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After their successful Kickstarter in 2014 the guys from Bear Skn are back with a new way to deliver their amazing underwear. They have launched another Kickstarter campaign to kick off their Underwear of the Month Club!

Bear Skn was born out of a desire to provide more comfortable underwear for big bodies.  Setting itself apart from the entire underwear industry Bear Skn celebrates people of size. Being comfortable in who you are has been a core value and driving force behind everything Bear Skn does.  So from the beginning, it was important to show the real bodies the underwear was designed for.  Bear Skn celebrates bigger bodies by not only providing products that fit, offering up to size 6XL, but showing diverse body types in all its marketing and social media. A quick browse through any Bear Skn social media channel, @bear_skn Instagram, @BearSkn Twitter, and Bear Skn on Facebook, you will see lots of bodies you normally do not see from any other underwear brand. “We started by doing our own photo shoots, but the photos we get from our fans are so much more popular” Bjorn Ryan-Gorman, Bear Skn Creative Director.

“Before we started Bear Skn we would look at a package of plus size underwear and it had the same model you see on the smalls and I always thought well this is not the same underwear, how do I know what its going to look like on me?” Jody Koenig, Bear Skn Co-Founder and Operations Manager.

Men should be comfortable in their own skin and even more comfortable in their underwear. Bear Skn is on a mission to make that a reality. Repositioned seams, fabric that moves the way you move, signature double layer of mesh for extra air flow and durability right where you need it the most all with no tag. “I wanted to see men that looked like me in the underwear I was about to buy.”  In the past 3 years running Bear Skn, Co-Founder Jody Koenig has learned that they weren’t alone in their quest for comfortable underwear.

Underwear is the one piece of clothing that you spend the most time in and its closest to you during the day so its important that you feel good in it.  One of the best feelings in the world is putting on a new pair of underwear and we believe that everyone should get that experience. Just because you are a bigger person you should not be unable to have this experience. An underwear subscription is the best way to have a new pair of underwear delivered to you each month packed with comfort. An underwear subscription is a fun way for customers to get a new pair of underwear in the mail each month and it also helps us at Bear Skn continue to provide new designs.

What people are saying about Bear Skn;

Great boxers. Now I have almost every color. Great fit and comfort even in hot south Texas weather.” – Ken M.

“The boxer briefs are super soft and comfortable. They fit me very well. I will be ordering more soon.” -Timothy A.

Using the Kickstarter exclusive pricing you can refresh your underwear drawer with a new pair each month. Limited “Early Bird” deals, so be sure to back this campaign quickly before they are gone.

First, let me thank Baskit for being the first of many partners in UNB Deals! They are amazing! Next, few pairs make me smile when I see them! The Just /b/ Trunk gave us one of our milestones. We had a video review featuring our first video reviewer, Alex. He wore the pink version and it was BANNED from YouTube. It was too sexy for YouTube. You aren’t working in underwear until you have something removed for Violating TOS!

If you want a HOT TOS violating pair of underwear, this is it! The Just /b/ Trunk is available in three different colors. We suggest the pink! But go check out this deal before it’s gone!

UK underwear brand Curbwear just shot these super sexy pics of Sean, a 21 year old Irish lad living in London.
That great mix of young and hairy, this was Sean’s first underwear shoot…a little nervous but he soon enjoyed getting into all the different briefs and jocks. 😍
The new ranges include the Super Brief, a brief that looks and feels lo-rise with enough coverage to be comfortable to wear all day.  The popular Crown range has also received an update, upgrading the mesh to a new high-quality, Italian stretch mesh that is ultra comfortable against the skin.
Model: Sean

Do you love fetishwear? if you do the Cellblock 13. The Arsenal Trunk is made for you. This is what Timoteo says about this:

“There’s an opening in the crotch – it’s where the body hugging, cock gripping and detachable Jock Armour Cock Ring sits and attaches to the frame of the jock brief via a series of snaps. An outer pouch snaps on over the works. Secret #2: There’s a fully functional zipper in the rear – when you’re open for business, simply unsnap the front or unzip the rear or both for full service. Includes two metal D-rings at the top of the waistband to attach the matching Arsenal Harness and or Apex Harness (**Each sold separately)**.”

