The 2EROS Pro Aktive line was released earlier this month. It’s a super fun new line and you guys should check out the entire line!
Many readers have asked me to go more in-depth about what the best pairs of underwear to wear when working out are. I think there are a lot of great pairs that could benefit UNB readers, so I wanted to share a few more specific exercise scenarios and my recommendations for what underwear they require.
Yoga: Jack Adams MUV Sports Brief
I like yoga because it helps eliminate stress and improves my flexibility. For that reason, a pair that gives you a full range of motion is crucial. Jack Adams is another brand that specifically designs their pairs for athletes. Any brief from them is good for the purpose of motion, but I love the MUV line because of the support and the mesh panel over the pubic area that help keep you feeling fresh. It’s made with 95% cotton and 5% elastane, which I think is good for yoga because it’s especially comfortable. The roomy pouch and the aforementioned mesh panel are absolutely perfect. The Jack Adams MUV Sports Brief retails for $33.00
Running: Pump! Touchdown Boxer Panther
This is one of my all time favorite pairs of underwear, and definitely, my go to for when I go running. For that reason, I doubly recommend it because you can wear it as everyday underwear and as a workout pair. It’s somewhere between a boxer brief and a trunk, which I personally think you can’t go wrong with. The construction and material are simply perfect, with legs that don’t ride up, a sporty mesh and cotton blend, and a double-lined pouch. I especially like how the pair is stretchy, yet has that form-fitting compression feel. Plus, importantly for running, it moisture wicks. The Pump! Touchdown Boxer Panter retails for $33.00
Swimming: N2N Bodywear Condor Sport Swim Brief
I can’t get enough of N2N underwear, and when I decided to try their swimwear, I was just as enamored. Some of their skimpier bikini pairs wouldn’t be great for swimming laps, but this pair hits the sweet spot in terms of sleekness. I like how there is no drawcord, liner, or seams in the pouch on this pair. The fabric is quick-drying, lightweight, and true to fit, so pretty much the gold standard of swim briefs. The signature pouch offers great lift, support, and enhancement, which I personally like because it avoids any cold water package embarrassment. The N2N Bodywear Condor Sport Swim Brief retails for $30.00
Have you taken our Swim Brief Challenge? If you have its something to celebrate! More of you guys seem to be taking the Challenge every year. We have created some graphics to share on social media when you take it. We did this because not everyone wants to post a swim brief pic on the web!
Download any or all of these graphics and share them as you take the challenge. Now go have fun in the sun!
Bikinis are one style you guys love. Who makes them better than Cocksox? We love their bikinis. We will have a more in depth on the UNB Reader survey this week. But check out all the styles of the CX01.
Ergowear is one of my favorite brands. Not only is the underwear great, but they usually have some pretty nice colors as well. Ergo wear doesn’t constantly come out with new shades, or have a laundry list of choices, but what they do have is usually nice. They just announced two new colors that’ll really put a spring in your step. Aka, they are tailor made for spring time. Ok, enough with the jokes. I know many brands out there release new springtime colors, but how many of those brand’s new colors are on awesome ergonomic underwear? I thought so.
The two new Ergowear springtime shades are named Menta and Coral. As you might have guessed from the names, Menta is a nice light green. Not lime green, but not too light either. Coral is, well, coral, an uncommon color in men’s underwear but one that has popped up now and then. Between the two, I’m partial to Menta myself, because green is one of my favorite colors.
Ergowear has released these colors in their Max Suave and Feel Suave lines, currently two of the most popular lines they have. That means you can get great trunks, bikinis, and thongs in some fun and fresh springtime shades. I’ve got a few pairs with the Suave material myself, and it’s quite nice. Ergowear states that “The new Menta and Coral tones display freshness and softness, reinforcing our pursuit of connection and respect to nature.” So what do you think of the new shades from Ergowear? Should they add them to some more lines? Which new color is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
Where to buy:
BRAND: Ergowear
PAIR: Max Suave & Feel Suave
COLORS: Menta or Coral
FABRIC: See Pair
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: See Pair
Clever Moda is known for their amazing color and prints. This year’s pairs are no different. You will see they continue the tradition of bright colors and prints that make you go WOW. See the entire collection at Clever Moda.
