We have a great new interview with Thonger Alex26 from Twitter. Alex is a bi guy living in Oregon who recently started wearing thongs with the support of his GF. It’s pretty much all he wears now, but he hasn’t come out as a Thonger to friends. Find out more about this awesome guy.
I have pulled my back this week again and have been under the weather. I wanted to share the video we did a few years ago. These shoots were so much fun doing the videos and bts photos. I hope we get more shoots soon!
We wrap up our week of UNB Flash Backs with one of my favorite people we have ever worked with on a shoot. Chandler always brought so much fun and energy to a shoot. He would wear anything we had and I hope he had as much fun as we did. I think this was the last time we worked with him for the 2017 Swim Shoot. I’m working on some new things but with the last few years with COVID-19 and the economy, it’s been brought for me. But, we see good things coming
We bring you another picture featuring Derek. This was one of our Holiday Guide shoots. It was shot at the Castle in Bham and we had Derek, Chandler, Nathan, and Michael for the shoot. This picture features the brand ManView.
The distance between you and taking care of business is filled with layers of fabric.
Sometimes you just want to let it fly because you’re in a rush or running!
You desire simple access. That’s it!
With a functional fly-front pouch from our Utility line, you can get right to the point.
Therefore, when nature calls, there will be no more lowering the waistband or fishing through the leg opening. Ah, the usefulness and simplicity of it all.
But why can’t practicality and style coexist? Fear not; they do. Utility’s footwear mixes style and utility in every pair.
Who knew routine living could be so straightforward and appealing?
We shot Josh three times. This was the second time we shot him. Ignacio Rivera Jr shot him in Bham. It was a very interesting day for a shoot. Little did I know we’d have a luxury car, gym or anything else we shot. This is a BTS of Josh in Gregg Homme and a leather harness.
Premium Modal, which is particularly eco-friendly and naturally gentle on the skin, is used to make the X-series. It breathes really well and is soft and supple. luxurious and chilly to the touch, similar to the way silk feels. Additionally absorbent, it is less likely to fade or shrink.
We only did one Valentine’s Day shoot. I learned a lesson that it was very hard to do a shoot after. Xmas and in the short time between the first of the year and Valentine’s Day. In order to get it up and out and allow guys time to shop was nearly impossible. This was a fun shoot in Bham in a house on top of the mountain. David was our model and this pic he’s wearing Timoteo Cellblock 13.
If you want to find out how to you build a sex room, by all means tune into the new Netflix series “How To Build A Sex Room,” and learn the tricks of the trade from luxury designer Melanie Rose. She specializes in creating mini pleasure palaces designed to stimulate and titillate.
But if you want to know what to wear in a sex room, check out the ultra-sexy intimate apparel from Male Power. Their fashionable fetishwear will get you in the mood to really romp that romper room.
Orlando Martinez and Matthew Morris did. This couple appears in Episode 3 of the naughty Netflix program, consulting with Melanie on the construction of the ideal room for their sometimes long distance relationship, a coupling that requires making the most of often limited time together. Their garments of choice – Male Power, of course.
Martinez and Morris both enjoy the look of leather, and their playful pad reflects a partiality towards Tom of Finland. But they also enjoy lacey underwear, as evidence by the red, black, and teal Male Power bikinis and thongs seen on the show. Matthew enjoys these particular fashions because “they go against the stereotype of what men are supposed to wear.” Just as importantly, “they make me feel so sexy and (Orlando) loves to see them, which makes me feel even better.”
Matthew favors the red scandal lace thong, and Orlando particularly enjoys the garments that leave your essential bits half exposed. “That’s very sexy,” he enthuses. Both men well appreciate the comfortable design of the Male Power collections. “I think there are brands out there that try to do what they do, but they don’t really consider the male anatomy as much as they should,” Matthew adds. “And the way that they’re built not only enhances but makes room for what you’ve got. It’s designed with the male anatomy in mind.”
Best of all, Male Power offerings are “not ridiculously overpriced” according to Orlando. “They don’t break the bank” and are “very affordable and cost-effective.”
So, when you build your new sex room, build your wardrobe as well. The rule is simple. If you want to look becoming, you should be coming to Male Power!
This is the first shoot we did with Derek back in 2012. This is a bts photo, that never made it out the florescent lighting made the pics terrible. Flash forward 10 years and new technology makes it a fun bts picture.
Love is the most powerful force in the universe. It has the power to free people, to make them brave enough to break down walls that have been standing between them and their wedding dreams. And love sees no color or gender. When love is blind, it lasts forever. Therefore, MODUS VIVENDI has the perfect gay wedding gift.
