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Experience next level comfort with our new range of briefs and trunks. Super lightweight, quick-dry, moisture wicking micro cotton underwear manufactured in Italy using the latest seamless knitting technology.

Classic in design with sportswear properties, ACE is the optimal underwear for the active man.

Game. Set. Match.

ACE BRIEF – €38 | £31 | $43

ACE TRUNK – €40 | £33 | $45

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The Billy line has become one of the mainstays of the aussieBum lineup. We have seen it in many forms. One of my favorite were the 80’s Video Game prints they created when it was first released. Now, they have solids and fun prints. The latest edition to the line are the Stars!

The Stars line are a limited edition print. Done in red, white and blue. Nope it’s not for the USA but the same colors as the Australian flag! Each color is the solid back with a contrasting color for the stars. The red and blue have white stars. And the white has what looks to be navy stars.

The Billy is available in the bikini or brief as they call it. And also, the hipster. Which is more of a trunk cut than a boxer brief. Both styles are pretty standard in the aB line up. I think most of our readers prefer the bikini over the hipster. I say this because most of the guys who have bought them and told us about them have bought the brief.

The signature of the Billy line is the waistband. There is no branded waistband on this pair. The description says there is no waistband. It has one but is small. I know we have many readers who hate big and branded waistbands. They avoid them at all costs. Lately, it’s harder to get away from. This is one of the few pairs I can think of that have this type of waistband. If this is you, I recommend checking out the Billy line.

Out now! If you want them get them fast, because limited edition pairs don’t last long!

BRAND: aussieBum
PAIR: Billy Limited Edition Stars Brief and Hipster
COLORS: Red, blue or white
FABRIC: 90% Cotton 10% Elastane
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: Brief – $13.75 Hipster – $14.25
LINK: aussieBum Billy Boy Limited Edition

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
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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!

The popularity of thongs is off the chart going into 2017. It’s the new must have style for guys. This is not just for gay guys, the straight guys have take up the thong. Look at our staff TheBottomDrawer, UndiesDude and the Thonged Ginger are all straight guys who LOVE thongs. They are working on a special project for UNB that should be out soon. It’s 100% thong centric, so stay tuned!

Thongs have always had a steady group of guys who loved thongs. Brands such as Joe Snyder and Gregg Homme have always seen loyal thong customers. Now, more brands are starting to make them. Anywhere from regular thongs to erotic ones. New brands that have great thongs are BodyAware and Intymen.

Why do straight guys love thongs? 

I have a theory and my guys on the site can def respond to this in another post. I think the pair has had the “gay” label for so long. It’s a pair guys aren’t supposed to wear. They are “women’s underwear. That’s the general population’s view of them. However, there are guys who don’t follow the norms of society and want to feel sexy.

A few years ago, lace started to get big in the men’s market. This allowed guys to not have to conform to the boxers and boxer briefs guys were supposed to wear. Once guys started to discover great underwear, they wanted more undies that feel amazing. I know we have plenty of readers who tried them reluctantly. Thinking it was like a wedgie or going to be uncomfortable. Only to be pleasantly surprised by the fit and comfort of the thong.

It’s great to see guys try new styles in underwear! It doesn’t matter if you are gay/bi/straight. It’s about being who you are and owning it. Our guys own that they love thongs. They are spreading the word about the style. I would love to know why you guys LOVE thongs!

If you were upset that the Bike jock is gone. Don’t worry, there is a new brand on the market called Gym. It’s a new line from Jockstraps.com for those who enjoy a classic jock. Here is what they told us about the line:

Introducing GYM Jockstrap brand. When Jockstraps.com received word that Bike was discontinuing making jockstraps, they were shocked because BIKE is their best-selling brand. After doing a lot of research Jockstraps.com was able to track down the manufacturer. After making some slight changes to the product, introducing some new colors, and creating some new clamshell inserts, a new brand called GYM was born. Currently the GYM brand is available in 3 different products including the 1” GYM Swim/Run Jockstrap, 2” Workout Jockstrap and 3” Old School Jockstrap. The 1” is available in White, Black and Royal Blue. The 2” jockstrap is available in White, Black, Royal and Grey. The 3” version is a remake of the Bike Vintage Throwback Edition but now comes in White, Black and Heather Grey. Sizes run from small all the way up to 3XL. Available at Jockstraps.com.

