I just read a little tabloid tidbit that some interviewer asked Chris Pine (Captain Kirk!) whether he wore briefs or boxers. Apparently he’s a briefs man. Which led to a little reverie on men’s underwear.
I haven’t seen much in the wild, being with the same guy since I was 18. I can’t deny that boxers (as seen on TV, movies, ads) look much sexier, but briefs look like they’d be more comfortable to me. I’m sure I’d wear briefs if I were a man.
I interpret boxer/briefs as trying to lose the dorkiness of tighty whiteys while keeping the comfort. Is that what they’re for?
Anyway, what do you wear and why? Did you ever switch for reasons of sex appeal or to please a partner?
Does anyone switch day to day between boxers and briefs with no allegiance to either?
Boxers. Specifically, Tommy Hilfiger boxers. They are the only brand I’ve seen that does a 3 panel backside, so the boxers are contoured like and ass and don’t ride up or down.
I haven’t worn briefs since grade school. They are too tight, too hot, too sweaty.
They compliment my age, are comfortable, and accentuate the size of my package while showing off my firmly toned buttocks. Both guys and girls have given rave reviews.
I don’t know how other men wear boxers. They look so sloppy and have no secure snug feeling; your boys are just flopping around. Boxers come in hilarious forms, though. Like Peanuts Christmas boxers. So I guess that’s a plus (?)
Um…what undies? I haven’t worn any since I was 12 or so. I don’t see the point. Why would I need support? Why do I need a barrier between pants and junk? It’s a waste of money and laundry space.
do you guys feel like the decision was made for you, that is, your parents bought your style of underwear and that’s just what you stuck with all your life?
I think you hit it. My dad(born in 1923) wore only boxers as long as I knew him. I(born in 1944) wore only briefs, I can only assume my mom bought them first for me. My kids today, born in 1986/1989, wear only boxers. Fashion is probably the biggest dictator.
My mom bought me only briefs when I was a kid. When I was 11 or 12 I asked her to buy me a pack of 3 boxers at Sears to try, and I never looked back. By the time I was 14 I had nothing but boxers, and it’s been that way ever since.