More and more guys tell me they are shopping on Amazon for undies. It’s not a place I think of when I want to go underwear shopping. But with Prime 2 day shipping it maybe a place we have to check out.We would love ot hear if you do shop at Amazon for undies.
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It’s Saturday the day to lay in bed in your undies… well maybe not with them as this pic from Sukrew shows! Featuring the newest color combo! Go check out all the new undies!
When we think about when we first get into undies, there are probably a few stores or people who stood out in encouraging you along the way. It could have been a store you found on vacation that had an amazing underwear selection. Or, it could have been a friend (in person or online) that exposed you to new brands and encouraged you to step out of your box and buy that thong you had your eye on.
I have a ton of these over the years. Now it’s a lot easier to love undies. Because back in the day there wasn’t an internet and that made it hard to discover new brands. There were also very few stores (that I knew of at the time) that sold “good” underwear. The one thing I found was the International Male catalog. Later to become UnderGear. On a side note, when I found out that UnderGear was being released I was so excited. An entire catalog of underwear and gear. Today that just seems crazy I would get so excited. But at that time there wasn’t anything.
International Male/UnderGear (IM/UG) exposed me to more fabrics, cuts, and colors. Some of the styles were incredibly skimpy and sexy. It was the first place I really saw thongs and skimpy bikinis. These hot guys were wearing it like it was no big deal. When new catalogs came in I would mark everything I wanted. At first, it was just wishing then one magical day I got an International Male Credit card with a $200 limit. I thought I had hit the jackpot. A 19-year-old with the ability to buy 200 bucks of undies? WOW this was unreal.
In the early days, you had to phone in your orders. Yes, you had to talk to an actual person. Most of the operators were women. I’m sure this made some guys never order the crazy stuff, but I didn’t care. I had to have the singlet, thong or jock I was ordering. I didn’t’ care who knew. Later the internet came and the rest is history.
UnderGear allowed me to embrace the wilder side of underwear. It showed me that erotic cuts can be a lot of fun. In the time of the grays, they had all sorts of colors. Any color you can think of, they had over the years. Lastly, UnderGear made me see that there was more to undies than briefs and boxers. It opened my eyes wide that allowed me to be the underwear lover I am today.
Who or what has influenced your underwear journey in the early years? How did they influence you?
We asked a few readers to share their experience wearing swim thongs in public. Here are a few of our reader’s tales of rocking the swim thong:
GD (picture above):
The first time I wore a swim thong in public was on a secluded beach in WA. It was a turquoise Joe Snyder bulge thong that I was wearing under my shorts. There weren’t many people around so I thought “why not?” Taking off my shorts and feeling the breeze against my legs (and rear) was exhilarating. After embracing and getting comfortable with this very new and very exposed feeling. I walked to the water’s edge and dove in. The freedom of movement that a thong provides in the water is amazing! I almost felt like I was wearing nothing at all. I swam for just a few minutes and then got out to dry off on the beach. I layed out on a towel on my back still wearing just the thong. I closed my eyes since the sun was so bright and I heard people walking by. What I did NOT hear was any laughing or judgement. The way I see it, if they want to point and state that have their own insecurities to figure out. I am comfortable in my own skin and will continue to wear whatever I want! I hope my story might help others interested in trying swim thongs in public. Just go for it!
BK:
I’ve worn one to tan in the back yard before, but took the plunge and wore one in public. All be it, on a more secluded beach. It was exhilarating and freeing. Would I wear it on a crowded beach, not yet, but one step at a time
Ken:
I love wearing it on the beach and overall gives the best tan. I feel confident knowing I work out every day and have been given compliments. Then if you’re going to a local beach bar just put on a pair of shorts. Nobody likes the netting of swimsuits anyway.
Daniel:
n our last vacation, we stayed at a gay resort with a group of our friends. The resort is clothing optional but I, like most of our friends, prefer to opt for something, even skimpy, rather than nothing at all. One night when we got back from the clubs we decided to all get in the pool. I told my fiance let’s just go in our underwear. He was wearing a 2xist brief and I had on a Joe Snyder pride frame thong. I wear a Joe Snyder thong practically every day. It was great… the feeling of being looked at in a wow kind of way. It was great also that one of our friends the next night upon our return from going out also wore a thong in the pool. I wore another Joe Snyder thong of course. Can’t wait to go back LOL
Dan:
I’m a straight guy and occasionally wear a swim thong in public. I have found it to be a great style for several reasons. First, I enjoy thong underwear and find it comfortable. The same applies to the right swim thong if you get the right brand and style. I own two swim thongs which are very comfortable. Second, I often bring a swim thong with me on a hike or walk to a remote beach where I know it’s unlikely I will see anyone else. As a hiker, I always try to minimize the weight I carry and a swim thong is a very light weight and if it gets wet I just clip it to the outside of my hiking bag. It’s much better than carrying around wet soggy board shorts. Some places I go I could probably get away with skinny dipping, but I prefer a thong just in case. I avoid wearing a swim thong on a crowded beach or pool out of respect for those who may not want to see me in such skimpy swimwear. But on a remote beach, it’s not so much an issue. Finally, swim thongs are great on a hot day where I want to soak up the sun rays and get a full body tan. Board shorts and swim trunks can be too hot. Every guy should try a swim thong! It’s scary at first but it can be addicting.
