Out-play the competition with ‘Riot’. These high-performance undies are made using a woven sports-mesh fabric that draws moisture away from the body and has custom air-vents for breathability. The futuristic design features a bold metallic waistband and is available in a brief and a more durable jockstrap. Game on! Proudly Australian made
The weather has been insane on the east coast. It’s been super frigid and not swimwear weather. JOR has some amazing pics of their swimwear! Making us wish for warm weather again!
Did you know we once had a podcast? You can go listen to the older episodes still on iTunes. We have talked about it internally for a few years but now I feel it’s time to really bring it back. We have some great guys and there are some things happening in the world of underwear that deserve talking.
The first episode we have planned is around thongs. This will be the first of many discussions we will have about thongs. This style has grown in popularity by both gay and straight guys. Bigger than I would have ever thought. We have a few guys you will know form brands/social media to talk with us.
Other plans we have are just roundtable of the UNB guys talking underwear. We will all bring a topic to the table for a discussion. It could be a news item we weigh in on. Something controversial we have a debate on. Yes, there are things to debate in the world of undies. And now that recap of Magic/Project during and right after the show.
We will even want real guys who read the blog to join in from time to time as well. One thing that I think is a strength about UNB is we listen to you guys and always ask your input on things. We love hearing back from you and some of you, when you disagree post comments, email us or talk to us on social. Which to me is awesome. We want to have some real guys on to share what the guy on the street has to say. We will post on the blog and social media for guys interested in joining.
What do you need to join a podcast? Now it’s easier than ever to join. The last time you needed a computer and headset. Now you need your cell phone (iOS or Android) and Skype. That’s it. We can record everything and put it out!
It’s time to give winter the middle finger and gear up in shorts. Sure you may not want to wear them out in this frigid cold but they’re perfect for taking on holiday, working out at the gym and our favorite – lounging around at home with the heat cranked up on bust with an inflatable palm tree and pretending it’s August. And to help you say fuck you to old man winter, we’ve got all our Jack Adams Air Mesh Gym Shorts and Track Shorts on sale for 15% off until Tuesday. (Actually, all our Jack Adams jockstraps are on sale as well).
In case you don’t know about our best selling mesh shorts, here’s the details:
Jack Adams Air Mesh Gym Shorts: Set to be your most favorite short… ever. And not just for the gym, you’ll love them as comfies while lounging around the house or even as a fun and exciting bold short to wear at the resort or on the beach. Of course the best feature in our opinon is the fact that they’re completely unlined so at the gym, wear them with your favorite jockstrap but anywhere else, be free and go commando. You’ll love the sensation of the air flowing through the micro-mesh tickling your boys plus they’re partially see-through so you’ll be visually tickling everyone else with the view. They’re also wide enough in the leg that you may even experience some upshorts exposure (by accident, of course!) Our model Caleb King demonstrates.
Jack Adams Air Mesh Track Shorts: While not (quite) as adventurous as the unlined Gym Shorts, the Track shorts are sexy simply because they’re short, and I mean really short. They’re a 1970’s retro style short short throwback with a super low rise of 8 inches and an inseam of only 3 inches and a side split up each leg for enhanced movement. Although lined, air will flow freely when you work up a sweat. And speaking of lining, in the case of the non-white versions, the white lining showing through the outer mesh has the added bonus of really defining your bulge. Whether it’s for unencumbered movement during track or any sport or simply to show off, Jack Adams Air Mesh Track Shorts will do the trick.
Both styles come in a multitude of bold color combinations. Shop Jockstrap Central
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More and more guys are talking thongs! One brand to check out is Sukrew, they have two different thongs. The Sukrew thong and bubble thong. This is Marshall in the regular thong.
Andrew Christian didn’t furnish this pair. It was bought in an after-holiday sale from the AC Website! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 8/10 (Average of the ratings below)
Pros: It’s a subdued erotic pair, Classic cut, classic fabric
Cons: Some guys may not like “Master” on their waistband, The pair could be too basic for fetishwear,
UNB Tim recommendation: If you are getting into eroticwear and didn’t want to jump right now, this is the pair for you. Or if you are a master and want to be a little more subtle. Hell, or if you just want to have fun with your undies and be comfy doing it! Pick this pair up the classic style is really cool against the “Master” waistband.