Shop now at Jockstraps.com!

We don’t cover much bodybuilding gear. However, as our readership expands we plan to cover more things in the gear world. Egick is a really interesting company. They have done some great swimwear and underwear this year. We have shown you a few things and will continue to cover them.

I saw this pair on Instagram. It’s in heavy rotation on their Instagram being so new. It made me head over to the Egick site and take a look. This pair is designed for bodybuilders and posing on stage. That doesn’t mean you can’t get a pair if you want something smaller for the beach or to tan in.

This is their official description:

Our Sexy White BodyBuilding Posing Gear Made From Comfortable Strech Shiny Fabric. Great Sexy Shape For Posing On Stage Or Any Other Place. Perfect Adjustment. Fit to Your Body Perfectly. Thanks to Our Special Cut and Shape You Will Always Feel STRONG, Sexy And Sensual.

The cut of these is smaller than normal swim briefs many of you are used too. It’s designed to show off every muscle. That means there is no drawstring waistband. It’s an elastic waist, if you wear swimming, take note.  It could cause problems if you’re super active.

The pair retails for $65. Some of you may go whoa! But this is specially designed for bodybuilders. If you are in this market, it may be a good investment for you to purchase one of these or maybe two. Meaning the legs and waist are made for your proportions over regular pairs of swimwear.

Lastly, the sizing is Medium through X-large. Which is a 28-36 waist.  Sizing is made for the target market. I don’t think many bodybuilders will be over 36 inches unless you’re really tall. But I could be wrong.

If you are interested head over to the Egick site to see this and more.

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

 

This is something I had to share. Australian company Budgy Smuggler is doing a board short buy back! You heard me, they are giving guys money for their board shorts and want them to wear budgies instead. Brilliant idea. They said something awesome “We want guys to embrace the body they are in.” Which is something we stand behind. I hope we start to see more guys here in swim briefs soon. Hats off to Budgy Smuggler.


I’ve been following UNB for some time, and was wondering if you could recommend your favorite hang free / anatomically correct briefs? I’ve seen reviews of various hang free briefs on the site before (Alex’s review of the CSX Sports Brief comes to mind), but I was wondering if you could do a consolidated post on your favorite pairs (or just email me what you recommend)?


I got a couple pair of AC Almost Naked briefs a while back, along with the CSX Sports Brief, and really would love to branch out a bit more. Honestly, after trying these, I can’t go back to non-anatomically correct pouch underwear.

I know this was a bit long, but I’d really appreciate any suggestions you folks have.

UNBTim:

First, this question sparked our ASK UNB. I think it’s a good question as well. Ergonomically designed pouches are one of the hottest trends in men’s underwear. It’s a trend that I hope doesn’t go anywhere. I love an amazing pouches. We were asked about “hang free” pouches. For those of you who don’t know what this is, it’s a pouch that lets your boys hang naturally. There is no extreme pouch or lift.

One of my favorite brands over the years has been Ergowear. One pair that you should check out is the Ergowear Feel Vermouth Suave Bikini  – While the feel is not one of my favorites pouches from Ergowear I prefer the X3D pouch better. This is a more natural hang pouch from Ergowear. It still has great support but more of a natural feel. It’s not as restricting as some pouches out there.

Another company that does an amazing job with hang free pouches is Sukrew. They are still one of the new brands on the block. However, I have described their pouch as one that seems to have been on the market for years and refined. Unlike other pouches, this one doesn’t push up and show off. It lets you hang freely and feel great all through the day. This crosses all their designs. From the Sprinters, briefs, jocks and thongs. How they have done the pouch in all these is like witchcraft. If you’re a fan of briefs the Full Brief, you will like! If you buy the U-Brief, well, you won’t get any support. It has no pouch at all.

My last recommendation is anything from N2N Bodywear with the N-Hance pouch. This is a specially designed pouch from N2N. It comes on a variety of their styles. Right now is an odd time because they are closing out a lot of their underwear and a new line will be released soon. The pouch has been made in several different fabrics and styles. The briefs, especially the bikinis are made for this. Its similar to the other pouches, but hard for me to describe. Its a great mix of support and the way a guy naturally hangs.

These are my top three recommendations. There are way more pouches I could recommend. But you wanted hang free! And I think you would be happy with any of these.

