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College guys have begun to branch out and try all different brands, styles, and fits of underwear. One variety that hasn’t caught on with younger guys as much as it has in other communities, however, is the brief. A recent poll from AskMen found that only 16% of men wore briefs, and judging from my experience, this number is even lower for college-aged men. Despite it being one of my favorite varieties of underwear, other guys my age don’t seem to want to give it a shot due to a combination of the perception that they’re like tighty whities or that they’re too skimpy.

To address the tighty whitie complaint, this couldn’t be further from the truth, and that becomes clear the second you start doing any research. Of course, the underwear aisle at Target might be filled with similar pairs to what guys wore as kids, but that is not representative of the larger market. One reason that tighty whities are so maligned is that they sometimes rise up close to your belly button and are baggy. Low rise briefs completely negate both of these problems. They sit right at your waist and the less material ensures they are form fitting and don’t stretch out in weird places. Then, of course, there’s the white part, and this isn’t a problem because most good brands have a wide variety of colors to choose from, from sleek black to bright blue.

Even when guys are aware of these better briefs, some complain that they’re too skimpy. The extra coverage of boxer briefs is great sometimes, but if you want to dress to impress, briefs are the only way to go. From experience, I know that girls like them even more because it makes your bulge and rear end look better. Considering probably no one else would care about what underwear you wear, this is an obvious pro to wearing briefs. Once you get used to the skimpiness, it is a great experience that you might never look back from.

I hope my fellow college guys will catch on to this.

There was a time when men’s underwear were for men and women’s underwear was for women. The two were designed differently and very few things were used in each design. Over the last few years, we have seen a big shift in the design of men’s underwear. Fabrics and designs that were considered feminine were now being used in the creation of underwear. Now the lines just seem to blur.

The fabric is the biggest change in men’s underwear. It was only cotton, nylon and spandex blends for the longest time. Every so often you would see a silk boxer or maybe bikini. Then we got brands using lace and satin to create men’s underwear. These were two fabrics for women’s lingerie, not masculine men’s underwear.

Brands such as MaleBasics and BodyAware lead the way in this revolution. They weren’t afraid to reimagine men’s underwear. Giving it a bit of a “softer” side. MaleBasics was the first I saw doing a men’s lingerie brand. They were inspired by the women’s world. I found it really interesting that they were doing something outside the box. This was in 2010ish. They were way ahead on the trend that I would say didn’t really come to the forefront till about 2012-2013

BodyAware is one that I think took the trend and ran with it. They have a mix of what you would call masculine and feminine. At first, I looked at them and through they would be a niche player but in the last few years, I hear more and more guys talk about how they love BodyAware. From experience, they make damn good underwear. It’s sexy and fun, exactly what men’s underwear should be.

Who are the guys embracing this underwear? It’s not along sexual orientation lines. It’s as diverse as our readers. It’s gay/straight/bi guys who make up the fans. Guys that want to feel sexy and really don’t give a fuck about what you think of their underwear. Plus I think the mixing of the masculine and feminine is pretty darn sexy. It’s the two things being mixed together that is awesome. But this is an area that you either love or hate. There isn’t many in between.

Underwear is about being who you are. You can wear what you want and no one has to know. If you want to sport a lace brief under a suit, DO IT! Or if you want to wear a bikini to class in cargo shorts, do it! Underwear is about expressing your personality. Wear what you want! If you love lace or satin, rock them with confidence!

The picture featured is the awesome Eminence Tanga from BodyAware.

One style of underwear that is often overlooked is the bikini brief. Many would just wear briefs if they wanted that cut of underwear, and others would wear something like a thong if they’re going for the exoticness factor. I know some are hesitant to buy bikini briefs because the name implies they’re feminine in some way. But I believe you really can’t get much better than bikini briefs. I love them because they’re somehow exotic and unique, yet still comfortable and supportive.

For one, they make you feel and look sexy. They kind of remind me of what a bodybuilder would wear in a competition, which is very appealing to me. Like a good pair of briefs, they allow you to show off your thighs. Overall, it’s clear that when others see you in this pair, all eyes will be on you. If you don’t feel the above when wearing one, it could be used as a good motivator to get fit.

Usually the material used in bikini briefs is more of a polyester blend, which is something I personally like. This is also beneficial for hotter climates because it provides more ventilation. For this reason, they’re also an ideal underwear for working out. My ideal pair is underwear I can wear running errands, working out, and when I’m about to make love and it works perfectly for each. Bikini briefs definitely fit the bill because they’re very comfortable due to their cut and material, good for working out because of the breathability, and good for making love because it’s sexy and skimpy. Few other pairs could say the same thing.

I hope that more brands start making bikini briefs and more guys realize how great they are. Even cheaper brands like Fruit of the Loom make good bikini briefs, which says a lot about how comfortable and appealing they are.

Today is spandex day on UNB. This video features the Aronik Fitness line. Specifically the Command Training pant and Helaman pull over. Who said you can’t look great while working out.

The new UNB Swimwear Guide will be released at 2 PM EST today! Be ready for it and we have a lot of behind the scenes video and a lot more pics to share!