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Hi howdy hey readers. Happy 2016! I’m excited to be returning to UNB Blog for my second year.  I hope to be introducing you all too new brands, undies, and possibilities this year. I hope that the New Year has started out well for all of you as well. Mine did and I’ll tell you why!

In multiple places around the world it is good luck, especially for your love life, to ring in the New Year wearing red underwear. A world tradition that means I get to buy underwear, what’s not to love? So I picked up a brand new pair of 20151231_195749briefs and I could not be happier with them. I got the Jack Adams classic cut briefs, the Team Brief and they rock.

Now, I knew that they would be amazing before I got them. Because I have a similar pair in blue, so I was confident this would be a great pair. The bold red is reminiscent of that classic red Baywatch speedo. It really pops. It has the classic Jack Adams racing stripes alongside the bulge area that add a touch of sexy design to them.  That makes the front really stand out, more so than normal.

If the color wasn’t enough the feel is divine. With a fabric make up of 92% Cotton and 8% Polyester the feel could not be smoother. It has a good hold where it needs to and an airy breath about it where it counts. The fabric blend is one of Jack Adams staples and is nicely replicated in their trunks and briefs. Giving you a consistent experience across much of their line. The piping along the butt holds up well and gives that extra bit of lift that all bums can use. The bold waist band also helps give a great structure to the pair as well as an overall powerful look.

I picked up my pair from my local store, Under U 4 Men in Seattle. Their flagship store is based out of Portland, Oregon which is where Jack Adams is headquartered. I personally love the shopping experience of the stores. Seeing pairs in person and discussing options with the clerks there. Jack Adams can be found on multiple selling sites like International Jock and Jockstrap Central.

If you haven’t tried out Jack Adam’s line yet you should definitely check them out. If your 2016 hasn’t picked up to the start you were hoping for, go out and treat yourself to a pair of red briefs like these. You never know, they might just be lucky!

Unknown-8I was just looking through the UNB Twitter Stream and I came across Bully Wear. Their name and French Bulldog logo caught my eye. I had to see what they were offering. So I went over to their site and saw the underwear section. I clicked on the link and it took me to small but great selection of underwear! The one pair that stood out to me is the Bark the X boxer brief.

“Bully Wear designs innovative Athletic Apparel that accentuates the male physique. Our edgy tanks, tees and caps are for the self assured man who is not scared to show a little flesh; Hell our customers work hard and play hard!” They also emphasize that they are “committed to bringing quality clothing to the gay and straight community alike.” Bryan and Ray Wong are the guys behind the brand. They say: “My partner and I both know the benefits of working out and keeping in shape as we go into our forties and fifties. We thought it would be fun to create a line of Athletic apparel that incorporated our lifestyle, our personal style and one that would show off the male physique, while remaining comfortable and affordable.”

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The Bark the X is a pair of boxer briefs made out of polished cotton mesh. The X comes from the X on the pouch. It makes the whole pouch stand out a bit more. The pouch color on both the red and black is white. The combination with the white pouch and mesh, it will accent and show off your body. Which for some of our readers is a good thing.

The design to me is pretty awesome. It was the pair that caught my eye first. Well, maybe the jock caught my eye first but this is the one I clicked on to learn more about. Its sexy but not over the top. The cotton mesh makes it slightly see through and gives a hit of skin.

The Bark the X boxer brief is available in red and black from the Bully Wear site for $23.50. The other pairs are pretty cool as well so go check out Bully Wear

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NOTE: Our guys are going to start profiling pairs we love. The first to report is Underwear Dude, we have a lot of new guys and new posts coming soon!

Hey all, I’m Sam, and I go by Underweardude on twitter. I’ve been into undies off and on for about a decade now. I’ve been apart of a couple articles already.  Most recently being one of the two straight guys on the conversation about thongs.

The pair that is my favorite pair right now is my Ergowear Max Sauve Gold Bikini in blue. There is a lot to like here. As soon as I saw it announced, I knew that I had to have this pair. Just something about how the colors looked. That shiny gold waistband, bright and loud but also somehow understated.  If gold can ever be called that. It looks classy, not trashy.