Michael:

The first ones to try are from the Australian designer, Obviously. They have gone all in, and their entire line is anatomical with many of their designs made of soft bamboo. Last year, UNBTim gave a rave review of the brand and it’s AnatoMAX line, saying “All the pairs I have ever owned have been amazing.”

Although not advertised as anatomical, I’ve tried the Baskit’s Energy Briefs, found the pouch to be quite roomy, and it comes in fun, attention-grabbing colors. It is made of nylon (90%) and spandex (10%), so these are perfect to wear during sweaty, physical activities.

As the reader notes, Andrew Christian, with its “Almost Naked” collection, makes anatomical cuts. But, you should also try their “Show-it” collection. They have an internal “comfy cup,” where you put your package, and as the name implies, you’ll show off more. More importantly, just like a kangroo’s pouch, your joey is lifted up and protected from potential leg crushing when you can’t (or shouldn’t) “manspread.”

Some designers have been very explicit with this design move. But, more and more designers have retooled their collection to be anatomically correct without much fanfare. I predict that this natural design may just become the new standard in menswear.

This is a preview of the new ES Collection swimwear campaign for 2017. Its filming took place on the wonderful island of Mykonos, Greece.

Water is the element which connects and creates all the wonderful beauty of this island as well as being the element which defines a swimwear collection. The name we have chosen for our new campaign is: NERÓ, which means water in Greek. Undoubtedly, such an important element should name an important campaign.

Brought to you by www.studioretail.com

Jarrod Carter, Australian photographer who recently did a shoot with Aussie model; Keith. He’s seen wearing Bwet Swimwear and WearMeUnder.

Model: Keith
Photographer: Jarrod Carter
Brand: Bwet Swimwear and WearMeUnder

Jarrod Carter Photography Instagram: @jarrodcarterphotography
Keith Instagram: @__key_fff__
Bwet Instagram: @bwetswimwear
WearMeUnder Instagram: @wearmeunder

Jarrod Carter Photography Facebook: www.facebook.com/jarrodcarterphotographer

Is that a banana in your pocket or are you happy to see me? It’s an old like but a good one. Andrew Christian has created a Banana print. I think this line is a lot of fun! It’s def a play on the whole banana is just a banana. Then again AC has always put a fun spin on undies.

The new line comes in a few different styles. They are jock, brief, shorts, swim trunk, swim brief/Bikini and tank. You could, in fact wear all banana print with this line. Not sure you will but it’s an option. I could see the tank being worn with jeans or shorts.

I am liking that brands are using the same print across many lines. Espeically, from underwear to swimwear. You can have your favorite pair of underwear as your favorite pair of swimwear. Also, many of you would like to have the sam print across your undies.

One thing that really struck me was just how a like the swim and underwear look a like. They each have black waistbands. The underwear has an Andrew Christian branded band. Whereas, the swimwear has a solid black waistband and black trim. I don’t know why I love this print I just do.

If you love funky and fun prints, I suggest you check out this line. It is a limited edition print from Andrew Christian and won’t be around long. Get them while you can!

BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Banana Jock
COLORS: As seen
FABRIC: 90% Polyamide 10% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $18.00
LINK: Andrew Christian Banana Jock

BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Banana Brief
COLORS: As Seen
FABRIC: 90% Polyamide 10% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $29.00
LINK: Andrew Christian Banana Brief

BRAND: Andrew Chrisitan
PAIR: Banana Trunk
COLORS: As Seen
FABRIC: Cool Lightweight Fabric: 90% Polyamide, 10% Spandex – Soft Contrast Fabric: 100% Polyester
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $41.00
LINK: Andrew Christian Banana Trunk
BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Banana Bikini
COLORS: As seen
FABRIC: Cool Lightweight Fabric: 90% Polyamide, 10% Spandex Soft Contrast Fabric: 100% Polyester
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $38.00
LINK: Andrew Christian Banana Bikini
BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Banana Mesh Shorts
COLORS: As Seen
FABRIC: 100% Cotton
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $29.00
LINK: Andrew Chrisitan Banana Mesh Shorts
BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Banana Tank
COLORS: As Seen
FABRIC: 90% Polyamide 10% Spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $29.00
LINK: Andrew Christian Banana Tank