This is a big throwback, this is Garcon Models very first video. This was the launch of the brand in 2012. They have come a long way since then!
Tell our readers about you:
My name is Matt and i’m a 39 year old gay male from PA who has been happily partnered to the same goofball for 14 years now. We are extremely opposite in the underwear department, he is a 3 pack hanes boxer brief kind of guy and I have a new package of thongs, jocks and fun briefs arriving in the mail at least once a month! The hubby likes to tease me in front of some of our closer friends about my obsessive underwear fetish and shopping addiction, and overstuffed dresser drawers of undies but I have become very comfortable with it in recent years & I welcome the attention. In recent years I have also started sporting speedos around close friends and public beaches and have gotten more comfortable in my own skin the older I get.
When did you first discover underwear?
I probably first discovered underwear when I was 14 or so. I remember going “back to school” shopping with the fam and seeing a 2xist y-back thong that I shamefully stole at the time as I was too embarrassed to ask my parents to buy and was before I had a job and could drive and buy my own things. I also remember the first time an International Male catalog came in the mail around the same time period and flipping thru all underwear and swim suits, it made for good “material” back then as the internet was just evolving, and any porn site on dial up modem took forever just to download pictures let alone videos lol. I also would flip thru Mens Exercise magazines gawking at all the muscle guys in their posing straps and short shorts :p
What was the first pair of good underwear you bought? What made you buy that pair?
God so hard to remember but I think one of the first pairs I can remember buying on my own was n2n titan jock & thong with the snapping pouch. So hot and still have both to this day! I got the thong in black and the jock in beige. I think the erotic design made be gravitate to them. I am a HUGE fan of having sex while wearing underwear, and these were perfect for that wether you are a top of bottom ;p
How did this first pair influence your journey into the world of men’s underwear?
Very early on I met an underwear bud in an aol chat room back in the 90’s who was big into spandex and told me about spandexguys.com I have not been on that site or posted in years but I started trying more and more spandex/lycra brands like joe snyder, n2n, & malepower at the time.
What are your current favorite styles? What style do you wear most?
I am mainly a brief guy for every day wear but do wear jocks a good bit too. My thong pics on IG seem to be some of the most liked but I actually own fewer thongs and wear them less than any other type except for boxer briefs. I think I own like 4 pair of boxer briefs and rarely wear them. Calvin Klein and 2xist are some of my go to basic every day briefs. The steel micro hip brief Calvins are one of my favs, so comfy.
What are some of your favorite pairs in your underwear drawer?
Right now I am a huge fan of Andrew Christian’s Massive collection. I love all the fun prints, fabrics and anatomical pouch. The buck buddy print is my favorite for now. I’m really digging Skull & Bones right now too. I only have their jocks and have yet to try some briefs but they are on my shopping list. I’m a huge fan of Nasty Pigs jocks and singlets, the look and persona of the brand is hot to me. Have quite a few snout caps too.
Are you open to friends or partners about your love of underwear? If you have a partner do they encourage your love of underwear?
The hubby is well aware of my underwear fetish and enjoys it very much. I don’t really talk about my love of underwear with most friends but there are always those few close gays friends who somehow know everything about you ;p
Has wearing great underwear boosted your confidence?
Underwear is all about how it makes you feel. I tend to feel confident no matter what kind of underwear I’m wearing. I think confidence comes more in your body than the underwear but I definitely like to keep things exciting and fun with my underwear choices and love always feeling sexy with fun undies
:Where can our readers find you on social media?
IG handle @scruffyunderwearjock
Stuck at home during COVID-19, get some new gear to work out in or lounge in. The new Cotton Sport line would be great for either! The line is made out of a cotton/spandex fabric with a built-in cellphone pocket.
Cotton Spandex Singlet
Pair: N2N Bodywear Cotton Spandex Singlet
Colors: Red, white, or black
Fabric: 94% cotton / 6% spandex
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Price: $34.00
Cotton Spandex Biker
Pair: N2N Bodywear Cotton Spandex Biker
Colors: Red, white, or black
Fabric: 94% cotton / 6% spandex
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Price: $34.00
Did you know that Aronik makes some amazing underwear? This is in addition to their awesome swimwear and runners.