Til Mondy, you can save on your favorite Garçon Model. They are giving you buy two get one free. So if you buy 2 you get 1 free. 4 you get 2 free, 6 you get 3 free and so on. Go shop now use code BUY2G1
I wanted to do something special for a brand that has been around 20 years. I asked the real guys who love the brand to tell us why they love N2N Bodywear. We had a few answer and a few of our staff members.
“I love my N2N gear. Over the years I have bought many items. Not one or two, not ten or more, but dozens! My collection includes swimbriefs, jammers and running tights. What appeals to me about N2N gear is the styling, the fabrics and the colors. The styling is bold. The stretchy fabrics are really comfortable. The colors are loud. Not for the shy, but at the beach, gym or at home wearing N2N gear works for my lifestyle.” – @speedostudtx
“I’ve bought a range of different underwear from N2N. From briefs to tanga to jockstraps to g-stings. They’re all well made and fit well. I also enjoy that the brand also covers everything from the basics to the unusual. I always feel a bit sexier and naughtier when I’m wearing their stuff “ – @check_two
“N2NBodywear was the gateway to my Lycra and bulge fetish. I don’t remember how it started. Maybe with a catalog. But in 2006 I ordered a few swimsuits and a singlet. Pulling on that shiny smooth Lycra the first time was like finding a second skin . I’ve been a loyal customer for years, most of my swimsuits are N2N and I look forward to it every season.I just need them to make more of the Titan line!” – @sixfootfiveguy“
“The first thong I ever bought was a black mesh g-string from N2N. The person who sold it to me said it N2N underwear was both comfortable and affordable. Since that first g-string I have owned dozens of pairs of g-strings, thongs, bikinis and swimwear. I have owned every pair in their cotton line and the cotton thongs are daily wears for me.
Their gear’s fabric is usually thin, which not only makes it comfortable, but also shows off really well. I have a few N2N thongs that I love wearing to the beach and to the pool. I also have a pair of lounge pants that are very comfortable and leave little the imagination. So thank you N2N for making great fitting and fun underwear.” @bithongguy
“N2N has been one of my favorite brands since I first discovered it. I always thought of their products as something a jet-set millionaire playboy would wear. Additionally, N2N helped me get into thongs. I found, as a straight guy, the thongs from the Tropic Line so sexy that I just had to have one. It wasn’t my first thong, but it helped me to see the sex appeal that can only come from a thong. That alone makes the Tropic line my favorite N2N line over the years. You never forget your first pair you fall in love with.” @underweardude
The third Nasty Pig Spring/Summer 2017 Power Struggle Commercial shown during RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 on VH1! Meet all the Nasty Pig models and find out how to follow them!
Hunk2 furnished the Apollo Roux2 II for review.
Rating: 8/10
- Daily Fit: 6/10
- Sizing: 8/10
- Construction: 9/10
- Styling: 9/10
- Daily Performance: 8/10
Pros: Makes behind look great, excellent material, pockets
Cons: Pouch was too small
UNB Marco recommendation: This is a great pair all around, with the material and unique cut being particular pluses. I would recommend it for the confident and classy man who is looking to spice things up.
I am thrilled to be reviewing this pair of trunks from Hunk2. This is a brand I’ve always been interested but have never actually tried. When I put this pair on, I knew that I had been missing out this whole time. Although it’s different from the types of underwear I normally wear, the Apollo line from Hunk2 is made of the best materials and is undeniably sexy.
To get the whole experience, I wore it for an entire day, during which I went to the gym, sat in class, and went on a date with my girlfriend. It was excellent for the gym due to the polyester material and it worked fine for errands and other general daily tasks. The pair really shined when it came time for date night. It really showed off all of my assets and the skimpiness was great in a way that increased my confidence. It’s constructed in a way that anyone who sees you in it can’t help but look at your package. Notably, this pair has two pockets, which I thought was helpful for storing a condom.
I can’t say enough about the fabric and the construction of this pair. The seams are unobtrusive and the material is clearly high quality. I liked that there was no obtrusive logo and the elastic waistband was narrower, which is a nice change of pace from pairs I usually wear. One thing I wasn’t thrilled about was that there’s not much of a pouch and the material isn’t particularly stretchy. By the end of the day wearing it, my sack grew sort of uncomfortable. It could just be since it’s a new pair with a different cut that I’m not used to, and the pros still outweigh that one con by leaps and bounds.
I got this in a medium, and I’m relatively thin with a 31” waist. It’s definitely true to size, though based on this pair if you’re on the border between one size or another, it could be good to go a size up to get a slightly larger pouch.