I love the suave fabric(95%Polyester/5%spandex). Such a nice feel, but doesn’t feel feminine either like I imagine silk might.  The design is nice, very low rise.  The rear is big enough to stay still, the pouch of course is as good as Ergowear’s usually are.

Its very comfortable.  I did discover that after a long day the part of the pouch that lifted you up could get uncomfortable. A quick reposition made short work of that, and that only occurred once, after about 10 hours of wear in. Also, when first putting on the pair.  The pouch feels like it’s at an odd angle, but once the pair is fully on it feels fine and normal. The pair felt slightly small to me upon first putting it on, but fits fine. I’m not 100% sure of my true waist dimensions so I’m not sure how true to their sizing charts it is. I got the pair through being a part of the GDDWorld Ambassador Program. But I would have definitely purchased it myself otherwise. You can get it through GGDWorld, and also through Ergowear themselves.  I bet through more than a few more sites as well.

Basically, like all the other Ergowear bikinis i’ve tried, I can’t wait to wear this pair again. It’s comfortable and looks good on me. What more can a guy want?

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We got a chance to talk to an up and coming model in the world of men’s underwear, named Matt Josbena. He’s was introduced to us through a former UNB guy. He’s a really great guy and we wanted you guys to know more about Matt.

Name: Matt Josbena
Age: 27
Interesting Fact: I used to weigh 300 pounds

What do you want to get into modeling? Why underwear/swimwear underwear/swimwear? 

Modeling has always been a huge dream for me. To me its so much more than just taking a picture. It’s being completely vulnerable, and that was something I struggled with for a long time growing up. The reason why I love modeling underwear and swimwear is because you have to be truly comfortable in your own skin, and that is something I really want to help people do…build confidence!

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

I don’t think anything in particular sets me apart to be completely honest. Every model brings something to the table. Whether that be with personality, look, experience. I will, however, say that I am passionate and completely committed to my work. To me dedication, passion, and persistence go a long way.

What shoots have you done so far?(Which brands/photogs have you worked with? 

I have done a lot of lifestyle shoots, bridal shoots, and fitness shoots. Over the past few year is when I got comfortable and confident shooting in underwear and my favorite photographer that I have grown to trust and we instantly work well together is Vincent Alain from Vincent Alain Photography. He is a genius!

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

I am most comfortable in briefs, but I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I have just never tried wearing others. They can be kind of intimidating…am I right?!

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

Oryx, Andrew Christian, PUMP and Aussiebum are definitely on the top of my list. Mainly because I really love the design of the underwear and they also look extremely comfortable! But if there is one thing I love about modeling its being able to help a product line grow. So gaining the knowledge of other products would help me bring more business to other brands VIA social media and word of mouth.

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

I’ve got to be honest, I have followed Styrke Studio for a long time on Instagram and the photos are always incredible.

Who do you consider super stars in the world of modeling? 

Eric Turner and Vince Sant. They make it look so effortless, which is how it should be. Natural and real.

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

I love to cook and bake. I really like to go to natural springs and go for a kayak or a hike…be close to nature. I love taking acting classes at my studio ClassAct in Orlando. Traveling is definitely up there too. Really it comes down to making myself a better person and gaining more experience and knowledge! Also I love watching Netflix in my underwear sitting on my bed.

What type of fitness regime do you do to keep in shape, and does it change when you do a shoot? 

I am in the gym 5-7 days a week depending on what I have got going on. Usually start out with a little warm up before lifting to wake up my body and then I go into the heavy stuff to build muscle. I generally do 20-30 minutes of cardio to keep myself lean. When I am about to shoot, I usually don’t lift as heavy and keep the cardio up. But “abs are made in the kitchen” so if you want that then you definitely have to keep on top of your diet.

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

Oh gosh! I think I have more than one…Pizza for sure and sweets (cake, cookies, candy, you name it!)

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

Its 100% briefs. I just find them most comfortable.