MODUS VIVENDI proudly present Muslin Line and the “Happily Ever After” Campaign from FW 22-23 Collection. The moment that all mankind celebrate the freedom of love has arrived. Serving transparency in every aspect of social life, provocative double layered muslin designs are available to cover all your body in the most revealing, yet minimal way.
It’s 100% muslin! It’s revealing, soft, lightweight and made of the sexiest muslin ever desired. A wedding gift to remember! If you have a passion for sheer fabrics and you are a mesh lover, these new MODUS VIVENDI designs are made to put your diaphanous sexy self on full exposure. Based on the black and white trend, all underwear styles of the line feature some revealing muslin fabric offering minimum coverage. Choose the cut that suits you and live happily ever after!
Muslin Line comprises of thongs, strings, jockstraps, tanga briefs, classic briefs, boxers, tanktops, t-shirts & onesies. This line is here to give you the perfect wedding underwear for this special day!
MODUS VIVENDI Muslin Line & the “Happily Ever After”Campaign is online and you can check it out here. All thongs are available at €25.00 and you can discover them here.
Credits
Photographer: Joan Crison @joan_crisol / Videographer: Atico Norte Producciones @aticonorteproducciones / Models: @migueletre and @jesusgsil / Campaign: Happily Ever After Campaign / Line: Muslin Line / Location: Madrid, Spain
We take you back to 2012 with a shoot we did with Seven Continents in Birmingham! This BTS pic was shot upstairs in a brewery in their event space. We had David and another confirmed for the shoot, the other guy fell out at the last minute and Matt (my model wrangler) got on the phone and found Josh. This was the first time he modeled but he had a blast we would go on to work with him a few times before he quit modeling.
The nose-shaped X4D pouch gently lifts your genitalia from between your thighs by following their natural form. You have complete flexibility of movement because of the ultra-soft polyamide-elastane microfiber, which is soft, quick to dry, and very elastic. The robust, concealed waistband provides quick access while perfectly supporting the weight of your genitalia in a position that looks natural.
The X4D Thong has Ergoewar’s most cutting-edge pouch design to date. It has a similar appearance to other pouch underwear you may have tried, yet it has numerous small but crucial nuances that add up to a significant difference. As a result, this pouch design offers 4-dimensional comfort in addition to 3-dimensional support, making it even more unique. There’s more to these thongs, though…
To minimize seams, the main body of the X4D bikini was cut from a single piece of cloth and the pouch region was attached using a flat-seam technique. The new bikini style, despite seeming similar to its forerunner, fits your body like a glove.
Ergowear’s most innovative pouch design to date can be found on the X4D Mini Boxer. It has a similar appearance to other pouch underwear you may have tried, yet it has numerous small but crucial nuances that add up to a significant difference. with a nose shape that enhances the size and contour of your anatomy while keeping it pointed downwards
Get these pairs on sale at the UNB Store. Use code 20wear at check out to get 20% off these and other favorite Ergoewar pairs.
I’ve decided to unlock the UNB Vault and show some of the pics we have done over the last 14 years. Well, never before and little seen pics. Until next Thursday we will bring you some of our History. this is a pic Taylor Cambell did of Nate diving into the pool after the shoot. I love this picture and didn’t realize I have had it for 5 years and never really looked at it.
Today UNB turns 14. October 6th was the day I applied for the domain and made it official. Before this, I was on Blogger, and you had to know where you were going. A short project I wanted to do for six months turned out to be a significant part of my life and would go on to change my life entirely.
This is not a significant anniversary, next year, for the 15th, I want to do something BIG, but this year, I want to do something that looks back at the past, present, and future.
We have done some fantastic things over the past 14 years! Things that were super fun and others that were hard work but paid off in the end.
We had fun doing our guides; our Holiday Guides were the biggest we did all year long. We initially wanted to do four a year. Valentine’s Day, Swimwear, Back to School/Fall, and Holiday. We did one Valentine’s Day; the rest were swims and holidays.
The Holiday shoots were always long, but I think the guys had fun doing them. Our locations ranged from the City, mountains, a castle, and more! It’s a shame that we haven’t done one since 2018.
Swimwear Guides were smaller but a lot of fun. We have had several photographers over the years. The first was Seven Continents (Brian), then Ignacio Rivera Jr, and finally Taylor Campbell. I think scouting locations for this shoot was the hardest for me. I teamed up with Matt (who was in a few of our shoots), and he would handle all the locations. He had a new opportunity, and he jumped at it, and I would have too. It was down to the photographer and me to find locations. We shot at lakes and pools. My big idea to shoot in Hawaii never came to pass.
