We got a chance to talk to an up and coming model in the world of men’s underwear, named Matt Josbena. He’s was introduced to us through a former UNB guy. He’s a really great guy and we wanted you guys to know more about Matt.

Name: Matt Josbena
Age: 27
Interesting Fact: I used to weigh 300 pounds

What do you want to get into modeling? Why underwear/swimwear underwear/swimwear? 

Modeling has always been a huge dream for me. To me its so much more than just taking a picture. It’s being completely vulnerable, and that was something I struggled with for a long time growing up. The reason why I love modeling underwear and swimwear is because you have to be truly comfortable in your own skin, and that is something I really want to help people do…build confidence!

What do you think sets you apart from other models in the industry? 

I don’t think anything in particular sets me apart to be completely honest. Every model brings something to the table. Whether that be with personality, look, experience. I will, however, say that I am passionate and completely committed to my work. To me dedication, passion, and persistence go a long way.

What shoots have you done so far?(Which brands/photogs have you worked with? 

I have done a lot of lifestyle shoots, bridal shoots, and fitness shoots. Over the past few year is when I got comfortable and confident shooting in underwear and my favorite photographer that I have grown to trust and we instantly work well together is Vincent Alain from Vincent Alain Photography. He is a genius!

Underwear has many styles from boxer briefs to thongs. Do you have any pairs you don’t want to wear on a shot? ? 

I am most comfortable in briefs, but I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I have just never tried wearing others. They can be kind of intimidating…am I right?!

Are there any underwear/swimwear brands you’d love to work with? Why?

Oryx, Andrew Christian, PUMP and Aussiebum are definitely on the top of my list. Mainly because I really love the design of the underwear and they also look extremely comfortable! But if there is one thing I love about modeling its being able to help a product line grow. So gaining the knowledge of other products would help me bring more business to other brands VIA social media and word of mouth.

Which photographers would you love to work with on a project? 

I’ve got to be honest, I have followed Styrke Studio for a long time on Instagram and the photos are always incredible.

Who do you consider super stars in the world of modeling? 

Eric Turner and Vince Sant. They make it look so effortless, which is how it should be. Natural and real.

Outside of modeling and working out what do you do in your down time? What are your hobbies and interests? 

I love to cook and bake. I really like to go to natural springs and go for a kayak or a hike…be close to nature. I love taking acting classes at my studio ClassAct in Orlando. Traveling is definitely up there too. Really it comes down to making myself a better person and gaining more experience and knowledge! Also I love watching Netflix in my underwear sitting on my bed.

What type of fitness regime do you do to keep in shape, and does it change when you do a shoot? 

I am in the gym 5-7 days a week depending on what I have got going on. Usually start out with a little warm up before lifting to wake up my body and then I go into the heavy stuff to build muscle. I generally do 20-30 minutes of cardio to keep myself lean. When I am about to shoot, I usually don’t lift as heavy and keep the cardio up. But “abs are made in the kitchen” so if you want that then you definitely have to keep on top of your diet.

Models can’t always eat great what is your favorite guilty pleasure in food? 

Oh gosh! I think I have more than one…Pizza for sure and sweets (cake, cookies, candy, you name it!)

We are an underwear blog so what makes up your underwear drawer? (what percentage of briefs, boxer briefs, jocks, thongs do you have?) 

Its 100% briefs. I just find them most comfortable.

What is one word that describes you? 

Passionate

If you were stranded on a deserted island what is one thing you must have with you? 

Protein Powder

What is your favorite color

Blue

What is a fact about you that would surprise our readers? (are you shy? Love disco? Know all the words to Star Wars?) 

My entire life is a Bridesmaids quote. I can quote the entire movie. It so damn funny! And its always an ice breaker cause who hasn’t seen it?! That was the hint…if you haven’t seen it drop everything and watch it. You wont regret it.

Where can our readers find you on the net and social media? 

Matt Josbena on Facebook @mattjosbena on Instagram

After the last post I received some questions about Patreon. So here is an FAQ of sorts for you guys

What is Patreon? Its a crowd funding platform for content creators. Fans can give you an amount per post or monty. We have chosen monthly because of the amount of content we do a month

How much can I donate? You can donate as little as a dollar a month to what ever you feel you want to give. You can end at anytime as well or set limits on how much you give a year.

How do I donate? You need to create a Patreon account at patreon.com and fill out all your information.

Can I donate and remain anonymous? YES you can. If you don’t want your name listed on our site we can use a pseudonym or “anonymous” but you will have to let Patreon know who you are. If you wish to remain anonymous let us know and we definitely will respect your wishes. You can still get all the rewards on the different levels.

Why are you doing Patreon? We are doing this because we don’t do paid/sponsored posts. It goes against why I started the blog. Its about our opinions on underwear and gear. I would rather be held accountable to our readers than a paid sponsor for our livelihood.

What will our money be used for? It will help with the costs of running the blog. We also want to get better photo and video equipment and lastly upgrade some computers for the site. The money will also be used for special shoots for you guys and review pairs for brands we may not work with.

How can you donate? If you want to donate go to the UNB Patreon Page and take a look! If you have any more questions please reach out to us

The direct link to out Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/unbblog

One photographer I think you guys should know is Noel Photo Studio. I love his work! Just his eye for shooting and the backgrounds/locations he uses are amazing. The model is Bryan Thounder Cloud.