What is one word that describes you? 

Passionate

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

Protein Powder

What is your favorite color

Blue

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

My entire life is a Bridesmaids quote. I can quote the entire movie. It so damn funny! And its always an ice breaker cause who hasn’t seen it?! That was the hint…if you haven’t seen it drop everything and watch it. You wont regret it.

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

Matt Josbena on Facebook @mattjosbena on Instagram

Photos by Vincent Alain Photography www.vincentalain.com

IMG_1952After the last post I received some questions about Patreon. So here is an FAQ of sorts for you guys

What is Patreon? Its a crowd funding platform for content creators. Fans can give you an amount per post or monty. We have chosen monthly because of the amount of content we do a month

How much can I donate? You can donate as little as a dollar a month to what ever you feel you want to give. You can end at anytime as well or set limits on how much you give a year.

How do I donate? You need to create a Patreon account at patreon.com and fill out all your information.

Can I donate and remain anonymous? YES you can. If you don’t want your name listed on our site we can use a pseudonym or “anonymous” but you will have to let Patreon know who you are. If you wish to remain anonymous let us know and we definitely will respect your wishes. You can still get all the rewards on the different levels.

Why are you doing Patreon? We are doing this because we don’t do paid/sponsored posts. It goes against why I started the blog. Its about our opinions on underwear and gear. I would rather be held accountable to our readers than a paid sponsor for our livelihood.

What will our money be used for? It will help with the costs of running the blog. We also want to get better photo and video equipment and lastly upgrade some computers for the site. The money will also be used for special shoots for you guys and review pairs for brands we may not work with.

How can you donate? If you want to donate go to the UNB Patreon Page and take a look! If you have any more questions please reach out to us

The direct link to out Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/unbblog

 

UNB Und Josh-11 (1)There was a time where jocks were very common place in the world of working out and sports. It was pretty much standard that you would wear a jock for any sporting activity. The main reason was for support during the event and to prevent a sprain. Some sports still wear jocks but others have abandoned it for more modern underwear.

Contact sports still wear jocks. This is especially true if you have to wear a cup. Sports like baseball and hockey come to mind. But, sports such as Football are moving away from the jock. When I was little and playing sports it was a right of passage to go get your first jock.

What has replaced the jock? At the gym its moved more to UnderArmour and Nike gear. Its form fitting compression shorts that give you extra support in the legs. This gear has hit the mainstream and guys of all kinds are wearing them. It’s rare to see a guy actually in a jock at the gym now. I think a guy would get strange looks for wearing one!

There have been major advances in technology that have pushed the jock aside from being the main jock gear. This isn’t necessary a bad thing. Its great to see companies improving and making better underwear for men. But I still miss the jock!

So where can you find jocks? In 2009 I named it the year of the jock. This is really when the fashion jock too off. Before then fashion jocks were considered fetish wear. After 2009 it’s a standard pair more companies are making. They are experimenting with the fabrics used in jocks and with the traditional design. Each company is putting their own design spin on this classic.

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A prime example of this is the original C-IN2 Grip jock. They updated the jock for working out and gave it a new design with new materials. Gone is the uncomfortable nylon pouch and it was substitute by moisture wicking fabric. The big leg straps were replaced by smaller straps that felt more comfortable. Lastly the 3 inch waistband was replaced more standard one you would wear under gym shorts with out it showing.

Just when I think I’ve seen all the possible designs of a jock, someone puts a new one out! The jock is becoming a staple in the world of men’s underwear. No longer worn for working out but more for fashion and comfort.

In the 70’s and 80’s the jock was more of a fetish garment then an every day pair. Now guys are wering them to work under a suit. To run errands under jeans or just to feel comfortable in every day wear. What is a loss for the world of sports is a gain for the world of fashion.

We would love to hear what is your favorite jock on the market today.

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It’s Tuesday so that mean’s its time to get a great pair of underwear for just $12 from Baskit. This week’s pair is the Active Trunk. Perfect for the trunk lover. “For action outside of the sparring ring, the Low-Rise trunk shows must enough without the sacrifice of support” This pair retails for $23 but for today only is just $12! So don’t miss out.