Ken:
I was actually in SW Florida at the time when I saw swimming briefs in the mall. I then wondered casually through the department store looking for other swim briefs, I stumbled upon thong underwear only. Then began to do research online and found the trend expanding to the US. I then decided to order my first swim thong online. Feeling confident and driven to work out more.Then I tried the Jor swim thong which completely changed my beliefs on swimwear. I LOVED them. I wore them to the public condo pool and the beach the first day despite being nervous. I received several compliments from men and women at both places. Answering questions “Is it comfortable?”yes of course and is the best support and overall tan”. I am ordering more soon because of the encouragement from friends and strangers. JOR makes a great suit and Pikante does as well. Hopefully, other companies catch on. I wear them all the time to the pool, tanning bed, and beach.I find them overall the best underwear and probably will wear forever to the public beach and pool lol.
Have you worn one? Let us know!
In 2013 we shot Josh two times. This is a behind the scenes video of the shoot we did with him. He’s a lot of fun to work with and it was shot by Ignacio Rivera Jr.
Our TBT is from August 2010. This Brief Distraction features aware soho. They are a brand out of the UK that is still going strong. We hope you enjoy this look back.
I have talked to several long time readers about this topic and wanted to gauge the interest from our readers a whole. On UNB over the years we have debated many times having a reader get together. Where guys of all walks of life and sexual orientations come together and just talk and maybe shop new undies.
The shows in Vegas have been getting smaller each year. I think this is due to the internet making it easier to connect with customers. Retail stores don’t need to go to find out what’s new. They can do it online.
Some of the ideas I had for a get together would be more social than a conference. Including the following:
You maybe asking why Vegas? Well, it’s not too terribly expensive to get to from the US. There are plenty of hotel rooms and lastly, there is a lot to do there.
I have racked my brain for years to come up with a reader experience that would be good. This idea is formulating and I’d love to hear your feedback on if there is enough interest or if there are other things you guys want to do.
Let me know your thoughts. It would be a weekend to hang out and get to know some other guys who think it’s great to own 300 pairs of undies. !
I love meeting up with N2N Bodywear at Magic. Unfortunately, they haven’t been at Magic the last few times. I always have a great time with them. This is from February 2013. It was great to see what they were coming out with!
The men’s underwear world if the magical world of color. Gone are the days that limited guys to just black, white, or gray. Those were what I called the dark days. All color went out of underwear and it was boring. Well, for the masses those of us who loved undies always found a way to get color in our undies.
Unlike previous days now color is an important factor for guys picking underwear. It’s always one of the top criteria guys list in our Reader Survey. It’s up there with fabric and sizing. It’s that important. No one reading this blog wants boring underwear. It’s a bold statement but I dare say it’s true.
Why is color important?
Yes, we do have fans who just like classic colors. Which there is nothing wrong with that, underwear is an extension of your personality. If that’s who you are, embrace it and rock those classic colors. If, however, you want to wear a pink bikini or purple thong, you have the option to get them!
Underwear is personal and we want it to match who we are or who we want to be. Meaning it depends on the situation. If you have to wear a power suit to work every day. You are limited into what you can wear. It’s mainly classic colors, Black, Navy, Grey and such. One area you can express your self in your undies. You could wear a lace thong under. Or maybe a jockstrap or on the other end of the spectrum, leather underwear. I always love matching my tie and undies.
Color is also Fashion
Underwear can extend your fashion sense. You can wear underwear that matches what you are wearing. I used to have a white and aqua striped polo and a matching bikini. I loved wearing them together. Not everyone wants to wear them together but want to compliment what you wear. If you spend $200 on jeans why would you wear $3 underwear with them? We firmly believe that your underwear should be up to the level of the clothes you wear.
How important is color for you? Let us know in the comments!