UNB has you covered, literally, with Baskit underwear. We just launched our sale site! The first deal at UNB Deals is Baskit! You can get undies at a really great price, just $10 a pair and $12 for some great Tee’s. Go check out the first of many deals! One awesome pair is the Contrast Jock Brief!

 

 

What’s Hot in Texas – Swimwear – July 2018

While most mall-based retailers only stock swimwear during the summer months, Skivvies in Dallas is one of Texas’ few brick-and-mortar stores to carry a full range of men’s swimwear year-round. Need a pair of classic trunks for Labor Day in South Padre? Need a new speedo for that a post-Thanksgiving cruise or a square cut suit for Halloween in Rio? Skivvies has you covered! Topping Texans’ swimsuit shopping lists are clothing from Savage, Tribe, & Bwet.

Shorts in bold prints, such as those from Savauge Swimwear have drawn the eyes of many Texans. These blue hibiscus print shorts feature an on-trend shorter length hemline. A logo tag on the left thigh completes a refined, classic look. This pair retail for $72.

Square cut suits from Bwet Swimwear remain consistent best-sellers at Skivvies. Key to the Spanish designer’s success lies in its attention to detail. In this Sentosa trunk one notices the hanging “B” from the waistband, the Bwet signature drawstring, the coordinating leg elastic, and the Bwet moniker on the left thigh. All those details establish that the wearer (like the suit itself) are worth a second look. This pair retails for $59 at Skivvies.

Finally, Texans looking for a “modest” swim brief turn to Australian design house Tribe Swimwear. Tribe’s line of low rise briefs, such as the Riviera Shimmer, show slightly more thigh than a traditional square cut or Brazilian sunga but aren’t quite as revealing as a typical men’s swim bikini. Tribe’s pouch also offers a cowboy more room up front than one might find in a 2” Solar from Speedo. The coordinating signature drawstring keeps the suit on tight even in Galveston’s roughest surf. Skivvies offers this suit for $59. It may also be ordered directly from Tribe Swimwear, where it retails for $73.95 (AUD$).

Many thanks to the generous owners and staff at Skivvies for spending time with UNB. We talked and photographed – and shopped – for nearly two hours on a recent Monday.

Alright readers, if you have been following my content I have been mostly writing about swim thongs. They are pretty exciting, right? Well I wanted to write to you today about Men’s Yoga Pants, especially these ones made by Go Softwear and how they have put me on the frontlines of gym dress codes of the 21st Century.

These pants are incredibly comfortable. The material is moisture wicking and actually quite roomy for the “boys.” However, I have scoured the internet to find ANYTHING like this. NOTHING. ZILCH. NADA. This is it guys, the only tight fitting yoga pants I could find.

Which brings me to my next point; Why are tights and especially yoga tights not made for men? Or better yet, why are tights maybe frowned upon today? What is…everyone afraid of?

I guess someone has to say it- I think people, even in the 21st Century are afraid of the sight of well…a penis. GASP. IS THAT WHAT I THINK IT IS?! Yes people, and half of the people on earth today come equipped with one when they are born. That is what I think the elephant in the room is, pun intended.

So I have a little story for you all. I strolled into a local gym to work out. I’ve gotten into yoga recently, hence the pants, and after a yoga session, I would go hit up the free weights to get my strength training in. Well, I had been doing this for several weeks at said gym, in my Go Softwear tights and all without incident.

Then out of the blue a male gym attendant is standing in front of me after I am finishing some bent over rows. He’s looking at me, half glancing, in my eyes signaling he wants to talk to me. So, I take my headphones out.

“Yes…?”