IMG_1933No it’s not Kathy Griffin talking to you. The new like from Pistol Pete is call “Suck It” Pistol Pete always has fun in their underwear creation. When I saw this pair I had to do a double take. You know when something you look at real fast catches your eye as you scroll. My mind when “Does that pair say what I think it does?” As I scrolled back it did say “Suck It.” I was like you go Pistol Pete

Underwear is about fun and feeling great. This pair would be awesome to wear and no one knows your waistband says suck it! The line has three different designs. They are a brief, jock and Trunk. Each one is different but all ties in well together. Each style has a royal and red color.

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The brief is interesting. I say this because it has a pouch that comes off. It’s not detachable but it has a hole you put your junk through and the pouch covers it and attaches below…well, you get the pictures (see the picture as well). The pouch has a white stripe that runs around to the back. Its a great take on the regular brief. Since the pouch comes off I guess it lives up to the Suck It name. The Suck It Brief retails for $28.50 on the Pistol Pete website.

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The jock is another take on a classic. Unlike a traditional jock this one has a chevron cut out below the waistband and above the pouch. The pouch is lined with what looks to be the same elastic on the leg straps. It also has a traditional pouch and leg straps. Pistol Pete looks like they got the inspiration from the original jocks! They turned it into something different and fun! The Suck It Jock retails fro $26.50.

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The last pair in the collection is the Trunk. It also has a cut out but a bid different from the jock. It has a cut out a bit lower on the pouch. They created a two part pouch that makes sort of a fly, but turned sideways. The lower par gives you support and the upper part will allow easy access. The white panels on the front and stripes not he side give it a sporty look to the pair. The Suck It Trunk retails for $29.50

Each style has the fun Suck It waistband. As I said above these aren’t the same design just ported to a new style. They are cohesive but each different. This is a fun but really fashionable line from Pistol Pete. How many of you would love to wear these out on a date? (Raises hand) I def would love to! Find these pairs and more at the Pistol Pete site.

1323-Cheeky- Low rezAs more guys love wearing eroticwear it’s time to break it out and not just wear it for a fun night with that someone special. Rather it’s time to wear it all the time and feel sexy. Before I start this there are many brands on the market that are made to come off. Meaning they are sexy but not made for extended wear. We are talking about those bands you can wear all do and be as comfy in it as a pair of your favorite briefs or boxer briefs.

The great thing about underwear is while you are at work no  one knows what you are wearing. So who’s to say you can’t wear a mesh thong to work as opposed to a pair of tighty whities? We had a reader a few years ago tell us on presentation days he would sport a thong under his suit. He said standing in front of his colleges wearing the thong made him feel great. He said the sexy feeling he felt wearing the thong made him feel more confident in his presentations.

Eroticwear is not limited to just thongs. You can wear fabrics , mesh, spandex, mesh, lace and more. Its as diverse as the rest of the world of underwear. The styles can also vary, erotic pairs are made in trunks, briefs, jocks, thongs and a whole list of hybrids. Hybrids are any of the jock briefs, jock thong and etc. The important thing is to find a pair you love and feel comfortable in!

Now that you have found a pair of eroticwear, where can you wear them? We would suggest wearing them out one day for errands to start. To see if they have a good effect or bad effect on you. If all goes well move on to wearing them to work, out with a night with friends and anytime you wear underwear.

Some brands to consider for this are Gregg Homme, MaleBasics, Modus Vivendi, Cellblock13, and Nasty Pig. Each of these will have something you will love. Start to branch out and wear something fun and sexy every day!

Picture is the Gregg Homme Cheeky brief

 

51326 (10)When I launched UNB we used to talk a lot about the “Gym Factor.” The Gym Factor was “Would a guy wear this pair to the gym?” At that time most guys wore pretty basic underwear to the gym. Flashy or bright colors/prints were not a place for the gym. It got me thinking has this changed? Are guys willing to wear more to the gym?