It’s Baskit $12 Tuesday! Meaning you can get a great deal for a pair of undies for today only! This week you can get the Light Yoga Tee. This shirt is regularly $21! While you are on the site shopping for a great Tee see the Last Call section where you can get even better deals. Who doesn’t love a deal!
We are at Magic this week! So look out for some coverage this week. This is a pic from Junk UnderJeans booth from Aug. 2015 trip. We will meet with them this week and bring you some great new gear from them.
These two guys are amazing to work with. Martin and Chandler. Our shoots are a lot of fun when we do a swimwear shoot. The boys are decked out in N2N Bodywear and taken by Taylor Campbell. Stay tuned for a new shoot
Sometimes you need something classic. Like a black brief. I think this a black brief is something every guy should own. Mundo Unico is a brand that is well made and fits great. It’s classic but definitely not boring.
I am gearing up, no pun intended, for a trip to Vegas for the site and for some relaxation. It got me thinking this morning about packing for the trip. I was going through all the stuff I need, then that internal voice said: “How much underwear do we need to take?” I stopped and thought, well a good bit! Not that I change several times a day but I like to have options.
When going on a trip I have gotten really good at packing just enough. I used to be a major over packer. I had clothes for 2-3 weeks for a 4-day trip. Now, I have it down to a science. I usually have just enough clothes plus a change in case something happens. As for underwear…that’s an entirely different story.
I pack enough underwear for the days I will be gone. Then while I”m still packing I see other pairs I love and say “oh let’s put those in too, oh yeah, these as well.” Till I have prob 12 pairs of underwear for a 4-day trip. You maybe asking, do I wear all these undies? Nope, I don’t, I just like having the options for something to wear.
One thing I try to do as well is match my undies for the climate I am going too. For instance, Vegas is super hot this time of year so I will pack a lot of modal and other light pairs to wear during the day. It makes the day much better when you can stay cool
Depending on the trip, sometimes I come home with even more underwear. If I find a deal I will buy up some pairs I like. I haven’t become the world traveler yet to start buying pairs in each country I visit to remember the trip. Soon I hope! But luckily I don’t buy too many on vacation.
I”m curious how you guys pack for trips. Do you over pack underwear as well? Does your wife/husband/girl friend/boyfriend give you grief about it or do they encourage it? Or do you have underwear you consider vacation underwear? Lastly, do you match to meet the climate you are in?
Are you a fan of singlets? Have you tried Go Softwear’s singlets? They always have a few different ones. The one in the picture is from the Hard Core line but they also have more traditional ones.
When you think fetishewear you think of rubber or leather looking gear. Or it could be super skimpy underwear in lace. We each have a different vision of fetishwear. One thing in the fetish world that seems so have taken off lately are harnesses. When I think about a harness, it brings images of a leather store and getting fit in the gear. Not something that you easily buy off the rack. Also, you think of a certain guy in a harness, the uber masculine daddy type.
Well that image is no more. There are a ton of underwear companies coming out with harnesses. They are much cheaper than the leather ones and come in many more styles. When these items came out I didn’t think they would catch onto a wider audience. They were kind of novel and seemed interesting that underwear companies would produce them.
Now, there are more underwear companies making them. I think SlickitUp was the first to really embrace the harness. Then companies like 4Hunks Gear, Andrew Christian, Marco Marco and more started to put them out. It made me take notice.
The gay world is quite familiar with harnesses. Speaking from my own experience I have had a few over the years. These new ones really interest me. First, I like these because they don’t need to be sized. They are made out of elastic and can fit various sizes. Next, the the designs are pretty cool. You can do more with elastic and spandex over leather. It can get into shapes that leather can’t do! Lastly, it’s good for guys to step outside of their comfort zone and have fun.
My one question was would the straight audience catch on to the harness. I’m not talking about the kink couples but mainstream couples. Many guys still have issues wearing “fun” pairs to bed, I don’t know how a guy coming to bed in a jock and harness would go over. I’m curious as to what you straight guys think of harnesses. Are they something you would wear or something you don’t get.
NOTE: Picture by 4Hunks
Ergowear is one of those brands that stepped up to release new pairs several times through out the year. The last release was swimwear but this is underwear. Specifically for those who want some classic cuts and colors. But, with an amazing pouch! The new collection is just six pairs in black or white.
EW0116 MAX Light Bikini Color Black-Gray
EW0119 MAX Light Boxer Briefs Color Black-Gray
EW0120 MAX Light Boxer Briefs Color Black-Gray
EW0540 MAX Light Thongs Color White
EW0541 MAX Light Bikini Color White
EW0542 MAX Light Boxer Briefs Color White
Find these and more at the Candyman Fashion site.
