N2N Bodywear released the Liquid Skins this year. The new color is Silver and makes it SUPER hot. Still available in black but the silver is very eye catching ! Single retails for $46.
This is the first time we have revealed out reader survey results. Mainly because we have always asked about UNB and not about you guys. So this year we want to know what you guys love and what is your passion in underwear, swimwear, eroticwear and spandex.
This was the biggest turn out we have ever had in a survey. You guys really loved sharing your love of undies and we love it! It will help us draft new content that you guys will find valuable. With out further talking let’s get on to the results, which is what you came to see.
Before we go into those, one last thing. We have great mix of gay, straight and bisexual guys. We have a lot more of the later than I ever thought which is awesome. When I first started 7 years ago I never thought we would have such a big bi/straight guy fan base! 
How many pairs of underwear do you guys have? You guys about 20-60 pairs a piece with a few having 60-120 pairs (23%). I thought we would have more guys with massive collections. But that requires space for all the undies and not many have that kind of drawer space.
How often do you guys buy underwear? I was surprised we didn’t have one person answer every day! But almost 50% of you buy a few times a month. The rest guy a few times a year. Shopping almost have do their shopping online. If you are shopping in person the top three store are Underwear Specialty stores, Department stores and Close Out stores are the most shopped by our readers
Do you wear more than one pair a day? It was something we hear every so often and it’s almost 50/50. 53% of you wear more than one pair of underwear a day. That could be going to the gym, changing throughout the day.
What Styles do you guys love? This question we allowed more than one answer or you could choose them all! The most popular style is a Brief. Almost 70% of you wear them. The remaining top 5 are Boxer Brief, Trunk and Jock and Bikini tied for 5th. Don’t worry a thong wasn’t too far behind!
Have you ever worn a swim brief? This has been a running question on the blog and 74% of you have worn them! The next question ties in to this one is what style of swim wear do you wear now
Surprisingly the Brief is top of our charts at 36%. Followed by Shorts and Trunks almost tied. Shorts are at 22% and Trunks at 21%. The board short number still surprised me it was that high. Thongs are still the smallest in number of guys wearing and size! Yeah I had to put that in
Do you guys like singlets and Spandex? The biggest answer is No, which again surprised me. But when you combine the other numbers it is close. You guys like singlets and spandex. It’s more split than undies but there is still guys out there who are just undies lovers. On the converse 66% of you love eroticwear. So I”m sure many of you erotic lovers love spandex as well. I knew you guys loved erotic wear but didn’t think it would be so high!
Do you like real guys or models? This is a question we always ask internally. I have always thought a mix is best for the blog. And I was right in thinking this 52% of you guys want a mix of models, real guys and up and coming models. Then there are the 32% who want real guys over models. Well we are “real guys real underwear”
What size are you guys? Over 2/3 of you guys are Large and Mediums. With Mediums being the most common size on the blog. This was one I figured would look this way. Not too many small and XL and more mediums and Larges.
We hope you enjoy this look at results. Myself and the staff will use this to come up with new ideas for the blog and content. Fell free to always email us and give us feedback on the blog. We love hearing from you guys! And thanks for filling out our Survey!
You have seen in him Videos, on the net and on our site. Model Jacob Ford is going the guest on our Twitter Chat this Saturday May 30th at 3 PM – 4 PM EST. He will be answering your questions and talking to fans. To participate make sure you use hashtag #askunb.
We will have a Twitter widget on Saturday on the site for those who aren’t on Twitter or those who want an easy way to follow the chat! Get your questions ready.
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you had a nice relaxing weekend and spent it in swimwear Like the Surfer suit in Charcoal from Marcuse!
Summer is just around the corner and Modus Vivendi is proud to release more of its new swimwear collection for 2015. Classic style never goes out of fashion and bearing this in mind the Greek brand couldn’t resist including a range of classic swimbriefs and swimtrunks.
Perfectly shaped and made from the finest, quick-drying, high quality fabric, the new briefs and brazil cut trunks come in six colours to suit every taste. Discreet logos, drawcords with metal tips and special linings make these swimmers comfortable and easy to wear.
The campaign images you see below are from the latest shoot on location in Santorini, photographed by Nikos Papadopoulos with model Christos Artemiou.
Credits:
Swimwear: Modus Vivendi
Photographer: Nikos Papadopoulos
Model: Christos Artemiou
Location: Santorini, Greece
Today is the last day for our Readers Underwear Survey. We want to find out more about you guys and your underwear! We are going to announce the results next week. You can see what styles, where you guys shop and more! Go to our Survey post to take it!
Its officially swimwear season! So make sure you wear some great swimwear this weekend. This is the new swimwear for BCNU.