We did video reviews before social media got HUGE for underwear. These have been fun to do, and I know you guys enjoyed them. Video reviews are complicated when the guy isn’t local. There is still a place for them, but it requires a lot of planning. One funny thing is that we did a video review of the Baskit Just /b/ trunk by Alex, and we were fast approaching 1M views, I think we were around 775,000 views, and YouTube hit us with a “TOS Violation” and deleted the video. AARRRGGHH.
Magic & Curve were one of my favorite things. These trips gave me my love of Vegas! The first time I went was in Feb 2010. It was a 24-hour trip. It blew my mind; for the next six years, I would go every Feb/Aug to the shows. Over the years, Curve ended as a men’s show, and Magic became the show to go to.
At the start of the shows, I would host a Meet & Greet for any brand, store, or attendee who would want to come to hang out in a social setting. These were so much fun; some years, we had four people show up; in others, we had 20. No matter the turnout, it was still a lot of fun. A side note on the first one: Andrew from N2N, Scott (from Australia, formerly clone zone), and one other ended up at the 24-hour McDonald’s in the Luxor, and I didn’t get to bed till 4 am!
In 2016 I had some financial issues that caused me to cut back on going. I missed Feb 2016 through Feb 2017. When I returned, many brands were saving money and not going to Magic. Plus, one year, they put the underwear in a part of the show that wasn’t on the map and had very little traffic.
The last time I went was Aug 2021 after Covid. There was one brand at the official show and a few brands in suits. The heydays of the fantastic times in vegas are long gone. It’s so sad, it was like a reunion, and I got to catch up with some of the most amazing people in the industry.
UNB has gone through so many iterations, and the current one includes the Brief Talk Podcast. I have run a successful underwear blog and wondered if lightning would strike twice, and it has! The podcast has taken off and continues to grow.
The main show is a catch-all of the shows. It features interviews with brands, group shows, and topics such as spandex, lingerie, and more. It’s been so much fun to get all these guys together and have open and honest discussions about underwear.
Our most popular show by far is the Thong show. We get the most downloads, and it shows that you guys LOVE thongs. We will have more, but it’s a lot of work coordinating the schedule of the guys to get together. We are constantly working on the next show.
These shows have brought out the most feedback. Brief Tales are a way to hear a guy’s “origin story,” and it’s incredible how much we have in common! I don’t limit the show to just one kind of guy. I want as much diversity as we can get on it. These are my favorite shows because I get to talk to many guys about underwear. There is nothing better than hearing a guy share his passion and listening to it in his voice as he tells you things he hasn’t told many people. It’s like he’s sharing a part of himself he’s always wanted to share, and now he gets to do it with guys who get him and understand him.
WE HAVE MERCH! You know the “merch link is in bio.” It’s been interesting during the pandemic to rediscover my love of drawing and art. As a kid, I was always drawing or being crafty, and now I’m making some super fun things I want to share with everyone. It’s not a “Major Enterprise,” but it will grow in the next few years. The Merch is underwear related and sometimes not (usually showing my sense of humor). You can find our Merch at the UNB Store.
What does the Future hold for UNB? I wish I could spell out this detailed road map I have for the blog/podcast/store. But I don’t have one. I know what I want to do, but I go with the flow. The Brief Talk Podcast was fun to do again, but it turned into a big hit in underwear podcasts (that’s because I don’t think there are any other underwear podcasts, lol). Here are some things I want to do.
First, I want to grow the podcast into something bigger! We have been steadily increasing, and I have so many new show ideas after a recent podcast! I’m excited about these shows because I wanted to write a book but realized A. I am dyslexic and hate writing (ironic, I know), and B. I think a podcast would be much better than a book.
We need to venture into the world of video podcasting and doing video projects. We are working out a way to do this, and there are still a lot of guys who don’t want to show their faces or real names in the underwear world.
Video projects have been on the UNB Reader Survey for a few years. There are a few reasons that held me back. The first is the cost of the video. Luckily with new phones and equipment, those prices are falling. The second is finding guys to “collab” with, as they say. And Third, what exactly do I want to do in these projects?