We have readers who wear what ever they want to the gym. They don’t care and go for their comfort over all else. Those who give funny looks to them be damned. On the other hand we have guys who want to have their love of underwear to just a select few. They wear more classic cuts and colors. They wear is more traditional briefs, trunks and boxer briefs.

So, over the 7 years of UNB has this changed? Guys on both sides, gay/straight, are starting to wear great underwear. Each year more and more guys discover how amazing great undies feel. Plus the explosion of the UnderArmour gear has introduced more color and prints to the general market. It’s accepted that you can wear a bright UA pair of undies to the gym.

One thing that has changed is the wearing of jocks to the gym. It used to be widely accepted you wore a jock for support through out a work out. Now it seems very few guys actually wear them for sports activities. Jocks are moving more towards fashion rather than function. I asked a few friend who work out if they wore jocks and most gave me a strange look and said “You don’t wear jocks to the gym.” They are more for going out and fun times for them now.

Lastly, there seems to be quite a few of our readers wearing thongs to the gym. I will admit I did this in my 20’s. They offer great support and can be used as a jock substitute. Thongs are considered by many to be less than masculine by the general public. I think there are a few out there who would greatly disagree with that statement.  It’s not super wide spread but these guys really don’t care what you have to think. But, I have heard more guys are doing this in years past.

This really has me curious as to what you guys are now wearing to the gym. Are you wearing what ever or do you make a conscious choice when getting dressed in the morning if you’re going to the gym? Let us know what you are wearing!

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We ran the pic of the Cobalt from Gregg Homme as a Brief Distraction earlier this week. It is a pair that I had to share with you guys! Usually lines from Gregg Homme have a few different styles and colors. The Cobalt line is just two pieces. The briefs and shirt. No boxer, no thong or g. Why is it so few pieces?

This collection is laser cut! The official description is the Cobalt line is  “designed in a glamourous laser-cut fantasy mesh material with a sequined cobalt blue appliqué at the seat. The pouch is opaque and center-seamed with solid hip side panels…”  The shirt of the “COBALT collection fitted V-neck muscle shirt by Gregg Homme is designed in a glamourous laser-cut fantasy mesh material with a sequined cobalt blue appliqué across the chest and a power mesh over the midriff, while the shoulders, back and sides are opaque”

First thing you may notice is that it looks a little like lace. I would agree on that fact. Its a little flashy and some may call it over the top. Its truly amazing what Gregg Homme creates. They don’t make underwear the design underwear. I say this because they use cutting edge technology to create underwear. Gregg Homme also uses some of the most amazing fabrics in underwear today.

This pair is not for everyone and I”m not saying that just for the design. This is one of the pricer of the Gregg Homme collections. The Cobalt Brief retails for $83.95 and the Cobalt V-Neck retails for $110.94 at the Gregg Homme site!

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Bum-Chums sent us this and we thought we would pass it along! If you haven’t seen the brand look at the great pairs they offer!

As the New Year finally dawns on us all with the slow, clearing of heads from Holiday Season hangovers and we begin making new-year resolutions to counter the hip-hugging effects of one too many mince pies or other indulgencies over the Christmas break; many of us don’t give a second thought to our underwear, or the stresses and strains we put upon it.

In fact the list of abuses our underwear faces on a day-to-day basis seems never ending. We wear them, tear them, pull them, tug them, scratch through them, wedgie them and we’ve even heard some people fart in them! How very unsavoury!!! It’s fair to say that for some of us blokes, underwear is their most common item of clothing, with many carrying a basic collection and maybe that one pair of pants “for best”…

So isn’t it about time we thought more about what our underwear really does for us? How it enriches our lives and possibly more importantly what it can do for us when we wear it?

British-made brand, Bum-Chums, champion themselves with their charge to action; their vow for improving living conditions for bums everywhere. Whether you call it a bottom, ass, bubble-butt or simply your bottom, they seem intent on making a pair for you and your “crown-jewels” as they put it.