Are you Donald Ducking while working from home? No it’s not the newest viral dance craze hitting the internet. Alec.casjan mentioned this to me while we were talking on IG. It’s the perfect name for this.
Donald Ducking is working and doing video conferencing without pants. As you can see Alec in the picture above doing just that. I had another friend who mentioned he did this because, why waste a pair of pressed pants that no one is going to see.
I think as the work at home is in place, more and more guys are going to do this. I have, but haven’t had any video conferencing. Take our poll below and share some of your stories:
This week Baskit is having their $12 Tuesday and some retail therapy sales. First, This week the $12 Tuesday pair is the Bask Low Rise Trunk! A great classic pair for all you trunk fans.
Also, they are doing a massive sale for some Retail Therapy. They are giving you:
- 25% off all underwear
- All swimwear is $10
- Tanks & Tees are 50% off
- All Jockbriefs are $10
Check out the entire sale! Enjoy some much needed retail theray.
Love Clever Moda? The weekly sale at the UNB Store ends tonight, Get some awesome pairs from Clever, Ergowear, Pikante and more.
Hi, UNB World!
It’s been a second since I used to write for the site, and I do miss the community love of undies and staying as in touch with the industry as I was when I wrote here. However, my love of undies hasn’t diminished; it’s just taken on a new form.
A bit of a history recap: years ago, I started an underwear Twitter @underloverwear just to share cheeky photos of myself in various pairs from my collection. The fact that I was a young 20 something, mildly twinky, and with lots of pairs meant that I got a few followers over the years. I also attracted the attention of a few different sites, like UNB! UNB, Tim asked if I would be interested in writing, and I jumped at it!!
Over the next year or so, I wrote multiple articles, reviews, launches, human interest pieces all under the name Beau Briefs. And I loved it. But eventually, with my normal job, it became too much, and I took a step back.
A bit later, I started to get interested in Burlesque, no, not drag, Burlesque. I took some classes and decided to pursue this performance hobby. And what was the character name I chose…Beau Briefs! My underwear journey is far from over.
I have been performing for three years now, and you can bet underwear plays a BIG role in my performances. In that time, I started producing a quarterly boylesque show in Seattle called The Top Drawer! I’ve been fortunate enough to feature performers like Waxie Moon and Faggety Randy! It’s been a dream.
And …it’s so underwear centric. I refer to my audience members as My Little G-strings. A couple of times, underwear plays a role in the actual structure of the show. I have I Am Beau branded undies that I give out as prizes! And I just ordered underwear lapel pins in the shape of our logo to give out to every performer who makes their Drawer Debut. Heck, we played a game where we dumped baskets of my undies on player’s heads when they got questions correct.
Underwear has become more than just a fetish or a love; it’s become a costume; it’s become a character; it’s become theme! I’ve got rhinestoned pairs, tare away pairs, I have an entire boa made up of around 40 briefs, jockstraps, and thongs!!
So take your love of underwear in new ways, explore new avenues of your love, make art, have fun, and check out the UNB store for some truly exciting pairs.
Photos: Adrian C. Martin (@adriancmartin)
Model: Ian Manuel (@ianrguez_)
Underwear: MaleBasics, Geronimo, Supawear
Jockstrap: Teamm8
Tank top: ESTEVEZ
Visor: Lava Store
Location: Tenerife, Canary Islands
Here’s a pic for those who are waiting for summer! This is the new 2EROS Horizon collection. Let’s cross our fingers that we will have an amazing summer filled with swim briefs.
Are you a fan of singlets or want to get your first singlet? 4 Hunks is releasing the new Bulge King Basic Singlet. The Pre-order is going on now! You can get this singlet 50% off until the release. It’s currently $23.50! One of the cheapest singlets on the market.
Features of the singlet:
- Fabric is super light and almost see-through spandex
- Perfect fit to showcase the best of your shoulder, a deep collar for your chest to show off
- Pre order pricing will end SOOn
Get this singlet at the UNB Store
Are you working out at home due to the gym being closed? Have you wanted to wear runners/tights? Now is your time to pick up a pair or two and wear them for your in home work out and then rock them at the gym. Check out LED Queens for some amazing tights.
Tell our readers about you:
My name is Alec, and I’m a 30 year old Engineer living in Germany
When did you first discover underwear?
