We all love underwear! We have a our favorite styles, colors and brands. However, there are things we really don’t like in underwear. You guys have very specific things you hate. Many of you aren’t afraid to share it in our survey. This year we had some new things get reported and other things were similar to last year. One big difference from last year, is you guys really voiced yourselves very well. Many of you were very specific about what things you don’t like. Fell free when we do a survey to tell us exactly what annoys you.

Let’s Look at the overall list. This was a question without any prefilled answers. This all came from you guys. There were some similarities that most guys shared and some very specific ones we have never had before. Here is the broad view of the data:

Aren’t bar graphs sexy? I’m a little rusty with Excel and had to wrestle with it to give me this graph!

Most Annoying Factors:

Sizing

• Sizing is the biggest issue you guys have by far. It mainly centered around no universal sizing charts for brands. How things differ from brand to brand and country to country. You guys want better sizing across the board. This is a big ask and I’m afraid to say that it won’t be changing anytime soon.

Pouch Issues

• You maybe thinking this is about guys well endowed. We did have some guys complain about that, but for the most part it was guys wanting a supportive pouch. Regardless of endowment, a good and defined pouch is top of the list. Most reported they hate when a pouch looses its shape as well.

Construction Issues

• This one had several issues. The two things that stuck out the most were seams and leg openings. You guys hate seams that are sewn bad. Ones that are itchy and are abrasive. The other issue are leg openings. Specifically ones that are tight and restricting. This included briefs and boxer briefs.

Support and Comfort

• This is a given I think in great underwear. Many mentioned underwear that looses its shape when wearing it. You guys want underwear that fits well and holds up to your day. Regardless of if you are at home, work or at the gym. Personally, I think this has a lot to do with construction, fabric and design.

Tags/Labels

• This is one of my big ones. It made our list again this year. Nothing can ruin a pair of underwear more than a bad tag. I have had ones that fit amazing and then a tag that is itchy or scratchy, just ruins it. A few of you guys mentioned this alone. Several just put “tags.”

You guys told us some new things this year that haven’t been on our list last year. While not in the top 5, we wanted to showcase some of these that are new!

Butt Issues

• Ok, I didn’t know what else to call it. But this year we saw a growth in guys who hate underwear that rides up when they have junk in the trunk. This was number 7 on our list. Guys with fuller backsides face different issues than those who don’t.

Society Issues

• This year you guys pointed out how guys should be able to buy underwear in mainstream stores. You guys want to be able to go out and buy what you want where you want. Without any judgement or being called “gay.” Women can buy anything at Victoria’s Secret, and you guys want that freedom.

Store Selections

• This mirrors above to some extent. You guys mentioned that many stores have a lack luster selection of underwear. We aren’t talking underwear stores but big department stores. They just carry a few brands. Also included are styles as well. A few pointed out that stores don’t sell thongs for men. I wasn’t expecting this in the survey but great to see!

Partner Issues

• This showing 1 person pointed this out but I think there were two. This basically is having a supportive partner who appreciates your love of underwear. Someone you can share it with. This spans both gay and straight guys. We have heard it the last few years on both sides. Although, I think more has to be done on the straight side. We all want a supportive partner in things we like!

These are the things you guys have issues with undies. It’s great to find out what you guys like and don’t like. We hope to share some of this info with brands so they can use the feedback in underwear designing for the future.

The last few weeks we have been going through our Reader Survey and compiling all the data. Some sets are easier than others. One we profiled some data last year and this year we are going to put . It’s what you guys love in undies. Specifically what you look for in new undies. What are the qualities you seek in your decision making process.

Here is what you guys told us!

The top factors for choosing new undies are the following;

1. Fabric
2. Pouch
3. Cut
4. Style
5. Color

There are many more factors in buying underwear. Most guys listed several different criteria for new underwear. These five are the most common factors.

Fabric

Is the most important factor for you guys. Some guys want a specific type of fabric. We had a few who mentioned 100% cotton underwear. While others wanted good quality fabric that holds up to wear and tear. Above all else it had to be comfortable and feel good against the skin.

Pouch

Pouch was one that was very high on the list. You maybe surprised that it’s not just endowed guys who want a pouch. Many guys mentioned they hate underwear that doesn’t have a defined pouch built in. Some others commented on a pouch that as too small and constricting. The majority of the guys commented on how they wanted great support in undies. The pouch is key to the support. This includes ergonomically designed pouches.

Cut

Cut means different things to many people. We took it to mean the kind of undies it is. It could be a brief, thong, boxer brief, jock and etc. We have readers who are very loyal to one style. Most guys love briefs and bikinis. Also, thongs were mentioned by a few guys. Some guys took it a bit further and mentioned string bikinis and g-strings.

Style

Style was one section that could go by what cut it was (brief, boxer brief, etc) and fashionable scale. We had guys mention both in this section. It was a little hard to determine who meant what and why. When we could we separated out cuts when we could. Most who are in this category want something fun that matches the rest of their fashion style.

Color

Last is color. Color in this features both solid colors and prints. Many of our guys love a specific color and also hate a specific color. It can rule in or out a pair of underwear to purchase. This year we had more mention prints. The prints in men’s underwear grew greatly this year. More of our readers want them and seek them out!

There is one surprise is Price. Very few guys actually mentioned price is a factor in new underwear. Its usually one of the top things for me. Also, brand wasn’t a major factor either. We have some pretty brand loyal readers. It maybe that guys were more focused on the physical things and not brand or price.

This is the first part of many more to come. We hope you enjoy this look at what guys who read the site look for in new undies.