Hunk2 hit this one out of the ballpark. With all of the different vibrant patterns for the Apollo line, the pockets, and the premium material, among other things, you can’t go wrong with this pair.
BRAND: Hunk2
PAIR: Apollo Roux² II
COLORS: This one is white with red and pink pattern, but the Apollo line comes in 14 other unique designs
FABRIC: 78% Polyester, 22% Elastane
SIZES: S-XL
COST: $23.99
FURNISHED BY: Hunk2
Where to buy: hunk2.com
Check out the new C-IN2 Oxide collection in their newest video. Shop the collection at the C-IN2 site.
Do you miss Fetish Friday? Well here is something to quench your fetish side. This is the Singlet from Maskulo. It has a detachable codpiece. Maskulo makes some amazing gear!
New pairs are always coming out, and i’ve got some spicy ones for you! Clever has released it’s new spring and summer line up, and as usual, there are a few thongs mixed in with the rest. Clever’s thongs are always a little different than most brand’s thongs. What makes them different is that the thong’s waistband isn’t entirely the standard “name around the whole thing” we always see. Instead, the center section of the back of the thong is actually covered up by the material that makes up the rest of the pair, a neat look in my mind. Clever’s thongs always look shiny, sleek, and stylish, but you all didn’t come to hear me wax on. You want to see the new thongs! So let’s get started!
First up is the Snowy thong. This pair comes in some nice colors, either a dark blue with a Silver waistband, or deep green with a dark red waistband, on each the brand name front and center. I’m a big fan of how the red and green looks together.
Next there is the Stingray, which adds in some contrasting line stitching to show off your stuff. The line comes in Grape and blue.
Clever also usually makes a variety of different types of pairs for each line. So if you like say, the snowy look, but aren’t a thong fan, they have the look in briefs and boxer briefs as well.
Clever is also getting into the jock thong business somewhat. Their Crystal Jockstrap is more like a thong, as the split waistbands lower straps come across the rear instead of under it like a traditional jockstrap, which places it squarely in the thong camp in my book. The pair does feature a small thong back, and comes in Grey(Black with purple pouch), and green (White with green pouch). The center rear strap is also the same color as the pouch, and is a nice pop of color.
I find Clever thongs to be both familiar and different, an intriguing combination. I am excited that they keep making thongs. Which one of Clever’s offerings do you think looks the best? Let us know in the comments below!
Hashtag Hooker is a brand I found on all places, Facebook. It’s rare that I find new brands on there. Mostly it’s on Twitter and Instagram. However this brand came across my radar and I thought I would share. They have a super interesting name and we’ll go into that in a post soon!
I thought I would share the Johnny Jock with Chystals. They say “From our #HOOKER Gold line. Solid with accents of crystals strategically framing your “jewels” and “assets.” Crystals are hand-embellished on the waistband, around the front, back, and leg opening. Made with imported COOLMAX® nylon/lycra tricot knit jersey and features our signature two-tone #HOOKER logo elastic waistband”\
This pair is in white, black, and Pink (as shown). It also retails for $55 at the Hashtag Hooker site.
The UK is catching on to the hottest trend in male fashion… We’re talking ultra bright colours and lots of them. Deadgoodundies is proud to stock men’s underpants in a miscellany of shades all year round and Fall collections are starting to arrive already – and it’s looking LOUD! Some may be uncomfortable with bold coloured clothes but the experts at DGU think it’s a whole lot of fun to keep a favourite colour under your trousers – rather than your hat.
A well-loved ergonomic men’s underwear design gets a bright new twist. Renowned for their comfortable fit these cotton rich shorts have an impressive way of showing off your package – they’re called MAX for a reason!
ERGOWEAR MAX PREMIUM BOXER BRIEF GBP21.00
Take it one step further and pair bright chequered boxers with a co-ordinating V-neck tee. Choose between three different colourful combos or mix and match.
OLAF BENZ RED 1702 V-NECK T-SHIRT GBP46.00
OLAF BENZ RED 1702 MINI PANT GBP28.00
Now this is the perfect brief for men who love loud undies. The sporty brand is known for sculpted show-off underpants, and with neon highlights and retro styling the POP range from Sukrew is ideal for drawing attention to yourself!