This is the second pair in my series of 5 pairs of Andrew Christian I bought during a holiday sale. I wanted something fun. Andrew Christian has many prints and sayings but this one spoke to me. It is the Master Brief. And yes they do have a sub pair to match, Why did I choose this pair? It could be considered an erotic pair but it’s very understated. It’s not over the top and screams FETISH. So I figured why not get it and have fun.
I wore this pair to work. I figured why not chance it. I doubt anyone would see the waistband and if they did would they even notice? I wear whatever I want to, to work and don’t think about if anyone sees. All in all you could consider this to be a basic pair of underwear with the cotton blend. The pair for a regular day held up pretty well.
This pair has a 95% cotton/ 5% spandex blend. It makes it very classic in the feel. The 5% spandex gives you some stretch to the pair. The design I particularly like. As I mentioned above it’s not over the top but more classic, with the Master in the waistband. The front stripes on the pouch are a design feature I particularly like!
Sizing of the pair was ok. The fabric doesn’t stretch as much as I would have hoped. It’s not bad but didn’t fit as well as the Cock Brief I reviewed previously. I wear an XL right now but will be starting a workout program soon and hope to be back down to a large!
I like this pair. The classic cut and feel works along with the fetish “master” side of the pair. The fit was good and the fabric was good. It’s probably not for all guys but it’s sure fun to wear. Some may want other to catch a glimpse of the waistband above their jeans. Who knows what may happen!
PAIR: Andrew Christian Master Brief
COLORS: Black
FABRIC: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $20
Before this week the answer to the question, “Does cold weather define your underwear choices?”, would have been a resounding “No way!” However, the deep freeze that has enveloped the country has made me give this a second thought. The reason for this is I was at the grocery store on a very cold day and felt a draft. At first, I thought I tore my pants (not fun for a public space). After confirming that was not the case I remembered I was wearing a Jock Brief. The cold air was a little noticeable on the exposed areas.
I don’t ever remember this happening before, but it doesn’t get into temps in the teens very often here in Atlanta. For a full week, we have been barely getting above freezing during the day. I’ve been wearing Andrew Christian undies for upcoming reviews. Nothing too skimpy or revealing. Friday, I went to put on a pair and thought, “It’s going to be colder, I better wear the Unico Boxer Briefs. Which were a good choice for the day!
This got me wondering how many of you just say fuck it and wear bikinis, jocks and thongs on cold days. We have readers in Chicago, NYC and Toronto. Areas known for their frigid winters. I like to be warm but not too warm. Wearing long johns when I have to go to work is just too many layers. I like to only wear them when I have to be outside more than inside. Hell, I don’t like wearing undershirts under my shirts because I get too hot on regular days.
My new winter undies will be briefs and boxer briefs. Not just any boxer briefs but those from Mundo Unico and Ergowear. My love of the pouch still has to be there. I just don’t want any more drafty moments during the cold. When the weather warms up next week I’ll be back to whatever I want to wear. If you change your undies due to hot or cold let us know.
You should always wear something awesome to work. It will give you a bit of extra confidence throughout the day. This is the New Ergowear MAX XV Bikini Navy. Perfect for under a suit or jeans! Find this and more at the Ergowear site.
Wishing it was swimwear weather? Go Softwear is coming out with new swimwear. Just letting you, like myself, to long for the warmer months of the year.
A brand I discovered on social media is Mertailor. He is a designer doing not only men’s and women’s swimwear. He also designs mermaid and mermen tails. The entire line he creates is super fun. I got a chance to talk to the Mertailor, Eric, for a talk about his brand.
I first saw your brand thanks to DW Chase, he posted a picture in one of your swim bikinis. For those of our readers who don’t know about you, tell us about your brand, how did you get started making swimwear?
A: Well, true story! I love Tail! Lol – Actually, when I was a young boy, I love mermaids, Mermen, and the underwater world. So much that I started a company that made functional, mermaid tails that you can swim in. In the process of this, growing up, discovering myself, I always wanted to take my talents and knowledge to the next level. I knew that I had to take my concepts and turn them into everyday attire. I figure the best was to do this was fashion. Why no swimwear, right? It’s fitting! Suits and tails for swimming! So, I created my first line of men’s swimwear, Mertailor Men. It’s been a fun adventure and it’s been far from easy. But, if it were easy, everyone could do it, right?
You initially started making mermaid tails, which are pretty cool! How did that transition into swimwear?
