Boxers, Briefs Or Bare It All? 5 Simple Rules Of What To Wear Underneath (2024)

The roomiest style of all is boxers or trunks. Typically made from a lightweight, thin and breathable fabric, trunks are designed to give you full coverage. They can make your lower body appear larger which makes them perfect for men who have thin legs.

Briefs are the most traditional style out of three. They have snug-fit. Briefs typically have elastic waistbands with various rises ranging from mid-abs to low-slung. They provide support and full coverage without the extra fabric around the thighs.

Popular since the 90s, boxer-briefs give you a similar tight fit like the brief but with additional fabric around thighs. It is preferred by men who are athletic and in need of more coverage while working out.

Boxers or trunks are designed to make you feel comfortable. So you can wear it while sleeping or when you’re walking around the house. They are not recommended for your gym sessions though.

Briefs provide a good amount of support. They can make you feel sexy and help you reflect confidence. This underwear style is preferred during dates or when you’re going out.

Boxer-briefs are your feel-good underwear. It has an impressive appearance and is mostly worn by athletic men for high-intensity workout sessions.

When you buy your intimates, think in terms of comfort and support. If you are buying your pairs in the right size and still struggling with the fit, it’s probably because it is not aligned with your body type.

There are 5 types of body shapes - thin, fit, muscular, wide hips and a large waist.

• Briefs are better designed for men with thin, fit and muscular body types.
• Trunks look great on men who are thin, fit, muscular and have wide hips.
• Boxer-briefs are designed to complement all body types.
• And boxers are better for men with fit, muscular and large waist body type.

Innerwear serves multiple health and hygiene needs.

The fabric of your underwear regulates the temperature of your lower body, absorbs body fluids and sweat coming from the crotch. It also keeps your trouser clean from the inside and prevents chaffing.

So make sure the fabric of your daily wear intimates is breathable, comfortable and of good quality. You can choose cotton or synthetic blends for everyday use and leave the silk and other fun fabrics for special occasions.

The bold thought of baring it all for good crosses many people’s minds. But there’s a time and place.

Going commando for a sexy evening might be appreciated but if you’re going to dance and take a long walk first, the sweat on your linen pants might reveal your commando profile.

It’s a fun concept to explore as it reduces your chances of getting a yeast infection and chafing. Your blood circulation can improve along with the breathability down there while sleeping.

But beware as not wearing your underwear would also mean that you need to be careful about the pants that you choose.

You can’t go commando at the gym as it can hurt your genitals, increase the chances of micro-cuts and you may experience strong smells. It’ll make you more susceptible to public bacteria.

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