Today we branch out of Underwear & Swimwear and delve into the world of Gym wear. When UNB first started, we focused just on the first two. But over the years we have expanded what we cover to include gymwear. Here are our Gymwear results
We asked what do you guys wear at the gym. Most of you guys wear shorts and more are starting to wear runners/tights. The new one that is growing is singlets. Yes, guys are wearing singlets to work out. Not at every gym but I see more and more pics on IG of guys wearing them at the gym.
This is an older question. When we started asking this question, which is “do you wear shorts over runners?” It was a more 50/50 split. Now more guys are just wearing the runners as is! I think that’s awesome.
Should we review gym wear? I think this says yes we need to start adding it into our review mix. Almost 50% said yes and a good 35% said maybe.
This graph is wonky but without a doubt you guys want us to review runners and gym shorts. What surprises me here is that most of you wear shorts to the gym but more than half of you want us to review them. I guess some of you want to give them a try.
This is a quick one, because I have had two days of no sleep. I hope this makes sense! There isn’t much left on our survey so stay tuned.
This week X marks the spot for the Baskit $12 Tuesday! The awesome X Brief is the $12 Tuesday pair. Here is what Baskit says about the pair:
There’s a sign in our office that reads, “If you’ve got it, give it Baskit!”
Get your mind out of the gutter…when we talk about “it” around here, we mean a real zest for life – a desire to reject the norm and put yourself out there. But sometimes even the best of us need an attitude adjustment.
We need something that reminds us to accentuate the positive when we start our day.
Our X collection is that little nudge. It’s designed to put some of your best assets forward. So, slide into a pair of X, step in front of the mirror, and remember that you’ve got what it takes to make today count. X…your day starts here.
One of the hottest and most favorite brands for spandex and swimwear has a new collection out! SkinFit has a brand new collection they just released and I can assure you it’s going to be HOT. Check out the new line
International Jock’s line Rick Majors has just released a new line, the Rip Stop line. This line gives me such a retro vibe. Back in the day, there were silk pairs that looked just like this! I had several pairs, and sure there is one or two buried in a drawer somewhere.
As you can see, the fabric doesn’t have a lot of give. It’s a very stiff fabric but designed in such a way that it creates a pouch and feels amazing on. This may sound contradictory from me, the lover of ergo pouches and spandex blends. But the feel of the silky fabric will make you feel amazing. Trust me!
One thing that I really love is the bodysuit. It’s super sexy. The other styles are jocks, bikinis, thongs, and shorts. This line is a lot of fun. Here is what they say about the brief and the line
You’ve never, ever worn a brief like this before. Truly unique, it’s made from a sleek ripstop nylon that’s both shiny and transparent. It features a center-seamed pouch and a yoke in back, gathered elastic at the waist and leg openings, and a discreet Rick Majors logo. Also used in parachutes, tents and hot air balloons, ripstop nylon is feather-light and soft with a silky hand feel, yet super durable and tough. It’s water repellent and extremely resistant to rips and tears, thanks to sturdy nylon threads interwoven right into the fabric in a crosshatch pattern. Sexy, shiny and silky!
Check out the entire Rick Majors Rip Stop collection at International Jock.
In this time of social distancing and keeping healthy, getting some fresh air is a must. Going for a hike is awesome, especially when wearing your Walking Jack. I have seen so many guys hiking in undies (or less) on IG lately.
TAKE IT OFF SALE – 15% TO 60% OFF STORE WIDE – FINAL EXTENSION
It’s been a good run but our Take It Off Sale is ending on Tuesday, May 12th. There will be no more extensions. During the sale, everything store wide is on sale for 15% to 60% off.
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, but it’s not just jocks that are on sale (although we have a LOT of those!), we also carry underwear, thongs, fetish shorts, mesh shorts, harnesses, wrestling singlets, socks, erotic wear, full-frontal display gear, tank tops, socks and more.
Current brands we carry are JC Athletic, GX3, Addicted Fetish, Bike, King Dick, Cellblock 13, GBGB, Breedwell, Original Bike Jocks by Meyer, Vaux, PUMP!, Stud, Wolf, Omtex, Male Power, Magic Silk, Raw Studio, McKillop and more. So take your time and explore them all.
This time around there are no discount codes to remember, simply browse all our products (and enjoy the eye-candy) to find them listed with the regular price crossed out and the new sale price displayed in red. It couldn’t be easier.
I won’t get into specifics, just head to our website and discover it all for yourself.
The only items not on sale are our Face Masks (see below) as we can’t discount them further.
Inspired by skin color diversity the Sun Tanning line has you covered.
For every shade, every style and every day, from the plain to the colorful the MV Sun Tanning range delivers swimwear without noise and fit for beach adventure.
Meet our new range of nude summer essentials. Introducing true hues to love. Love your body. Your mind. Your soul.
Love every aspect of yourself; your light sides and your dark ones.
The Sun Tanning line comprises of Briefs, Low Cut Briefs, Shorts & Trunk Boxers.
