Ok, the issues seem to be fixed!!! Over the last two days (since Sunday night), our SSL had issues. If you are unfamiliar with them, it’s a security thing for a website. This made it difficult to load the site and download the podcasts. I called in multiple times to get this fixed and after an hour’s hold, I got disconnected.

If you tried to come to the site you saw the “WARNING” that said people may be attacking you, which is not the case here, we don’t ask for sensitive info, and if we sell anything it’s done through the UNB Store. It was just frustrating for this and I worked to fix it but nothing seemed to work. I thought last night we had it fixed and it just needed time to work itself through all the servers. Nope, I woke up and still had issues. So the call today got it fixed. The site appears to be working without giving a warning and with no errors downloading podcasts. I’m sorry guys but I was on the phone for hours to get this fixed. But when you are at the mercy of others. The new server was supposed to be hands-off but it’s not appearing to be….

If you experience any issues let me know.

SkinFit has a new limited edition collection called Skin Break. This swimwear is super fun and perfect for you because you can pick your favorite style.

This past week I finished my second art series called Himbo. Yes, it’s a take on the Himbo, if you aren’t familiar with the good-hearted, built but not so bright guy. To me, it’s guys having fun and I’m back with the Suit guys and thongers. Very much back to the Suits vs. Thongs.

My inspiration for this was that I wanted to have Mid Century settings (think Brady Bunch type of house), mixed with modern men. Unlike my last series, the Peep Show, there were only 4 images in this set. Three were set in houses and one was set in a modern gym. This series is one of the most popular things I have drawn. It’s just fun to me!

I asked in a story if guys wanted to buy prints of this, and while it wasn’t a resounding “YES,” some of you guys said you would like to buy them so I’m doing a very limited edition release. I’m going to do 5 sets of all four pictures and 5 single prints (5 of each print). The pricing for each print will be $25 plus shipping (I”m adding shipping because it will need to be shipped in special packaging. The entire series will be $90, you save $10 buying them all in one.

You may be asking, “How do I get these prints?” This week I will be putting them up on the UNB Store for Pre-Order. The pre-order window will be 2 weeks. After that, the prints will be ordered and shipped out. This means there will be about a 2-3 week delivery period. The prints themselves will be an art print of 8×10 inches. These prices are very limited and only for a short time, once sold out they are gone. No more will be added.

Stay tuned for the pre-order.

We all have a larger than average underwear collection (some of you your mind went into the gutter, btw I like you). We have talked about managing more extensive collections on the blog and podcast. However, when driving, I thought about the difference between collection vs. hoarding. 

There is a fine line between the two, but my thinking through this is collecting is buying new gear and wearing it all. If you don’t wear it and either keep it for a fun day or to have that limited edition pair, that’s hoarding. And I firmly fit in the hoarding category, so don’t think I’m casting judgment. 

I think I hoard because I have so many pairs I have received through UNB or bought that I will fit in when I lose weight. Countless swim briefs in my drawers are brand new, with tags on them for over five years. If you suffer from this, “If only…” you may be a hoarder. It doesn’t have to be weight-related, but that dream vacation or a perfect date. Break them out and wear them to the gym, pool, or work. Plus, they take up so much space. 

Before you start sending me angry letters and texts, I know how hard it is to get rid of pairs. I have the same issue, but I’m trying to get over that and either give them a great home or sell them. I realized just how much stuff had come to me, and I said, “stop the insanity!” So yeah, I get it and know how difficult it is to do this purge. 

One collector is Chris, aka Chi Thonger the Third. Why is he a collector? Yes, he does buy a lot of undies over the years. However, he does wear them and culls his collection as needed. He recently went through his collection and got rid of a lot, either by giving them away or selling them. Chris is one of my favorite people for many reasons, but this is one of them. He also shows you can have an extensive collection without being considered a hoarder. 

Chris said this about his collection: “I don’t keep things I won’t wear anymore because they don’t fit or I no longer like the style/cut on me. ” I, on the other hand, go, “I may wear this later.” Which I may never do 

I’m coming up with some criteria for going through my underwear/gear drawers. 

1. Keep sentimental pairs – We have favorite pairs that are no longer made or were given to us by someone special. Keep those in a special place. I have several pairs I don’t want to get rid of, like HOM given to me by a friend who went to Europe. It was the first time I heard of the brand (mid ’90s) and loved them. 
2. Get rid of or wear new, never-worn pairs – If you have a pair in your drawer that is “Just in case..” either a date night, weight, or such. Break them out and start wearing them if they are your size. If they aren’t your size, get rid of them by gifting them to a friend or selling them. 
3. Get rid of pairs you haven’t worn in six months to a year – I have so many pairs that I haven’t worn and pass over when they come up in the underwear drawer. If you no longer like them, get them out of your drawer. Like Chris said, if they no longer fit right on you, get rid of them. 
4. Keep or get rid of pairs for weight gain/loss – This is a tough one. I struggle with weight like many of you, and I think it’s ok to have pairs in a range like Large and XL, but I have old pairs that were mediums, which I will never wear again. Those pairs I need to go. Years ago, when I first became 36, I gave a lot of my undies to a friend, and he loved getting them (yes, he was a fellow underwear fan). I say this because being a 32-inch waist is way too small on me. I believe I got rid of those for the most part. My rule is if it’s 3-4 sizes difference, get rid of them. 
5. Pairs you are unsure about – Going through the undies pile, drawer, or tubs, there will be pairs you are uncertain of and can’t make up your mind about. I say put them in a bag or container for a month to six months. If you go during that time and find yourself opening that bag and getting pairs out, keep them. However, if you never open that bag again, get rid of them. 

This is all easy to write, and I will let you know that I will be breaking some of these rules in advance. We need an underwear exchange where guys can give up the undies they no longer want and have other guys buy them. The Speedo Movement does this with swimsuits. Why can’t we do this with underwear? There is prob a law preventing it in my state, knowing my luck. 

I’m curious if you guys have done this or are planning to do this? Let me know if you were successful and what your struggles were.