“Sir, I’ve been sent over here to ask if you have a pair of shorts to wear over your pants. You are, um, too revealing.”

Granted this is in the weight room, in front of EVERYONE, listening to this AWKWARD conversation.

“No I don’t” I said.

“Well next time you come in please wear basketball shorts. Sorry to bother you.” And like that I was crushed… I guess the future would have to wait for Shawn…At least at this gym.

The next day, I strolled in, begrudgingly wearing good ole basketball shorts and I do my daily workout. Then out of the blue, GASP, another man in tights walks into the gym and rides the stationary bikes. I keep peeking from my workout to see if the REDCON 1 ALERT is activated for this man’s egregious choice in gym apparel.

Nothing happens. In fact, no one even blinks. NOTHING IS HAPPENING!

Now I am now for lack of better words…PISSED.

I knock on the glass door to the weight room manager’s office and speak to the gym manager to explain my case and obvious inequality in gym attire enforcement.

“Oh that’s Jeff he’s been coming here for years,” the manager said.

“So then why did I have to change?” I ask.

“Well no one’s ever complained about Jeff…” the manager casually said.

Might as well have thrown a brick through his glass door.

“SO SOMEONE HAS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ME FOR ME TO NOT WEAR TIGHTS? IF NO ONE COMPLAINS THEN IT IS OK??!”

Needless to say, the manager back peddled and insisted that MY tights were “more revealing.”

BS. Let me talk to the Director. And I did.

And guess what? Men’s tights are not prohibited on their national brand dress code and I was vindicated. Checkmate. Business as usual.

I continued to work out there for several months, but my job has taken me to a new gym, and I am now going through the same litigation to get approved to wear my Go Soft Wear tights. What is the world coming to? As I have found out surprisingly, it is MEN complaining about my attire? MEN!! Seriously!?

Being a trendsetter takes work and courage, and I will continue to fight this double standard between women and men and yoga pants everywhere I go. What do you guys think? Am I wrong?

Let us know below!

It’s been a long time coming. Since I first started the blog, one of the most asked questions has been: “When are you starting your own store/brand?” I can’t tell you how many times I was asked that question. After talking for several years and being approached to do this current iteration, it’s been 2 years in the making. The last six months I have been busy getting things in order. Now I have to keep up with new deals!

The new site is called UNB Deals! It’s not super catchy but it’s all about deals! 4 years of reader surveys results show me there is a need for this site. The UNB Deals site will focus on closeout undies. I plan to expand into swimwear, spandex and more gear. New deals will be on Saturday to start. As we grow we will offer them more days!

The first deal of the week is from Baskit! We have several pairs for you! Including some great shirts. Check them out. Next week we have something from down under for you! Join our email list to be notified as well!

GO SHOP UNB DEALS.

 

I love bringing you guys up and coming models. One I have seen on Instagram a lot is Jaye Sand. He has an amazing look. I think we will see a lot more of him in the future. Here is our interview.

Why did you want to get into modeling?

That’s a good question. I never actually planned on going into modeling; it just sort of happened to me. I was contacted by a photographer out of the blue and asked if I wanted to model for him, so I did it and ended up really liking it. I decided to use it as a motivational tool to continue pushing myself to be better.

Why underwear/swimwear underwear/swimwear?

It’s a very liberating feeling being able to pose in only underwear/swimwear. I also find that people tend to be more interested in photos that show more skin. But, I imagine that’s not a very surprising revelation.

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

I love being able to help a photographer create art. Creating a piece that makes a viewer feel something is my goal going into any shoot, even if what the viewer feels is just the desire to buy the brand that I’m wearing. It’s great being able to work with a variety of photographers and having the capability to create images that wildly differ in both an emotional and creative aspect. I think this is what sets me apart from some other models in the industry. I think some models get too caught up in the ego or money that is sometimes involved in modeling.