Undies have always been clearly visible throughout my life. I was born in a hot and humid region of México, where wearing light clothes is a must in order to survive the high temperatures. At home, this meant that walking around in undies was not so extraordinary. Going for breakfast, working on home assignments or sometimes or watching TV in briefs was something that sometimes happened and was never an issue.
As every other kid, my Mom bought me my underwear: always multipacks with cool Marvel and DC characters. My dad was a swimmer, so he bought us our swimwear: always speedos. And also, like every other kid, when I hit puberty, I switch to boxers and board shorts.
What was the first pair of good underwear you bought? What made you buy that pair?
It wasn’t until I moved to Germany to study that I switched back to briefs and speedos. The main reason was my “Nobody knows me here, I don’t care” attitude. So I started buying briefs and speedos again. The first pair of nice underwear I bought was a 2(x)ist Essential Cotton No-Show 3 Pack. I twas the first time I bought clothes from the internet and the first time I had designer underwear with a pouch in front. It was a night and day difference from all other Fruit of the Loom things I’ve ever had. So I was hooked forever.
How did this first pair influence your journey into the world of men’s underwear?
Buying my first designer underwear made me realise how much I had missed out. So I started checking online stores with discounts to try out other brands. There I found Jockey, HOM, Aussiebum and all the others. Since I was a student I couldn’t really afford the high prices, so I focused on buying off-season and on sale.
What are your current favorite styles? What style do you wear most?
My all time favourite style is the low rise brief in solid colors. It looks elegant, feels comfortable and provides the right support in all the right places. It also looks good enough to lounge around the house and will not scare other people when they see you.
What are some of your favorite pairs in your underwear drawer?
My all time favourite style is the low rise brief in solid colors. It looks elegant, feels comfortable and provides the right support in all the right places. It also looks good enough to lounge around the house and will not scare other people when they see you.
Its hard to pick one favourite pair, but I see myself always going back to my “Intimissimi Slip aus Supima®-Stretch-Baumwolle mit Logo” and “Slip mit Logo aus Mikrofaser”. I think that they look timeless, classy and fun at the same time.
Are you open to friends or partners about your love of underwear? If you have a partner do they encourage your love of underwear?
To the public, I’m open about briefs in swimwear. Other than the comfort and simplicity of a speedo, and I think that the style complements the male profile really well. Im not public about underwear, since no one in history ever said “Hi, welcome to this meeting. My name is Alec and I’m wearing briefs today”. But also, I do not hide the fact that I wear them. If Im in a trip with friends and we share a hostel room together, they will see me in my briefs. If we go to the gym and we are in the locker room, they will see me in my briefs
Has wearing great underwear boosted your confidence?
Its going to sound stupid, but yes: underwear helps me boost confidence and I have a pair for different boosters. Its like every pair helps me display a different personality. Classic white Calvins bring up the grown up which is useful for “life milestone moments”. Microfiber briefs make me feel sportier than I really am, something that’s very useful at the gym. And wearing a speedo in public is a real confidence booster for me: “Look at me, I dont care what you think, I’m doing my own thing”. I guess everyone has their own talismans and amulets for different occasions, mine just happen to be my underwear
Where can our readers find you on social media?
Instagram – alec.casjan
I know so many guys are working from home! The days just seem to run together. We need something fun, so we are bringing back the UNB Challenge for next week! We are doing something different for this one, we were inspired by those inspirational posters you see. Like Teamwork, Communication, Hard Work, etc. You know the ones with the black border with the words in white with some beautiful pic. We need our own inspirational pics for working from home.
Starting Monday we will have a different word for each day. Show us your inspiration for the week!
Post each day with #UNBCHallenge #WFHundies! If you want to create your own IG Story or post! Download these templates
IG Story
IG Post
One of the nicest guys on IG is holelottacub. He’s “Just a cub taking pics in and out of various gear.” He has an amazing smile and some pretty awesome gear. Go check out his IG account.
We have a flash weekend sale, not just a Flash Friday sale at the UNB Store. We have 5 sexy pairs on sale 20% off until 3/30/20. They are from Candyman, Clever and Hidden. Shop at the Flash Friday page
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Tim is joined with Andy (Sruffygay) & Erik (UndiesGeek85) to talk about how the COVID-19 is affecting the overall men’s underwear industry. The slow down has affected the majority of the industry and Tim is worried things may get worse and smaller brands will close. Then we talk about Andy organizing his collection! He has about 450 pairs of underwear but we think he needs to reach 900 by the end of the year! It’s a little bit of fun in the podcast.