This year we are doing a deep dive into the reader survey results like never before. Today we are showing where you guys have worn swim thongs, briefs, shorts, and more. It’s interesting to see where you guys feel comfy wearing skimpier styles.
Public Pool
This one is not so surprising to me. you guys have worn swim briefs at public pools but not so much with the swim thongs. You guys are a little more “conservative”
Public Lake
You guys are not big fans of lakes. I will admit I’m not either but it’s def the land of swim shorts. But I have seen the boys on IG boating in swimbriefs.
Beach
You guys seem to be bolder at the beach. Swim briefs reign supreme but the swim thong is growing! Currently, 15% of you guys rock the thong.
Private Resort
Private resorts get guys to be more free in their choices. A large majority of guys will wear the swim briefs but resorts also give guys confidence to wear a swim thong. About 30% of guys rock a swim thong when at a resort.
Private Pool
Private pools are where we are most bold and it allows us to wear what we want. More guys will wear swim briefs and thongs. This is because we are around guys who are like minded and enjoy wearing the same things.
Private Sunbathing
We love tan lines! When we layout in private we want either a bikini or thong tan line. I have the philosophy you always tan in a smaller suit than you wear so you don’t have a tan line peaking out.
Tanning Booth
Tanning booths are where you guys wear the most thongs. I think this is because it’s the most private place you can be, and we feel free to strip down without judgement and scorn from angry side eyes.
The UNB Store is having a flash sale on Thongs! Get thongs from JOR, Clever, Joe Snyder, and Dorease! The sale ends Tuesday at midnight! Shop at the UNB Store
Today’s results are all about swimwear. We are entering the swimwear season, even with COVID-19. We are going to be creative about wearing swimwear. Here are our Results
One thing we ask have you worn a swim brief and where. You guys really are rocking the swim briefs in public and private. More and more guys are feeling comfortable, including the straight guys.
Next are swim thongs. We have asked how many of you have worn a thong. Almost 40% of you guys have worn them and another 30% haven’t but do want to wear one. Only about 30% don’t want to wear them. And that’s ok, the whole point of UNB is wearing what you want!
We asked the question of what swimwear are you going to wear this year. It is about what you are wearing by yourself, with family, friends, and in any situation this year. Majority of you will be wearing swim briefs and almost a tie with swim shorts and thongs.
Then we asked what are you planning to buy this year. Swim briefs are top of your list. Followed by swim thongs that barely edged out Swim trunks. You guys are embracing who the smaller cut swim suits.
We asked how many pairs of swimwear you were planning to buy this year. This was pre-COVID-19. This may have changed with us being limited on where we can wear them this year. You guys plan on buying 1-3 pairs of swimwear this year.
This is a look at swimwear we will have more tomorrow.
Who needs a new thong? BodyAware has released the new Uplift thong. The newest thong from them features a sports mesh with a camo print. This thong is constructed to make you feel calm, cool, and collected. One thing that I love best is the pouch is constructed to give you maximum support.
Here is what BodyAware says about the new pair:
Smooth and cool sportsmesh thong in a strong camo print is comfortable and our uniquely shaped pouch gives you a seriously dazzling up-front silhouette. The pouch is engineered to cup your genitals and give them lift and definition. This superb thong covers a bit less geography and allows your buns to roam free. With wide contrast elastic at the waist.
I know the pouch is super important to you guys. It is to me as well! I fall into that category I need a bigger pouch that fits well and gives ample support throughout the day. Many of you expressed this in our reader survey. A smaller pouch is something we hate.
One brand that has entered the larger pouch arena is Xtremen. I know many of you are thinking, “Xtremen? They just do boxer briefs, I want something more form fitting and smaller.” You would be right a few years ago but now they have expanded into briefs, jocks, and thongs. Yes, you heard me right. Xtremen has come into their own these past few years making more diverse pairs that guys are loving.
There are several new pairs that have the new larger pouch.
PAIR: Xtremen Big Pouch Briefs COLORS: Red, Fucshia, and Blue FABRIC: 95% Cotton 5% Elastane SIZES: Small – X-Large PRICE: $18.00
PAIR: Xtremen Big Pouch Bikini COLORS: Pink, Gray, and Light Blue FABRIC: 65% Polyester 25% Nylon 10% Elastane SIZES: Small – X-Large PRICE: $14.98
PAIR: Xtremen Big Pouch Mesh Briefs COLORS: Blue, Red, White or Petrol FABRIC: 65% Polyester 25% Nylon 10% Elastane SIZES: Small – X-Large PRICE: $14.98
I needed a break yesterday, so that is the reason there were no Reader Survey results. I think during this time we need to take breaks and relax. It can be stressful and I think mental health is sometimes given a second thought.
Today we are showing where you guys shop. You guys shop all over the place. We added a few new places to consider this survey and here is where you guys buy your undies!
This one is very important in the time of COVID-19. You guys shop brand sites often. Granted there are a few brands you can only get through their sites, like aussieBum. But, there are some amazing deals to be had on brand sites like Baskit’s $12 Tuesday.