Having had the pleasure of modeling so far with Blue Nectar Tequila, I’ve learned brand modeling is a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. I have worked with a variety of photographers, so I won’t bore the readers with a long list, but I will say that I really love working with the photographer Gordon Nebeker. It’s always a lot of fun working with him and I’m always happy with the results in the end.

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

Thongs really don’t look good on me. They just are not pleasurable to wear. I guess I’m just not a thong enthusiast.

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

I’d love to work with Aronik. I really like the look of their swimwear. They are definitely my dream brand.

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

I’d love to work with Chris Davis, his photography brand is called specular. He has taken some really interesting images and it would be amazing to get the chance to work with him.

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

I enjoy spending most of my time being active. My hobbies include: rock climbing, water skiing, swimming, hiking, anything that helps me disconnect. I also really want to try skydiving one day. I usually spend most of my time studying for classes though. Student life typically doesn’t leave that much free time.

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

Sometimes when I have that late-night craving I’ll order a whole large pizza and eat it myself. Highly recommend.

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

40% boxer briefs

30% briefs

15% trunks

10% jockstraps

5% boxers

0% thongs!

What is one word that describes you?

dreamer

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

Sunscreen- I think that one is pretty obvious

What is your favorite color

Light blue

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

I once rode an ostrich. It was an interesting experience, to say the least.

Quick Fire Questions

  • Thong or jock? Jock, all day, every day
  • What was the last movie you saw? Antman and the Wasp
  • Swim Brief or Trunk for the beach? Swim Brief if I’m comfortable, trunk if I’m not
  • What is your favorite movie? Gattaca
  • Do you work out in the morning, afternoon or night? Preferably morning but whenever I can
  • Would you ever wear a swim thong? I think you know the answer
  • What color swim do you look best in? I hope it’s light blue
  • Favorite beach in the world? Starfish point in Grand Cayman. Unsurprisingly there’s a lot of starfish there.
  • Dream trip you’ve always wanted to take? Australia and/or New Zealand
  • Fav style of underwear? (Brief, bikini, thong, jock, etc) Boxer briefs for sure
  • Cats or dogs? Cats. I’m allergic to dogs sadly
  • Comedy or Drama? I can always get into a suspenseful drama

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

I currently only have an Instagram. You can find it at @Jaye_san

Do you guys want to see more of Jaye Sand? Let us know

Summer is in full swing for most of the northern hemisphere and that means one thing to most of us-swimsuit season! I hope that each of you are taking advantage of the pleasant weather and enjoying the outdoors in one way or another while wearing your favorite swimwear! Whether you enjoy leisurely activities such as tanning by the beach or pool, more active pastimes such as volleyball or hiking, or more unconventional activities like hosting bikini car washes or modeling your suit at the local strip mall, I hope you are having fun outside!

While on the subject of swimwear, why not take advantage of all of the summer sales going on to try a new style or pattern in a suit you’ve been eying? Many of the brands that we feature on UNB are currently hosting sales or will be in the future. Get out there and start shopping for something new, cute, and sexy for yourself. Buy a friend a new suit. Send me one. Whatevs.

A couple of sales right now to take note of include:

Joe Snyder currently has a 20% off sale on all thongs.

Cover Male currently has an up to 30% off sale on all thongs.

Andrew Christian has an additional 35% off discount on all sale items and swimwear.

I’m certain that everyone can find something either in their budget and comfort range! Get out there and find something new, take a friend shopping, or buy a new suit for a buddy! Let us know what you plan to buy in the comments below, and drop me a line here or on IG/Twitter with any questions!

Considering the weather in the Lone Star State is hotter than Papa Bear’s porridge, we here at UNB thought y’all might be interested in what underwear is selling like hotcakes in Texas. A quick trip to Skivvies in Dallas (http://www.skivviesdallas.net) provided lots of information about which underwear is flying off the shelves.