As we posted last week, David Benjamin is the face of Cellblock 13 for the next year. We got the chance to talk to him about this new project and what the year will hold. We also talked to him about underwear. Here is the interview:
UNB: Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. This past month Timoteo announced you would basically be the face of the Cellblock13 brands. How did this arrangement come about?
DB: First, thanks for asking me to sit down with you! I’m really pleased to have the chance to talk about this new collaboration with Timeteo and CellBlock13, as well as introduce myself to readers of UnderwearNewsBriefs.com!
I first met Timeteo Ocampo, the Founder and Creative Director of Timeteo, last year during a photo shoot in their LA offices.
We hit it off immediately and had a long talk about the need for an underwear line made for mature, sexually confident men. I told him how I hated walking into stores only to find rows of poorly constructed, candy-colored jocks featuring weird pouches and even weirder cutouts. He told me how he designed CellBlock13 for men who were comfortable in their own skin and looking for well constructed, playful, sexy underwear.
After seeing the proofs from our shoot together, I approached Timeteo about partnering with CellBlock13 as their first-ever exclusive model. To my surprise he said yes, and the rest is history!
UNB: It sounds like you had a great time working with Timoteo. What about that first shoot made you want to be the “face” of Cellblock 13?
DB: I had, and continue to have, an amazing working relationship with Timoteo. He is a creative man, a businessman, and a decent guy. He’s exactly the kind of man I love to work with: creative, intelligent, and thoughtful.
During that first shoot together, Timoteo and I talked extensively about trends in not just underwear and the adult industry, but also in the gay community at large. We both agreed that all three are on the cusp of movement towards embracing a more masculine, mature esthetic. We further agreed that the trend for young muscle guys and twinks was waning.
Both of us talked about how our friends were starved for clothes, models, and a culture that embraced a more masculine and mature sexuality: Clothes designed for and flattering of men, not boys; porn featuring men enjoying passionate sex, rather than youthful boys cavorting; and a culture that honored and respected a new generation of men who are not interested in recapturing their youth, but rather in exploring the benefits and privileges of maturity.
I knew that Timoteo and CellBlock13 had the design sensibility I wanted to represent, and I believed that I was the right kind of model to represent that sensibility. Being “hot” will always be important, but the defining feature of CellBlock13 and me is that we are both “sexy”. And there is a difference between being “hot” and being “sexy.” Hot is all about genetics: tall, well-muscled, nice teeth, etc… Sexy on the other hand is all about attitude…being “sexy” is about how you interact with your environment. That kind of awareness is usually lost on youth, and more often seen in people who possess a measure of maturity. Exp. Megan Foxx is “hot” Amal Clooney is “sexy.”
So with that in mind, I asked Timoteo if they would be interested in signing an “exclusive” model. He said, that since they were a relatively new brand, they had never tried it before – but that they would be willing to discuss it. After meeting with Timoteo again, this time with his staff present, we agreed to a partnership. I couldn’t be more pleased.
UNB: Sounds like you two have a solid foundation for a great year. So what do you guys have planned and what can we expect over the next year? Other than great pics like the ones already released
DB: I hope so! As for the coming year, I’m not sure I have an answer for you. As CellBlock13’s first-ever exclusive model there is no script written that we can follow. From my point of view, I have never been in a partnership like this, so I am unsure what to expect. I can tell you that Timoteo and I will be shooting more photos this Memorial Day weekend in Chicago (He will be there for IML and I will be there attending the Grabbys).
What I do know is that the foundation has been set for a mutually beneficial relationship, and that men in the underwear market who feel that their needs and esthetics are not being addressed will finally have a go-to brand for sexy, fun, and flattering underwear. In fact, they can go and check it out now at www.cellblock13.net!
UNB: What is your favorite style of underwear? (Brief, jock, boxer brief, thong)? Did you have any of the Cellblock 13 before working with Timoteo?
DB I prefer jockeys for daytime, commando for night, and jocks for playtime 😉
As for owning CellBlock13, I actually did have a few pair…as I said, I love the styles, cuts, and colors. They are flattering for a lot of men, me included!
We thank David for his time in this interview. We will be doing some things with him over the year and Cellblock13. Stay tuned for more soon.
Watch our show behind the scenes video of aussieBum during our UNB Swimwear Guide Shoot!
UNB Review JOR Electro Brief from UNB Blog on Vimeo.
Bryce is back with another review! This time he’s doing the JOR Electro Brief. This pair was furnished by GDD World. You may also buy this pair at Candyman Fashion.