We caught up with the guys at Bum-Chums to see what they had to say about this…

“It’s really true how many men seem not to give their underwear a second thought” says Craig, founder at Bum-Chums, “Some men will really put thought into their pants, some have a collection of hundreds and we’ve seen thousands! However, for quite a lot of guys it doesn’t appear to be a high priority. I often wonder how many guys care about the design and fit?”

“Our main design drives is to ensure a comfortable fit for guys. Taking account of where things need to fit and where they need to give is a massive part about our pants. We know how important underwear is for men’s health and well being and how it plays its role in hygiene too.”

Over the years some men’s underwear styles have been highlighted by the high profile news stories, highlighting ailments that afflict us blokes, and how underwear can impact our lives.

There are now a number of charities and good causes funding research and outreach work with Testicular Cancer

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Many articles have appeared about healthy sperm production and underwear too features. Our Boxers and Briefs can plat a great role in making sure our balls are kept happy and that they get plenty of airflow to them. Take the In2Cooler collection featured in one of our earlier posts; this outstanding pair of underwear is a perfect example of avoiding sweaty sack and crack for us guys. It allows plenty of airflow to our testicles and supports where needed without being constrictive. In fact many styles of mesh underwear give us that airy feeling down there and can help vastly in keeping our nut-sacks cool but it can also help with hygiene.

Fabric choice too can also assist with men’s hygiene. Bamboo for instance is a natural fibre, and is often heralded as being antibacterial and antifungal. However, many experts also say that to maintain that, the fabric really shouldn’t be washed.

There you have it guys… Our choice of smalls really does have an impact on our private lives… Not just in matters of the bedroom.

So the next time you go through your underwear drawer, isn’t it about time you made a New Year resolution to yourself to an offer and to treat your bum to a pair of new pants once in a while?

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Jockstrap Central has been waiting patiently for these bad boys to arrive but they’re finally here and what a perfect way to ring in the New Year.

It’s Maskulo’s take on the jockstrap with a hyper masculine Mad Max feel and signature removable leather look padded pouch that’s seriously hot.

Essentially, it’s a jockstrap “frame” made of black durable but soft elastic. Two 3/4 inch straps straddle your junk on each side joining the two one inch leg straps just below your ball sack. All this attaches to Maskulo’s signature 2 inch wide waistband with big bold black MASKULO logo woven front and center right into the waistband. It sits on a white background with black horizontal stripes running all the way around both top and bottom.

But where the fun really begins: the frame is loaded with snaps so you can attach or detach the signature padded leather look foam pouch. Reel the guy in with the bulge-tastic formed pouch then rip it off when you’re called into action (or you simply want to put on a show!) As a bonus, the pouch is open at the top for easy access or exit if you get arounsed and need an escape route.

This is some ridiculously sexy high quality fetish gear that’s exclusive to Jockstrap Central in North America so be sure to snag one before they’re snapped up

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WHERE AREEach year we grow our straight readers a bit more. This was something I never thought we would accomplish when I launched UNB. It was always a goal but wasn’t sure it was attainable. Now, 7 years latter we have quite a few straight underwear lovers out there. All guys wan too have amazing underwear! Its like I have always said give a guy a great pair of underwear and he’s hooked!

We want to find more straight guys to write for the site. Straight guys face issues in wearing great underwear and speedos that we gay guys get a pass for with the public. If someone sees someone in a speedo automatically, the general public, thinks he’s gay. Also, sometimes their girlfriends or wives don’t get the underwear or like it. Or worse what they think is sexy doesn’t match their partner.

How do you deal with that? We are looking for some great guys who want to join the site that can share this and develop conversations with guys. We are a friendly bunch here at UNB and miss our resident straight guy Jon. Jon had to focus on work and we aren’t sure when he will be back. In the mean time we want to find more guys to join us and address the needs of this audience!

Lastly, many straight guys out there are HUGE underwear fans. I mean even more so than a lot of gay guys out there. If you’re one of those guys we want to talk to you!

If you are interested in joining us, email us at info at underwearnewsbriefs dot com! Let’s talk guys!