Nasty Pig’s Jockstraps top the underwear shoppers’ lists in Big D, the local’s moniker for the City of Dallas. Texans can’t get enough of Nasty Pig’s Take Down Jock, especially the version in black with white piping. The Take Down retails for $29 at Skivvies. Other color options include blue/white and red/white. Texans are also picking up the coordinating Hook’d Up Sport Socks for $12 to complete the NP look.

Texans’ top second and third choices for new undergear also come from Nasty Pig. The Xposed Brief and the Xposed Jock, both in red with blue accents, rival each other in weekly sales stats. Both retail for $32 each. Skivvies’ store manager shared that the NP line of underwear has fast become a favorite of both gay and straight clientele.

Finally, honorable mention status goes to the 2018 ribbed briefs from Pump! Underwear. The navy has proven extremely popular; red and military green are also available. The pair retails for $31 at Skivvies.

Many thanks to the generous owners and staff at Skivvies for spending time with UNB. We talked and photographed – and shopped – for nearly two hours on a recent Monday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on Skivvies’ website, they accept phone orders at 214-559-4955. A trip to their physical location at 4001 Cedar Springs Road in Dallas is also worth your time.

I know we profile a lot of over the top and bright pairs. I personally still love the classics as well. One new brand that has come on the market is Inizio. It may have a strange name but they have some really great pairs! For you thong fans, you won’t find any here. They focus on boxer briefs and briefs. Well, heavy on the boxer briefs. Also, some longer pairs! So Boxer Brief fans rejoice, we have a post for you!

The color palette is on the conservative side. It consists of white, black, navy and dark greens. Its carried out in both solids and stripes. Everything you would expect from a classic line. Even the waistbands are classic. Most of them have the name in a matching or complementary color. Match that with a tag on the back. That’s all the branding on the pair.

One thing that may surprise you is they have some work out wear. The longer is made for the gym and can be worn alone or with shorts over (but we encourage you to wear them without shorts!). The dark colors are perfect for the gym. I wasn’t expecting that from this line but it’s a pleasant surprise.

If you want to see all this collection go to Candyman Fashion and check them out.

 

We have another real guy for you! This time it’s John

This photo does double duty for UNB; one, showing me comfortable in my own skin and two, taking your swim brief challenge.  We were on vacation over July 4th in the Outer Banks. I was the only one on the entire beach in a swim brief, but the in-laws didn’t care and I even got some positive comments from passersby.  I’m from Denver so any chance to get to a beach, I’m all over it.  I’m 48 years old and have loved underwear since my early teens.  My tastes have changed with the times and I’m always on the hunt for new styles and colors.
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Rating: 9.4/10

  • Daily Fit: 9/10
  • Sizing: 10/10
  • Construction: 9/10
  • Styling: 10/10
  • Daily Performance: 9/10

Pros:

  • Unusual yellow camouflage pattern
  • Pouch enhances your profile
  • Backside stayed put; no wedgies

Cons:

  • Fabric doesn’t breathe as well as other fabrics
  • Difficult to find

Osgon’s Recommendation: Buy!

During a recent trip to Skivvies in Dallas, Jockmail’s low rise “No Fly Brief” caught my eye hanging on a wall display. I’m always on the lookout for unusual patterns and unfamiliar brands. I loved this brief’s bright yellow camo pattern, and the Jockmail brand was completely unknown to me. $29+tax later, I was on my way home with something new to test for UNB’s readership.


My test for this pair involved a day of grocery shopping and puttering around the house. This brief proved to be exceptional.

The pouch provided ample, comfortable support, although it isn’t as generous (and the fabric isn’t quite as stretchy) as that found in an N2N Bodywear bikini. Nonetheless, I never felt too constricted or needed to readjust things upfront.

The brief provided perfect, all-over backside coverage. The black leg bands stayed in place without ever being too tight or too loose. Any time I needed to squat down, the fabric stretched appropriately without creeping up the back. In short, this brief’s fit fell within the “Goldlocks zone” of comfort.