SUKREW POP FULL BRIEF GBP19.99
Stripes are such a staple in the fashion world… So why not try something a bit different? Wear super lightweight men’s hipster shorts in either red or green.
BRUNO BANANI RUMBA HIP SHORT GBP22.00
The cat’s out the bag with these wild printed gents’ shorts… A singular layer of sleek and slinky fabric makes for a totally sensual fit. Me-ow!
MANSTORE M665 MICRO PANT GBP39.00
Take your love of bright colours to the beach with mesmerising men’s swimwear. This show stopping swimmer is fully lined with a hidden drawstring.
BRUNO BANANI FLOOD LIGHT SWIM MINI BRIEF GBP30.00
Find these pairs and more at DeadGoodUndies
Many of you have probably seen that YouTube video called “100 Years of Men’s Underwear” where a sculpted gentleman changes in and out of pairs of underwear, tracing the history of my favorite article of clothing throughout the past century. Therein lies the reason for this article: the history of underwear.
The underwear we all know and love today has its roots in the 1930s when guys everywhere chucked out their union suits in favor of boxers and briefs. This was a change on par with the invention of sliced bread, spurred on by the invention of elastic. Jockey, although it has been outpaced by more fashionable rivals nowadays, began making briefs in 1930, complete with the famous Y-vent in the front. Briefs were in vogue, although they might as well have been tighty-whities compared with what we are fortunate to have today. Regardless, to me, they evoke a classic, masculine, and simple style that was surely nothing short of revolutionary in those days.
Fast forwarding past World War II, the industry became more and more innovative, with different colors and patterns being produced. This was when underwear began to be a fashion statement, think those leopard print bikinis from the late 1960s. Even still, most guys still wore white cotton underwear.
Finally, by 1970, spandex and lycra became part of underwear blends, which opened up a whole new world in terms of fits and styles. This opened the door for designer products that we know today, such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Whether it was Tom Cruise in Risky Business or Mark Wahlberg’s immortal Calvin Klein ad, men’s underwear started to become a pop culture phenomenon.
After a dark period in the 1990s when many guys reverted back to Joe Boxer-esque boxers, underwear reached the point where we are today. Underwear has gotten skimpier, perhaps fueled by the gay market, but this has been embraced by an increasing number. With online shopping, we now have access to any size, color, style, or brand with just the click of a button. It’s also striking how now there are varieties of underwear for almost every occasion, from sports to romance, to enhancing underwear.
Where will underwear go next?
Armando Adajar shot a new brand we have been covering, Hunk2. This shoot features model Trent C. We hope you enjoy the pics!Underwear: HUNK2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Website: https://hunk2.com
Model: Trent C.
Photographer: Armando Adajar
Website: http://www.armandoada
Those boxer brief fans out there need to try the Ergowear Boxer briefs. they have the most amazing pouches. This is the Max Premium Mid Cut underwear. Also available in blue.
This week for the Baskit $12 is the Urban Basic Sleeveless Tee and the Urban Basics Vee Neck Tee. These are perfect for everyday wear or under your shirts as an undershirt. Available in black and white! They are basics but that can be a good thing. Go to the Baskit site to get the deal today only.
Hunk2 has provided us with their Chaos thong to review.
Rating: 8.6/10
Daily Fit: 8/10
Sizing: 10/10
Construction: 10/10
Styling: 7/10
Daily Performance: 8/10
Pros: Comfortable fabric, like how the back looks on
Cons: Only three colors, would prefer different side design
Recommendation: I say give the Hunk2 Chaos thong a try. For me they are a great fit and a good choice for everyday low activity wear.
Hunk2 is a new brand in 2016 and I have the privilege to review their thong. If you looked at their other offerings, it is a bit of a surprised to see a thong in their collection. At the moment they carry boxer briefs/trunks and jock briefs. They also carry some swim briefs and square cuts. You can read more about Hunk2 in their UNB interview. Before I get into the review of the thong I wanted to say checkout how Hunk2 has marketed their thong on their site. I like how they’ve done it. Hopefully it will be a good seller for them.
I’m always up for testing out new thongs and even better when it is a new brand. I didn’t know what was coming for me to review, so when I pulled the thong out of the package I noticed two things. First was the lightweight and softness of the fabric. The second thing was when I held it up was the two side straps. Personally I would prefer just one of them or fabric between them. Now with that said you are able to adjust how the side straps are on the hips. You can choose to have them run parallel to each other as in the photos or you can go my direction. I like to wear them with the sides next to each other, which leaves some little sliver of triangles near the pouch and the back with skin showing.