A long weekend deserves a big sale, and we mean BIG. From now until Monday, May 25th, everything at Jockstrap Central is on sale up to 25% off. Jockstraps, jock briefs, briefs, trunks, shorts, swimwear, full frontal display suits, tank tops, cock rings, wrestling singlets, socks and more are all on sale.
It couldn’t be easier, as it’s a site wide sale there’s no discount codes to worry about. Just head to their online store and you’ll find all their products listed with the regular price scratched out and the new sale price listed. Over 25 brands to choose from including the hard to find Full Kit Gear and their exclusive Raw Studio collection of jockstraps, mesh gear and full frontal suits.
Just remember to shop early for the best selection. During these sales, things are sure to sell out quickly. Shop at Jockstrap Central.
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Today marks the start of IML in Chicago. So for those going I hope you wear some great fetish wear. For those of you not going check out this pic featuring the Alpha collection from Cellblock13 Model is Christopher Daniels and photo by Timoteo
Did you get enough Theo Ford the last go round? If not he’s back posing in more PetitQ Underwear. This shoot he a moment at the office. He’s wearing the new PetitQ erotic line that features underwear and harnesses. He also just got married. Photos were made by Wes Triplett.
UNB Swimwear Guide 2015 – N2N Bodywear Behind the Scenes from UNB Blog on Vimeo.
Enjoy this short behind the scenes video. It features brand N2N Bodywear!
Make sure you fill out our 2015 Reader Survey. We want use this info to make our content better by knowing what you guys love! It only takes a few minutes and you may can join our revamped Focus group. Fill it out below
Here is another picture that didn’t make our Swimwear Guide but is amazing. Photographer Taylor Campbell shot this with Micheal in the Ilaty Swim Brief – 0592 Blue, Chandler is in the Placencia Swim Brief Black 0589 and Bob is in the Consinotino Swim Brief 0588 Multi. Find these at Candyman Fashion
This week’s style challenge involved this wild and colorful pair of undies from #Discover (furnished by GDD World).
Its a fun pair to wear for a Friday. Friday is a day to celebrate, and I’m going to celebrate TGIF style! That involves party favors, like this wild print on my new #Discover undies which are hidden beneath my understated navy tweed suit.
Its an unusually cold day in L.A. Since its Friday, I’m going for my own version of casual Friday.
I got this idea to wear a Henley t-shirt under a suit from the GQ Style Guide. Its a fresh way to blend classic with comfort.
Speaking of comfort, these Discover briefs may have a loud print, but they’re ultra comfy! The fit is almost like a pair of swim shorts. They provide lots of coverage, so I’m not worried about my “guest of honor” down there, slipping out at any time during this party!
Parties should be fun, so I’m continuing the good times with a hilariously immature dinosaur print on my socks.
Again, all of this is under a classically fit, tweed, two piece suit I got at H&M, and then had tailored to fit me like a glove. The henley shirt is a charcoal grey, and I love how casual, it makes this suit. Its casual, yet classy.
To dress it up a bit, and make a day at the office feel like a swanky party, I topped it all off with a wool/silk blend scarf with fringe. There are not many days you can actually wear a scarf in L.A., so I take the chance any time I can. I’m a sucker for man accessories.
The key to dressing for me, is to always have fun, and make some kind of statement with your clothes.
Yes, I have to dress up a bit for work, but that won’t stop me from being creative.
And the best part is, when I can Discover a way to feel bold under all this navy and grey…. with these fun red, tropical print #Discover undies!
TGIF!
~Fox
Did you want to be an ass-tronaut when you grew up? Ever looked deep into a black hole and wondered what’s on the other side? Are you curious what it’d be like to get probed by aliens? If so, then Marek+Richard’s latest collection release “We Cum In Peace” is probably right up your asteroid. Inspired by little green men and those who say they have seen them, this collection is chock full of the irreverent humor we have come to know and love from the brand. From the “Probe Me” jockstrap to the “Ass is Outta This World” crop top, We Cum In Peace contains a variety of cosmos themed clothing that will take you to infinity and beyond. Oh yeah and don’t forget about the accessories, there’s a ton of fresh new head gear available.
See the behind the scenes of Modus Vivendi and our guys at the UNB Swimwear Shoot! It was a lot of fun and this video shows that!
The boys Bob Micheal and Chandler taking direction during the UNB Swim shoot! Wearing Clever swimwear from GDD World!
This year we are changing up our survey. We want to know more about your underwear/swimwear habits. We are doing this for two reasons. The first is the more we know about you guys the better we can tailor our content. The second is we want to share this info with you guys. The old way was little interest to everyone. We may just create an a dreaded infographic.