There was a time where jocks were very common place in the world of working out and sports. It was pretty much standard that you would wear a jock for any sporting activity. The main reason was for support during the event and to prevent a sprain. Some sports still wear jocks but others have abandoned it for more modern underwear.

Contact sports still wear jocks. This is especially true if you have to wear a cup. Sports like baseball and hockey come to mind. But, sports such as Football are moving away from the jock. When I was little and playing sports it was a right of passage to go get your first jock.

What has replaced the jock? At the gym its moved more to UnderArmour and Nike gear. Its form fitting compression shorts that give you extra support in the legs. This gear has hit the mainstream and guys of all kinds are wearing them. It’s rare to see a guy actually in a jock at the gym now. I think a guy would get strange looks for wearing one!

There have been major advances in technology that have pushed the jock aside from being the main jock gear. This isn’t necessary a bad thing. Its great to see companies improving and making better underwear for men. But I still miss the jock!

So where can you find jocks? In 2009 I named it the year of the jock. This is really when the fashion jock too off. Before then fashion jocks were considered fetish wear. After 2009 it’s a standard pair more companies are making. They are experimenting with the fabrics used in jocks and with the traditional design. Each company is putting their own design spin on this classic.

A prime example of this is the original C-IN2 Grip jock. They updated the jock for working out and gave it a new design with new materials. Gone is the uncomfortable nylon pouch and it was substitute by moisture wicking fabric. The big leg straps were replaced by smaller straps that felt more comfortable. Lastly the 3 inch waistband was replaced more standard one you would wear under gym shorts with out it showing.

Just when I think I’ve seen all the possible designs of a jock, someone puts a new one out! The jock is becoming a staple in the world of men’s underwear. No longer worn for working out but more for fashion and comfort.

In the 70’s and 80’s the jock was more of a fetish garment then an every day pair. Now guys are wering them to work under a suit. To run errands under jeans or just to feel comfortable in every day wear. What is a loss for the world of sports is a gain for the world of fashion.

We would love to hear what is your favorite jock on the market today.

As more guys love wearing eroticwear it’s time to break it out and not just wear it for a fun night with that someone special. Rather it’s time to wear it all the time and feel sexy. Before I start this there are many brands on the market that are made to come off. Meaning they are sexy but not made for extended wear. We are talking about those bands you can wear all do and be as comfy in it as a pair of your favorite briefs or boxer briefs.

The great thing about underwear is while you are at work no  one knows what you are wearing. So who’s to say you can’t wear a mesh thong to work as opposed to a pair of tighty whities? We had a reader a few years ago tell us on presentation days he would sport a thong under his suit. He said standing in front of his colleges wearing the thong made him feel great. He said the sexy feeling he felt wearing the thong made him feel more confident in his presentations.

Eroticwear is not limited to just thongs. You can wear fabrics , mesh, spandex, mesh, lace and more. Its as diverse as the rest of the world of underwear. The styles can also vary, erotic pairs are made in trunks, briefs, jocks, thongs and a whole list of hybrids. Hybrids are any of the jock briefs, jock thong and etc. The important thing is to find a pair you love and feel comfortable in!

Now that you have found a pair of eroticwear, where can you wear them? We would suggest wearing them out one day for errands to start. To see if they have a good effect or bad effect on you. If all goes well move on to wearing them to work, out with a night with friends and anytime you wear underwear.

Some brands to consider for this are Gregg Homme, MaleBasics, Modus Vivendi, Cellblock13, and Nasty Pig. Each of these will have something you will love. Start to branch out and wear something fun and sexy every day!

Picture is the Gregg Homme Cheeky brief

When I launched UNB we used to talk a lot about the “Gym Factor.” The Gym Factor was “Would a guy wear this pair to the gym?” At that time most guys wore pretty basic underwear to the gym. Flashy or bright colors/prints were not a place for the gym. It got me thinking has this changed? Are guys willing to wear more to the gym?

We have readers who wear what ever they want to the gym. They don’t care and go for their comfort over all else. Those who give funny looks to them be damned. On the other hand we have guys who want to have their love of underwear to just a select few. They wear more classic cuts and colors. They wear is more traditional briefs, trunks and boxer briefs.

So, over the 7 years of UNB has this changed? Guys on both sides, gay/straight, are starting to wear great underwear. Each year more and more guys discover how amazing great undies feel. Plus the explosion of the UnderArmour gear has introduced more color and prints to the general market. It’s accepted that you can wear a bright UA pair of undies to the gym.

One thing that has changed is the wearing of jocks to the gym. It used to be widely accepted you wore a jock for support through out a work out. Now it seems very few guys actually wear them for sports activities. Jocks are moving more towards fashion rather than function. I asked a few friend who work out if they wore jocks and most gave me a strange look and said “You don’t wear jocks to the gym.” They are more for going out and fun times for them now.

Lastly, there seems to be quite a few of our readers wearing thongs to the gym. I will admit I did this in my 20’s. They offer great support and can be used as a jock substitute. Thongs are considered by many to be less than masculine by the general public. I think there are a few out there who would greatly disagree with that statement.  It’s not super wide spread but these guys really don’t care what you have to think. But, I have heard more guys are doing this in years past.

This really has me curious as to what you guys are now wearing to the gym. Are you wearing what ever or do you make a conscious choice when getting dressed in the morning if you’re going to the gym? Let us know what you are wearing!

Picture by Xtremen