I wore these during a normal day for me working at the computer and running some errands. Overall they performed well for everyday wear. I consider these a v-string, since the tail (strap that runs between the cheeks) is the same width as one of the side straps. Plus you have somewhat of a piece of triangle fabric at the back. Sometimes with this type of design the tail can be bothersome. This especially true if you’re not use to this type of underwear. I did not have this problem with this thong. At times they were actually unnoticeable. Others times they did remind me there was a thong underneath my clothes. It was a comfortable knowing. I like this type of back design and I like how these look on me. The front has a flat centered seamed full width contoured pouch. I wouldn’t mind a little narrow of a pouch, but traditional is good too. It offers everyday wear support, but you’d start bouncing around in them with light jogging. Comfort is one of Hunk2 goals and I think they hit that with this pair for me.
Here’s some specification type information on this pair. I got it in a size medium and seems true to size. The fabric is a blend of 82% nylon, 6% polyester, and 12% elastane. The side straps and tail are about ½”. These can be wash cold on gentle and should be hung to dry. They’re made in Colombia, but designed in the USA. The Chaos thong is available in three colors: Noir2 (black), Bleu2 (blue), and Roux2 (red). All three colors have gray/silver pin dots on them giving a classic look to the thongs like one would think of with a pinstripe suit. They feature a small metal brand plate on the left pouch panel with Hunk2 on it. Then the size tag is sewn to the inside and outside back. The tag shows the brand name on the outside back of the thong with the tag line “Striking Confidence” below the Hunk2 name.
Overall this is a solid thong by Hunk2 that fits me well. It’s a comfortable pair I could wear everyday as long as it’s not going to be a real active day. The back cut is my favorite part about it. Gives a nice look for the rear. Fabric is great too. Would rather have different sides, but moving the straps side by side gives a look that I can run with it. More supportive and a bit narrower of a pouch are some personal improvements I’d like. I say give the Chaos thong a try. It is nice to have a little style variety to choose from in the underwear drawer.
BRAND: Hunk2
PAIR: Chaos
COLORS: Noir2, Bleu2, Roux2
FABRIC: 82% Nylon, 6% Polyester, and 12% Elastane
SIZES: S – XL
COST: $18.99
FURNISHED BY: Hunk2
Where to buy: https://hunk2.com/
Today is the last day to take the UNB Reader Survey. It won’t be until next year that we will do another. So don’t miss out. Take it today and share your love of underwear! DO it now. You can see it below!
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Here’s a sneak peek of the UNB Swimwear Guide. These are some behind the scenes pic. We are working with Chandler again. We love working with him. He’s an awesome guy.
If you would have told me there would be a certain sector of guys who would go crazy over swim thongs. I would have thought you were crazy a few years ago. But over the last year, we have seen growth in the swim thong market. Not only from gay guys but straight guys. YES, straight guys are going suns out buns out for summer. We are reaching a point where underwear/swimwear is no longer gay. It’s for all guys.
Today we chose the JOR Sunny Swim thong. It’s going to be in our Swimwear Guide (we shot it yesterday) and available in solids and prints. One color it is available in is Fuchsia. I mean if you’re going to rock the thong why now announce it to everyone around! Say, you’re less included to shout it out they also have it in black and white. But really, wearing a thong on the beach will bring attention in the US.
JOR has been one of the companies that have embraced the swim thong. They have been making them in every collection for the last year or more. Each collection they seem to release more and more swim thongs. That means you guys are buying them and wearing them. I think we still have a ways to go to get more on the beach but hey, it’s a start.
If you want to try a swim thong. We think this pair will be an awesome first pair. It’s not too small or too big but just right. If you already wear a bikini why not take the next step and thong it on the beach or private pool! We say go for it and rock it proud
BRAND: JOR
PAIR: Sunny Swim Thong 0427
COLORS: Black, Fuchsia, White, Grey Print, and Yellow Print
FABRIC: 84%NYLON 16%SPANDEX
SIZES: Small – XL
COST: $41.60
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Addicted has a new line out called CIRCUS, this is a collection that not only highlights its fresh, colorful and jovial character, as well as its fun prints, new fabrics, and cuts, but also the sophistication of many of its garments with gold and silver fabrics. We will have more on this line later this week.