Covid has changed the way we interact and work. Most everyone I know is working from home with a relaxed dress code. We’ve gone from a nation of business casual to a country of Donald duckers ( Wearing a shirt but not pants while working or on zoom meetings, go back and listen to our podcast on this topic).

I haven’t bought many new clothes over the past two years. There have been very few occasions where I needed to dress up either for work or personal. I think wearing polo and jeans is dressed up now. Many are in this boat as well. What’s the point of putting on khakis and a tie when you are at home. You’re more likely to throw on sweats and a t-shirt (or less).

So this brings me to my point, I think underwear has been my one outlet for fashion. Underwear is something that most of us wear, and if you read UNB, we know you love great undies. During COVID, I have done my weekly personal challenges such as all jocks, all green, etc.

Another reason is that we can justify buying underwear over a dress shirt. Before, we didn’t know when we would need to wear our “work clothes again regularly.” This means we had more money in the clothes budget, and I know many of our readers took advantage of this and bought more undies and tried new styles and brands.

We keep getting teased. We are opening back up, and then a variant pops up. It’s unclear how many people will be going back into the office, but it seems a lot of us will be in hybrid roles if not perm work from home. There will be less of a need for “work clothes” and more of a need for comfort.

Post a comment if you fall into this category and express yourself with undies more than regular clothes.

It’s the big game, we can’t say the official name because of the NFL. I wanted to share something fun and football. This is a behind-the-scenes pic from a shoot we did in 2013. We had a lot of fun doing this shoot. From a Bently to football gear. Today put on a jock or gear and enjoy the game.

In a world of thongs, it sometimes seems the jockstrap is left out of the underwear world. However, the jockstrap is a mainstay of the men’s underwear world. Other pairs may gain popularity, but there will always be jock guys out there. I thought it would be cool to list three jocks that I really like and share those with you.

First, I think I’m like many guys out there; jocks were the first time growing up we wore something different. Jocks to me were so sexy. There was this pouch with no back. And it was socially acceptable for a guy to wear, well, when you were participating in sports. These were pre-internet days, and getting sexy underwear wasn’t as easy. Seeing a guy in a jock back then was like seeing a guy in a thong in the locker room today. To wrap up, I would say that a jock for most guys back in the day was one of the first pairs we sexualized and felt sexy wearing.

Ok, on to the three jocks that I really like. Just a note that these pairs aren’t the only jocks I love but three that really stand out to me. I have in my collection and have worn each of these over the years.

Bike #10 Jockstrap

This is the classic jock I grew up on and loved. It is a traditional jock with a 3-inch waistband, 1-inch leg straps, and a mesh-like pouch. It is what many sports require while growing up for guys to wear. Even professional sportswear this type of jock. Bike sadly left us a few years ago but luckily returned and brought back this classic jock. The #10 jock is iconic in the world of underwear.

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Cocksox Jock

It’s no secret that I LOVE Cocksox bikinis. The pouch they make feels amazing and is one of the best on the market. It wasn’t till about ten years ago that I got to try a jock from them, and I was blown away. The BIke #10 is a classic, but Cocksox took the classic look and updated it for a modern guy. They used new fabrics and construction to create one of the most comfortable jocks on the market.

The best innovation Cocksox did to the jock was put their incredible pouch on the jock. The lift and support send this to my top spot in the jock category. Everything bout this pair is super comfortable, from the waistband, leg straps, and pouch.

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Papi Cotton Jocks

The last may throw some of you, going, Papi? Yes, Papi! I tried these in 2012ish when I went to Vegas in the summer. I needed underwear that was comfy and also breathable. I thought these would be good. However, I was impressed by how well they performed during my visit. Especially since they are 100% cotton. I’m not a big 100% cotton guy, but these fit well, didn’t lose their shape, and did a great job keeping me cool and not retaining moisture. Another key feature I liked is it’s a lower profile jock as well. The waistband is a regular band and didn’t show over jeans and shorts. Granted, there is a time and place for everything but, I didn’t want to show off my underwear this day. The last thing about these is you can find a pack of three for $20 and sometimes on sale for less.

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Honorable mentions

Some brands have jocks I love and would have put on there, but they either no longer make them or have become tough to find. First is Ergowear. I have a jock from them featuring, I believe, the Max pouch, and it’s amazing. However, when you look at their recent collections, the jocks have been removed. I hope they bring them back at some point. They have several pouch designs that are amazing with the jock design.

Next is one for sports. UnderArmour used to make a spandex jock that, on itself, was just an OK jock. The secret to this jock was that it had a cup pocket, and when you wore it with a cup, it was amazing how it fits. Most cup jocks are not the stretchiest material; this allows you to fit your junk in the jock and the cup to fit your body. It came in black and white. But sadly, they discontinued this jock.

Thongs are more popular than ever. More and more of you guys are rocking them at the pool, lake, and beach. We have created underwear-related merch featuring my artwork. We have several things for the thonger to wear to the beach to do your peel and reveal.

First we have the shirt above, I call this the classic Proud Thonger shirt. It’s a simple shirt with a thong outline on the shirt. You may get looks for those in the know but it’s a little low key for a thonger shirt.

Our second shirt is one with a guy in a thong with “Proud Thonger.” This is called the Proud Thonger 2.0 shirt. It’s to gain a bit more attention and have no doubts that you are a thonger and want everyone to know it.

Do you love the Scruffy Gay aka Andy? Now you can have him on a shirt. This picture features Andy by the pool wearing his signature peach hat in a colorful thong. If you get one and he’s at the next Thonger’s weekend get him to sign it.

That’s not all we also have Proud thonger Beach Towels. They include Andy Thonger and Proud Thonger 2.0

I love a good underwear challenge and have debated doing another UNB Challenge. Still, before I could decide, our very own Andy, aka Scruffygear and the Thongslut, created this super fun challenge for February. You maybe ask why do you like a challenge. They allow guys to participate in the whole month or take part on certain days. Plus, they are a fun way to get guys to celebrate their love of undies.

Here is the list for February, go have fun with the rest of the month