I say you do you and wear what ever the hell you are comfortable in, where ever you are.

You don’t have to be gay to take part in either challenge. You can be gay, straight or bi. We welcome all to UNB and want all guys to wear their style of swimwear. An article of clothing does not define your sexuality. If someone sees you in either style and say GAY. They just aren’t man enough to wear them. They lack the confidence you have! So on that note “Fuck ’em!” We are always here to support all underwear lovers EVERYWHERE.

Are you in the market for a new jock? Martin our Video reviewer is and has posted about it on his Instagram. Hopefully, we will be able to get him in one of these soon. One new pair from N2N Bodywear is the Mercury Jock! It was part of their Feature Friday Sale this past week and I LOVE this pair!

This is an update on the jock, N2N style! You know that Andrew at N2N doesn’t just make any jock, but he makes a “sexy ass” jock! Their site uses those words and I felt it was totally appropriate. The pair has the matte athletic mesh pouch. Which is not a new fabric to them, mesh that is! The back leg straps are bigger than I would have thought but it adds to the sexy factor to me. Each strap has the N2N Logo on one strap and “Made in California” on the other.

There is one important thing to know about this pair. Chlorine bleach, oil (lube, suntan lotion, baby oil, etc) may break down the special matte coating of this novelty fabric. Notice the things that will break down the fabric. So plan accordingly for all your activities while wearing this jock. And if you think, “oh one time won’t hurt the jock,” Well don’t come crying to me when it’s damaged. This one will require special care when wearing and washing. Don’t say you weren’t warned

I am still trying to get N2N to let me know about the new collections they will be released throughout the year. Don’t worry I will find out and will get with them very soon! Because I want to know just as bad as you guys do! I do know there won’t be a large collection released at once.

COLORS: Black
FABRIC: 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $34.00

The whole nude fashion thing is waning when it comes to clothing but men who appreciate the combination of invisibility and support provided by nude tone men’s underwear are still buying. The UK’s leading male underwear and swimwear website Deadgoodundies.com sees a peak in sales when the sun shines. Their tips on going nude-but-not-naked are interesting: (1) a darker tone can ‘disappear’ more effectively than a paler shade under white clothing (2) wearing the right size is crucial because lumps and bumps give away the secret underlayer (3) this summer there’s nude swimwear for men – an interesting concept and DGU challenge you to match your tan perfectly, then watch the raised eyebrows!

The Greeks know a thing or two about looking good and getting all but naked – this new arrival is essential if you want to take up DGU’s Match Your Tan challenge. (This nude is offered with three pouch colours, also in a micro brief)

MODUS VIVENDI NUDE SWIM LOW CUT BRIEF £34.00

The original featherweight thong from HOM, updated, is still a best seller – along with the micro brief and trunk also offered in Skin, a pale tone – are always in stock at DGU. This male string underwear is especially popular on stage and screen, but you’d never know…

HOM NEW PLUME G-STRING £17.00

For men who favour natural fabrics this option, also available as a string, combines cotton and modal in a slightly deeper shade. And 1281 is THE bestselling micro shape from this collection, offered in a dozen colours and at a great price.

DOREANSE 1281 MICRO BRIEF £7.00

A recent return to DGU by L’Homme Invisible includes this nude tone, which is a little more creamy, on a stunningly soft Sensitive microfibre brief.

L’HOMME INVISIBLE SEXY BACK SLIP £34.00

 

This male slip is super low rise but still high leg, with good butt cover. And a great cosmetic shade for underpants beneath pale, lightweight clothing. It’s 95% cotton too so comfy for hot weather.

MODUS VIVENDI ANTI BACTERIAL LOW CUT BRIEF £18.00

One of several nude options from the famously sexy Joe Snyder collection from Mexico. Good cover, excellent shape, total jiggle avoidance.

JOE SNYDER BULGE 03 ENHANCEMENT BOXER £20.00

 

I hope you guys have been listening to the rebooted UNB Brief Talk Podcast. It’ been since 2012 since we last recorded. I have thought about bringing it back several times but never got around to doing it. Now that it’s back, I have been brainstorming to come up with ideas for the show. I want to try to do at least one a month if not two. But we need some great content to talk about and have a group of great guys to talk undies.