A: My grandparents actually were the original source to thank for my ambitions today. My family and friends support it now. When I was a kid, they brought me to Weeki Wachee Springs to see the mermaid show. It was all glitz, glamour, and a total dream fantasy come true. At that point, I knew I had to do something so unique and unusual to fulfill my fancy. I chose to start making tails for myself, eventually, I was contracted at Weeki Wachee Springs to make my tails, then I started my company making tails, and it just grew from there. From working with spandex fabrics, making patterns, the ability to design and execute, it was an amazing transition.
You make swimwear for men, women, and kids. Did you start with one category or start with them all at once?
I started with the men’s line. As a gay male, I initially wanted my own swimwear for myself and my male clients. Believe it or not, there’s a ton of men who wear tails! It’s amazing! Talk about self-expression. I realized that I had to have matching sets for women and kids. So, we started doing it all. However, my passion for swimwear is directed towards the men’s line. Without a doubt, we are a company that produces items for all genders.
The men’s swimwear is awesome. I love the bikinis and the sea themed prints. It’s like you turned the tails into swimwear! Why did you do the cuts (bikini, trunk, and compression)?
Honestly, they are sexy and popular. But, I wanted to put a twist on the normal. I wanted to show my art to the world and bring awareness of the ocean in a different way than most designers would do.
Which style do your customers tend to buy the most?
From what we have seen, our bikini briefs have been our top sellers.
One thing I thought of is, we have a good mix of readers gay and straight. It would be awesome for men and women to get matching print swimwear. Have you had customers comment that they are doing this?
Oh yes! We have both genders purchase multiple matching items!
My personal favorite print is the Octopus Rock Gold Bomber Trunk! Super fun. How do you find your awesome prints? Do you design them or find them?
Well, I’m extremely artistic and we have a team of artists who share my crazy directions.
Your bio said you used to be a Merman, do you still swim?
Oh yes, as much as I can. Lately not as much as I would appreciate. We act had an underwater studio put in to photograph our products underwater and poolside! This is my grotto 😉
Where can our readers find your awesome swimwear?
They can visit our website www.themertailor.com and click on the links that send them to our swimwear pages 🙂
As we enter our 10th year I want to look back whenever we can this year. This Throwback Thursday is from ES Collection swimwear from January 2010. We hope you will love these as much as I do!
This is a pair I bought to review. Andrew Christian didn’t furnish this pair for review.
Rating: 8.8/10 (Average of the ratings below)
Pros: Super Soft Fabric, whimsical print, and amazing Almost Naked pouch
Cons: The print maybe too over the top for some guys. The legs were a bit tight on me.
UNB Tim recommendation: If you want a super fun pair with a great print. I say get it! This pair is a lot of fun to me. The print alone would be my reason to buy, but mix that with the fabric and Almost Naked pouch and it’s a winner!
We are right around the corner for Valentine’s Day. It’s time to think of your undies for the big night and bring your Underwear A Game that night. After Christmas, I wanted to splurge and bought $100 of Andrew Christian undies for just $50. Not all the undies we review were given to us. Like a lot of guys here we still buy undies and share our views. I wanted to try the Cock brief with Almost Naked pouch. Why? Because it’s super fun and I love the Almost Naked Pouch
It took a week for the pairs to get here because I didn’t pay for express shipping. Which is fine because I didn’t need it right away. I decided to wear this on my first day to work after the holiday. The first thing I noticed when I put the pair on is the fabric. When I was in Dallas, the pair Osgon reviewed (Ghost Brief), had the same awesome material. I kicked myself because I didn’t get a pair for myself. Now, I have an even funner (if that’s a word) pair of undies! After getting to work. I really enjoyed wearing them. My one issue is the leg openings. They were a bit tight at times. The last few pairs of AC have been tight in the legs. Luckily it’s not a constant issue. It’s mainly noticeable when you put them on and then it goes away.
The fabric is a 90% Polyamide 10% Spandex blend. Which feels great! It’s a very silky like feeling to the fabric. It’s very breathable as well. The fabric is a navy blue with red cocks on them. Not those kinds of cocks, the poultry kind. It’s a great play on the word for AC to create. It should go without saying that this is a limited edition pair. So, if you want to rock this on Valentine’s Day, get them now!