This is no big surprise but you guys shop internet stores often. I think for many of us the internet stores make it easy to buy our favorite pairs without leaving home.
Not as many of you shop physical stores. For me, I love to go into an underwear specialty store to shop and see the pairs in person. You get to feel, see, and discover amazing undies. Even before UNB, I would go to the Boy Next Door here in Atlanta and buy undies and swimwear. I would go as much as my budget would allow being a broke college student.
This is no surprise to me, Department Stores selection is not what it used to be. I think most department stores have the larger brands like Calvin Klein, Diesel, sometimes 2(X)ist. Back in the day, Department stores were a lot more progressive in what they buy, now it’s pretty tame.
This is another area where the undies at close out stores like Marshall’s and TJ Maxx have really gone down hill. Back in the day you could pick up some amazing brands but now it’s pretty boring. Mostly boxer briefs and an occasional brief. Back in the day I would get thogs, jocks, bikinis and brands you couldn’t find. I think next year this choice will be off the list.
The big box stores are known for their bad six packs of undies. Although, there can be hidden gems to be found at these stores. Target usually has some great brands. Heck, two summers ago Target had swim briefs for $20. So don’t discount the discount stores.
I think online discount stores like Cheapundies.com will grow more and more over the next few years. They are one reason I think discount stores have less of a selection. You can get some amazing deals on close out undies.
A new one we added Amazon and Ali Express. More and more guys are buying undies from less traditional stores. I will admit that I am not one who buys from these guys. I would be in the never category (It wasn’t till this that I realized I didn’t take the survey this year! My only thing with these sites is be careful because some times you may think you are getting a large brand but it’s a counterfeit.
This week we officially launch our Fan Friday feature on IG! We want to showcase our readers in their favorite underwear. This will happen every Friday and we will profile one amazing guy on the blog each week as well!
This week we are featuring an amazing guy Holelottacub. He’s a big fan of underwear. Not only that but he plays the piano, cello, and sings on his IG stories. He’s one of the nicest guys I have met on IG.
Send in our pics to us every week and we will profile you!
Elevate yourself with the new line from N2N Bodywear! The Elevate line has super soft and stretchy fabric combined with their exclusive NHance pouch will take you to a new level.
PAIR: N2N Bodywear Elevate Thong COLORS: Green, Charcoal, or Blue FABRIC: 97% rayon 3% spandex SIZES: Small – X-Large COST: $16.00
PAIR: N2N Bodywear Elevate Jock COLORS: Green, Charcoal, or Blue FABRIC: 97% rayon 3% spandex SIZES: Small – X-Large COST: $18.00
PAIR: N2N Bodywear Elevate Jock COLORS: Green, Charcoal, or Blue FABRIC: 97% rayon 3% spandex SIZES: Small – X-Large COST: $18.00
PAIR: N2N Bodywear Elevate Brief COLORS: Green, Charcoal, or Blue FABRIC: 97% rayon 3% spandex SIZES: Small – X-Large COST: $20.00
PAIR: N2N Bodywear Elevate Biker COLORS: Green, Charcoal, or Blue FABRIC: 97% rayon 3% spandex SIZES: Small – X-Large COST: $24.00
We have a few more things in the Survey! If you notice we have done a lot more posts this year. First, I think you guys want to see a lot more and second it’s entertaining in the world of COVID-19.
One question that I think is important for doing the blog and brings us joy is knowing we expose you guys to great new brands and give you great content to help you make decisions. Whether that is reviews, news write ups, or such. As you can see above we do influence you guys, 67% say we have influenced your decisions in buying underwear/gear.
Here are a few things that we do to influence you guys. By far the biggest is reviews. Before you put down your credit card and buy a $25 pair of underwear. You want to know more about the pair, especially if it’s a new brand or line. Followed by News Write up and Brief Distractions.
Today we go over the last of the remaining influences in your buying. It’s amazing to see what I think would be an influence and what you guys actually say are influences.
One thing that is important to us is blogs. Do they influence you and your buying? Not just UNB but other underwear and fashion blogs. Yes there are some amazing blogs out there outside of UNB. While we aren’t the must go to a good deal of you find blog helpful.
A new one we added this year is price. This was a no brainer to me that price really does influence your decision to buy. It all depends on the brand and the price. There are several brands that you will buy full price but more you will buy on sale.
Lastly is sales. This is a total-blown out of the water. Sales most definitely drive your influence to purchase. I know that it does me if i see a pair I have wanted on an amazing sale I buy it. RIGHT THEN. You guys do the same thing. Most of you shop a mix of full price and sales.
Today is your lucky day. First is the regular Baskit $12 Tuesday pair is Baskit Billy Boy Boxer Brief. Its just $12 for today! But, there is another deal you need to take part in is the Ubran line is $7! You can get not one but two amazing sales at the Baskit site today.
Did you guys know that the Xtremen 2020 line for spring has some larger pouch pairs? The brand has a few new pairs in their briefs, bikinis and more that boast a bigger pouch for those who need room up front. Check out the entire collection of Xtremen at the UNB Store