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In our new normal and #weareallinthistogether, the work uniform has changed. More and more guys are working from home in their undies or less. It’s a way to be more productive! Here are some guys who are rocking the new #WFHUndies uniform
igalexbodo
happi.devil
ryanmwill
Ryan
holelottacub
Josh
simonbchristian
alec.casjan
We want to keep sharing the new uniform. Send us your pics and we will do a weekly postings.
Working out from home? Now is the time to wear some great work out gear, like this singlet from Skin Fit!
JAPANESE GX3 DIVE HARNESSES ARE HERE
We’re back with another fun, limited edition, affordable and very sexy harness from Japanese designer GX3 – a harness that shows off your upper body and one that dives down to excitement.
The GX3 Dive Harness is an upper body harness designed to show off your chest and shoulders as it follows your muscle lines both front and back. But the real excitement is in the front Y panel that dives all the way down to a cockring that attaches to your boys. Every movement will be a thrill. As an added bonus, your chest and nipples are showcased and exposed.
The harness is skin tight made with an ultra-smooth fabric with excellent stretch and shape retention to ensure it clings to and moves with your body. The down strap attaches to a black cockring using an adjustable buckle system to ensure the perfect fit. You can also replace the included cockring with one of your own as it’s easy to detach.
Wear it with your favorite pair of jeans or jockstrap to keep them guessing where that down strap ends up.
GX3 is exclusively available at Jockstrap Central in North America
STORE WIDE GEAR UP SALE EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY
These are hard times for everyone so not only are we giving guys a break with our Gear Up Sale but are keeping it going for a few more days. At least if you have to stay at home you can still hang out online with your buddies and have fun in your gear. Honestly, sales have slumped for us and we get it, so this sale is a bit of a win win for all.
Now until Friday, March 27th at midnight, almost everything store wide is on sale for 15% to 70% off. The only exceptions to the sale are our new imported GX3 5-Way Neoprene Harnesses and GX3 Air Line Jockstraps but even those are 10% off during the sale. Also, our brand new GX3 Dive Harnesses are not on sale but at $39, they’re already pretty affordable. Everything else is discounted.
During the sale, there’s no discount to remember, simply visit our website to find all products listed with the regular price crossed out and the new sale price listed in red.
By the way, speaking of showing off your gear… don’t be shy. We LOVE seeing our customers and fans in our gear. Send Us Photos via email or post them on Twitter and tag us (@jockstrapguy). The dirtier, the better.
The Bear line from Modus Vivendi is one of my favorites of the brand. The pictures were some of my favorite and the video is just as great. This collection was released back in 2015.
Do you remember this awesome pic from PIkante? This is from the March 2012 collection. It’s still a classic.
This week we have a great sale at the UNB Store! Amazon may not be shipping undies, but we are! Get 15% off Xtremen and up to 35% off JOR & Ergowear! All from the comfort of your own home!
Tell our readers a little bit about you. What made you get into modeling? When did you first model underwear/swimwear?
A: It was kind of a fluke, actually. I friend of mine Facebook messaged me one day, suggesting that I’d be good for a project and to call our local talent agent. Fortunately, I knew who she was. So, I wrote her a note, and she got back to me saying that while the job was cast, she had already thought of working with me. It was kind of serendipitous. I went down and saw her and she added me to her roster. Since then, I’ve done local and regional commercials mostly, and some print. Also, I’ve done a TV pilot, and been considered for some L.A. projects. I’ve always been around media. Both my parents were involved in journalism at one point in their lives, and I studied it, too. I had already been in radio and had appeared on TV, mostly for charitable purposes or for interviews. And I had been involved in documentary production and event production, too. I was also the head of an orchestra association, planning big concerts and other productions. My training took me into public speaking at a young age, and I’ve done a lot of emceeing of events and have hosted events, such as fashion shows. I was even the emcee for a small revue. But, I think, the biggest influence was having been a figure skater from a young age. I found that after my nerves settle, I love performance. I love production. But, honestly, this is my first time modeling swimwear or underwear. Being into athletics and fitness probably has given me the confidence.