The sizing of the pair is pretty much spot on. I got an XL and if you’re a bigger guy you will be able to fit in them. Andrew Christian makes pairs for the bigger guy. Which I am thankful for every day. When I was shopping for new undies, I realized there are some brands that I just can’t fit in. Yes, this year I plan on getting in better shape but us guys on the larger end want to feel sexy as hell too.
Overall I”m glad I got this pair. The print and the fit are both really good. That on top of the Almost Naked pouch and this will be in my rotation and be worn quite a bit. I wonder if I would get looks when I start the gym wearing this pair? Do you think many guys would notice the print? HMMM, just a thought!
When you think of sexy undies and gear, N2N Bodywear is one brand that comes to mind. They have turned sexy gear into an art form. Just when I think I have seen all N2N has to offer, Andrew breaks out something that makes me do a double take! The Sheer Onesie was a pair that did that. You can wear something under it or not. It all depends on your mood.
If you are familiar with their previous Onesie, it’s the same design but with a mesh white or black fabric. The design has a 3/4 sleeve and leg. This is not going to be a pair to keep warm in. You may get hot in it but for different reasons. Personally, I like the pics with a thong or jock under. Just something super sexy about that look to me.
This pair is great for a night in with someone special. But I wouldn’t bet on it being on for too long! It would be pretty awesome to wear this skiing and then take it off when you’re off the slopes for that romantic night. Just sayin’. This just reaffirms why I love N2N Bodywear! They are about making a guy feel amazing and comfortable in the gear he wears!
NOTE: we didn’t post the sheer with out anything under but you can see those at the N2N site.
It’s time to get your sexy on! Gregg Homme has a new collection out. They make some of the best and most comfortable erotic wear on the market. I wouldn’t recommend wearing a harness to work under your clothes, but the rest is fair game.
Singlets are my favorite type of spandex gear. If you’re a long time reader of the blog this is no shocking development. Over the past few years more and more companies are making them. The majority of singlets are erotic over sporting. Which is fine by me! One new entry into the world of singlets is Viced Man.
The AMA Viced Man Singlet is their awesome new singlet. From the front, the singlet looks very much like a collegiate singlet. The legs go down to about the knee and it’s a fuller cut singlet. When I first saw it I was like “cool someone is making more sports singlets.’ Then I saw the back and well this isn’t one you will see on the wrestling mat anytime soon. The back is where the innovation of this pair comes in to play.
The back has a cut out that I wasn’t expecting. On top of that in the back, there is a zipper that runs all the way down the back. It exposes your junk in the trunk. Their site says “Adding more spice to seduction, there is a zipper that comes down from waist all the way down that when you zip down you reveal your buttocks and you can imagine what happens after that.”
The singlet comes in 3 colors. They are white, black and red. I do not know how see-through the white is when worn. If like many other white spandex gear, its very see-through when wet.
This is a new take on an old classic design. I think Viced Man made something super fun in the world of gear. Victor who runs Viced Man has a great eye for design. I hope we get to see a lot more of his gear soon. This singlet retails for $48.00
Did you not get any undies for Christmas? Or maybe you want to treat yourself but the wallet is a little emptier after the holidays? Well, you’re in luck. Today is Baskit’s $12 Tuesday. This week’s pair is the contrast brief. Get an awesome brief in some amazing colors. This only lasts today until midnight! Shop now!
Rock the new year with the swim brief. We posted earlier about the new Ensign line from Arokin Swim. This is one of the pairs I talked about (the crab pair). Make sure you go check out all the new swim!
Happy 2018! It’s time to get new gym gear if you have the resolution to work out in the new year. Andrew Christian has some great gear for the gym. From underwear to work out gear. I have this same thing for the new year! Stay tuned!
The year of 2017 was a good year for UNB. It wasn’t amazingly awesome or super bad. It was pretty much on course. I decided to do a look back this year just to see what we accomplished to help us in 2018 make it an awesome year. Since it is our 10th Anniversary.
Video Reviewer
Since Alex left we have been trying to find a replacement. And we seem to have found 2 really great ones. Martin and Andrew have stepped up to the plate and really are enjoying doing the reviews. We got started a bit late in the year but in 2018 you will see a lot more of them. Unlike regular reviews, video reviews take a lot more time but our goal is 1-2 times a month (hopefully more!) We have our videos divided up on our YouTube Channel and Vimeo. Some are not appropriate for YouTube’s community standards. Those videos in 2018 will have a trailer on YouTube with a link to the Vimeo version.