If you would have told me in 2008, when I started UNB, that thongs would be popular in 2017. I would have thought, nice to see the market move back to skimpy gear! However, if you said many of the thong lovers would be straight boys, I would have said you were crazy. That is the situation today, more guys on both sides of the sexual spectrum are rocking the thongs.
One brand that spans the sexual orientation divide is BodyAware. They make great undies that we are personally loving. The pair we think you will like is the Bodycon thong. First, this pair is made with a 3D pouch. Meaning that the pouch “allows everything to be gently pushed to the forefront.” Like most of our readers, a pouch is something super important to me. This pair has a great pouch. I haven’t tried this pair but it looks similar to the “Well endowed brief” from a few years ago.
Next, is the design. It has a traditional cut but with a Brazilian back. In a brief/bikini I am not a fan but this with the little bit of a wider back. Which, I think really fits this pair really well. Mix that with the red seam in the back and I love it. It’s one I may have to try sooner or later.
The fabric of this pair is Luxurious tactel fabric, 85% nylon, 15% spandex. BodyAware really uses awesome fabrics in their underwear. You will feel super sexy and be 100% comfortable. The thong comes in four colors as well. The colors are White, Black, blue and nude.
The last thing about this pair is the price. It retails for $19.99, which isn’t bad for a pair of underwear. BodyAware makes awesome undies at a great price. They have never been super expensive. They are affordable for most underwear lovers. If you like the look of the Bodycon thong, head over to BodyAware and get it!
Adrian C Martin sent us this series of Zeus + PUMP! Here is what he said about it:
If you have been around UNB since 2011 you may recognize this shoot from McKillop Underwear. It was a series that was popular on UNB. I think I ran them a few times. The jock may be gone but MCK still makes great undies.
Check out these steamy pics of model Rudy Bundini shot by Ted Sun sporting the Garçon Model Watson briefs. Check out Garçon Model and all their awesome undies.
Wonder what happens behind the scenes? Check out this video from Addicted. Shop at the Addicted store!
Andrew Christian has the new CoolFlex line. This picture features 90249 CoolFlex Brief w/ Show-It, Electric Blue, CoolFlex Boxer w/ Show-It, Electric Blue, 90262, CoolFlex Arch Jock w/ Show-It
Andrew Christian furnished the Almost Naked Retro Brief. for review. All opinions expressed are that of the reviewer.
Rating: 9/10 (Average of the ratings below)
Pros:
Cons:
UNB Tim recommendation: If you’re looking for an innovative design and a retro style than this pair is for you. Also, if the pouch is one of the most important things these will fit you and give you some awesome support.
The pair I am reviewing is the Andrew Christian Almost Naked Retro Brief. The Almost Naked is one of my favorite lines in the AC line up. The pouch is the best pouch that AC makes. Well, that is my opinion! There are other pouches like the Trophy Boy, but this one rocks it for me.
The first thing I noticed was the design. I had to double check it wasn’t a Show-It pair. Personally speaking, I am not a big fan of that technology. Not because I don’t think it’s good but it’s just not for me. I say this because the pouch had a section that looked like you put your junk through it. Upon further inspection, the front has a fly like look. It’s open around the sides but it’s not a traditional fly. I had my hesitations but gave this pair a chance.
I wore this to work. At work, some days are more active than others. Climbing up and down stairs, sitting for extended period of time and it’s a mix of office and warehouse at times. The pair really held up great. The pouch didn’t rub me the wrong way at all. In fact, I didn’t notice it throughout the day. The almost naked pouch performed as I expected.
The fabric was pretty soft and fit me well. The construction of AC undies for me has been pretty good. I have never had a pair give me issues on a review. As I said above the design is pretty cool and different from what I am used to with AC Almost Naked line.
The sizing or AC is spot on. If you follow the size chart you should have no issues. I’m on the larger end of the spectrum and the XL fits me well. I think I’m beyond the upper limit and it still fits me pretty well. As always if you’re on the boarder of a size go larger. You will thank me later.
Overall, this new pouch design impressed me with the Almost Naked Retro Brief. I had my hesitations about the design. It gave me more than enough support through out the day. If you need a great pouch and design you need to check this pair out.
BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Almost Naked Retro Brief
COLORS: Blue or REd
FABRIC: 93%RAYON MADE FROM BAMBOO 7%SPANDEX
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $19.00
FURNISHED BY: Andrew Christian