One of my biggest dreams is to do an underwear documentary. I have one project in mind that I want to do. I’m in the process of writing a script and questions for interviews. And no, I haven’t asked the people involved, but I wanted a solid game plan before approaching them. However, I think it’s about time we start doing documentaries about men’s underwear. They just released the UnderGear documentary, but I think we could release them on YouTube and do a Patreon or Go Fund Me model to get them made. I want to do this, and most of you will also love the project I have in mind.
Ok, guys, I have rambled on enough. Thank you for making this 14-year journey so fucking amazing. I never expected to do this for so long, and I made many amazing friends through the blog. In my 10th year post, I thanked those who made the blog successful over the years. There are three people who I want to tip my cap for being there for me and being a part of my underwear family. The first two are Andy and Erik. They are my underwear brothers and have been there for me in good and evil. I have to think about my other underwear brother Stevie as well. I would not have continued this journey without you, boys. I love you and am so glad you are in my life!!!
Are you ready for a podcast that goes deep and talks many subjects? This brief tale featuring Scott AKA theepursuitofselflove on IG is one for you to check out. The podcast is just over an hour but it’s such a great convo you will get lost in the show. I think this show will make you think and walk away pondering a few questions.
Scott also tells about the time he Thonged at Wet Republic in Vegas before the current trend of this past summer. It’s a great story.
Follow Scott on IG – https://www.instagram.com/theepursuitofselflove/
We need a little glam and sparkle for today because it’s a big day at UNB. More on that later today but this is a TBT from Modus Vivendi’s Glam & Sparkle collection from October 2020, even in the middle of the pandemic they released amazing undies.
Our famous GRID collection is back after long months, ready for our Aussie summer. This year, the collection is bigger with 5 different colours and 3 new styles. We are introducing a square cut, very similar to the Brazilian sunga.
And what’s better than two Brazilian boys living in Sydney to model this swimwear line!
We just did a podcast on wearing spandex to the gym. We mentioned that guys of all sizes should wear it and feel comfortable. One brand that has great prints and is inclusive is Kapow Meggings.
Town or a city? Going up? Going down? You keep avoiding obstacles. With all the decisions we have to make, life is already very busy.
Make your morning routine easier with our Urban collection. It’s the ideal decision, and you are equipped to face whatever the day brings. This collection features tailored pieces in carbon black or cotton white with a hint of our distinctive vermilion orange at the seams and on the thick waistband.
For everything you want to do today, Urban is a wise pick.
Urban is all you; it’s tried and true. Designed from quality, ultra-soft cotton that is 95% cotton and 5% elastane for consistently excellent fit.
ES Collection makes all kinds of underwear. This jock in particular is one that is made for everyone. “Colors, prints, sizes, shapes There’s a jockstrap for everybody”
Candyman is releasing their fall line in phases. The second phase is out! Candyman keeps producing bright, daring collections that encourage joy and physical exultation every year. By promoting bold colors, Candyman can stand out in the world of fashion thanks to the glitz and excitement of the underwear collection. Candyman’s underwear collections are distinctive, attracting customers constantly looking for something fresh and exciting.
You can walk on the wild side and wear something unexpected under your jeans, khakis, or suit.
If your aim is to impress then slip on our new Alpha Charlie Tactical Jockstraps and give them a show. If it’s not the awesome color combinations, it’s the roomy pouch and your bulge filling it up. And if even that weren’t enough: The pouch is made of a micro-mesh and it’s partially see-through. If all that doesn’t draw their attention, then check their pulse.
As mentioned, the solid pouch is mesh and incredibly soft. It’s perfectly contoured and along with the stretch means it’s damn comfortable. The 2 inch wide waistband is black with a striking constrating color sports stripe running horizontally through it. Dead center is an Alpha Charlie logo also in that contrasting color.
Finally, extra-soft three-quarter inch contrasting leg straps keep everything in place and along with the waistband frame your butt to perfection.
Our hunky bearded Bulgarian model Evan returns to put these hot new jocks through their paces.
Once again, we’ve had to restock our entire Alpha Charlie jockstrap collection. Luckily, we never have to wait long as Alpha Charlie is here in Toronto.
We’ve got close to 40 styles of AC jockstraps to choose from (and growing every week it seems). Everything from military inspired Basic Training jocks to modern day sports jocks they call Barracks. There’s even sexy camouflage jocks and a collection of neon mesh jock when you want to be noticed.
Be seen in something unique: Alpha Charlie is practically exclusive online at Jockstrap Central.
N2N Bodywear brought back their well-liked GALAXY SPORT SINGLET in three fresh colorways, all made from amazingly stretchy matte YOGA spandex. Excellent for the gym or an underground wrestling club.