Underwear Reviews
We had 39 reviews last year. When averaged out it was close to every week. To me, it never seems like we have enough reviews on the site. I looked at 39 and said, is that all there is? We have a plan get some amazing pairs this coming year so stay tuned. Hopefully, we may get over 52 so that’s one a week on average!
Top Pics on Instagram
(Top Row_As you saw earlier today the Floss picture from Modus Vivendi was our most popular picture last year. Followed by the Glamourous Line from MV. The next two are from our UNB Holiday guide. The first is the actual picture from Taylor Campbel. The second (on the second row) is a BTS I took during shooting as a teaser. In the Middle are the Garcon Model boys, a real-life couple that GM is using in their social! Next to them is Todd Sanfield in his own jock. (bottom row) Is the new Maskulo Neon line. Next to it is a Throwback Thursday featuring N2N when I saw them in Vegas! Lastly is a picture featuring our UNB Holiday Guide from 2016. Follow UNB on Instagram for more pics
UNB Popular Content
Without a doubt when I check our analytics our most popular content is our Endowed Guys series. Content that is many years old still ranks high! We will be adding more content to the site regarding this in 2018. It still amazes me that this series has become one of the most popular things on the site. I know that endowed guys have trouble finding undies but didn’t realize we would have such steady traffic from it.
UNB Swimwear Guide
The Swimwear Guide was shot in May. It was shot at the Castle in Birmingham. A site we have used a few times. Jonathan is always a gracious host. He has a great pool and it allowed us to do some awesome pictures. It was shot by Taylor Campbell. The models were Chandler, Martin, and Nate. Nate was a new addition to us. We loved working with him and hope to do it again very soon.
UNB Holiday Guide
The Holiday Guide was shot in December in Birmingham at a hotel. Which if you go back to our 2012 Valentines Guide you will see it in there for a brief part. It was a smaller shoot but turned out amazing. It was photographed by Taylor Campbell. Models were our video reviewers Martin and Andrew and introducing Jacob.
What’s coming in 2018?
Honestly, right now I don’t know. It’s just hit me this month that next year is 10 years in the underwear world for UNB. We have to do something amazing in October. I’m working on the 2018 plan right now and hopefully, you guys will be happy!
This picture from the Modus Vivendi Floss line was our most Popular picture on Instagram for 2017. Actually, our top two pics were from Modus Vivendi! If you aren’t following us on Instagram you need to be! Follow UNB Instagram Account now!
The Scrimmage line from C-IN2 has been re-envisioned with NEON colors. The. Scrimmage collection has always been one that I thought has been one of the most creative of C-IN2. It is inspired by American football practice jersey. Therefore, it’s made for activities and working out!
The new Neon colors are a great evolution of the design. Made in 5 different styles and two of them are shirts. The brief is my favorite cut because of the cutouts and the construction of the design. It’s pretty darn sexy to me as well. If you are a fan of sports gear fabric, definitely check it out.
It’s cold and a chance of snow this time of year. So, what makes us want to post about swimwear? It’s because Aronik has released their new Ensign collection! I have seen it on Tumblr and a few other social media outlets but It wasn’t listed on their site. Then this past week I saw it had been released! Well, it’s more of an unveiling than a release. The new collection is available or Pre-order!
The new collection continues on in the tradition that Aronik has set. There are some great solids and stripes (The ones pictured above I call stripes as well even though they are color blocked.) The Aronik guys have an eye or design that makes their suits just pop. When on Instagram or Facebook, I can always tell when it’s theirs, even before seeing any branding.
There is something I like about this collection that I couldn’t put my finger on at first. After thinking about it, I realized it’s they are evolving and taking the swimwear to the next level. Concentrating on things they do right. Those things are the mix of colors. The gray, white and orange are such a great combo. You can’t see in this picture but the gray is a print. Top that with some amazing styles it’s a winning combination.
There are three different prints that could be considered over the top for the brand. Those are the Bomb range. Each is a bright fun color with a very small pint of popsicles, drinks, or a crab. The back is a big Aronik name with a beach print. Super fun. It s unexpected but still super fun.
One last thing is if you are looking for a solid bikini, this is a brand that hasn’t forgotten about you. Their bikini cut is pretty awesome. Make sure you go check out the new Ensign collection!
Celebrate New Year with a dash of sexy! Check out this video from Garçon Model starring model, designer and CockyBoys exclusive adult film performer, Taylor Reign.