The 1.75” black elastic waistband didn’t roll and stayed well below the bellybutton. One unique design feature is the pair’s tag: it’s sewn into the waistband along the right hip. The tag never felt scratchy or uncomfortable to me, but this location might be a turnoff to some.

This brief’s camouflage fabric is composed of 80% polyester and 20% spandex. This blend doesn’t “breathe” as well as a cotton-based fabric, and this brief might not provide comfortable long-term wear if you’re going to be out in extreme temperatures. Otherwise, it is extremely comfortable and supportive.

The brief sadly no longer available from Jockmail’s website (www.jockmail.co), but you might be able to find it in your local brick-and-mortar establishment. You can also contact our friends at Skivvies (www.skivviesdallas.com or 214-559-4955) and order a pair. (For items not available on Skivvies’ website, they will accept and process special requests over the phone.)

The brief comes in five colors: yellow (purchased), red, blue, green, & grey. Sizing includes medium (30” – 32”), large (32” – 34”), and extra-large (34” – 36”). Sizing proved accurate.

I was thrilled with this brief’s performance. I look forward to buying more underwear from Jockmail in the future!

Go WILD this week with the new $12 Tuesday! This week’s amazing pair on sale is the Wild Lines Tank. The Tank is “WildStripes tank sports a bold, blue, ribbed hem on the neckline and shoulder and each side sports a rugged block stitch using the same bold, blue thread”

This can be worn with jeans, to the gym or around the house. It’s regularly $22 but today only get it for $12. Don’t Miss out!


PPU has always been one brand that is always fun. They have never been one to stick to the plain and simple designs. Their designs have been over the top and always on the wild side. I wouldn’t say that they are a “fetish” brand. When I think fetish brand it’s more of the leather community and bondage. Maybe that’s just my own shallow definition. This now enters that world, lace and more. I think they have all fetish levels and likes covered in this.

Many pairs of this collection are 100% see-through mesh or cutouts. We can’t show you the full monty here but you can see it on a few sites. I”m not sure all will cover it. The mesh is black and mixed with harnesses. These pairs would definitely be for a bar night or a fun night out. Or a fun night in where you don’t go out for the weekend.

If that’s not your thing we have some more of the traditional PPU pair with cutouts and pouches that accent your manhood. Also, included in this new line is mesh. If memory serves me correct, and I bet it’s not. They haven’t done much with lace over the years. Not like Candyman and Pikante.

Overall this is a show-off collection. It’s about having fun and being with others who appreciate it. Check out this and all the PPU at the Candyman Fashion site. If you like the wild side of undies, you are going to love this line. As you can see by the pics here.

34-year-old male
Live on the east coast
Construction worker
Thong wearer
5’11” 150lbs

I became interested in sexy underwear over 20 years ago when I saw Covington bikini briefs at Sears one day. I would mainly wear boxers when I knew I would be around females and kept my fetish to myself for a long time. But now after being married for 14 years, it’s wasn’t easy keeping to myself. My wife does not like the underwear I wear but understands and is ok with briefs. She doesn’t like the thongs or jockstraps at all. After being honest with her and explaining why I choose to wear these styles of underwear, she tolerates it. (She thinks that I wear gay underwear) so I continue to wear what I want when I want but also respect that she doesn’t like when I wear them so, I still wear lots of boxers to bed and lounge around the house. Happy wife, happy life right?

I do not do social media and do not ever post pictures of myself in underwear. I will continue to use this platform to do so. I mainly wear briefs to work and change into thongs when I get home. I change out of my construction clothes when I get home every day. Sometimes I wear thongs to work(always with my belt on tight!) Some of my favorite brands are Andrew Christian, Obviously, Pistol Pete, Big Boys Pants, and N2N. I have approximately 75 pairs. I am a Medium in almost all brands and a waistband is a must for me.

This pair in the picture is by Cover Male. Model CML006 g-string Black, size medium, enjoy!