You just shot with us in Vegas, what was that shoot like? How did the shoot go?
A: Yes, I did. Well, it was really, again, kind of serendipitous how it all happened. The photographer, German Arementa, and I had wanted to work together for about a year. But he is centered in Mexico City. So, it was really about finding the right time and place. Fortunately, he was going to be in Las Vegas, and I live in Reno, Nevada. So, the stars aligned for us in that sense, but the bonus was that German works with Tim Goleman who runs this blog. What resulted was a collaboration. German is a dear man and a good director. That made the shoot easier under the circumstances of my traveling to Las Vegas and fitting into a short window of time to get the photographs done. German had other shoots and a fashion expo to attend, as did Tim. Admittedly, I was a bit tired, and we rushed to shoot. But I think the result is good. At least I hope so. Of course, it helps to have great brands to model.
What other types of modeling have you done? Have you done underwear/swimwear modeling before?
A: As I mentioned before, this is my first time modeling swimwear or underwear professionally. I started my own small collection of swimwear a few years ago and, it’s true I like to wear Speedo-type styles on the beach, but that was really the extent of my public “exposure” before this opportunity. Before this, I had done mostly commercials and some print and a few local fashion shows, but not for swimwear or underwear.
Outside of modeling and working out what do you do in your downtime? What are your hobbies and interests?
A: I’m a big community advocate, and I spend a lot of time trying to promote positive change in Nevada, especially Northern Nevada. I’ve started a few organizations, such as the Northern Nevada LGBTQ Leadership Alliance (NALA) and the Nevada Interfaith Coalition for Equality and Inclusion (NiCE). I also proposed and spearheaded the creation of the Human Rights Commission for the City of Reno, a project that took a few years to realize. Some people say I’m a social influencer or thought leader. I wouldn’t classify myself as such. I just know that my mission is to help do good in the world using compassion and charity of heart as the foundation for creative and holistic ways of healing a suffering world, especially in such unprecedented times as these. I love being around people and being in community, so the Coronavirus pandemic is perhaps especially difficult for me to adjust to in terms of that, but I find ways using all the amazing technology we have at our fingertips. I’m very lucky to have that ability to do that.
What type of fitness regime do you do to keep in shape, and does it change when you do a shoot?
A: I should have mentioned before that I really enjoy the gym, and I’m missing the experience during this somewhat dark days of pandemic. But, again, there are creative ways to stay fit. Mostly, I focus on body building-type workouts, but now I’m incorporating short runs and resistance training at home with bands, dumbbells and kettlebells. Circuit training really works. I used to run quite a bit, so it’s good to get back to nature as well. When the Coronavirus scare is over, and let’s pray that it’s soon, I think one of the positive outcomes is the reset even fitness wise that will impact my future. Do I change my routine when I’m preparing for a shoot? Yes, if it can be anticipated then a mini-cut to lean out a bit is what I prefer. But the shoot with German was not anticipated. We had to seize the moment. Ironically, I had been trying to bulk up after having reduced my caloric intake for a few months before, so I was kind of in-between.
Models can’t always eat great what is your favorite guilty pleasure in food?
A: I try to eat pretty well most of the time. I love burritos and doughnuts.
We are an underwear blog so what makes up your underwear drawer?
A: I like a variety. One for every occasion! Actually, I’m picky. I treat underwear like anything else I wear. It needs to fit and look right. I have Andrew Christian, 2(X)ist, Papi, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Buffalo and, of course, Jor and Cocksox. I am a super fan of underwear and swimwear — I like clothing and accessories in general — so the more the merrier.
What is one word that describes you?
Compassionate
What is a fact about you that would surprise our readers?
I was a figure skater, and starred in a holiday extravaganza on ice as the Nutcracker. I won’t say when that was.
Where can our readers find you on the net and social media?
Facebook, IG, Twitter. I have a Snapchat, but rarely use it. Am I aging myself? All my handles are my name
We know many of you out there are without a gym or you are bored at home and looking for workouts to pass the time. We want to profile people doing awesome things during this time and Olympic Diver Tom Daley did this video to show you how to do a 10 minute home workout.
If you know any trainers, gyms or others doing work outs let us know and we would love to profile them during the pandemic.