UNB is about celebrating our love of undies no matter if you’re gay, straight, bi or even a woman! We welcome all to learn about better underwear! So here is a quick poll, you know I love them, about what you want to hear. Also feel free to write in your own topics too! I’m working on the next episode as we speak.

 

March 2018. The coolest dotty trend you can’t stop wearing! Following this seasons trends, the revived Polkadot is the most wanted retro print this summer. The Polkadot obsession is here to stay and we know you want it! Express your fun vintage style with these polka dots and make a dreamy appearance.

The Polkadot line comprises of low cut brief, brief, and Brazil cut boxer. The Polkadot line is a must-have men’s swimwear in an irregular dots print fabric. Color your day at the beach wearing this swimwear featuring a vintage design in yellow, red and black, with a discreet Modus Vivendi logo label on the front and a pair of drawstrings ending in metallic tips for a custom fit.

The Modus Vivendi Polkadot Swimwear line is available from €49.30

It’s Swimwear Sunday! And this is our first swim thong of the season. The George Swim thong is brand new as of this week. BodyAware released it. It’s a different design from regular and skimper thongs and I thought it would make a great Swimwear Sunday pair!

The George Swim Thong has a really fun impressionist print. It’s not one I would expect to see in swimwear but I really love the pair! From the front, it looks like a swim brief with a black waistband but around back it’s a thong. It also has something a lot of thong swimsuits don’t have, a drawstring waistband. Most sim thong has just an elastic band. This could be a make or break for some guys. To me, it doesn’t bother me either way.

As I mentioned the back has a sculpted thong back and a brilliant sunshine yellow inner line. The back is made to enhance the look of your assets while wearing the pair. As you can see in the pic above it does a great job. This design I think would be a great first pair of swim thongs. The front is definitely flattering to many body types. Myself, a bigger guy, I would feel more comfortable wearing this pair than other pairs.

Lastly is the price, at $26 it’s very affordable for guys wanting to get a swim thong. Also, being from Bodyaware it’s going to be good quality for your money. I don’t think you will be disappointed with your purchase. I’m actually thinking of getting a pair for myself.

COLORS: Print as seen
FABRIC: 80% nylon/20% spandex
SIZES: Small – XX Large
COST: $25.95
If you want to nominate your favorite pair of swimwear this summer make sure you let us know. Fill out our form to tell us about the brand and style you nominate. You will be given credit and we may ask for a quote form you to say why you nominated the pair.

Did you read that right? YES, you did! The Evolve brand made by 2(X)IST has made a line of swim briefs and square cut swimwear for Target. I was told by Phillip a part-time writer and swim brief fan about the line. I also saw several friends post the “I’m a guy and I wear speedos” Facebook page, showing Walmart has board shorts and Target has swim briefs.  This really is a major thing that a retailer of this size is investing in the swim brief

Before you rush out to your local Target to shop the styles, it’s in a very few select stores. That’s the downside. It’s in very few stores and I would assume it’s in LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami and the like. In Atlanta, there were no stores that carried any of the styles. I saw one pair in a store in NYC. But, still, it’s a good thing that we hope will roll out to more stores

The next amazing thing is the price. The swim briefs are all $19.99. Yes, you heard that price right, just 20 bucks. For swimwear, this is an amazing price. Swimwear can range from the 20’s to well over 100 dollars. I think this would be an amazing first swim brief. Because of the price makes it very approachable to most guys. Second, there are more than just solids. It comes in several prints as well. You can go conservative or just have some fun with prints. Lastly, if they sell in stores it will be easy to get. Most stores now have self-checkouts so you can grab your swim brief, head to the self-checkout and no will know you bought one!

It’s awesome that Target is taking a risk like this and making swim briefs for the masses. I told people many years ago we will have a resurgence of the style. In the 80’s it was acceptable to wear and then went out of fashion. Now, we will see the popularity of the pair grow. If you go to the Target site search for evolve swimwear. There isn’t a landing page for the brand…yet.