This survey is a lot more personal for you guys. We will never share personal information with anyone. Email submitted will not be shared with third parties. The survey overall results will be shared. Also, we are relaunching our focus group to bounce ideas off our readers and get first hand knowledge of things coming up. The last one we had was a lot of fun and you get a talk directly to our editors! Whats not to like to talk to some of the biggest underwear fans around!
Ok, on to the survey. Make sure you scroll all the way down, if it doesn’t show up. If any issues go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hjKTC4p4IlK5hbru_36h8casYaIeobTD_cP4_ISW44U/viewform
Let’s face it a lot of guys are still hooked on Neon. It’s a trend that just keeps on going. The latest and I will say some of the hottest entries into the Neon world is the AMU Neon Nylon Collection. They are a mix of a trunk and a brief, meaning almost small enough to be a brief but not large enough to be a turn.
Here is what AMU says about the collection:
These short leg boxer briefs are sure to make a sexy addition to your underwear drawer, ideal for everyday use, if you’re feeling a little daring at the gym or for a certain someone at home! A
Available in 7 bright summer colours with black stitching and new thin waistband, these boxers are made from a soft 90% Nylon and 10% Lycra material. With a new low rise elasticated waist band with AlphaMaleUndies branding, a high leg straight cut hem line and stitch detailing on the crotch.
Get your new AMU Nylon Boxer Briefs from AlphaMaleUndies.
Credits –
photographer Steve France
Underwear available. http://www.alphamaleundies.com/brands/AMU.html…
This is a week of great pics from the UK! Today’s Brief Distraction features Kale Owen from Planet Undies!
planet-undies.com presents new pictures of the brand Kale Owen. See the specific Enigma line based on a soft and high quality fabric. The line has a special jewel to raise the masculine look. You don’t find the crazy style elsewhere!
Kale Owen – Enigma at planet-undies.com: http://www.planet-undies.com/catalog/default.php?collection_Path=3975
Bob was our newest model for UNB. He did an amazing job at the shoot. When we received this pair from aussieBum I thought it would be a pain to have a guy wear it. But in our initial emails sending out the shoot list, Bob specifically requested the Cheetah print and rocked the hell out of it.
Over the last few months a few of the underwear stores have closed. The most recent are the Rufskin stores in NYC and Miami. It got me thinking, shopping for underwear is a big joy of mine. I love to go to a store and see the undies and feel them. It’s way different than shopping online. I”m not saying I don’t shop of line but when you get an underwear speciality store its worth spending some time browsing.
I first started shopping for underwear here in Atlanta at the Boy Next Door. They had a wall full of underwear and swimwear. I was in heaven. I would spend an hour in the store looking at everything new. This also was the time before many blogs on the net like UNB. (Yes I am dating myself). I got introduced to many brands I have never seen before. At the Boy Next Door I found Go Softwear, Baskit, Praipewear, and more. Many of them now are out of business.
Most of the specialty underwear stores are in bigger cities. Most smaller cities really don’t have the regular market to support a men’s underwear store. Which is sad. I know many of you reading this may have never been in a men’s underwear store. This is something we need to change.
Why don’t guys shop at a store?
1. Prices are higher in a store – The first thing you need to know about an underwear store the prices are often higher than those on the net. They have overhead of rent, employees and such to cover. A retail space is much more expensive than warehouse space. Internet you don’t have to do display the product or staff during certain hours. You can work anytime online.
2. I’m embarrassed to go in a store – Many guys are really embarrassed to go in a store and buy a thong or skimpy undies. Underwear is a personal being decision and they don’t want others in the general public to know what they like. They think the person behind the counter will judge them. Speaking from experience that person really doesn’t care and has seen people buy everything. In fact you can get more recommendations from that person you may not have thought of!
3. I can judge a pair of underwear online – While this one is mainly true. There are pairs that don’t convey well in pictures. I have seen many pairs at Magic that photograph horribly but when you see them in person you are like, “OMG this pair is amazing.” This also goes for fabric. If its a newer fabric until you get it the first time can’t judge it on line.
4. Someone I know may see me in the store – Well if they are in an underwear store shopping and see you. Well you’re both there for the same reason, amazing underwear! So what your friend seen you with that Clever thong or Cellblock 13 Jock. I bet if you look at what they are buying it’s equally as revealing.
I’m not saying abandon online shopping. I am all for a great sale on a pair of undies. Who out there can afford to buy full price all the time? Not me! I do it but if you’re close to a store mix up your purchases. Frequent the store and see the new stuff they get in stock. Give them advice on what you want in the store. If customers are asking for it, stores will carry it.
I am long over due for going into the Boy Next Door here and will go soon. So next time you are in the vicinity of an underwear store go in and check it out!